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The King's Head

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Georgian hotel with free WiFi

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Premier Twin Room
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Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Riverside, Kirkby Stephen, England, CA17 4NH
  • Place, Riverside Public Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Twin Room

Premier Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Kirkby Stephen

In Kirkby Stephen .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Riverside Public Golf Course and a 5-minute walk from Eden Valley. Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve and Cross Bank Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Riverside Public Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Ullswater - 33 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Lake Windermere - 36 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pennine Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The King's Head

Family-friendly Georgian hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include coworking spaces and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square meters) and includes conference space. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The King's Head. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The King's Head was completed in March 2021.

This 3.5-star Kirkby Stephen hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1763
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The King's Head offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels and smart speakers.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
  • Smart speaker

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • 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 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Property 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 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The King's Head Hotel
The King's Head Kirkby Stephen
The King's Head Hotel Kirkby Stephen

The King's Head Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Night away in Ravenstone.

A superb night away, both the food/drink and service was spot on. They couldn't have made it more dog friendly. With nice little touches. Breakfast was also a real treat. Highly recommend and will certainly return. Thank you Paul, Annalie and Immy (Teddy & Maisie)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andries

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

An excellent place to stay and eat

The pub is situated in peaceful countryside and is in a great location. The proprietors were so welcoming and kind, helping me to my room with my luggage. My room was comfortable, nicely decorated and the bathroom clean with nice toiletries. The food in the pub was good, and the service was friendly and efficient. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough and would certainly stay there again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an absolute hidden gem and the perfect base for exploring the surrounding areas. The views are nothing short of picturesque, and there are plenty of peaceful nature walks right on the doorstep. The hotel itself is beautifully designed, with an incredible attention to detail that makes every corner worth exploring. Each room is uniquely decorated, cosy, and full of character—truly a home away from home. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, ideal whether you’re enjoying a relaxed meal or just stopping in for a drink. What really makes this place special, though, are the owners—so warm and welcoming, they instantly make you feel like part of the family. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb country pub with excellent food and ales. Very friendly and welcoming team. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Fabulous staff

Fabulous stay. Wonderful location. Room was beautiful. Host's and staff brilliant. Would love to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 400 year old pub on a stream with facilites to eat outside also. No complaints about anything and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs J

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Northern Yorkshire Dales.

Cosy, interesting old pub by a river, recently updated. Very clean. Has lovely rooms and large comfortable beds. Owners and staff delightful, and very welcoming. Food good. Off the beaten track but popular with walkers. If not a walker, need a car to explore the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Food was average
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Cosy and warm

The Kings Head is so atmospheric - immediately upon walking in we felt at home, warm and cosy, very welcome after walking up to the 9 Standards Rigg in fog and rain. We stayed in Room 5, which we think was either above the bar or games room area and although we were aware of the music etc, it didn’t detract from our comfort and enjoyment. The room was lovely and clean, bed very comfortable. Fresh fruit always available on the way to our room which is a lovely touch. Breakfast choice was great, really filling and the evening meals were fab. Staff very pleasant and kind. All in all, a great couple nights away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Wallace Family

Fantastic stay for an overnight stop before hols. Great rooms, great food and unbelievable hospitality by the owners. Would recommend this to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tommie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TOTAL DISGRACE

This was a late booking and I landed at the hotel, I booked a room for 3 adults and everything was looking ok. I got to the hotel at 11pm and the ported said. The room is for 2 adults only, even with my booking being for 3 adults (me and my 2 sisters). They he went on to charge an additional £50 for me having an extra person in the room. After this he also informed me the room service staff leave at 3pm so there was no one available to move a spare bed so one of my sisters had to sleep on the floor. YES I had to pay £50 to sleep on the FLOOR! absolute disgrace. My son spoke to the manager and the following morning and accepted it was wrong but refused to give the refund of £50 in her words. "they still have bills to pay!" they wouldn't even honour the breakfast side of the B&B deal for my sister this also came at an additional cost even after they apologised for making her sleep on the floor. TOTAL DISGRACE
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow what a find. Beautiful pub, excellent food and a very lovely room ! I have to call out the incredibly friendly owners and a sense of a really happy place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Excellent people, accommodation and area

I don’t want to advertise the place too much because i want the area to stay like the oasis it is! Phenomenally beautiful area, really nice people, quiet and peaceful, loved the King’s Head
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay hosts very good food was very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022