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Walla Crag, Royal Oak House

keswick, cumbria & the lake district
  • 4 guests
  • 2 beds
  • 2 bathrooms
  • No pets

Description

Walla Crag is a two-bedroom contemporary first-floor apartment in the market town of Keswick in Cumbria.

The apartment is a relaxing central base for couples or families wishing to explore the Lake District National Park.

It is located in the heart of a Grade II listed building, formerly a coaching inn frequented by poets and writers such as Coleridge, Tennyson and Wordsworth.

On the first floor, you will find a king-sized bedroom, with en-suite shower room, and a twin bedroom with its own dressing area.

Make your way up the stairs to the open-plan second floor, where you can rustle up a meal in the well-equipped kitchen ready to enjoy at the dining table for four.

After dinner, why not savour the last of the day’s sunshine with your favourite tipple out on your very own private terrace?

There are even fleecy blankets for those cooler evenings.

Walla Crag has an extensive collection of books, DVDs and board games to entertain you after a day exploring the fells, shops or cafes in and around Keswick.

Get acquainted with your new surroundings, where right on your doorstep you will find a delightful selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants, including the Lakes Bar & Bistro and The Square Orange Café, as well as well-stocked convenience stores for picking up any last-minute essentials.

The budding historians in your party can delve into the town’s history at the Keswick Museum and Derwent Pencil Museum, whilst those seeking something more adventurous can visit the Keswick Adventure Centre where you can embark on trips to do ghyll scrambling, canyoning, and paddleboarding.

Other activities within the town include the Puzzling Place, the scenic Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail and the excellent Keswick Golf Course.

Derwent Water rests nearby and offers ample watersporting activities, including canoeing and sailing, as well bushcraft and the enchanting Theatre By the Lake for those wanting to catch a live performance.

Wildlife enthusiasts will delight at the expansive Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve which rests nearby, as well at the popular Lake District Wildlife Park where you can meet over 100 species of exotic animals.

However, you choose to spend your time in the Lake District, be sure to choose Walla Crag as your base.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pets Not Allowed

What guests are saying

4.4
Based on 24 reviews
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Brilliant location, has everything you need.

Very comfy and clean. Only negative is the outside bin store - its a bit dirty and the store is back to back with bins so impossible to know which one is for Walla Crag. Would recommend to others and would stay here again

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AmandaOct 2026

Went home a day early, due to how uncomfy the beds were, none of us slept well, how dirty it was and just not as advertised.

We went into the lake lovers office which is two doors away and they listened and listed our concerns, and gave a voucher as compensation. Positives lots of hot water and lounge area not too bad, great central location. But not sure I would book with them again.

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DianeSep 2026

We had a lovely time, but there are few repairs that have been mentioned frequently in the guest book and some of these are still outstanding from the time we came a year ago.

We have booked again for this time next year and would very much hope that they will be rectified by then. They are as follows: 1)Repaint of downstairs bathroom, it is very mouldy especially above the shower 2) Both bathroom extractor fans not working( this might be the cause of point 1) 3)Balcony table leg rotten, probably needs a new one or at least re-welding 4)In the upstairs bathroom, the tap covers that say "hot and cold" have come loose 5) Upstairs bathroom toilet seat is loose (actually quite dangerous) and was like this last year. 6) Bulb in lamp in the upstairs bathroom needs changing 7) Not sure when the lift situation will be sorted, we were fine but we witnessed an older gentleman in a mobility buggy really struggling with the stairs. We love staying at Walls Crag and hope this feedback is welcomed and helpful. Thanks again for a lovely week. Carrie and the rest of the Leach family

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CarrieAug 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Please Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    15:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1145719

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Not allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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