The Kings Arms

Hotels
8.1 (137 reviews)
Main Street, Cumbria , Shap , GB

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Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 137 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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Anja Hornikel • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Die Lage am Coast to Coast Walk ist super.....aber...

Cons:

Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht.
Kein Service, kein Trockenraum, Schuhtrochner kosten Gebühr.
Eines der teuersten und schlechtesten Zimmer unserer Reise. Extrem abgenutzt, nicht sauber gereinigt. Frühstück sehr einfach, dafür sehr teuer.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • extended_group • ca
3
Very overpriced, would not recommend to anyone.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Old and worn out. Beds were old, sagging and tilted to one side. No where to hang a towel. Big bathroom but no counter or towel rack. Very expensive for what we received. Breakfast not included

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • ie
5
Underwhelmed
Pros:

Handy for the bus.

Cons:

Compelled to order breakfast at check-in. It wasn't the best but as you have to pay for it the night before they have no interest in asking whether or not everything is ok or if you would like anything else. 08.45 was the latest I could come down for it. Nobody available at checkout so after my calling put yielded no response I left the key on the bar as I had a bus to catch. Uncomfortable bed with noise from above, below and the road directly outside so the earplugs went in. Other stops have provided a much warmer welcome.
It wasn't terrible but I've had a lot better for less on this tour.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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steven • solo_traveller • ae
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Giovanni • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
5
Great food and location - could be improved
Pros:

Good food, friendly service, great location for the C2C

Cons:

rooms felt very tired, carpet was old and felt unclean
only 2 x sachets of shower soap provided
seats in dining area are stained
a separate check in desk would have be helpful and more welcoming
felt like the hotel is cutting costs and not keeping it updated

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ca
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
5
Good value hotel at end of hard day's walking
Pros:

This was a stop on our coast to coast walk at the end of a very hard day of walking. We were very grateful to arrive. The staff were very welcoming and the room had recently been decorated. The beds were a bit soft but the shower was fine. The hotel was good value given there was not a lot of other options

Cons:

The breakfast was a bit uninspiring with milky scrambled eggs and very sweet bread

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • extended_group • de
6
Cons:

Frühstück wird erst ab 8:00 Uhr serviert. Bei früherer Abreise gibt es nichts bzw. kann man gegen Entgeld ein Lunchpaket erhalten. Um zum Bahnhof zu gelangen braucht man ein Taxi, um das man sich selbst kümmern muss (Was nicht ganz einfach war.) Das Personal gibt einem nur eine Liste mit Telefonnummern. Personal könnte engagierter und freundlicher sein.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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chiara • solo_traveller • it
8
Per fare tappa sul cammino coast to coast
Pros:

La cortesia sella proprietaria, l'ampiezza della stanza, ottima posizione per chi fa il cammino coast to coast

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Tessa • couple • gb
8
Local pub with rooms. Great for C2C walkers.
Pros:

Lovely staff and the food was good.
Not the most modern pub but ticked all the necessary boxes.
Beth was super !

Cons:

A bit dated but we enjoyed our stay.
A boot room would have been useful but we did hire boot dryers which was fab.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location for the Coast 2 Coast walk

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • gb
7
Comfortable room and good location for c2c walk
Pros:

Staff friendly. Comfortable room.

Cons:

Better toiletries after a long day walking. Only a small sachet of shower gel not really good enough.
Lots of flies at breakfast which could have been rectified with some fly spray!

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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GEMMA • couple • gb
5
Least enjoyable stay
Pros:

The location was ideal, staff were lovely just a shame they were unable to meet our expectations regarding the heating and c2c stamp.

Cons:

We turned up drenched from a long tough walk in horrendous weather, asked several times for the heating to be put on in our room but it never happened. Leaving us cold and wet setting off the next day too.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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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