The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Lounge Bar serving guests of The Kings Arms. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Location
Located in Penrith, The Kings Arms is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Acorn Bank and Penrith Castle. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Whinfell Forest and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Appleby Castle.
What's nearby
Eden Valley(0.1 miles)
Acorn Bank(0.9 miles)
Go-Karts & Street Karts(5.1 miles)
Brougham Castle(5.3 miles)
OffRoad Explorers(5.5 miles)
Whinfell Forest(5.5 miles)
Brougham Hall(6 miles)
The Eden Millennium Monument(6.9 miles)
Penrith Leisure Centre(7 miles)
Courtyard Gallery(7.1 miles)
Mayburgh Henge(7.1 miles)
Appleby Castle(7.2 miles)
Appleby Leisure Centre(7.3 miles)
Penrith Castle(7.4 miles)
St Andrew's Church(7.6 miles)
Carlisle (CAX)(32.8 miles)
Manchester Airport (MAN)(113.5 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
The Kings Arms, Temple Sowerby, Temple Sowerby, England, United Kingdom
Eden Valley (0.1 miles)
Acorn Bank (0.9 miles)
Go-Karts & Street Karts (5.1 miles)
Brougham Castle (5.3 miles)
OffRoad Explorers (5.5 miles)
Whinfell Forest (5.5 miles)
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 158 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
25%
Couple
75%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby stands out for friendly, attentive service, consistently clean and comfortable rooms, and a welcoming pub atmosphere, with many guests also praising the quality of meals and breakfast.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby stands out for friendly, attentive service, consistently clean and comfortable rooms, and a welcoming pub atmosphere, with many guests also praising the quality of meals and breakfast.
Several reviewers appreciate dog friendly touches and spacious, well presented public areas. Recurring drawbacks are rooms without TVs, occasional noise from the bar or heating, and limited storage or hanging space in some rooms. Set in a quiet village near the M6, it suits relaxed stopovers and Lake District trips.
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Facilities
Guests often mention an atmospheric bar and comfortable public areas, with strong praise for dog friendly amenities like beds, bowls and towels.
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Michael
Aug 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice pub and hotel with good food and friendly owners. Dog and child friendly
Really nice pub and hotel with good food and friendly owners. Dog and child friendly
10
Michael
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a cracking pub with rooms. Lovely welcome, friendly staff, spotlessly clean, huge and comfortable bed. All complimented by very good food. The proprietors know what they’re doing and do it very well. I enjoyed my stay thoroughly.
It’s a cracking pub with rooms. Lovely welcome, friendly staff, spotlessly clean, huge and comfortable bed. All complimented by very good food. The proprietors know what they’re doing and do it very well. I enjoyed my stay thoroughly.
10
Angeka
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Welcomed jasper, bed, bowls and treats for him. Clean comfortable room
Welcomed jasper, bed, bowls and treats for him. Clean comfortable room
10
Jo
Jan 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very pet friendly. Great food. Lovely people. Nice room
Very pet friendly. Great food. Lovely people. Nice room
10
Alison
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
10
June
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful country village location excellent quality and service, welcoming to humans and dogs alike.
Beautiful country village location excellent quality and service, welcoming to humans and dogs alike.
10
Lynn
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
6
Simone
Mar 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were lovely and very helpful. The food was delicious. The hotel was in good condition, with lots of comfy settees and chairs in the bar/lounge area. On the down side: The room, though nicely presented and furnished, had not been thought through, for the needs of weary travellers. There was nowhere to put your case, (without tripping over it during the night) apart from on the floor, just outside the en-suite. There was a fancy metal unit with a few coat hooks and a small shelf, but nowhere to lay out clothes or hang up clothes. I think this is the first hotel in over 25 years, that has not had a TV or even a radio, in the room. They did however have 2 comfy armchairs, but no table to put a cup or a glass. Which meant that, you had to hold your drink and could not do a lot else. The bathroom had one tiny shelf, although it was a very large room, again it needed more shelving for toiletries. There were a couple of nice touches, i.e. a little jar of sweets in the bedroom and a jar of cotton pad and buds, in the bathroom. Overall, it was very much overpriced for the night and the facilities, especially at this time of the year. In January we stayed in a large estate house for 2 nights and we upgraded twice to get a ground floor room. We only paid about £10 more for those two nights, with everything I mentioned above, than we did for this one night stay.
The staff were lovely and very helpful. The food was delicious. The hotel was in good condition, with lots of comfy settees and chairs in the bar/lounge area. On the down side: The room, though nicely presented and furnished, had not been thought through, for the needs of weary travellers. There was nowhere to put your case, (without tripping over it during the night) apart from on the floor, just outside the en-suite. There was a fancy metal unit with a few coat hooks and a small shelf, but nowhere to lay out clothes or hang up clothes. I think this is the first hotel in over 25 years, that has not had a TV or even a radio, in the room. They did however have 2 comfy armchairs, but no table to put a cup or a glass. Which meant that, you had to hold your drink and could not do a lot else. The bathroom had one tiny shelf, although it was a very large room, again it needed more shelving for toiletries. There were a couple of nice touches, i.e. a little jar of sweets in the bedroom and a jar of cotton pad and buds, in the bathroom. Overall, it was very much overpriced for the night and the facilities, especially at this time of the year. In January we stayed in a large estate house for 2 nights and we upgraded twice to get a ground floor room. We only paid about £10 more for those two nights, with everything I mentioned above, than we did for this one night stay.
