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The Kings Arms

2.5 star property

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The Kings Arms Hotel with a brick facade, a central entrance with a black door, and flower boxes on either side.
A room with a window overlooking a street, a green chair, a small table with cups and a bottle, and a sign indicating the room's opening hours.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, an orange wall, and a window with red curtains.
A historic building with a clock tower, a gravel path, and a dog walker with a dog.
Pub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Temple Sowerby, Penrith, England, CA10 1SB
  • Place, Acorn Bank
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a green armchair, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Kings Arms

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a TV in a common area, and a banquet hall are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Kings Arms offers 9 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. This Penrith hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Kings Arms, you'll be within walking distance of Acorn Bank. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a meal at the bistro or drinks at the pub
  • Amenities include a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and TV in a common area
  • 5 minutes by car from Acorn Bank and 9 minutes from Penrith Castle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Kings Arms also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Penrith hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Lounge Bar - Onsite bistro.
Pub Bar - Onsite pub. 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar
  • Pub Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

The Kings Arms Hotel
The Kings Arms Penrith
The Kings Arms Hotel Penrith

The Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous restaurant and lovely hotel rooms, and the staff were all wonderful, very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was also excellent, as was dinner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for a one night stopover on the way to Scotland. Food was excellant, room was great, the only niggle was water in the bathroom was lukewarm.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and modern, food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property. Just couldn’t find an iron
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pet friendly. Great food. Lovely people. Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, warm and cosy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kara

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

Great pub

Amazing pub, great food, lovely comfy rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous spot, lovely staff, great property and amazing food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty old Inn with excellent, attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcomed jasper, bed, bowls and treats for him. Clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet property. Staff are really pleasant and helpful. Set in a lovely quaint village. Great location for exploring the North Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful country village location excellent quality and service, welcoming to humans and dogs alike.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicole is wonderful food was amazing services exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Breakfast was superb and room / bed very comfortable. Will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

A great night during Storm Amy!

Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and comfortable.Breakfast was of good quality and nicely cooked. Only small criticism I have that their wasn't a TV in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BUTCHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and ready to help. The location is quite and convenient for travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Great place

Excellence food and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The kings arms Holyoke and pub review

The stay was amazing service amazing food amazing the beds were very comfy and the bathroom looked gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, welcoming and spotless! Breakfast was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice experience + highly recommended

Very nice staff, delicious dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Family overnight

Really nice pub and hotel with good food and friendly owners. Dog and child friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thae staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. There was a lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024