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The Kings Arms

2.5 star property
Hotel near Acorn Bank in Penrith

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Front of property
Pub
Pub
Garden
Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Temple Sowerby, Penrith, England, CA10 1SB
  • Place, Acorn Bank
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Whinfell Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Penrith

In Penrith .Stay at this Penrith hotel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Acorn Bank and 6 miles (10 km) of Whinfell Forest. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Appleby Castle and Penrith Castle.

What's nearby

  • Acorn Bank - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whinfell Forest - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Lowther Park - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Ullswater - 16 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown & Cushion Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dog Beck - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arturo Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Kings Arms

Hotel near Acorn Bank in Penrith
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Kings Arms also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Penrith hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Kings Arms offers 9 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. This Penrith hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kings Arms to the airport?

The Kings Arms is 32.8 mi (47-min drive) away from the Carlisle (CAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kings Arms on Dec 10, 2025 start from $123.49, 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.

Does The Kings Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kings Arms.

Does The Kings Arms offer free breakfast?

The Kings Arms offers free English breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kings Arms?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kings Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Kings Arms?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kings Arms have a pool?

The Kings Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Kings Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Kings Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kings Arms to downtown Penrith?

The Kings Arms is 0.1 mi away from Temple Sowerby.

The Kings Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bettina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Skelmersdale

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

JOHN

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

BUTCHI

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Isobel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous spot, lovely staff, great property and amazing food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

1 night stay

Called on the last leg of a 3 week tour, hotel was conveniently located near the M6 and easy to find. We were well looked after from arrival to departure and nothing was too much trouble. We dined at the hotel and the food was excellent - would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a welcoming and friendly place. Everyone was so nice and we had a lovely stay. Our dog was welcomed and enjoyed the quiet surroundings and green areas nearby for a little walk at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aiga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for just one night during our visit to the Lake District. While the hotel itself was comfortable, there wasn't much to do nearby, which made it a bit challenging to keep the kids entertained. I was surprised to find that there was no TV in the room. While this wasn't a major issue, it would have been helpful to have some entertainment for the children since we didn't bring anything else with us. On a positive note, the breakfast was very good and definitely a highlight of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Family overnight

Really nice pub and hotel with good food and friendly owners. Dog and child friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately there was a 40th birthday party in the hotel which caused a lot of noise in the bar area. No television in the room - big miss especially for News in the morning. No coat hangers - only hooks. Towel rail in bathroom far too small. Breakfast although well presented was burnt. Overall, certainly not value for money at £140 per night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024