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The Royal Oak Hotel Rosthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 5XB

  • 18 bedrooms
  • 18 bedrooms

A Picture-Perfect Base in the Lakes

The Royal Oak sits in the hamlet of Rosthwaite in the upper Borrowdale Valley, six miles south of Keswick. The village stands at the centre of the valley floor, between Stonethwaite and Derwent Becks, surrounded by craggy and colourful fells. Choose from a characterful collection of beautiful en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay and explore the idyllic Lake District National Park.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • EV Charging nearby
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

Choose from a collection of inviting single, double, twin, and family en-suite bedrooms across three room types.

Each room comes with comfortable beds, complimentary toiletries, tea & coffee making facilities, and WiFi access.

Rooms have views of either the beck and fells, village and fells, or courtyard.

Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on request with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub. Additional charges apply.

Other reasons to book? The pub also has a drying room with boot warmers and an electric car charging station.

In the morning wake up to a delicious Cumbrian cooked breakfast.

Food & Drink

Royal Oak Hotel near Keswick is the picture-perfect base from which to explore breathtaking landscapes.

Dine in one of two restaurants; The Nook, a formal dining room or Poets Corner which has a country farmhouse feel.

Expect a daily changing menu based around the seasons and the finest ingredients. There is a choice of two or three options per course, focusing on quality and minimising food waste.

Behind the bar you will find local cask ales, craft beers, and wines to compliment your food choices.

After a long walk, unwind by the fire in the lounge with a beer, or enjoy a warming hot drink with a good book in the snug.

Nearby

The upper Borrowdale Valley is a haven for walkers, popularised by Lake District Poets including Coleridge, Southey, and of course Wordsworth. Most visitors will want to explore the fells that surround the valley. Book a stay and enjoy the challenges of Great Gable, Scafell Pike, and Glaramara or seek out more moderate hills like Castle Crag, Cat Bells, Kings How, or High Spy.