8
Ann
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
What a welcoming and friendly place. Everyone was so nice and we had a lovely stay. Our dog was welcomed and enjoyed the quiet surroundings and green areas nearby for a little walk at night.
What a welcoming and friendly place. Everyone was so nice and we had a lovely stay. Our dog was welcomed and enjoyed the quiet surroundings and green areas nearby for a little walk at night.
10
Graham
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are consistently very clean, with several reviews describing them as spotless. Housekeeping standards appear reliable.
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10
BUTCHI
Apr 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and ready to help. The location is quite and convenient for travelling.
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and ready to help. The location is quite and convenient for travelling.
10
Michael
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a cracking pub with rooms. Lovely welcome, friendly staff, spotlessly clean, huge and comfortable bed. All complimented by very good food. The proprietors know what they’re doing and do it very well. I enjoyed my stay thoroughly.
It’s a cracking pub with rooms. Lovely welcome, friendly staff, spotlessly clean, huge and comfortable bed. All complimented by very good food. The proprietors know what they’re doing and do it very well. I enjoyed my stay thoroughly.
10
Janice
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was spotless, warm and cosy. Friendly staff.
The room was spotless, warm and cosy. Friendly staff.
10
Alison
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
10
andrew
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This pub with rooms is perfect for what it is. Room was clean, modern, pleasant. Food was great. People were friendly, kind and welcoming. Close to motorway but quiet and in a pretty village. Used this place to split my journey from London to friends in Scotland. Will use it again. Bravo.
This pub with rooms is perfect for what it is. Room was clean, modern, pleasant. Food was great. People were friendly, kind and welcoming. Close to motorway but quiet and in a pretty village. Used this place to split my journey from London to friends in Scotland. Will use it again. Bravo.
10
Christopher
Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Superb. Can’t fault anything, very pleasant staff, excellent breakfast, spotlessly clean room. Would definitely return !
Superb. Can’t fault anything, very pleasant staff, excellent breakfast, spotlessly clean room. Would definitely return !
10
Michelle
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful staff, welcoming and spotless! Breakfast was exceptional
Wonderful staff, welcoming and spotless! Breakfast was exceptional
10
Matt
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and modern, food was delicious.
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and modern, food was delicious.
10
Graham
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
8
William
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a pleasant overnight stay on our way home from Scotland. The room was fine,very clean and well presented. There was no TV but we didn't need it. The bathroom had an easy access walk-in shower which was good for anyone with disabilities. However, we believe that all the rooms were accessed by a short but steep flight of stairs which were not easy for a disabled customer. Dinner was very good from a reasonably good menu.
We had a pleasant overnight stay on our way home from Scotland. The room was fine,very clean and well presented. There was no TV but we didn't need it. The bathroom had an easy access walk-in shower which was good for anyone with disabilities. However, we believe that all the rooms were accessed by a short but steep flight of stairs which were not easy for a disabled customer. Dinner was very good from a reasonably good menu.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable, some recently refurbished and occasionally spacious, but many lack TVs. A few guests noted limited storage or hanging space and occasional noise from the bar or heating.
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Stephen
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was clean and comfortable.Breakfast was of good quality and nicely cooked. Only small criticism I have that their wasn't a TV in the room.
The property was clean and comfortable.Breakfast was of good quality and nicely cooked. Only small criticism I have that their wasn't a TV in the room.
8
Mairi
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Kings Arms was near our main route but in a quiet village. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room and bathroom were very clean. The bed was very comfortable and there were considerate touches eg. a little bottle of skimmed milk and a couple of sachets of oat milk as well as the usual tea and coffee. There was a socket conveniently below a mirror so I was able to dry and style my hair without any problem. The only criticism was that our room was above the lounge and we were subjected to loud singing and playing for over 3 hours. It was not possible to sleep until it stopped.
The Kings Arms was near our main route but in a quiet village. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room and bathroom were very clean. The bed was very comfortable and there were considerate touches eg. a little bottle of skimmed milk and a couple of sachets of oat milk as well as the usual tea and coffee. There was a socket conveniently below a mirror so I was able to dry and style my hair without any problem. The only criticism was that our room was above the lounge and we were subjected to loud singing and playing for over 3 hours. It was not possible to sleep until it stopped.
10
Shirley
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay food lovely, room was out of this world big and spacious, massive bathroom with a bath which fill was perfect t fit my two babies, nothing to much trouble messaged and asked if they had a travel fit before arrival even gave us a good up single bed for one my babies. Only downside was no tv in the room was no big deal as had the babies tablets so they could watch cartoons . Breakfast was beautiful however normal sausage would of been preferred to smoked bacon and black pudding again not a major issue as opted not to have sausage, black pudding and haggis.
