Situated at the foot of Mount Helvellyn, in the heart of the Lake District, this former 17th century coaching Inn boasts spectacular views toward St Johns in the Vale, Blencathra and Skiddaw.
The King's Head Inn is perfectly situated close to the shores of Lake Thirlmere and within easy reach of walking routes, including Helvellyn (right behind the Inn), as well as all the main attractions in the nearby Lake District towns of Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick.
With 17 en suite bedrooms, comprising of doubles and twins, all with views of the surrounding fells, the King’s Head also features a Lakeland Speciality Store offering a wide range of local food, drinks and gifts from the finest Cumbrian producers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“The Inn is very historical, dating back from 1648 but with all modern amenities. It is beautifully decorated and rooms are impeccably clean. Quiet location, plenty of free parking , staff very friendly. There is a restaurant and bar which was very...”
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Toni
United Kingdom
“Well, the view is spectacular. The Food at the. Restaurant is really good. There’s a cozy lounge to sit in and relax afterwards so you don’t feel that the only place to be is in your room. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating.....”
Trevor
United Kingdom
“The location is just great away from the hustle and bustle but handy for Keswick and Grassmere, ideal for couples, just had cereal and toast for breakfast, but the cooked breakfast choices looked good”
Beaumont
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fantastic, plentiful and good quality. Evening meal excellent and the staff were really accommodating. Great lounge area with open fire, nice to chat with other guests.
Bus stop was right outside the pub, so easy to get into Keswick...”
Harry
Isle of Man
“Good location just outside Keswick. Lovely clean cottage style”
Doreen
Singapore
“Extremely friendly owner, very clean property and the location is so convenient especially for people who travel by bus and for those who want to hike. There is also ample parking lots.”
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Kirsty
United Kingdom
“Nice and quiet, comfortable bed, nice and clean and a decent travel cot provided. The staff were very friendly and welcoming - very accommodating to our needs travelling with a young baby. The food was exceptional for both dinner and breakfast!”
Jayathilake
Lithuania
“Superb location with Mountain View ⛰️
Clean and tidy 😊
Super supportive staff 👧”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom
“Great location, super friendly staff. Lovely meals.”
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Becca
United Kingdom
“The staff are amazing , super welcoming and friendly. The King’s Head is warm, cosy and serves delicious, high quality food .”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
St John’s Restaurant
Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
The King's Head takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Group Bookings:
Group bookings are welcome, including hen and stag nights.
If you are planning on bringing your pet, please contact the Inn prior to your arrival.
If any directions are needed you can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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