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Royal Oak

Royal Oak, Braithwaite
Rated 8.5 in 466 reviews

The Royal Oak in Keswick, United Kingdom, is a delightful establishment nestled within the scenic landscapes of the Lake District, offering a blend of elegance and comfort. Situated in the heart of this charming market town, the hotel provides a convenient base for exploring the surrounding natural beauty, including Derwentwater and the fells that rise majestically in the distance.

A quintessentially British interior greets guests upon arrival, with traditional décor that exudes warmth and a welcoming atmosphere. The hotel’s rooms are thoughtfully appointed, focusing on comfort and functionality. Guests can enjoy plush bedding, well-equipped ensuite bathrooms, and modern amenities that cater to a range of needs, whether traveling for leisure or business.

The Royal Oak is distinguished not only by its charming accommodation but also by its culinary offerings. Its on-site restaurant serves a variety of dishes, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and traditional British cuisine. The inviting atmosphere of the dining area makes it a perfect spot for enjoying a hearty breakfast or indulging in a leisurely dinner after a day of exploration.

A stay at the Royal Oak provides easy access to the vibrant community of Keswick, filled with local shops, cafes, and cultural attractions such as the Theatre by the Lake. The hotel's location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and water activities nearby.

Overall, the Royal Oak is an excellent choice for travelers seeking a comfortable and conveniently located hotel experience in one of England’s most picturesque regions.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Keswick and near Royal Oak

St Herbert's Church, Braithwaite
St Herbert's Church, Braithwaite
Church building in Braithwaite, United Kingdom
80m / 90yd
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Above Derwent, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Ruskin Monument
Ruskin Monument
Monument to John Ruskin in Keswick, Cumbria, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Crosthwaite Parish Church
Crosthwaite Parish Church
Church at Great Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Barf
Barf
Mountain in Cumbria
3km / 1.8mi
Barf
Barf
Mountain in Cumbria
3.1km / 1.9mi
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
Museum in Keswick, United Kingdom
3.8km / 2.4mi
Derwent Island House
Derwent Island House
Grade II listed house on Derwent Island, Cumbria, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Derwent Pencil Museum
Derwent Pencil Museum
Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Church of St John
Church of St John
Church in Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom
3.7km / 2.3mi
Underskiddaw Parish Room
Church in Crosthwaite, Cumbria
3.6km / 2.3mi
Lingholm
Lingholm
Country House beside Derwent Water, Lake District, England
2.7km / 1.7mi
Thomas Arthur Leonard
British environmentalist
3.2km / 2mi
Keswick War Memorial
Keswick War Memorial
War memorial in Keswick, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Mirehouse
Mirehouse
English country house and museum
4.7km / 2.9mi
Newlands Church
Newlands Church
Church in Above Derwent, Cumbria, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Underscar Manor
Underscar Manor
English country house in Underskiddaw, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Bega
Church of St Bega
Church in Bassenthwaite, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Castlerigg stone circle
Castlerigg stone circle
Stone circle near Keswick in Cumbria, North West England
6km / 3.7mi
Bassenthwaite Lake railway station
Bassenthwaite Lake railway station
Railway station in Cumberland, England, UK, now closed
8km / 5mi
Lodore Falls
Lodore Falls
Waterfall in Cumbria, England, UK
6km / 3.8mi
St John's Church, St John's in the Vale
St John's Church, St John's in the Vale
Grade II listed church in St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Holy Trinity
Church in Grange in Borrowdale, Cumbria
6.5km / 4.1mi
St John's Church
Church in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
7.9km / 4.9mi
Castle How hillfort
Hillfort in Cumbria, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Church in Wythop, Allerdale, Cumbria, England
7.6km / 4.8mi
Saint Cuthberts
Church in Lorton, Cumbria
7.9km / 4.9mi
Bowder Stone
Bowder Stone
Large boulder in Cumbria, England
7.6km / 4.7mi
Fleetwith Pike
Fleetwith Pike
Mountain in England
9.5km / 5.9mi
Raven Crag
Raven Crag
Mountain in United Kingdom
8.4km / 5.2mi
Honister Slate Mine
Honister Slate Mine
Slate mine in Cumbria, United Kingdom
9.2km / 5.7mi
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum Railway
Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum Railway
Preserved mine railway
9.6km / 6mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Threlkeld, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
Lake District Wildlife Park
British Zoo
9.5km / 5.9mi
Church of St Barnabas
Church of St Barnabas
Church building in Setmurthy, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Buttermere, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, UK
8.6km / 5.4mi
Large regular stone circle 240m ENE of Elva Plain
Stone circle in Setmurthy, Allerdale, England, UK
9.7km / 6mi
St Cuthbert's Church
St Cuthbert's Church
Church in Embleton, Allerdale, Cumbria, England
8.9km / 5.6mi
St Bartholomew
Church in Loweswater, Cumbria
9.4km / 5.8mi
St Michael's Church, Isel
St Michael's Church, Isel
Grade I listed church in Isel, Cumbria, United Kingdom
11.8km / 7.4mi
Honister Slate Mine
Honister Slate Mine
Slate mine in Cumbria, United Kingdom
10.2km / 6.3mi
Seathwaite
Seathwaite
Hamlet in Allerdale, Cumbria, United Kingdom
11km / 6.8mi
St Andrew
St Andrew
Church in Near Stonethwaite, Cumbria
10km / 6.2mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church building in Mosser, Cumbria, England, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Cockermouth Castle
Cockermouth Castle
Grade I listed castle in Cockermouth, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK
13km / 8.1mi

