The King's Head
3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Pet friendly
Explore the area
Riverside, Kirkby Stephen, England, CA17 4NH
- Riverside Public Golf CoursePlace, Riverside Public Golf Course6 min walk
- Smardale Gill National Nature ReservePlace, Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve2 min drive
- Lake WindermerePlace, Lake Windermere36 min drive
Room options
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Premium Double Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
- 170 sq ft
- River view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Premier Twin Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 170 sq ft
- River view
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
About the neighborhood
Kirkby Stephen
The King's Head places you next to Eden Valley and Riverside Public Golf Course. This 3.5-star hotel has 6 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
What's nearby
- Riverside Public Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
- Ullswater - 33 min drive - 29.7 miles
- Lake Windermere - 36 min drive - 29.5 miles
Getting around
- Kirkby Stephen Station - 4 min drive
Restaurants
- The King's Head - 3 min walk
- The Pennine Hotel - 6 min drive
- Bay Horse Inn - 9 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 6 min drive
- The Black Swan - 5 min walk
About this property
The King's Head
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop
The King's Head features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with limo/town car service. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this golf hotel include laundry facilities, a garden, and a TV in a common area.
32-inch plasma TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Electric kettles, free tea bags/instant coffee, and smart speakers are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
- Train station shuttle on request
- Limo/town car service
- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Free daily manager's reception
- Private picnics
Things to do
- 9-hole adjacent golf course
- Bicycle storage
- Billiards/pool table
- Books
- Concerts/live shows
- Games
- Golf clubs/equipment
- Stereo
- TV in common areas
- Winery release events
Family friendly
- Baby toys
- Children's books
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- High chair
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Proposal/romance packages
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
Business services
- 1,615 square feet of conference space
- Coworking space
Outdoors
- Garden
- In a national park
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible train station shuttle
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- 2 floors
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Built in 1763
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Fireplace in lobby
- Georgian architecture
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Renovated entire property - March 2021
- Smoking not allowed
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels
- Smart speaker
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
- Tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Electrical adapters
- Heating
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board on request
- LED lighting
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
- Food and water bowls are available
- Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day
- Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
- Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
- This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
- Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
The King's Head Hotel
The King's Head Kirkby Stephen
The King's Head Hotel Kirkby Stephen
Frequently asked questions
Is a free cancellation option available at The King's Head?
The King's Head provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.
What's there to do near The King's Head?
This hotel is located in Kirkby Stephen and just steps from Eden Valley and Riverside Public Golf Course. You'll also find Yorkshire Dales National Park and Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at The King's Head?
Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.
Does The King's Head include a casino on the premises?
No, The King's Head doesn't have a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at The King's Head?
No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.
What do couples enjoy most about The King's Head?
There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.
Does The King's Head have a hot tub?
No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.
Does The King's Head have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
Yes, The King's Head serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.
Does The King's Head allow pets to stay for free?
Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The King's Head for a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.
Are there connecting rooms at The King's Head?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.
Can I book a room with a balcony at The King's Head?
No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The King's Head.