The Royal Oak Hotel is a gem and I have stayed there for several years. It is located in an excellent walking areas offering a wide variety of walks to suit all weathers starting from the hotel. Not having to dirve to the start of a walk just makes the stay even more relaxing. Coming back from a walk on... More

I have stayed her once before with friends and we had a wonderfu time. We stayed again last week and the experience was as good as before. What makes it special? The location could not be better - you have access to many walks from the door, it's so friendly - most guests are walkers and are more than happy... More

Night 2 of our C2C walk. We'd been told The Royal Oak was idiosyncratic, and so when we got there after a long day of walking through the wind, rain and mist, it was with some trepidation that we checked in. Well, the place is eccentric but we really enjoyed our stay. The lounge areas are dark and furnished from... More

This is a family run hotel. Having stayed at this hotel in Rosthwaite 6 times in the last 5 years and found most of the residents like my wife and I are regulars at the place, staying once or twice a year there clearly is something very positive about it. The rooms are clean, the food is excellent and quite... More

Very welcoming but more like a retirement home. That said all the guests were very entertaining. Food portions are a little on the small side for a hungry man that has been out all day. Room very clean and big and plenty of hot water. More

We are really delighted to have found this hotel.For years we have looked for a comfortable base for our regular Lake District trip and now we are happy to return to the Royal Oak.It is in Rosthwaite village , the heart of Borrowdale but it is not simply the location but the whole experience. The decor has a hint of... More

I've never been anywhere that sounds a gong for dinner and some of the furniture belonged in 1950.....hmmm...and as for the floral wallpaper! This place is very dated, certainly not suitable for walkers who can't guarantee when they will be back. Dinner is 7PM prompt! The staff were helpful and friendly enough and the location is A1. Some of the... More

Stayed here after 3rd day on Cumbria Way. Recd a warm welcome. Room was fine with good sized bathroom, WITH A WELCOME BATH! Nice to have the quiet of no TV in rooms. But, as it was Wimbledon, went to TV room and watched in the company of a couple who have been staying here for many years. A great... More

A less than warm welcome awaited here, although that may have been because we were wet and smelly after a lengthy days walk on the coast to coast. The drying room was totally inadequate and relatively insecure. With large amounts of clothing and boots, very little got dry. The rooms were very small and barely able to fit the two... More