Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

The King's Head Inn

3.5 star property
Inn in Keswick with restaurant and bar/lounge

Choose dates to view prices

The King's Head Inn welcomes visitors with its charming atmosphere and on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Relax by the lobby fireplace or enjoy the garden terrace. Helpful staff, free WiFi, and luggage storage ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room

Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

Twin Room

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Thirlspot, Thirlmere, Keswick, England, CA12 4TN

What's nearby

  • Thirlmere - 5 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lodore Falls - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 27 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ullswater Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fellbites - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Langstrath Country Inn - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The King's Head Inn

Property highlights
At The King's Head Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The King's Head Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Front of property

Keswick Country House Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Tennis court
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,006 reviews
Keswick Country House Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 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 - 8 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the 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 and 03 January)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from 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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The King's Head Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The King's Head Inn?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The King's Head Inn on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$160.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The King's Head Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The King's Head Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The King's Head Inn?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The King's Head Inn located?

Situated in Keswick, this inn is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Thirlmere and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hellvellyn. Castlerigg Stone Circle and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The King's Head Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 402 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

short stay in a beautiful part of the country

Not bad but could do with a good fettle now and again I didn't like the bird droppings on the bedroom window sill and the shower needed repairing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin R

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

Great Accommodation

Great staff, good food, plentiful parking. A short distance to Ambleside and Keswick.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was in excellent condition for a house of this age, almost as good as the staff, we had a lot of fun and were exceptionally well entertained.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very clean & comfortable. The staff were excellent, very polite , respectful & hard working. The food is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, lovely staff, delicious food and central location to all the hotspots with a bus stop across the road with a regular bus service to and from all the hotspots. Room for 1 was clean and beautifully decorated but very small which meant that on warm sunny nights the heat builds up making it uncomfortable to get ready and sleep in, easy fix, needs Air Con or a decent fan as the ones in the room were inadequate, however would this stop me returning, absolutely not as everything else in the Kings Head Inn was first class. Special shout to Sean/Shaun who gave me some lovely scenic places to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

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

Great location with brilliant service

Great location in the heart of the Lake District. Delicious food and really great service. All of the staff were really helpful and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location. Friendly members of staff. Fantastic chef. Beautiful views. A really great two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing so helpful. I stayed on my own as I was meeting friends, I felt safe an at ease. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

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

Great, inexpensive accommodation to recommend

We booked two single rooms, which were compact but more than adequate. Compared to other hotels in the area, the cost was considerably cheaper, but no detriment to our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Phillip

The pub, staff and food were excellent. The bedroom was tiny and the on-suite even smaller. This would be difficult for those with mobility issues. You couldn’t turn the shower on without being in it. There was a small heater fan which was more than useless, although it was a hot weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old traditional pub but superbly updated modern rooms. Friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were lovely and clean. Near to bus stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

Lake District hills view

On way back from top of Scotland this was a lovely stop over, amazing views of the hills. Staff fantastic, food excellent good bar selection and a fab lounge with log burner for the guests. Rooms are perfect for what you need. Only minor gripe is the mattress on the bed was a bit tired and could do with changing. Overall fab place. Defo use again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent two nights here to do some walking around Thirlmere and visit our usual Lake District spots (Keswick, Ambleside...) Perfect location for getting out onto the bigger fells and plenty of good pub food to refuel. The burgers are a must! Staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome throughout our stay. I feel like we've discovered a gem of a pub in the heart of The Lakes. We'll be back again no doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were friendly and efficient. The room was adequate but the en-suite was so tiny it was like trying to wash etc in a wardrobe. The doors to it should be modified to open outwards or concertinas. A small piece of soap would have been good on the was basin too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
folks that worked there are super awesome and friendly! The rooms seemed to be nearly done with renovation, but not 100 percent. Small details like no bathroom hooks, toilet paper holder missing. also incredibly hot and while there was a fan, no real ventilation. Such is the way in a old inn :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Liked: Amenities
My stay was disrupted by badly behaved guests in the room next to mine. I had to go to Reception and complain about their behaviour twice. Upon my second complaint, a staff member called the manager who spoke to the unruly guests about the noise. They lied about the noise and when the manager returned to me, he began making excuses for them and turned funny with me! He became awkward and argumentative towards me, then spoke down to me in a very condescending voice before storming off. I do not expect to be treated so rudely when I have a valid cause for complaint. The Inn is beautifully appointed and the rest of the staff were lovely towards me. What a shame that the manager was so unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was near to Helvellyn for our walk, our third visit to this hotel. The staff were all very hardworking and lovely. The meals and choices were very good as were the bar choices. A lovely old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Excellent stay

Great overnight stay. I had booked a double room for myself and my neice as there was no twin available, but at check in they were able to offer us a twin which was perfect. Breakfast was absolutely lovely, full English all cooked fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohkam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a nice stay. The hotel is clean, well-maintained, and in a good location. The rooms were comfortable and housekeeping did a good job during our visit. Most of the staff were polite and helpful, which made our stay pleasant. However, I did have a disappointing experience with the manager. I told him that I didn’t want a baby cot in the room because it looked dirty. Instead of understanding my concern, he questioned me in a slightly rude manner and gave me an unfriendly look. As a guest, I believe every concern should be handled with courtesy and professionalism, no matter how small it may seem. This interaction left a bad impression, which is why I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5. Good customer service is as important as the property itself. I would still recommend this hotel for its cleanliness, facilities, and location — but I hope the management works on their attitude and how they deal with guest feedback.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025