The 18th-century Royal Oak at Keswick is located in the market town of Keswick, just 2 miles from Derwentwater. A traditional pub, it offers home-cooked seasonal food, cask ales and cosy en suite accommodation. The Royal Oak at Keswick has elegant en suite rooms with either a power shower or bath. Each room has an LCD TV, facilities for making tea and coffee, and free Wi-Fi. In the restaurant, you can enjoy freshly prepared dishes made with local produce and seasonal ingredients from Cumbria. The bar stocks real ales from the Thwaites Brewery. With stunning views of the surrounding hills, the former coaching inn is close to the town centre. Keswick Lodge is a perfect base to explore the Lake District. The wholesome, fresh Cumbrian breakfasts gained a Highly Commended accolade in Britain's Best Pub Cooked Breakfast 2009.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Keswick, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very helpful and engaged in conversation. Food and accommodation excellent
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was fantastic, a real highlight. Room was very clean and the shower was excellent. Drinks and biscuits were provided as well as a fan and sleep masks / spray. The soaps and other toiletries were fantastic quality.
  • Ellecrow
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We've stayed in a few hotels in Keswick with our French Bulldog but the Royal Oak has by far been the best. Welcome doggy pack, doggy breakfasts and super dog friendly staff. The room was spacious enough for all you carry being a dog owner,...
  • Freya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are extremely helpful and go above and beyond! The breakfast and evening meals were delicious and the staff made a big fuss of our dog.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place was really good. Excellent staff, very friendly and loved our dog he was made to feel very welcome. The food and cleanliness were excellent . Would definitely recommend.. Thankyou for a lovely couple off days.
  • Sylvia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super breakfast and fast service, comfy room. Excellent location.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great team of staff - all of them were so willing and professional.A fabulous location. Excellent food. We loved our stay there.
  • Annabelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very dog friendly! Breakfast was really good and liked the option for the dog to have some too. Great having a fan.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent food, breakfast and evening meal. Excellent staff especially Marie. Beautifully appointed. Very dog friendly
  • Kelvin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Enjoyed the ambiance of the hotel. Room was very good as was the food. We had dinner & breakfast & really enjoyed both.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi we’re interested in a 2 night stay this December, can you tell me if our spaniel is allowed to stay in the room or is your hotel dog friendly in pu..

    Hello Alex, All of our rooms are dog friendly, as is our bar area - so you are more than welcome to bring your four-legged friend with you - it is an..
    Answered on 3 February 2020
  • Is this room pet friendly?

    Hello All our rooms are pet friendly, there is just a one off charge of £15 for the deep clean after your stay Thanks Mat
    Answered on 7 October 2020
  • is ther anywhere to park ?

    Best places to park are Helvellyn street, Blencathra street and church street as they are completely free and unlimited.
    Answered on 7 October 2020
  • Hi. Can you tell me if you have any rooms with king size or super king beds please. Thank you.

    Hi Our Monarch room is super king and the 2 royal rooms are king.
    Answered on 10 February 2021
  • thank you for your earlier response for the dogs. I also wanted to now if there is a charge for the carparks as Ir realise you don't have one. Thanks

    Car parks are pay and display unfortunately but I recommend Church street, Helvellyn street as it is free on street parking and unlimited
    Answered on 27 June 2020
  • is there parking

    Hello We do not have parking as we are so central, very few places in keswick do, best places to park are Helvellyn street, blencathra street and ch..
    Answered on 7 October 2020
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Royal Oak at Keswick
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Royal Oak at Keswick takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 3 rooms, a 50% non-refundable deposit will be required for all bookings over 3 rooms. The team at the hotel will make contact to arrange this.

If you would prefer a room with a bath please request this when booking.

Please note that only a limited number of rooms are dog friendly. Please contact the hotel directly to arrange allocation of a pet friendly room. Unfortunately, additional pets cannot be accommodated.

Please note that the property does not have onsite storage facilities for bicycles.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Royal Oak at Keswick in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Royal Oak at Keswick

  • Room options at Royal Oak at Keswick include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double
    • Family

  • Royal Oak at Keswick is 500 yards from the centre of Keswick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Royal Oak at Keswick has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at Royal Oak at Keswick can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Royal Oak at Keswick may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Royal Oak at Keswick is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Royal Oak at Keswick offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):