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The King's Head Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Keswick inn

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Courtyard
Daily full breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Fireplace
Serves lunch and dinner
Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Thirlspot, Thirlmere, Keswick, England, CA12 4TN
  • Place, Hellvellyn
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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 - 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 - 27 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 22 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fellbites - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Langstrath Country Inn - ‬20 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. 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
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

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
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.

Property is also known as

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The King's Head Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 402 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

8/10 Good

Ronald

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Excellent stay

Great overnight stay. I had booked a double room for myself and my neice as there was no twin available, but at check in they were able to offer us a twin which was perfect. Breakfast was absolutely lovely, full English all cooked fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohkam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a nice stay. The hotel is clean, well-maintained, and in a good location. The rooms were comfortable and housekeeping did a good job during our visit. Most of the staff were polite and helpful, which made our stay pleasant. However, I did have a disappointing experience with the manager. I told him that I didn’t want a baby cot in the room because it looked dirty. Instead of understanding my concern, he questioned me in a slightly rude manner and gave me an unfriendly look. As a guest, I believe every concern should be handled with courtesy and professionalism, no matter how small it may seem. This interaction left a bad impression, which is why I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5. Good customer service is as important as the property itself. I would still recommend this hotel for its cleanliness, facilities, and location — but I hope the management works on their attitude and how they deal with guest feedback.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

short stay in a beautiful part of the country

Not bad but could do with a good fettle now and again I didn't like the bird droppings on the bedroom window sill and the shower needed repairing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old pub. The rooms great and clean but the beds were a bit bumpy. The staff were very friendly and helpful. On the first night, I had belly pork, which was very tender and tasty. The second night I had a burger, but it was dry. All in all, it was a great break
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovelly spot to stay in the Lakes with very friendly and efficient staff. Will return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well looked after establishment this place. Staff very welcoming & always helpful and down to earth.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely foor and location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025