What to do in Keswick and near Royal Oak

St Herbert's Church, Braithwaite
St Herbert's Church, Braithwaite
Church building in Braithwaite, United Kingdom
80m / 90yd
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Above Derwent, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Ruskin Monument
Ruskin Monument
Monument to John Ruskin in Keswick, Cumbria, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Crosthwaite Parish Church
Crosthwaite Parish Church
Church at Great Crosthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Barf
Barf
Mountain in Cumbria
3km / 1.8mi
Barf
Barf
Mountain in Cumbria
3.1km / 1.9mi
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
Museum in Keswick, United Kingdom
3.8km / 2.4mi
Derwent Island House
Derwent Island House
Grade II listed house on Derwent Island, Cumbria, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Derwent Pencil Museum
Derwent Pencil Museum
Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Church of St John
Church of St John
Church in Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom
3.7km / 2.3mi
Underskiddaw Parish Room
Church in Crosthwaite, Cumbria
3.6km / 2.3mi
Lingholm
Lingholm
Country House beside Derwent Water, Lake District, England
2.7km / 1.7mi
Thomas Arthur Leonard
British environmentalist
3.2km / 2mi
Keswick War Memorial
Keswick War Memorial
War memorial in Keswick, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
Mirehouse
Mirehouse
English country house and museum
4.7km / 2.9mi
Newlands Church
Newlands Church
Church in Above Derwent, Cumbria, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Underscar Manor
Underscar Manor
English country house in Underskiddaw, Cumberland, Cumbria, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Bega
Church of St Bega
Church in Bassenthwaite, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Castlerigg stone circle
Castlerigg stone circle
Stone circle near Keswick in Cumbria, North West England
6km / 3.7mi
Bassenthwaite Lake railway station
Bassenthwaite Lake railway station
Railway station in Cumberland, England, UK, now closed
8km / 5mi
Lodore Falls
Lodore Falls
Waterfall in Cumbria, England, UK
6km / 3.8mi
St John's Church, St John's in the Vale
St John's Church, St John's in the Vale
Grade II listed church in St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Holy Trinity
Church in Grange in Borrowdale, Cumbria
6.5km / 4.1mi
St John's Church
Church in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
7.9km / 4.9mi
Castle How hillfort
Hillfort in Cumbria, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church
Church in Wythop, Allerdale, Cumbria, England
7.6km / 4.8mi
Saint Cuthberts
Church in Lorton, Cumbria
7.9km / 4.9mi
Bowder Stone
Bowder Stone
Large boulder in Cumbria, England
7.6km / 4.7mi
Fleetwith Pike
Fleetwith Pike
Mountain in England
9.5km / 5.9mi
Raven Crag
Raven Crag
Mountain in United Kingdom
8.4km / 5.2mi

About Keswick

Keswick is a charming market town nestled in the Lake District, offering a blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions. One of the best ways to appreciate the area's stunning landscapes is through walking and hiking. The nearby Skiddaw and Derwentwater provide various trails suited for all levels of experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene surroundings and enjoy breathtaking views.

For those interested in the local culture, the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery showcases the region's history, art, and heritage. It features exhibits on local craftsmanship and the area's literary connections, including associations with writers like Beatrix Potter and Arthur Ransome. Another cultural highlight is the Theatre by the Lake, which offers a diverse program of performances, including plays and concerts, often showcasing local talent.

Outdoor enthusiasts might enjoy boating on Derwentwater, where you can hire a canoe or take a scenic cruise around the lake. This activity provides a unique perspective of the surrounding fells and is a relaxing way to spend an afternoon. The lake is also surrounded by several picnic spots, making it a pleasant area for a leisurely lunch.

If you are interested in local produce, visiting the Keswick Market can be rewarding. Held several times a week, the market features a range of stalls selling everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts, offering a glimpse into the local community and its offerings.

For a taste of adventure, rock climbing and mountain biking opportunities abound in the area. There are various local guides and companies that can provide equipment and expertise for those looking to explore the rugged terrain more actively.

Lastly, the Castlerigg Stone Circle, situated just outside Keswick, offers a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric times. The stone circle is one of the oldest in Britain and provides a peaceful setting for reflection, with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

In summary, Keswick offers a variety of activities that cater to both those seeking outdoor adventures and those interested in cultural experiences, making it a well-rounded destination in the Lake District.




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