Royal Oak Hotel

Quite simply, this is an oustanding place to stay. The staff add hugely to the overal experience. Jason, the highly capable manager, has a friendly, enthusiastic team, all of whom manage to make everything seem effortless - a skill in itself! High standards are assured, yet delivered with warmth and a degree of informality. There is nothing stuffy about the Royal Oak! Genuinely, it is one of the most welcoming hotels I've ever stayed in. There are several significant plus points worth mentioning: it is a comfortable, convivial and convenient base for the stunning walks in beautiful Borrowdale, with Keswick less than 7 miles away. The breakfast choices are superb and all the dinners on our three-night stay were excellent. Creative, delicious and beautifully presented. There is a drying room available for the inevitable wet gear for those keen walkers and did I mention the comfortable beds? This is a spot that will draw many guests back! We're planning a return trip at the next opportunity.

Location is great for walking around Borrowdale and is a bus ride away from Keswick. The hotel seems recently refurbushed and the staff are very friendly. Things are laid on such as books, packed lunches (tho I did not have one of them). The little bar is nice and had beer that I can actually drink. The room was very good value through Booking.com. No TV in the room was a bonus I think. Finally, for me the peak experience was the shower!

We loved and enjoyed every moment of our stay. Amazing staff that are so helpful, friendly, hard working and attentive. The food was phenomenal, so fresh, tasty and really delicious. We liked the ethos of the dinner menu. A set three course local and seasonally sourced choice of dishes, a real treat. Our breakfast was also a feast of great choices, locally sourced with homemade jams etc… delicious and really set you up for a day in this very beautiful and scenic location. So much thought has gone into all the little but important details of a stay. The rooms are clean and beautiful and the beds are extremely comfortable. The showers are hot and powerful and we loved the local soap and shampoo. Our room had black out curtains, kettle and a good selection of hot drinks. You could also enjoy hot drinks during your stay from the dinning room at anytime. The hotel had a drying room and some very comfy lounge areas. Dogs were welcomed and got spoilt with a little treat hamper. The carpark has a EV charger, everything has been though about nothing missed. We really cannot wait to go back and enjoy this fantastic find. Thank you for looking after us so well.

We liked the room and bathroom Beds are very comfy There is no TV, but this is a bonus for us Home cooked meals Very friendly and polite staff. Ann is very nice. She guided us and advised re: local transport and the tracks Thank you so much

This was our second visit to The Royal Oak and it was just as good as the first. The location is perfect for exploring the Borrowdale Valley on foot and this lovely revamped traditional Inn is a great place to return to at the end of a day in the hills. Close to Keswick if you want to pop in with a good bus service and an open top version to make the most of the views. Thoughtfully modernised with everything you need to relax with family and friends, comfortable beds and plenty of hot water. The rooms and shared facilities are clean and modern and the staff couldnt be more helpful. We had a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast booking which we felt was good value. The food is lovely, freshly prepared and locally sourced.