About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Queen's Head Askham in Penrith offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The inn features a family-friendly restaurant serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy pizza in a relaxed setting, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Leisure Facilities: Guests can unwind on the terrace or outdoor seating area, take a picnic to the picnic area, or enjoy the bar. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, luggage storage, and full-day security. Local Attractions: Askham Hall is a 5-minute walk away, while Derwentwater Lake lies 34 km from the inn. Other nearby points of interest include Brougham Castle (8 km) and Whinfell Forest (15 km). Teesside International Airport is 102 km distant.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Boyce
United Kingdom
“It was all excellent and very much above my initial expectations. Friendly welcoming staff, lovely bedroom & en suite; good food and ideal quiet spot for us to stop off at, away from the motorway, on our way north” - Benjamin
United Kingdom
“Great beers and food! The pizzas were excellent and staff really friendly. We were made to feel very welcome and had a great stay. The Nduja pizza and lamb pizza were amazing! The breakfast was delicious and with only 6 rooms it felt very...” - Peter
United Kingdom
“Very welcome stop on the hottest day of the year, staff greeted us in a positive manner, very beautiful location in a very attractive village. Nothing was too much trouble, very good food all prepared from local sourced producers. Breakfast was...” - Hooper
United Kingdom
“Lovely little pub in a beautiful village 10 minutes from the M6 and great access to the Northern Lakes. Food and beer were excellent and the staff and locals very friendly. They allowed me to check in early at 1pm as I was on a trip to scatter my...” - Rebecca
United Kingdom
“Staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was lovely - very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was also tasty and enjoyable.” - Heather
Ireland
“Picturesque village, comfortable pub, nicely furnished.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Set in lovely village - just a couple of miles from M6. Good local Pub atmosphere” - David
United Kingdom
“Excellent location excellent breakfast staff very friendly” - Jodie
United Kingdom
“Really quaint, historic pub with a good atmosphere (but not loud). Louise and Stephanie, our lovely hosts, were a joy and really went the extra mile to accommodate us and provide us with a pre made breakfast for our early morning charity trek....” - Anonymous
United Kingdom
“Super friendly staff and were able to give us our room early ahead of a wedding.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Bar and restaurant
- CuisinePizza
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.