Name: The King's Head
Address: Thirlspot, Legburthwaite, CA12 4TN, United Kingdom, Thirlspot, Cumbria, CA12 4TN, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $63 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hotel The King's Head

Thirlspot, Legburthwaite, CA12 4TN, United Kingdom –

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the food was very nice the staff was all friendly an helpful would highly recommend this place to others

Shaun

United Kingdom

real character and charm in a traditional Lakeland building. Great breakfast menu! Great quiet, cosy getaway

Peter

United Kingdom

Nice authentic atmosphere Trails start immediately at the hotel

Laura

Netherlands

Newly renovated room very fresh and clean excellent value for money all the staff were exceptionally friendly and efficient . Breakfast was good quality with lots of choice including veggi option and pancakes large selection on breakfast buffet too

Irene

United Kingdom

This Inn is full of tradition and character. It felt more like staying in an extra room at your great-aunt's house than a modern motel. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but we found it charming. I noticed they were doing some refurbishing while we were there, which is good - it's a bit worn. But I hope they won't modernize too much, and that it will retain its old world charm. The mattresses were blessedly firm, and the shower stream was nice and strong. Nice little garden out front to have drinks in.

Flora

United States of America

The hospitality was great. We loved the roaring fire in the lounge (especially when sipping a glass of mulled cider!), the lovely old building, the views from the breakfast room, the friendly staff, and great food.

Sue

United Kingdom

Comfortable bed and good biscuits in room. Nice bar.

Janice

United Kingdom

The location is beautiful but a bit hard to get to because of road works. The property is charming and looks quite old.

Kim

United Kingdom

Good Location, extremely polite young man works there , we seen him in reception, at the bar, doing breakfast etc Food was nice on the evening meal

Stephen

United Kingdom

Comfortable beds. Nice bedding. Great food. Nice staff. Lovely fire in the evening.

Susan

United States of America

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“the food was very nice the staff was all friendly an helpful would highly recommend this place to others”

Shaun United Kingdom
“real character and charm in a traditional Lakeland building. Great breakfast menu! Great quiet, cosy getaway”

Peter United Kingdom
“Nice authentic atmosphere Trails start immediately at the hotel”

Laura Netherlands
“Newly renovated room very fresh and clean excellent value for money all the staff were exceptionally friendly and efficient .”

Irene United Kingdom
“This Inn is full of tradition and character. It felt more like staying in an extra room at your great-aunt's house than a modern motel.”

Flora United States of America
“The hospitality was great. We loved the roaring fire in the lounge (especially when sipping a glass of mulled cider!), the lovely old building, the views from the breakfast room, the friendly staff,...”

Sue United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed and good biscuits in room. Nice bar.”

Janice United Kingdom
“The location is beautiful but a bit hard to get to because of road works. The property is charming and looks quite old.”

Kim United Kingdom
“Good Location, extremely polite young man works there , we seen him in reception, at the bar, doing breakfast etc Food was nice on the evening meal”

Stephen United Kingdom
“Comfortable beds. Nice bedding. Great food. Nice staff. Lovely fire in the evening.”

Susan United States of America

Located at the foot of Mount Helvellyn, in the heart of the Lake District, this former 17th century coaching Inn features spectacular views toward St Johns in the Vale, Blencathra and Skiddaw.

The King's Head Inn is perfectly located 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 bedrooms with attached bathroom, consisting of of doubles and twins, all with views of the surrounding fells, the King’s Head also features a Lakeland Specialty Store offering a wide range of local food, drinks and gifts from the finest Cumbrian producers.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Legburthwaite! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Derwentwater
4 miles
Theatre by the Lake
4.5 miles
Cat Bells
4.7 miles
Rydal Water
7.6 miles
Rydal Mount & Gardens
7.7 miles
Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park
8 miles
Whinlatter Forest Park
8.4 miles
Buttermere
8.6 miles
Scafell Pike
9.3 miles
Wastwater Lake
9.9 miles

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Booths Supermarket
5 miles

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Derwent Water Lake
5 miles
Helvellyn Mountain
0.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff were really friendly and nothing was a problem only had to ask and they would help out. We took our dog and he was made to feel most welcome with a sa...”

Michael

United Kingdom

“Lovely room, lovely staff, great location, views, very clean”

Annajones99

United Kingdom

8.3

“Location and welcome, really excellent dinner and wine list”

Ian

United Kingdom

8.3

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1 Restaurant On Site

St John's Restaurant

Food: International

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
3 - 11 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE

The maximum number of cribs and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

No extra beds are available

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The King's Head accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note, the property is currently under refurbishment, and as a result some photos may be outdated.

Group Bookings:
Group bookings are welcome, including hen and stag nights.

If you are planning on bringing your pet, please contact the Inn prior to your arrival.

If any directions are needed you can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

“Newly renovated room very fresh and clean excellent value for money all the staff were exceptionally friendly and efficient . Breakfast was good quality with lots of choice including veggi option and pancakes large selection on breakfast buffet too”

“This Inn is full of tradition and character. It felt more like staying in an extra room at your great-aunt's house than a modern motel. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but we found it charming. I noticed they were doing some refurbishing while we were there, which is good - it's a bit worn. But I hope they won't modernize too much, and that it will retain its old world charm. The mattresses were blessedly firm, and the shower stream was nice and strong. Nice little garden out front to have drinks in.”

