The King's Head | Hotel in Thirlmere

| 8.8 (2034 Reviews) |  5 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Thirlmere Hotel | The King's Head

Hotel in Thirlmere

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.

The King's Head is located in Thirlmere.

This 17 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Bar, Breakfast, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 2034 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Thirlmere and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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.bar is closed from 2026-01-29 until 2026-01-19

Reviews

Value for money:
8.91
Location:
9.39
Staff:
9.55
Facilities:
8.75
Comfort:
9.02
Cleanliness:
8.98
David
Dec 17, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Good cooked breakfast. Room nice and warm
Negative: Felt the bed in room 6 a little uncomfortable.
Summary: We will be back again
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shower, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Safe, Key access, Heating

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

Mountain view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shower, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Safe, Key access, Heating

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

Mountain view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shower, Towels, Shampoo, Bathtub, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Safe, Key access, Heating

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

Mountain view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shower, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Safe, Key access, Heating

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

View

Mountain view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window
Classic Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Classic Family Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Guest bathroom, Shower, Towels, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom

General

Trash cans, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Safe, Key access, Heating

Media & Technology

Cable channels, Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window
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