Reviews of The King's Head 3 stars
Thirlspot, Thirlmere, CA12 4TN, United Kingdom
#3 of 7 hotels in Thirlmere
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2067 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Gowri
United Kingdom20 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was clean and spacious. Staff was really helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Stuart
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Wonderfully relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful place, staff really friendly and helpful. Some great suggestions on walks and day trips. Will definitely return
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Penrose
United Kingdom116 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Fantastic location and great food”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom was fine but not what you would expect for such a high price.
The evening food was amazing and catered for my intolerances. Breakfast was less varied but good ingredients.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Angus
United Kingdom3 reviews10“fantastic relaxing couple of days”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I couldn't fault it , real value for money
Everything from the room , staff were excellent and food was lovely , all well worth it , definitely be dropping in there and staying there again
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
David
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0“Lovely place, lovely location and lovely staff. No trouble recommending it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bedrooms are a bit small. But it's a Grade 2 listed building so you wouldn't expect any building work to be undertaken.
Breakfast was good with a reasonable selection. Evening meal was also very good. All the staff we dealt with were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Colourmelanie
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful views, right on the footpath up to helvellyn, great staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
June
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Most enjoyable 2 nights”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of chair, coat hooks in bedroom
I liked the staff, the food and the quaintness of the place
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Parker
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Decent value, friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bar closed quite early (about 10 I believe) and as the hotel is a little out of Keswick there wasn’t anything else to do at this time other than head to bed. It wasn’t a big issue as I was fairly tired anyway from a day out climbing, but if you arrive late hoping to unwind until 11-12 you might be a bit frustrated. To be fair to the owners though it looks like a family run business and they all do long hours with early starts, so I can understand the reasoning. For the price though, this was a decent hotel that I wouldn’t have any hesitation recommending to others.
The staff were very friendly and the hotel was spacious, with good sized rooms and a nice bathroom.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Angus
United Kingdom15 reviews9.0“King's Head, Thirlspot”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to report.
Rambling and interesting old coaching inn. Very friendly and efficient staff. Good food, including hearty breakfasts and well kept ales. Comfortable bedrooms and a well appointed and cosy residents lounge. All that and there's direct access to the hills immediately behind the inn, leading to 5 Wainwright peaks, including Helvellyn.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom64 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“As always, a simple inn, good food and welcoming.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
For two people my room (although it had a wonderful view of Saddleback)would be very cramped and small.
My double room was very small. Good for one person with a very comfortable bed but would be less so for two people. I have stayed at the Kings Head many times and Keats look forward to the next visit.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Derek
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Lovely place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was excellent and the location perfect
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Ricarda
Germany6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lovely Inn with super friendly staff. Cosy, clean room with a very comfortable bed. I also had a fabulous dinner (Steak and Kidney pudding) and throughly enjoyed my stay at the Kings Head Inn. Very much recommended!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Rhian
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The mattress was a little stiff for me, but all personal preference
Absolutely beautiful building, food was delicious for both breakfast and evening meal, staff absolutely wonderful and so accommodating, the snug with the fire is a warm and welcoming social space, really captures the essence of what a coaching inn would have been like in it's heyday with a modern update, will 100% be back
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Lucy
New Zealand12 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great place, definitely would recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Only downside was the restaurant was a little bit pricey, but we just went to the nearby towns to eat so it wasn't a big deal
Location was great, right in the heart of the Lake District! Check in was easy and the staff were lovely. The room was really cute and clean, great little view of the mountains too. Bed was really comfy as well.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Steven
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location at the base of a route up Helvellyn. Staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was good, food at the bar was tasty but probably worth booking a table as it gets busy with reservations.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Kegan
United Kingdom20 reviews8.0“lovely place to stay. will be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
great staff and food
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Naomi
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Tranquil, friendly, homely”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Expensive meals and drinks
Really tranquil and lovely surroundings with roaring fire
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Ian
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Character pub / hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast cost.
Great room, charming character; nice dinner, lounge with wood burner.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Christine
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
food was fab
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Rob
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“All the staff are magnificent, even if you don’t stay the night, well worth a visit for food and drink”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My room was very small, luckily I was a solo traveler, anymore than one person and it would have been a struggle.
The staff were brilliant, a friendly and attentive
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Nobusuke
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a full volume of english breakfast as we expect, but it was delicious.
Great location, only 15 min drive from most of the tourist destinations. We also enjoyed dinner at pub and really liked it.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Sally
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Couches downstairs were not that comfortable
Staff were excellent& went out of their way to help you. Lovely bedroom .
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Cameron
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was a constant knocking sound at night which kept us up a little bit
The location was perfect for what we wanted and the staff were amazing.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Małgorzata
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“we will definitely come back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
delicious breakfast, beautiful views
Stayed in March 2024
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