★★★
Hotel
Thirlmere
8.9/10

The King's Head

Situated at the foot of Mount Helvellyn, in the heart of the Lake District, this former 17th century coaching Inn boasts spectacular views toward St Johns in the Vale, Blencathra and Skiddaw. The King's Head Inn is perfectly situated close to the shores of Lake Thirlmere and within easy reach of walking routes, including Helvellyn (right behind the Inn), as well as all the main attractions in the nearby Lake District towns of Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick. With 17 en suite bedrooms, comprising of doubles and twins, all with views of the surrounding fells, the King’s Head also features a Lakeland Speciality Store offering a wide range of local food, drinks and gifts from the finest Cumbrian producers.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast info: Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Free private parking available at the hotel

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Thirlspot, Thirlmere, CA12 4TN, United Kingdom, Thirlmere, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Non-smoking rooms Free WiFi Restaurant Family rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Exceptional breakfast

Gallery

a row of white buildings with a hill in the background at The King's Head in Thirlmere

a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a mirror at The King's Head in Thirlmere

a fireplace in a living room with a stove at The King's Head in Thirlmere

a window with a view of a golf course at The King's Head in Thirlmere

a pair of brown boots sitting on a step at The King's Head in Thirlmere

a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a chair at The King's Head in Thirlmere

a bedroom with two beds with pillows and a deer head pillow at The King's Head in Thirlmere

a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a television at The King's Head in Thirlmere

a bathroom with a shower with a toilet and a sink at The King's Head in Thirlmere

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Reviews

Roslynn 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Such a welcoming atmosphere from Staff. We had a great couple of days with friends, enjoying great food.

Pros: We just love the atmosphere and the property is kept to a high standard for the age of the building. Lovely room, great sitting areas, restaurant and bar area is fab.

Cons: N/A

Alanah 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Location was very good. Staff were polite and friendly and very helpful. Very nice food.

Steve 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Kings Head

Pros: food was amazing staff friendly and helpful room was just right

Cons: *not a complaint, but the shower wasn't the easiest one we've come across

Yuesheng 8/10

China 🇨🇳

Nice place to stay.

Pros: Great kitchen and food. Every choice is a good choice! No regret. Location is great. Staff are nice!

Cons: Some amenities are old.

Helen 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Just what I would expect from an establishment cosy comfy and great food staff very accommodating

Pros: Lovely olde world decor lovely,cosy ,lovely atmosphere,room was just what I needed the meal was delicious crackling was a bit hard but other than that just perfect, enjoyed my stay a shame it was only for one night !

Keith 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Everything. Lovely food. Good bar. Nice reside ce restaurant sbd cosy lounge.

James 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Overall nice stay would stay there again!

Pros: Superb location, food was spot on steak and kidney pudding was delicious! Peter the guy that worked there was amazing really good host!

Cons: Rooms are a bit small but nice! Also walls are quite thin so you can hear things next door!

Watkins 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Great stay and location

Pros: The location , even thou its near a busy road the traffic did not effect our sleep , the staff where fabulous , could not do enough for us, breakfast good , very clean . Would book again.

Cons: Its not what i didn't like , in the bathroom needs more room to put our Toiletries and a extra chair

Alina 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