The King's Head

Property class: 3.5
Georgian hotel in Kirkby Stephen with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The King's Head puts you a short five-minute drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Train station drop-off service
  • Limo/town car service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
The current price is £179
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a door.

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a hanging coat rack, and a door.

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bench, and a mirror.

Premier Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Riverside, Kirkby Stephen, England, CA17 4NH

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eden Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Riverside Public Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Windermere - 43 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 44 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 4 min drive
  • Oxenholme Station - 28 min drive
  • Oxenholme Station - 28 min drive
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Taggy Man - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Forge - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The King's Head

  • The King's Head puts you a short five-minute drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Train station shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Winery release events
  • Pool table

Working away

  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference space (1615 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike storage
  • Golf clubs on-site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1763
  • Garden
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart speaker
  • 32-inch plasma TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

The King's Head Hotel
The King's Head Kirkby Stephen
The King's Head Hotel Kirkby Stephen

Frequently asked questions

Does The King's Head offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The King's Head does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The King's Head?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The King's Head?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The King's Head?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The King's Head and nearby?

The King's Head has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The King's Head?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The King's Head like?

The King's Head is a short 1-minute walk from Eden Valley and 2 minutes' walk from Riverside Public Golf Course.

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Reviews

The King's Head Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served good food with a lovely atmosphere and friendly service. (12 reviews)
  • The property is very dog friendly with welcoming staff and lovely touches for pets. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great, really filling with a good choice. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

We were very impressed with the Hotel. Our room was spotless and dinner and breakfast both excellent. Our daughter was in a separate room and equally impressed. Certainly a first class hostelry
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved being here and plan to go back soon. It's idyllic. Beautifully kept and presented; with very kind and professional staff. I didnt know what time the event I was attending nearby would end; and as soon as I came back they brought me a wonderful platter of fish and much more. Saying theyd rather I had it prepared freshly than keep it waiting. Beside a river, in glorious, quiet countryside with the dramatic fells above; I can't wait to stay longer and explore the area. Can't recommend highly enough.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place..lit by candles & fairy lights…roaring fires,great food, lovely staff…superb… Would recommend without hesitation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely experience - warm welcome, comfortable room, cosy bar and good food. Beautiful walks from the doorstep. Just what we were looking for.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous staff

Fabulous stay. Wonderful location. Room was beautiful. Host's and staff brilliant. Would love to stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb country pub with excellent food and ales. Very friendly and welcoming team. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wallace Family

Fantastic stay for an overnight stop before hols. Great rooms, great food and unbelievable hospitality by the owners. Would recommend this to anyone
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place to stay and eat

The pub is situated in peaceful countryside and is in a great location. The proprietors were so welcoming and kind, helping me to my room with my luggage. My room was comfortable, nicely decorated and the bathroom clean with nice toiletries. The food in the pub was good, and the service was friendly and efficient. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough and would certainly stay there again if I’m in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wow what a find. Beautiful pub, excellent food and a very lovely room ! I have to call out the incredibly friendly owners and a sense of a really happy place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely 400 year old pub on a stream with facilites to eat outside also. No complaints about anything and would recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at the Kings Head last weekend and had a lovely time. The pub itself is gorgeous, decorated beautifully, it is cosy and inviting and located in a lovely spot by the stream.Although the actual car park itself was small this was no problem as we parked literally a couple of minutes away on the lane, perfect as it allowed the opportunity to see a tiny red squirrel busy in a nearby tree. The bar was great and the rooms furnished beautifully with lots of lovely little touches to make your stay a tad more comfortable. From coffee,biscuits and tea,to shower caps, cotton buds and earplugs. The food was delicious and the hearty , ample full english next day was gorgeous. The resident dogs were delightful and every person working we encountered could not have been more friendly and accomodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

Northern Yorkshire Dales.

Cosy, interesting old pub by a river, recently updated. Very clean. Has lovely rooms and large comfortable beds. Owners and staff delightful, and very welcoming. Food good. Off the beaten track but popular with walkers. If not a walker, need a car to explore the area!
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10/10 Exceptional

What a tasteful yet homely pub stay! There was poor comunication between expedia and kings Head regards the number of people in our party for the room! But staff did all in their power to compensate and make us comfortable!! Will certainly go back and will give an excellent score. Loved the food and everything about it!! Only downside is - food stops at 8pm. But they do ptovide a cold platter after this time that's delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is an absolute hidden gem and the perfect base for exploring the surrounding areas. The views are nothing short of picturesque, and there are plenty of peaceful nature walks right on the doorstep. The hotel itself is beautifully designed, with an incredible attention to detail that makes every corner worth exploring. Each room is uniquely decorated, cosy, and full of character—truly a home away from home. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, ideal whether you’re enjoying a relaxed meal or just stopping in for a drink. What really makes this place special, though, are the owners—so warm and welcoming, they instantly make you feel like part of the family. Can’t wait to come back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Cosy and warm

The Kings Head is so atmospheric - immediately upon walking in we felt at home, warm and cosy, very welcome after walking up to the 9 Standards Rigg in fog and rain. We stayed in Room 5, which we think was either above the bar or games room area and although we were aware of the music etc, it didn’t detract from our comfort and enjoyment. The room was lovely and clean, bed very comfortable. Fresh fruit always available on the way to our room which is a lovely touch. Breakfast choice was great, really filling and the evening meals were fab. Staff very pleasant and kind. All in all, a great couple nights away.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great wee find this was. Super place to stay, staff were friendly, welcoming and the food was fab. As we were only there for one night we unfortunately didn’t get a chance to sample the breakfast, it’s definitely somewhere we’d like to visit again though.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great welcoming place to stay
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10/10 Exceptional

A very individual hotel, carefully curated to give a special experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay hosts very good food was very tasty
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10/10 Exceptional

Night away in Ravenstone.

A superb night away, both the food/drink and service was spot on. They couldn't have made it more dog friendly. With nice little touches. Breakfast was also a real treat. Highly recommend and will certainly return. Thank you Paul, Annalie and Immy (Teddy & Maisie)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent people, accommodation and area

I don’t want to advertise the place too much because i want the area to stay like the oasis it is! Phenomenally beautiful area, really nice people, quiet and peaceful, loved the King’s Head
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6/10 Good

Food was average
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2/10 Poor

TOTAL DISGRACE

This was a late booking and I landed at the hotel, I booked a room for 3 adults and everything was looking ok. I got to the hotel at 11pm and the ported said. The room is for 2 adults only, even with my booking being for 3 adults (me and my 2 sisters). They he went on to charge an additional £50 for me having an extra person in the room. After this he also informed me the room service staff leave at 3pm so there was no one available to move a spare bed so one of my sisters had to sleep on the floor. YES I had to pay £50 to sleep on the FLOOR! absolute disgrace. My son spoke to the manager and the following morning and accepted it was wrong but refused to give the refund of £50 in her words. "they still have bills to pay!" they wouldn't even honour the breakfast side of the B&B deal for my sister this also came at an additional cost even after they apologised for making her sleep on the floor. TOTAL DISGRACE
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional