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The King's Head Inn

3.5 star property

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Courtyard
Interior entrance
Front of property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $210
$175 nightly
$210 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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Thirlspot, Thirlmere, Keswick, England, CA12 4TN
  • Place, Thirlmere
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (free)

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (free)

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (free)

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (free)

Family Room

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

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (free)

Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (free)

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Keswick

With a stay at The King's Head Inn in Keswick, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hellvellyn and Thirlmere. .This inn is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Lake Windermere and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Thirlmere - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 26 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Honister Slate Mine - 41 min drive - 24.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crag Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪YHA Borrowdale - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The King's Head Inn

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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The King's Head Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 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 - 10:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 30.00 per night (for stays between 21 December - 03 January)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

King's Head Inn Keswick
King's Head Keswick
The King's Head Inn Inn
The King's Head Inn Keswick
The King's Head Inn Inn Keswick

The King's Head Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 431 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Tarcela Sayke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So friendly and comfortable. The rooms are beautiful with great views. Food is good too and a must for a relaxing weekend .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good value. Rooms clean and nice bedding . Food lovely .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing pre Xmas night away, delicious food and lovely surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable rooms, always a lovely rest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable accommodation and common areas. Chance to chat with strangers in the bar. Great menu. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed atmosphere, the staff were both very professional and friendly. Tasty food on the menu, will definitely stay here again 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great large family room, comfortable and good shower. Food was excellent for evening food and breakfast. Super friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel - lovely location and the breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

benoit

Liked: Cleanliness
clean, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for a short break. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with lots of surrounding beauty. The staff are so lovely and it makes it feel like a home from home. Amazing food and drinks and lovely view from our room. Nice and warm too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great servers at breakfast, comfy bed, great views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Really nice

Really nice place, with really good staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were brilliant, friendly & efficient. Lovely fire in the lounge was fab after a days walking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonghwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
kind staff, excellent breakfast, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Room was comfortable and food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and service, amazing food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay.

Wonderful stay, great base for exploring the lakes. Staff were very friendly throughout. Food was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great, especially in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

The king’s head inn is a great hotel with wonderful staff who are friendly and helpful and it’s also in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and the staff are always helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023