The King's Head

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Situated at the foot of Mount Helvellyn, in the heart of the Lake District, this former 17th century coaching Inn boasts spectacular views toward St Johns in the Vale, Blencathra and Skiddaw. The King's Head Inn is perfectly situated close to the shores of Lake Thirlmere and within easy reach of walking routes, including Helvellyn (right behind the Inn), as well as all the main attractions in the nearby Lake District towns of Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick. With 17 en suite bedrooms, comprising of doubles and twins, all with views of the surrounding fells, the King’s Head also features a Lakeland Speciality Store offering a wide range of local food, drinks and gifts from the finest Cumbrian producers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything spot on ..So impressed with the bedroom ..Great bar and lounge real fire ..”
Butterfield
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the views. The food was excellent . The log fireplace in the lounge was lovely and warm and never left to die down until the end of the night . The room was clean and tidy. The bed was so comfy with a hard mattress, which i like . The...”
Audrie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely pub with nicely furnished rooms, food is lovely here too”
Natasha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly clean and perfect location ways form the busy towns”
Rory
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good breakfast and the dinner menu is always good with a wide choice of meals. Staff and service is always excellent and the rooms are always at a high standard.”
Mushtaq
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location with a beautiful backdrop of mountains and wonderful lakes and towns close by”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location The lovely historic building lots of character and history”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely old building great scenery few minor issues with shower not properly cleaned but orher than that was nice stay”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a proper English inn and all the better for it. Welcoming hosts who went the extra mile with wet kit and lost items; food that was excellent quality and generous quantity (the steak and kidney pudding was magnificent); and a warm cosy feel...”
Scragg
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property the staff were Brilliant the food was great the room was lovely with great views lovely place to stay enjoyed are 3 nights can't wait to go back”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
St John’s Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The King's Head

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The King's Head takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Group Bookings:

Group bookings are welcome, including hen and stag nights.

If you are planning on bringing your pet, please contact the Inn prior to your arrival.

If any directions are needed you can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.