The King's Arms★★★★
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Inspector comments
"Classic village pub with cosy characterful rooms."
Overview
Ideally situated in the heart of the charming village of Hawkshead, The King’s Arms is a traditional country inn that was fully renovated before reopening in August 2025. It offers eight individually styled en-suite bedrooms, each featuring characterful decor with thoughtful personal touches. Downstairs, delicious cuisine is served in the welcoming bar and restaurant area. The team is friendly and offers attentive, relaxed service.
Ratings & awards
AA 4 Gold Star Inn
1-Rosette restaurant
Our inspector loves...
It's a village Pub! - New decor, but with the same roots, offering a selection of real ales & beers.
Dog-area - Dogs are only welcome in the bar area.
Comfy rooms - Top quality beddings, beautiful decor, lots of little touches.
Dinner - Hearty, using high-quality, local and seasonal produce as much as possible.
Parking - Residents are issued a parking permit for the town's car park.
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.
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Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site. -
Table service as standard or on request
Table service is available as standard or on request. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas.
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About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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