Queen's Head Askham

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7

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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Niall
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very convenient - excellent service and staff - the fire and bar are lovely in autumn!”
Boyce
United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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 Ireland
“Picturesque village, comfortable pub, nicely furnished.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Set in lovely village - just a couple of miles from M6. Good local Pub atmosphere”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location excellent breakfast staff very friendly”
Jodie
United Kingdom 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....”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Bar and restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Pizza
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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