The Kings Arms

Hotels
8.1 (130 reviews)
Main Street, Cumbria , Shap , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Limited food availability
Some amenities lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Multiple mentions of cleanliness in various reviews, particularly about room cleanliness.
Service
8.58
Staff described as friendly and welcoming across several reviews.
Location
8.62
Repeatedly highlighted as a positive aspect by several guests.
Room Quality
7.87
Mention of comfortable rooms but with suggestions for improvements.
Amenities
7.6
Some amenities lacking, like breakfast options; rated lower.
Value for Money
8.06
General satisfaction, though some felt overpriced for the amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Quality of food met expectations, but issues with availability impacted ratings.
Overall Experience
8.38
Overall positive sentiment, with recognition of good experiences alongside some disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:43

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
The Kings Arms offers cozy rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and garden views.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
Guests can unwind in the hotel's tranquil garden or socialize in the shared lounge.

Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Brougham Castle and Whinfell Forest, The Kings Arms is the ideal base for exploring the area.

To book your stay at The Kings Arms and enjoy these wonderful features and more, visit our website today!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 130 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 8.58
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Scott • couple • gb
10
Excellent and the added bonus of the start for the following day being directly opposite
Pros:

Staff were incredibly friendly and although we were late arriving the chef still prepared food for us. Very welcome after 16 miles. The dog even got a sausage treat for breakfast.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Mortin • family_with_children • gb
5
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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ETHEL • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Large family room but no ensuite but a separate bathroom which was absolutely fine.

Cons:

Poor breakfast. Cooked food only - no fruit so I ate my apple from the packed lunch of the day before.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Geir • extended_group • no
6
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • ca
8
We had a very enjoyable stay, the pub atmosphere was a lot of fun.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff and owners made you feel at home.
A welcome bath after a long day walking the Coast to Coast path.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect accommodation and food. Right on the Coast to Coast Walk, literally.
Pros:

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, exceptional food. Very clean and comfortable bedroom and bathroom. Perfect location for Coast to Coast Walk.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • ca
6
Pros:

Great location for Coast to Coast trekkers. Staff were friendly. Rooms were friendly and inviting. Meals were great and we got packed lunches for our Coast.

Cons:

Value was money is not great - we found it expensive. No towel drying rack unfortunately.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Overall the hotel was great.
Friendly helpful staff, great food and amenities.
Highly recommended.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
D
daun • couple • us
7
Perfectly acceptable, clean, comfortable and convenient place to stay!
Pros:

Fine!

Cons:

Carpet in our room needs to be replaced.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
C2C stopover
Pros:

Great shower, good food and beer

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Hanne • couple • dk
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • solo_traveller • gb
7
Clean, comfortable with friendly staff
Pros:

Stayed here whilst doing the coast to coast so the pub was very well located . Basic, clean and comfortable with very friendly staff

Cons:

Live music immediately under my room until midnight was a pain but on a Bank Holiday perfectly understandable and pubs have to work hard to make a living

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • ch
6
Oki
Pros:

Fantastischer Burger im Pub.

Cons:

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • gb
1
NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY
Pros:

NOT A LOT - ONLY POSITIVE WAS THE LOCATION

Cons:

UNBELIEVABLY NOISY UNTIL GONE MIDNIGHT !!
IMPOSSIBLE TO GET ANY QUALITY SLEEP

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Great location, good place to stay if walking C2C
Pros:

Great location for the C2C. Spacious room with good shower. Good food and lovely staff

Cons:

Bedroom carpet worn but otherwise room good

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Julian • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • de
7
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee