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The King's Head Inn

Property class: 3.5
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Keswick inn

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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 white building with a sign reading "Kings Sweeney's Head Hotel."
A view through a window with a white frame and decorative top, revealing a green landscape with trees and a stone wall.
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪62 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 Twin 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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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

In Keswick .You'll find Thirlmere and Hellvellyn within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Castlerigg Stone Circle and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crag Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The King's Head Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Keswick 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
  • Meeting 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Keswick inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 - 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: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and 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 cribs/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 cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each 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

How close is The King's Head Inn to the airport?

The King's Head Inn is 43 mi (65-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sept 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The King's Head Inn on Oct 13, 2026 start from CA $189, excluding 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.

Does The King's Head Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The King's Head Inn.

Does The King's Head Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The King's Head Inn, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The King's Head Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The King's Head Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The King's Head Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The King's Head Inn have a pool?

The King's Head Inn does not have a pool.

Does The King's Head Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The King's Head Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The King's Head Inn to downtown Keswick?

The King's Head Inn is 0.2 mi away from Thirlmere.

The King's Head Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 438 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

Phillip

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu fabulous, and extensive. Served to perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Tarcela Sayke

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

Tamara

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

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good value. Rooms clean and nice bedding . Food lovely .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing pre Xmas night away, delicious food and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Deborah

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
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10/10 Excellent

Niyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable rooms, always a lovely rest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay as always - great setting, great food and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russ

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
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel - lovely location and the breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

benoit

Liked: Cleanliness
clean, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for a short break. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with lots of surrounding beauty. The staff are so lovely and it makes it feel like a home from home. Amazing food and drinks and lovely view from our room. Nice and warm too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great servers at breakfast, comfy bed, great views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Really nice

Really nice place, with really good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonghwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
kind staff, excellent breakfast, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were brilliant, friendly & efficient. Lovely fire in the lounge was fab after a days walking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Room was comfortable and food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and service, amazing food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay.

Wonderful stay, great base for exploring the lakes. Staff were very friendly throughout. Food was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024