About this property
Situated in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Royal Oak Inn offers a traditional Inn, which has been family run since 1995. The Royal Oak Inn, in the heart of Bowness on Windermere, is situated 100 yards up the steep hill which leads to end of The Dales Way Walk, which we are proud to be associated with as The Finishing Pub. All our cosy rooms are ensuite and located above the bar over two floors. They include free Wi-Fi, TV, radio alarm clock and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy The Royal Oak’s renowned full English breakfast along with homemade bar meals, served daily from 12pm - 8:30pm (Closed Christmas Day). Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce,. The property also offers vegan, vegetarian and a gluten-free options. Bowness Bay Pier offers steamship cruises across Lake Windermere. Home to The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness features traditional craft and gift shops, within 5 minutes’ walk of the property. Free private parking is available on site and Windermere Railway Station is 1.5 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Louise
United Kingdom“Great location, friendly staff, comfortable bed, great breakfast and lovely atmosphere in the morning with candles and music playing.” - Glenn
Australia“The property was well located, clean and all amenities catered for. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Food was great and service was very good. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.” - Simon Australia“Great location, and being a pub, what’s not to like! Dinner was excellent and the staff were great.”
Katarina United Kingdom“This is an amazing Inn. In a great central location, 5 min walk from the lake. I definitely had the worst room with a crappy view and no space to move but even that room was lovely, clean, felt like home and with a comfy bed. I would return in a...”- Lyndsey United Kingdom“Perfect location Clean and comfortable rooms Friendly staff. Breakfast was beautiful”
- Theresa United Kingdom“Great pub with rooms, even the single room had a double bed and decent storage. Great location near Bowness and literally 2 mins walk from the main road. Great breakfast, just a nice relaxed atmosphere. Additional tea / coffee and milk available...”
- Daryl United Kingdom“Great food and drink. Attention to detail. Lovely staff.”
- Mark Australia“Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great breakfast and dinner.”
- Charmian United Kingdom“Stayed there before so new exactly what we was getting”
- Lee United Kingdom“Lovely B&B in the best location for the shops, bars, lake.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that the bar is open from 12:00 until 22:00 daily.
Please note that the parking is small and cars may be tight next to each other.
