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The King's Head Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A dining area with a table set for two, a window with a view of greenery, and a decorative window valance.
A cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase.
Outdoor wooden tables and chairs with a view of a green landscape and hills in the background.
A view through a window with a white frame and decorative top, revealing a green landscape with trees and a stone wall.
A white building with a sign reading "Kings Sweeney's Head Hotel."

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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Thirlspot, Thirlmere, Keswick, England, CA12 4TN
  • Place, Thirlmere
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with a window overlooking a green landscape, a white chair, and a checkered window valance.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with a view of a green landscape.

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with a view of a green landscape, a radiator, a wall-mounted TV, and patterned wallpaper.

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A bedroom with two beds, a window with a checkered valance, patterned wallpaper, and bedside lamps.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a nightstand.

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Keswick

At The King's Head Inn you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Thirlmere and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Hellvellyn. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a fireplace in the lobby, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Keswick inn include Lodore Falls and Lake Windermere.
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What's nearby

  • Thirlmere - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Lodore Falls - 26 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Honister Slate Mine - 41 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 22 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crag Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The King's Head Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The King's Head Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Keswick inn is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The King's Head Inn offers 17 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Keswick inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The King's Head Inn?

The King's Head Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The King's Head Inn?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The King's Head Inn on 12 Nov 2026 start from NZ$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The King's Head Inn?

Yep, The King's Head Inn has a free self car park.

Does The King's Head Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The King's Head Inn?

No, The King's Head Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The King's Head Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The King's Head Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The King's Head Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The King's Head Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 448 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent food and bar staff is good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and staff. Loved every minute of our short stay at the Kings Head.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walks around Thirlmere and for doing Helvellyn. Both evening meal & breakfast was good & service couldn’t be faulted. The room & bathroom were a good size for an overnight stay , one thing that could be improved is comfy pillows. The lady who dealt with our check-in & served us in the evening & for breakfast was very helpful, friendly & an asset to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and bar. Friendly staff from the moment I arrived. The room was clean, with everything you needed, and with a great view too. The food was excellent in the restaurant, and breakfast, with table service, was too. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay. The staff are fantastic. The food is really good and reasonably priced. The location is very central to all the lakes district activities. Can’t recommend the Kings Head highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu fabulous, and extensive. Served to perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Whilst my room was small, it had all I needed. The highlight was the staff: reception and bar/restaurant staff were excellent. Polite, attentive, efficient. Breakfast was very good with a wide choice. The restaurant menu for dinner was ok but sometimes a wider simpler choice would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and comfortable. The rooms are beautiful with great views. Food is good too and a must for a relaxing weekend .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing pre Xmas night away, delicious food and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good value. Rooms clean and nice bedding . Food lovely .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable rooms, always a lovely rest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay as always - great setting, great food and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel - lovely location and the breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, with very courteous staff. It's an old roadside inn, so there's no air conditioning and lots of traffic noise, which I struggled with. My single room had everything I needed, except a wardrobe. A couple of hooks on the doors would have helped enormously, as I had nowhere to hang my dresses during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed atmosphere, the staff were both very professional and friendly. Tasty food on the menu, will definitely stay here again 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for a short break. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great servers at breakfast, comfy bed, great views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
kind staff, excellent breakfast, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great large family room, comfortable and good shower. Food was excellent for evening food and breakfast. Super friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my son overnight on our trip to climb Helwellyn. Did the climb prior to checking in, as check in was from 3pm. Asked in advance if we could use the car park upon our arrival in the morning & it was no problem. Once we checked in, the room was good with a modern ensuite, ironing board, hair-dryer and coffee facilities. All the staff were friendly with a nicely stocked bar and it was fine to book a table for our evening meal. The menu had a good choice of meat and vegetarian options. We had the burger and the homemade steak pudding, which were both filling and tasty. Just what we needed after a strenuous day climbing. Decent night's sleep, a bit of traffic noise but it is the main route throught the centre of the Lake District, so not unexpected. We left early, so didn't have breakfast so can't comment on that. Would we return? Yes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable accommodation and common areas. Chance to chat with strangers in the bar. Great menu. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Room was comfortable and food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024