Not sure where to start? The Lake District has limitless opportunities on offer, and we can help you make the most of your time in Borrowdale.
Choose the room that suits your stay, explore things to do around Rosthwaite and Derwentwater, and find all the practical information you need before you arrive.
Planning a Lake District break with friends or family? Our flexible bedrooms makes it easier to stay together, while using Rosthwaite as a base for walks, outdoor activities and days out around Borrowdale and Keswick.
There is no need to leave four-legged members of the family behind. The Royal Oak offers selected dog-friendly rooms, putting woodland paths, riverside walks and the wider Borrowdale Valley within easy reach.
Please let us know if you’d like to bring a dog before booking.
From active weekends to relaxing countryside breaks, browse our full range of characterful ensuite bedrooms and find the right room for your visit to Borrowdale.
Step in from the fells, settle down and refuel after a day outdoors. Whatever your plans, the Royal Oak is the perfect place to return to for a well-earned meal, with fresh, seasonal Cumbrian produce on the menu.
Choose a table in The Nook for a refined dining experience, or bring your four-legged companion along to Poets Corner, our dedicated dog-friendly dining area.
Guests can also enjoy British tradition with complimetary tea and scones between 3pm - 5pm, to warm up and welcome in the evening.
Step outside and you are already surrounded by some of the finest walking country in the Lake District. Explore easy valley routes, hidden gems, iconic walks and challenging days on the fells, with plenty of walks beginning around Rosthwaite.
Not every day needs to involve pulling on walking boots. Discover Derwentwater, Bowder Stone, Lodore Falls, Honister Slate Mine and scenic viewpoints around the Borrowdale Valley, or head towards Keswick for museums, shops and family attractions.
See the Lake District from a different perspective with kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and boat hire on Derwentwater. Guided sessions and equipment hire around Keswick and Portinscale also make watersports accessible to beginners and families.
Quiet valley roads, technical bridleways, the Borrowdale Bash and nearby Whinlatter Forest give cyclists plenty to explore. Choose from mountain biking, challenging road cycling, e-bike routes or gentler rides around Keswick and Derwentwater.
Need to check the menu, work out the best route to Rosthwaite or answer a general query before confirming your stay? You can find the practical information you need below or contact the team directly and we’ll be more than happy to help with your visit.