The King's Head Inn

3.5 star property

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A dining area with a table set for two, a window with a view of greenery, and a decorative window valance.
A white building with a sign reading "Kings Sweeney's Head Hotel."
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A cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a staircase.
A view through a window with a white frame and decorative top, revealing a green landscape with trees and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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

Standard Double Room

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

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

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

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About this property

The King's Head Inn

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a lobby fireplace and a front-desk safe.
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.
The King's Head Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Thirlmere. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 13 minutes by foot from Thirlmere and a 3-minute drive from Hellvellyn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The King's Head Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Keswick inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 285 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 433 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Tarcela Sayke

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Niyah

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

benoit

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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