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The Kings Arms

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Acorn Bank

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Front of property
Double or Twin Room
Double or Twin Room
Point of interest
Pub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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Temple Sowerby, Penrith, England, CA10 1SB
  • Place, Acorn Bank
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
High chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Penrith

At The Kings Arms, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Acorn Bank and 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from Whinfell Forest. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Pub Bar is the hotel's own pub. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Penrith hotel include Penrith Castle and Rheged.

What's nearby

  • Acorn Bank - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Ullswater - 19 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Appleby Station - 9 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown & Cushion Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arturo Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Dog Beck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Kings Arms

Hotel with free breakfast, near Acorn Bank
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Kings Arms also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This Penrith hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Kings Arms offers 9 accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. This Penrith hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar
  • Pub Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Kings Arms Hotel
The Kings Arms Penrith
The Kings Arms Hotel Penrith

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kings Arms?

The Kings Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kings Arms?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kings Arms on 23 Dec 2025 start from NZ$244.73, 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 Kings Arms?

Yep, The Kings Arms has a free self car park.

Does The Kings Arms serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kings Arms?

No, The Kings Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Kings Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kings Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kings Arms?

Dogs are welcome at The Kings Arms, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

The Kings Arms Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant overnight stay

We had a pleasant overnight stay on our way home from Scotland. The room was fine,very clean and well presented. There was no TV but we didn't need it. The bathroom had an easy access walk-in shower which was good for anyone with disabilities. However, we believe that all the rooms were accessed by a short but steep flight of stairs which were not easy for a disabled customer. Dinner was very good from a reasonably good menu.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sindhuja

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Surprised it was only 2 and a half star. Room was excellent and clean. All staff were so nice but a special shout out to Lauren (I hope I spelt that right) who was on her feet working and tidying from late at night and up working first thing in the morning. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and was a very nice lady to talk to always making sure we were settled and happy, and we only stayed for one night sadly. We will definitely come back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and comfortable.Breakfast was of good quality and nicely cooked. Only small criticism I have that their wasn't a TV in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely comfortable hotel

The Kings Arms was near our main route but in a quiet village. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room and bathroom were very clean. The bed was very comfortable and there were considerate touches eg. a little bottle of skimmed milk and a couple of sachets of oat milk as well as the usual tea and coffee. There was a socket conveniently below a mirror so I was able to dry and style my hair without any problem. The only criticism was that our room was above the lounge and we were subjected to loud singing and playing for over 3 hours. It was not possible to sleep until it stopped.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Breakfast was superb and room / bed very comfortable. Will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub

Amazing pub, great food, lovely comfy rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To attend a friends birthday party
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bettina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Skelmersdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet property. Staff are really pleasant and helpful. Set in a lovely quaint village. Great location for exploring the North Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty old Inn with excellent, attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t aware until shortly before our visit that we’d booked during the Appleby Horse Fair so following a Police advisory, they weren’t selling alcohol. Which was a shame as I like to drink local brewery beer when away, but we were allowed to bring our own bottles. In all other respects, our stay was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicole is wonderful food was amazing services exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful country village location excellent quality and service, welcoming to humans and dogs alike.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Staff & service

Non refundable

I didn’t get to stay. I did ask if the date could be deferred but it wasn’t an option
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BUTCHI

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and ready to help. The location is quite and convenient for travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This pub with rooms is perfect for what it is. Room was clean, modern, pleasant. Food was great. People were friendly, kind and welcoming. Close to motorway but quiet and in a pretty village. Used this place to split my journey from London to friends in Scotland. Will use it again. Bravo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice but not worth the money

The staff were lovely and very helpful. The food was delicious. The hotel was in good condition, with lots of comfy settees and chairs in the bar/lounge area. On the down side: The room, though nicely presented and furnished, had not been thought through, for the needs of weary travellers. There was nowhere to put your case, (without tripping over it during the night) apart from on the floor, just outside the en-suite. There was a fancy metal unit with a few coat hooks and a small shelf, but nowhere to lay out clothes or hang up clothes. I think this is the first hotel in over 25 years, that has not had a TV or even a radio, in the room. They did however have 2 comfy armchairs, but no table to put a cup or a glass. Which meant that, you had to hold your drink and could not do a lot else. The bathroom had one tiny shelf, although it was a very large room, again it needed more shelving for toiletries. There were a couple of nice touches, i.e. a little jar of sweets in the bedroom and a jar of cotton pad and buds, in the bathroom. Overall, it was very much overpriced for the night and the facilities, especially at this time of the year. In January we stayed in a large estate house for 2 nights and we upgraded twice to get a ground floor room. We only paid about £10 more for those two nights, with everything I mentioned above, than we did for this one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, amazing bed and shower. Lovely quiet area in beautiful area. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, but seemed under-staffed. Breakfast was under-whelming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous spot, lovely staff, great property and amazing food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stay

Called on the last leg of a 3 week tour, hotel was conveniently located near the M6 and easy to find. We were well looked after from arrival to departure and nothing was too much trouble. We dined at the hotel and the food was excellent - would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a welcoming and friendly place. Everyone was so nice and we had a lovely stay. Our dog was welcomed and enjoyed the quiet surroundings and green areas nearby for a little walk at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024