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The King's Head Inn

3.5 star property
Keswick inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Relax in a serene outdoor dining space surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall with a decorative archway.
Cozy retreat with a checkered bedspread and decorative pillows, featuring a leafy wallpaper and a comfortable nightstand with a lamp.
Cozy room with a traditional fireplace and wood-burning stove, featuring a bench and small table.
Enjoy a peaceful meal with a view of the lush landscape from this serene dining area.
Cozy seating areas and a fireplace create a warm atmosphere, perfect for relaxation.
Nestled in a charming setting, The King's Head Inn offers a warm welcome with lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Relax by the fireplace in the lobby or unwind on the garden terrace. With free WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff nearby guests feel right at home.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$138 nightly
The total price is $166
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Enjoy a serene view of the lush landscape from the large window, framed by a comfortable chair with a checkered cushion.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two single beds with checkered bedspreads and matching pillows, set against a classic design with patterned wallpaper and a decorative headboard.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Enjoy a refreshing shower in the sleek bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, standalone sink, and large mirror.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed, tufted headboard, and comfortable seating area.

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed, dresser, and window offering a view of the surrounding green landscape.

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in a serene space with two single beds, a large window, and a TV for entertainment.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Thirlspot, Thirlmere, Keswick, England, CA12 4TN

What's nearby

  • Thirlmere - 5 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lodore Falls - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 28 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Carlisle (CAX) - 59 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 113 min drive
  • Penrith Station - 22 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 24 min drive
  • Aspatria Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Theatre by the Lake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wainwright - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woodstone Pizza & Flame Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬22 min drive

About this property

The King's Head Inn

When you stay at The King's Head Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lodore Falls. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

Dutch, English, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 30.00 per night (for stays between 21 December - 03 January)

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

King's Head Inn Keswick
King's Head Keswick
The King's Head Inn Inn
The King's Head Inn Keswick
The King's Head Inn Inn Keswick

Frequently asked questions

Does The King's Head Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The King's Head Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The King's Head Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The King's Head Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The King's Head Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The King's Head Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The King's Head Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The King's Head Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.

What's the area around The King's Head Inn like?

The King's Head Inn is located a short 13-minute walk from Thirlmere. Travelers love the inn's prime location.

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The King's Head Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and lovely with many guests praising the quality and service. (16 reviews)
  • Food was consistently delicious and freshly cooked with good products, and staff were very friendly and helpful. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Staff were lovely and we felt really looked after during our stay. A particular highlight was the food - lamb, chicken and steak were all excellent.
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location. Very friendly staff.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was near to Helvellyn for our walk, our third visit to this hotel. The staff were all very hardworking and lovely. The meals and choices were very good as were the bar choices. A lovely old building.
Rose, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Helpful staff, great servers at breakfast, comfy bed, great views
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely inn with excellent breakfast and dinner service. Rooms are well appointed and beautifully decorated and the outside seating for afternoon tea or a pint is wonderful. The area is stunning and delightful for a walk. Highly recommend this exceptional inn.
Terrence, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel for a short break. Would stay there again.
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic hotel, lovely staff, delicious food and central location to all the hotspots with a bus stop across the road with a regular bus service to and from all the hotspots. Room for 1 was clean and beautifully decorated but very small which meant that on warm sunny nights the heat builds up making it uncomfortable to get ready and sleep in, easy fix, needs Air Con or a decent fan as the ones in the room were inadequate, however would this stop me returning, absolutely not as everything else in the Kings Head Inn was first class. Special shout to Sean/Shaun who gave me some lovely scenic places to walk.
Linda, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

The pub, staff and food were excellent. The bedroom was tiny and the on-suite even smaller. This would be difficult for those with mobility issues. You couldn’t turn the shower on without being in it. There was a small heater fan which was more than useless, although it was a hot weekend.
Phillip, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love that isnnear hiking trails and has good food and simple accomodation. Exactly what i needed whwn going there to hike the Lake District.
Eduardo, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Last minute booking but we will definitely return. Cosy seating area, lovely food, friendly staff and an excellent base for walking, particularly Helvellyn.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed at the King’s Head because it is so close to the Thirlmere path to Helvellyn - just 2 minutes from the Swirls Car Park. We really enjoyed it . Great location, excellent menu, lovely gardens and very accommodating and friendly staff team (and helpful too). Great range of beers and wines. We wanted to walk early so we were given breakfast before official opening times, and they made us an excellent pack up. Room was clean and comfy, nice bathroom and toiletries. Thank you Peter, Jo and all the other colleagues who made our stay so good - it helped after a long walk or two! We look forward to returning.
View from drinks terrace
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The accommodation was in excellent condition for a house of this age, almost as good as the staff, we had a lot of fun and were exceptionally well entertained.
Michael, 11-night trip

8/10 Good

We had a lovely stay. The atmosphere was amazing, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The Inn is this amazing old building that’s creaky and has historical atmosphere. The place is very clean. The rooms are warm and clean and the ensuite was clean, the road noise was dulled down by the double glazed windows. The breakfast and meals were delicious. The out door patio area is a great place to sit and meet others. There is road noise but doesn’t take anything away from the lovely surroundings.
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfort & good food.

Great place to stay for a night. Comfortable, cosy, clean, fantastic food - definitely recommend the lamb.
Samuel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great, especially in the restaurant.
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Accommodation

Great staff, good food, plentiful parking. A short distance to Ambleside and Keswick.
Colin R, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay.

Wonderful stay, great base for exploring the lakes. Staff were very friendly throughout. Food was excellent.
5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyed our stay here. Room was comfortable and food was delicious.
Lora, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great pub in a beautiful position. Great food, beer and staff
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The king’s head inn is a great hotel with wonderful staff who are friendly and helpful and it’s also in a great location
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay really live this hotel. Clean, friendly relaxed atmosphere.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

kind staff, excellent breakfast, good location
Jonghwa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely clean rooms and very friendly helpful staff. The food was excellent. Will be back in the near future.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed the stay. Loved the accommodation. Good food and drink. Very good staff. Really enjoyed the music too.
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Fantastic B&B in a great location between Keswick and Windermere. The staff were great and the food was fantastic!
Nicholas, 2-night trip