Book Royal Oak Hotel in Rosthwaite, Lake District

Royal Oak Hotel serves a set three-course evening menu that changes daily, using locally sourced produce including lamb fillets and confit duck leg. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, and local specialities with homemade jams and bread. The hotel offers complimentary afternoon tea with homemade scones and unlimited tea and coffee for guests throughout the day.

Guest rooms include standard doubles, executive doubles, superior doubles, deluxe twins, and self-contained apartments with river or mountain views. Rooms have super king beds, blackout curtains, and powerful double-headed showers in bathrooms with baths. Select rooms purposely lack televisions, encouraging guests to relax with board games from the hotel's collection.

Dogs receive a welcome hamper with treats, chew sticks, and poop bags, and can access most indoor areas except the dining room. The hotel provides a heated drying room with boot warmers for wet hiking gear and offers packed lunches for day walks. An electric vehicle charging station is available on-site for guests arriving by car.

The hotel sits in Rosthwaite within Borrowdale Valley, 7 km from Derwentwater Lake and close to Scafell Pike and Whinlatter Forest Park. guests can access multiple walking routes directly from the door, including the Coast to Coast path and local Wainwright fells. The Stagecoach 78 bus stops a short walk away, linking to Keswick for further exploration.

The hotel has been welcoming guests for over 200 years and runs on eco-friendly practices including renewable energy. A communal dining atmosphere with daily menus encourages conversation among walkers and families. Complimentary uses of laminated route maps and a games room with board games are available for all guests.

Location: Borrowdale Valley, 7 km from Derwentwater

Dining: Three-course seasonal menu using local produce with complimentary afternoon scones

Facilities: Heated drying room, EV charging station, dog welcome hampers

Rooms: Self-contained apartments, super king beds, no-TV rooms available

Activities: Direct access to Coast to Coast walks and Wainwright fells

Suitable for: Walkers, families with dogs, couples seeking quiet breaks