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The Kings Arms

2.5 star property
Forest tranquility surrounds this charming retreat where mornings begin with delicious breakfasts and evenings wind down with drinks at the welcoming Lounge Bar

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The Kings Arms sits near Whinfell Forest, blending English charm with modern amenities. Travelers can wander through the garden or unwind with free WiFi and coffee in the lobby. The Lounge Bar earns particular praise from guests for its dining experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is P8,431
P10,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Penrith, The Kings Arms is in a rural area. Appleby Castle and Penrith Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whinfell Forest and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Acorn Bank. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Penrith travel guide
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Temple Sowerby, Penrith, England, CA10 1SB

What's nearby

  • 0_353007
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens
    Lowther Castle and Gardens
    13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Ullswater
    Ullswater
    19 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Acorn Bank
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whinfell Forest
    8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Appleby Station
    9 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crown & Cushion Inn
    9 min drive
  • Arturo Lounge
    9 min drive
  • The Dog Beck
    9 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    8 min drive
  • Acorn Bank
    16 min walk

About this property

The Kings Arms

Hotel near Acorn Bank
Located close to Whinfell Forest, The Kings Arms provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Lounge Bar, the on-site bistro. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Kings Arms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar
  • Pub Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Kings Arms Hotel
The Kings Arms Penrith
The Kings Arms Hotel Penrith

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kings Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kings Arms?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kings Arms on Mar 31, 2026 start from P8,431, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kings Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kings Arms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kings Arms located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Acorn Bank and within 9 mi (15 km) of Whinfell Forest and Appleby Castle. Penrith Castle and Lowther Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kings Arms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, warm and cosy. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Constant clicking from the radiators throughout the night even though they were on 0. I changed it to 3 and still clicking. Woke me up at 3am. Had to put background noise on to drown it out. Milk available but out of date. Staff were incredibly lovely, very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcomed jasper, bed, bowls and treats for him. Clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and modern, food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great night during Storm Amy!

Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant overnight stay

We had a pleasant overnight stay on our way home from Scotland. The room was fine,very clean and well presented. There was no TV but we didn't need it. The bathroom had an easy access walk-in shower which was good for anyone with disabilities. However, we believe that all the rooms were accessed by a short but steep flight of stairs which were not easy for a disabled customer. Dinner was very good from a reasonably good menu.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sindhuja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Surprised it was only 2 and a half star. Room was excellent and clean. All staff were so nice but a special shout out to Lauren (I hope I spelt that right) who was on her feet working and tidying from late at night and up working first thing in the morning. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and was a very nice lady to talk to always making sure we were settled and happy, and we only stayed for one night sadly. We will definitely come back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and comfortable.Breakfast was of good quality and nicely cooked. Only small criticism I have that their wasn't a TV in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely comfortable hotel

The Kings Arms was near our main route but in a quiet village. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room and bathroom were very clean. The bed was very comfortable and there were considerate touches eg. a little bottle of skimmed milk and a couple of sachets of oat milk as well as the usual tea and coffee. There was a socket conveniently below a mirror so I was able to dry and style my hair without any problem. The only criticism was that our room was above the lounge and we were subjected to loud singing and playing for over 3 hours. It was not possible to sleep until it stopped.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Breakfast was superb and room / bed very comfortable. Will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub

Amazing pub, great food, lovely comfy rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To attend a friends birthday party
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet property. Staff are really pleasant and helpful. Set in a lovely quaint village. Great location for exploring the North Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty old Inn with excellent, attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t aware until shortly before our visit that we’d booked during the Appleby Horse Fair so following a Police advisory, they weren’t selling alcohol. Which was a shame as I like to drink local brewery beer when away, but we were allowed to bring our own bottles. In all other respects, our stay was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicole is wonderful food was amazing services exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful country village location excellent quality and service, welcoming to humans and dogs alike.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Staff & service

Non refundable

I didn’t get to stay. I did ask if the date could be deferred but it wasn’t an option
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BUTCHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and ready to help. The location is quite and convenient for travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This pub with rooms is perfect for what it is. Room was clean, modern, pleasant. Food was great. People were friendly, kind and welcoming. Close to motorway but quiet and in a pretty village. Used this place to split my journey from London to friends in Scotland. Will use it again. Bravo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice but not worth the money

The staff were lovely and very helpful. The food was delicious. The hotel was in good condition, with lots of comfy settees and chairs in the bar/lounge area. On the down side: The room, though nicely presented and furnished, had not been thought through, for the needs of weary travellers. There was nowhere to put your case, (without tripping over it during the night) apart from on the floor, just outside the en-suite. There was a fancy metal unit with a few coat hooks and a small shelf, but nowhere to lay out clothes or hang up clothes. I think this is the first hotel in over 25 years, that has not had a TV or even a radio, in the room. They did however have 2 comfy armchairs, but no table to put a cup or a glass. Which meant that, you had to hold your drink and could not do a lot else. The bathroom had one tiny shelf, although it was a very large room, again it needed more shelving for toiletries. There were a couple of nice touches, i.e. a little jar of sweets in the bedroom and a jar of cotton pad and buds, in the bathroom. Overall, it was very much overpriced for the night and the facilities, especially at this time of the year. In January we stayed in a large estate house for 2 nights and we upgraded twice to get a ground floor room. We only paid about £10 more for those two nights, with everything I mentioned above, than we did for this one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, amazing bed and shower. Lovely quiet area in beautiful area. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, but seemed under-staffed. Breakfast was under-whelming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous spot, lovely staff, great property and amazing food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024