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About
Located at the foot of Mount Helvellyn, in the heart of the Lake District, this former 17th century coaching Inn features spectacular views toward St Johns in the Vale, Blencathra and Skiddaw. The King's Head Inn is perfectly located 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 bedrooms with attached bathroom, consisting of of doubles and twins, all with views of the surrounding fells, the King’s Head also features a Lakeland Specialty Store offering a wide range of local food, drinks and gifts from the finest Cumbrian producers.
1,291 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Staff
- 9.5
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “Great kitchen and food. Every choice is a good choice! No regret. Location is great. Staff are nice!”
- “Lovely olde world decor lovely,cosy ,lovely atmosphere,room was just what I needed the meal was delicious crackling was a bit hard but…”
Room Options
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1/4Double Room
- Additional toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Twin Room
- Additional toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Superior Double Room
- Additional toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Single Room
- Additional toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
1/4Classic Family Room
- Additional toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
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What Guests Loved
Based on 1,291 reviews
Pros +
- Great kitchen and food. Every choice is a good choice! No regret. Location is great. Staff are nice!
- Lovely olde world decor lovely,cosy ,lovely atmosphere,room was just what I needed the meal was delicious crackling was a bit hard but other than that just perfect, enjoyed my stay a shame it was only for one night !
- Location and Dinner
Cons -
- Some amenities are old.
- Room too small, No carpet in the room gave it too much noise and we could hear next door talking and listening to the TV.
- Rooms are a bit small but nice! Also walls are quite thin so you can hear things next door!
Great kitchen and food. Every choice is a good choice! No regret. Location is great. Staff are nice!
Some amenities are old.
Lovely olde world decor lovely,cosy ,lovely atmosphere,room was just what I needed the meal was delicious crackling was a bit hard but other than that just perfect, enjoyed my stay a shame it was only for one night !
Location and Dinner
Room too small, No carpet in the room gave it too much noise and we could hear next door talking and listening to the TV.
Superb location, food was spot on steak and kidney pudding was delicious! Peter the guy that worked there was amazing really good host!
Rooms are a bit small but nice! Also walls are quite thin so you can hear things next door!
Everything. Lovely food. Good bar. Nice reside ce restaurant sbd cosy lounge.
The location , even thou its near a busy road the traffic did not effect our sleep , the staff where fabulous , could not do enough for us, breakfast good , very clean . Would book again.
Its not what i didn't like , in the bathroom needs more room to put our Toiletries and a extra chair
Beautiful location, all the staff were exceptionally helpful, the room was beautiful and clean. The food was fantastic too, HUGE portions!
The mattress was slightly too firm for me but that is personal preference!
Really cosy, great views and the breakfast was delicious!! Staff also really attentive and polite.
The rooms are road facing and single glazed so very loud on a rainy day, but not an issue overnight.
The property location was perfect for the fell walking I had planned. The staff were all amazing and so friendly. Warm comfy rooms despite it being minus figures outside, absolutely lovely decor. I will definitely be back.
Staff were exceptional. Friendly welcoming and made the stay amazing. It's location is breathtaking and the food was fantastic
Cannot fault anything. Perfect
Beautiful location, lovely room,
Cobwebs on ceiling and dust on headboard
Great location for visiting the surrounding area. Grasmere and Keswick are both short drives away. There is a beautiful walk around the reservoir which is close by ( 10 mile walk ). The room was comfortable, warm and very clean . The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food served in the restaurant is excellent and breakfast definitely doesn’t disappoint. Great place!
The rooms are a bit on the small size.
A fabulous stay from start to finish .Great location , cosy, clean and amazing food. Peter and staff looked after us really well. We couldn’t ask for more !
Freshly decorated room which was lovely and had everything we needed. Food was fantastic.staff were helpful and pleasant.
I don’t have any complaints
Ideal location, friendly and helpful staff, excellent food, lovely decor in rooms, clean, delicious breakfast.Oh and the guest only lounge with the cozy stove was a highlight!
Good position friendly staff excellent food
What a find gorgeous find. We did 3 nights B&B. The food and the staff are so good. Beautiful location with lots of walks around. Situated right between ambleside and Keswick.
Great food and great staff, with a lovely location.
Bed was a little bit uncomfortable and there was no heating on the ensuite, which was very cold. The rest of the room was lovely and warm with plenty of storage space.
Good value for money - comfortable room, parking, great staff and food.
Location is greatPerfect for visiting lakes and fells of Cumbria Fireside drinks in the evening with strangers who have made a lasting impression!Hope to return!
That I had to go home!
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:30 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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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