THWAITES PUMPS £1MILLION INTO HISTORIC KESWICK INN

Keswick inn, The Royal Oak, has reopened following a transformative £1.1million makeover.

Thwaites - the hospitality group that owns the inn - closed The Royal Oak’s doors in March to give it a new lease of life, with major upgrades to all areas of the property.

With interiors designed by Nanu Group, the new-look inn features cosy corners for walkers to tuck into after a busy day exploring nearby fells, a new snug area and restaurant, and a roaring slate fire, while drinkers can enjoy a Thwaites cask ale at the new bar.

The charming inn brings together heart-warming hospitality and home-cooked food made from scratch, with the new restaurant serving up hearty dishes made from locally sourced ingredients including a meat sharing plate, Thwaites original steak and ale pie, and a mussels and Thai broth.

Located right in the heart of Keswick, The Royal Oak also has 18 bedrooms for those staycation-ing in the Lake District.

Also benefitting from a full refurbishment, the bedrooms are set to welcome guests from June, with future bookings being taken now.

The upgrades incorporate Thwaites’ cosy signature style and home comforts, with quirky interiors nodding to its rural location and 18th Century heritage. Details include bespoke robes and country chic en-suite bathrooms which combine pops of colour with luxury amenities, including toiletries from Cumbrian-based fragrance and natural skincare brand, Bath House.

A warm welcome also awaits canine companions at this dog-friendly inn, with four-legged friends welcome at the bar and in the rooms overnight. They’ll even be treated to their own comfy bed and pack of goodies as part of Thwaites’ ‘Waggy Tails’ welcome package.

Mick Horan, Inns Operations Director at Thwaites, said: “The Royal Oak is a popular, traditional inn in one of the Lake District’s most popular areas.

“The investment has not only given the Grade II listed building a new lease of life – conserving it for decades to come – but has also created a more elevated space that we’re certain guests will enjoy.”