The Royal Oak Inn - Premium Accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

The Royal Oak Inn has been family-run since 1995 and is the finishing point for The Dales Way Walk. It is located 100 yards from the trail's end in Bowness-on-Windermere. Free private parking is available on-site, along with 24-hour security and CCTV in common areas and outside the property.

The inn offers ensuite rooms above the pub, spread over two floors. Room types include Economy Ensuite Single, En Suite Double, Large Double, and Budget Double. A self-service tea tray on the landing offers additional tea, coffee, and milk for guests.

The inn serves a renowned full English breakfast with locally sourced produce. Homemade bar meals are available daily from 12pm to 8:30pm, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options on the menu. Special diet menus and a selection of wine and champagne are also offered.

Bowness Bay Pier, a 5-minute walk away, offers steamship cruises across Lake Windermere. The World of Beatrix Potter is within walking distance. Windermere Railway Station is 1.5 miles from the inn, and the bus stop is a 2-minute walk.

Guests have access to luggage storage and can request packed lunches for day trips. The property provides private check-in and check-out services. The inn is non-smoking throughout, with smoke alarms and daily housekeeping.

Inn: The Finishing Pub on The Dales Way Walk, family-run since 1995

Parking: Free private parking with 24-hour security and CCTV

Rooms: Ensuite rooms above the pub with self-service tea facilities

Dining: Locally sourced full English breakfast and daily bar meals with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options

Location: 5 minutes from Bowness Bay Pier and Beatrix Potter attractions

Services: Luggage storage, packed lunches, private check-in/check-out