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  • Twin beds
  • bathroom

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About The King's Head

  • Locally sourced British dining options

    Dine at the on-site St Johns Restaurant for locally sourced British cuisine.

  • Direct access to Helvellyn trails

    Access Helvellyn hiking trails directly from the hotel grounds.

  • Compact room layouts in sections

    Certain guest rooms feature compact layouts with limited floor space.

  • Residents' lounge with log fireplace

    Relax in the dedicated residents' lounge featuring a traditional log fireplace.

  • Convenient public transport bus access

    Catch regular bus services to Keswick and Windermere from the stop directly across the road.

  • Ample on-site guest parking

    Utilize the ample on-site parking available for all guests.

  • On-site Lakeland speciality food store

    Browse the Lakeland Speciality Store for local Cumbrian food and gifts.

  • Potential traffic noise from A591

    Guest rooms located near the A591 may experience traffic noise.

The King's Head is a 4-star hotel set in a historic 17th-century coaching inn. It is located one mile from Lake Thirlmere and offers direct access to Helvellyn trails. The hotel features an award-winning fine dining restaurant, a dog-friendly bar and garden, and an outdoor terrace with panoramic views. Guests can also find a Lakeland speciality store on-site. The hotel has a review score of 8.7 based on over 4,000 reviews, with activities, location, and breakfast highlighted positively by guests.

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Reviews

8.7
Excellent
based on 4,758 ratings from top 
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Review summary

Summarized by AI from 1,000+ reviews

This hotel is a tranquil, dog-friendly retreat ideal for couples and sightseers seeking an escape to the Lake District. Nestled amidst mountains and lakes, its prime location offers direct access to Helvellyn hiking trails and a convenient bus stop right outside for exploring nearby towns. The culinary experience is a highlight, with guests consistently praising the exceptional quality and diverse options of the breakfast spread and evening meals. For a truly serene experience, guests recommend requesting a room facing the garden for a quieter stay.

Rated above average for Keswick

Guest reviews

Excellent78%
Very good12%
Good4%
Fair4%
Poor2%

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • WiFi in rooms
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Hotel bar

All amenities

Property amenities

  1. Business centre
  2. Café
  3. Parking
  4. Terrace

For children

  1. Cot
  2. Kid meals

Room amenities

  1. Shower
  2. Ironing board
  3. Windows that open
  4. Television

Sports facilities

  1. Bike rental
  2. Golf course
  3. Hiking trail

Hotel characteristics

  1. Family friendly

Location

Highlight
Convenient public transport bus access
Catch regular bus services to Keswick and Windermere from the stop directly across the road.

Distance from The King's Head

Castlerigg Stone Circle:6.4 km

Bowder Stone:6.4 km

Threlkeld Quarry:6.5 km

Keswick:7.5 km

Derwent Pencil Museum:8.1 km

Honister Slate Mine:10.1 km

Dove Cottage:11 km

Rydal Mount:12.3 km

Dacre Castle:16.8 km

Greystoke Castle:17.7 km

Cockermouth Castle:23.4 km

Newcastle International Airport:102.9 km

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Property info

A591, Keswick, CA124TN, United Kingdom

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