1 / 8The Royal Oak
Keswick, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
An inn in the centre of Keswick, where the bar and restaurant both welcome dogs and the Classic and Cosy rooms take them.
Just off Keswick's main high street, where Station Street meets St John's Street, The Royal Oak is an inn in the centre of town that pairs home-cooked food made from scratch with characterful bedrooms. Dogs are always welcome here, so this dog friendly inn suits days on the local fells and evenings back in town.
The Classic and Cosy rooms are among the dog friendly bedrooms, so mention your dog at the time of booking and the inn will prepare the room for you and your extra special guest. Each Classic Double has a window seat for unwinding after a day out. Some of what you pay for your dog is donated to SARDA, the Search and Rescue Dog Association. The inn gives no figure for dogs per room and doesn't say whether one can be left alone there, so check before you travel.
Both the bar and the restaurant welcome dogs, and there's no need to book a table: pop in, and the team will pour you a drink and find you a seat. The blackboards beside the main menu are updated regularly with chef's favourites built on fresh, local ingredients, and the bar has the atmosphere of a local pub.
Take a stroll around the market town of Keswick, discover the local fells or experience the views over Derwentwater, all close at hand. With your dog, the Latrigg Summit Walk from Keswick is 1.4 miles away, and Cat Bells, also on Wildpack's map, comes in at 2.6 miles.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per stay
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In the restaurant
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Maryport Beach, 16.5 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Parking
- No parking
- Children
- Children welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Royal Oak dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Royal Oak's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Royal Oak?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Royal Oak?
£20 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Royal Oak?
You can eat with your dog in the restaurant. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Royal Oak?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Royal Oak?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Friar’s Crag and Derwentwater Lakeshore (Keswick) (0.4 miles), Latrigg Summit Walk from Keswick (1.4 miles) and Skiddaw from Keswick (1.4 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Royal Oak?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Maryport Beach, 16.5 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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Walk0.4 mi awayFriar’s Crag and Derwentwater Lakeshore (Keswick)
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Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park
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A dog friendly caravan, camping and glamping park near Keswick looking down to Derwentwater, with a dog exercise area, a warm water dog wash and walks in every direction.
Walk1.4 mi awayLatrigg Summit Walk from Keswick
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The easiest Wainwright in the Lakes, with the best view over Derwent Water, made for dog friendly families and older dogs.
Walk1.4 mi awaySkiddaw from Keswick
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A big open hill with enormous Lakeland views, a dog friendly classic for fit mountain dogs and their owners.
Walk2.6 mi awayCat Bells
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Walk3.6 mi awayDodd Summit Trail, Dodd Wood
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