“The hospitality was great. We loved the roaring fire in the lounge (especially when sipping a glass of mulled cider!), the lovely old building, the views from the breakfast room, the friendly staff, and great food.”

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Reviewed: July 22, 2019

David
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great place to stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints.
Very friendly place. All the staff are very pleasant, efficient, courteous and professional. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. The food and ales were superb. Will definitely book again.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Alison
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“A quiet, cozy countryside stop-off.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We liked it all!
Wonderful views and walks just outside the door. These included a walk up to Helvellyn at the back of the property and a walk around Thirlmere lake across the road. Bed was super comfy and although the bathroom was small it was well equipped (rain shower head that pleases my husband) and lean. Would like to try the food next time. Friendly staff as well!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 21, 2019

Juith
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were really friendly and helpful

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 20, 2019

Nigel
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Service for restaurant meal.
Comfort, food.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

SimonH25
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Lovely place to stay. Fabulous location & will happily return”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing.
Lovely hotel. Stayed before so was happy to again. Travelled with my small dog. We were both made to feel extremely welcome. Hotel is lovely inside . Room was really nice & very clean. At breakfast my dog even got a cooked sausage. Staff were always polite and helpful when asking for advice & were happy just to chat as well. They all made a big fuss of my dog too which was nice.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Charlene
United Kingdom
7.5

“Relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was a little small and the evening menu didn’t have much of a selection so had to go out for food when we just wanted to relax. The last night had drunken people running up and down the corridor like children, not the hotels fault and the did speak to them.
stayed here for three nights for my birthday and it was lovely. The room and bathroom was nicely decorated and very cosy, Breakfast and lunch was really nice, We would stay here again.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Cumbrianna
United Kingdom

8 helpful votes
9.2

“Enjoyable stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was too expensive at £12 per person, particularly when you just wanted something lighter to start the day.
Lovely room (small double) with a spotless en-suite bathroom.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s on a fairly busy road and we had the windows open as it was a hot night. The traffic started quite early and several large lorries tumbled past. Don’t let this put you off though, it’s a lovely place to stay. Make sure you book breakfast as it’s not included automatically - it wasn’t a problem to do this when we arrived but bear it in mind when you look at the overall price
A beautiful old property that has been recently decorated in a very tasteful way. The room was lovely - again recently decorated. The food was fantastic both for the evening meal and breakfast. The steak and kidney pudding was enormous and absolutely full of high quality tasty meat. The breakfast choice was extensive and cooked to order. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Anne
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent and are looking forward to repeating the stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hotel met all our expectations. The facilities and staff were both exceptional. The menu at breakfast and dinner offered us good choices.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
10

“This was one of my the nicest places we have stayed in the lakes and made to feel most welcome.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were really friendly and nothing was a problem only had to ask and they would help out. We took our dog and he was made to feel most welcome with a sausage for his breakfast. No hesitation in returning and will do soon very nice location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

James
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.1

“Characterful pub in beautiful surroundings, spoiled by tiny, gloomy room.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
In contrast to the warmth and atmosphere of the pub downstairs, possibly the pokiest and gloomiest room I've ever stayed in. Tiny space, sloping ceilings, peeling wallpaper and un-cosy laminated wood flooring made it feel more like a hostel than hotel. Stark, bland and functional. One small and weirdly low window, closer to the floor than ceiling, meant you had to crouch to see out, but more importantly it restricted light into the room, adding to the gloom. Clean, but tiny bathroom. No phone signal (not their fault but worth noting).
A pretty and characterful pub sitting on it's own in beautiful countryside. Good food, beer and busy atmosphere. Staff couldn't have been more helpful.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 14, 2019

Clare
United Kingdom
10

“Absolutely delightful hotel, would loved to have stayed longer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Waiting over an hour for food wasn’t ideal but it was busy.
Lovely hotel, lovely room, lovely staff.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Caroline
United Kingdom
9.2

“Perfect but for the overpriced breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Expensive breakfast for what you get
Comfy bed, great decor, good choice of evening meals, lovely bathroom.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Lorraine
United Kingdom
10

“Great place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great place to stay, room was brilliant. The staff were very friendly and helpful, food was great. Definitely a place we will be staying at again.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Sharmi
Singapore
10

“Awesome”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I think staff could have more information about what we could do for sightseeing . Give us suggestions etc
I loved the room . It was so beautiful with a beautiful white bed and cupboards . The toilet was very clean and modern . It was newly renovated . I take pleasure in clean toilets and beautiful rooms so I was just so excited . I even took pictures of the room to send my friends and husband . That was how beautiful it was to me .

Stayed in June 2019

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	Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Double room with double bed and an en suite bathroom with shower overlooking the fells. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Double room with twin beds and an en suite bathroom with shower overlooking the fells. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Rooms are 6 square yards. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Rooms are 2 square yards. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Classic Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Rooms are 30 square yards. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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