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.
“All staff members were attentive and welcoming.
A good base and starting point for walking routes, including Helvellyn.
The standard of room provided was good value for money.”
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Adil
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“Lovely rural location with stunning views and friendly staff too”
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Darvin
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“Beautiful location surrounded by mountains and close to Thirlmere lake. Very peaceful and perfect for a relaxing stay. The rooms were clean and comfortable, staff were friendly and helpful, and parking was easy. Great base for exploring the Lake...”
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Sarah
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“Really friendly staff, good value room, and clean and spacious. Great food on menu too.”
John
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“Great venue stayed lots will be back soon.. great lounge to relax with a pint”
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Paul
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“Clean rooms and very comfortable. Lovely hotel with roaring fires and great food. Staff were incredible from start to finish and highly recommend staying here. Road is noisy but great parking. Love this place.”
Sean
United Kingdom
“Great stay. Very accommodating staff. Lovely service and fab location”
Richard
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“The location was good. The pub had good atmosphere. Excellent breakfast and very good menu in the evening.”
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Logan
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“The room was clean, staff were friendly and helpful.”
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Barry
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“2nd visit and stay here which is located in a quiet location but only 15 minutes to Keswick and 30 minutes to Ambleside via the bus stop outside the hotel, so park up and jump on the bus.
The restaurant serves delicious food and local ales.”
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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