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The King's Head

3.5 star property
Georgian hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Premier Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
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The King's Head, near Yorkshire Dales National Park, offers a cooked-to-order breakfast and a manager's reception. Enjoy a 9-hole golf course, live shows, high-speed WiFi, and coworking spaces to stay connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

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Premier Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premier Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kirkby Stephen, The King's Head is next to a golf course and in a national park. Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Brough Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Eden Valley Railway.
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Riverside, Kirkby Stephen, England, CA17 4NH

What's nearby

  • Riverside Public Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Brough Castle - 15 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lake Windermere - 37 min drive - 47.1 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Taggy Man - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pennine Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys Temperance Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The King's Head

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Yorkshire Dales National Park
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a free daily manager's reception at The King's Head. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as concerts and live shows and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, a water dispenser, and a gift shop
  • Books, golf clubs on site, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and smart speakers, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Smart speakers, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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 The King's Head pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The King's Head?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The King's Head?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– midnight for a fee of GBP 20.

What time is check-out at The King's Head?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The King's Head located?

This family-friendly Kirkby Stephen hotel is located in a national park, within 2 mi (3 km) of Riverside Public Golf Course, Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve, and Cross Bank Nature Reserve. Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Yorkshire Dales National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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