1 / 8The Royal Oak Hotel
Rosthwaite, Cumberland
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A country hotel in Rosthwaite in the Borrowdale Valley, where dogs warm their paws by the lounge fire and dine with you in Poets Corner.
The Royal Oak Hotel in Rosthwaite has been refurbished with walkers and their dogs in mind, and from its door in the Upper Borrowdale Valley you have direct access to fell walking. Inside there's a dedicated boot drying room, local ales and Lakeland Gin, and stories to share by the fire with fellow walkers, which makes this dog friendly hotel a natural base for a walking holiday together.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement, so contact the hotel in advance if your dog is coming, and water bowls are available. Your room is included in the welcome, along with the bar and lounge. Ask ahead, too, about how many can come and whether one may stay alone in the room, since the hotel doesn't say.
Dogs aren't allowed in The Nook, the main restaurant, but Poets Corner is the dedicated dog friendly dining space, for breakfast or an evening meal with your dog settled beside you. The bar welcomes well-behaving dogs, and in the lounge and snug they can warm their paws by the fire. The kitchen cooks fresh, locally sourced Cumbrian ingredients on a regularly changing menu, it won Cumbria Life's Best Casual Dining Experience 2023, and guests get complimentary freshly baked scones and tea every afternoon.
A number of rooms overlook the beck, among them the Rydal four-poster room and the Wordsworth room with its elegant writing desk. The team will help with routes, guides, maps and packed lunches, and on Wildpack's map Haystacks from Gatesgarth is 3.9 miles away for a full day out with your dog.
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
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £30 per stay
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Bowls
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Seascale Beach, 16.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Things to do
- Walking routes
- Parking
- Free parking
- Awards
- Cumbria Life's Best Casual Dining Experience 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Royal Oak Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Royal Oak Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Royal Oak Hotel?
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 Hotel?
£30 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Royal Oak Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar and the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Royal Oak Hotel?
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 Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Cat Bells (3.1 miles), Thirlmere Shoreline and Helvellyn Viewpoint Walk (3.8 miles) and Haystacks from Gatesgarth (3.9 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Royal Oak Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Seascale Beach, 16.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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