Amazing stay food lovely, room was out of this world big and spacious, massive bathroom with a bath which fill was perfect t fit my two babies, nothing to much trouble messaged and asked if they had a travel fit before arrival even gave us a good up single bed for one my babies. Only downside was no tv in the room was no big deal as had the babies tablets so they could watch cartoons . Breakfast was beautiful however normal sausage would of been preferred to smoked bacon and black pudding again not a major issue as opted not to have sausage, black pudding and haggis.
6
Jessica
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Constant clicking from the radiators throughout the night even though they were on 0. I changed it to 3 and still clicking. Woke me up at 3am. Had to put background noise on to drown it out. Milk available but out of date. Staff were incredibly lovely, very welcoming!
Constant clicking from the radiators throughout the night even though they were on 0. I changed it to 3 and still clicking. Woke me up at 3am. Had to put background noise on to drown it out. Milk available but out of date. Staff were incredibly lovely, very welcoming!
10
Shirley
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay food lovely, room was out of this world big and spacious, massive bathroom with a bath, nothing to much trouble messaged and asked if they had a travel cot before arrival even gave us a fold up single bed for one our children. Only downside was no tv in the room. Breakfast was beautiful however normal sausage would have been preferred to smoked bacon and black pudding again not a major issue as opted not to have sausage, black pudding and haggis.
Amazing stay food lovely, room was out of this world big and spacious, massive bathroom with a bath, nothing to much trouble messaged and asked if they had a travel cot before arrival even gave us a fold up single bed for one our children. Only downside was no tv in the room. Breakfast was beautiful however normal sausage would have been preferred to smoked bacon and black pudding again not a major issue as opted not to have sausage, black pudding and haggis.
8
a
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Located in a very rural location but a stones throw from a NT property, this little gem is worth a short stay. Special shout out to the bathroom which was second to none. Only thing which threw me was the lack of TV in the room, but not a big deal, and the smallness of the room as there was not much space for a suitcase on the floor. But for a short stay it was perfect. Breakfast was perfection
Located in a very rural location but a stones throw from a NT property, this little gem is worth a short stay. Special shout out to the bathroom which was second to none. Only thing which threw me was the lack of TV in the room, but not a big deal, and the smallness of the room as there was not much space for a suitcase on the floor. But for a short stay it was perfect. Breakfast was perfection
6
Simone
Mar 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were lovely and very helpful. The food was delicious. The hotel was in good condition, with lots of comfy settees and chairs in the bar/lounge area. On the down side: The room, though nicely presented and furnished, had not been thought through, for the needs of weary travellers. There was nowhere to put your case, (without tripping over it during the night) apart from on the floor, just outside the en-suite. There was a fancy metal unit with a few coat hooks and a small shelf, but nowhere to lay out clothes or hang up clothes. I think this is the first hotel in over 25 years, that has not had a TV or even a radio, in the room. They did however have 2 comfy armchairs, but no table to put a cup or a glass. Which meant that, you had to hold your drink and could not do a lot else. The bathroom had one tiny shelf, although it was a very large room, again it needed more shelving for toiletries. There were a couple of nice touches, i.e. a little jar of sweets in the bedroom and a jar of cotton pad and buds, in the bathroom. Overall, it was very much overpriced for the night and the facilities, especially at this time of the year. In January we stayed in a large estate house for 2 nights and we upgraded twice to get a ground floor room. We only paid about £10 more for those two nights, with everything I mentioned above, than we did for this one night stay.
The staff were lovely and very helpful. The food was delicious. The hotel was in good condition, with lots of comfy settees and chairs in the bar/lounge area. On the down side: The room, though nicely presented and furnished, had not been thought through, for the needs of weary travellers. There was nowhere to put your case, (without tripping over it during the night) apart from on the floor, just outside the en-suite. There was a fancy metal unit with a few coat hooks and a small shelf, but nowhere to lay out clothes or hang up clothes. I think this is the first hotel in over 25 years, that has not had a TV or even a radio, in the room. They did however have 2 comfy armchairs, but no table to put a cup or a glass. Which meant that, you had to hold your drink and could not do a lot else. The bathroom had one tiny shelf, although it was a very large room, again it needed more shelving for toiletries. There were a couple of nice touches, i.e. a little jar of sweets in the bedroom and a jar of cotton pad and buds, in the bathroom. Overall, it was very much overpriced for the night and the facilities, especially at this time of the year. In January we stayed in a large estate house for 2 nights and we upgraded twice to get a ground floor room. We only paid about £10 more for those two nights, with everything I mentioned above, than we did for this one night stay.
10
Graham
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
8
William
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a pleasant overnight stay on our way home from Scotland. The room was fine,very clean and well presented. There was no TV but we didn't need it. The bathroom had an easy access walk-in shower which was good for anyone with disabilities. However, we believe that all the rooms were accessed by a short but steep flight of stairs which were not easy for a disabled customer. Dinner was very good from a reasonably good menu.
We had a pleasant overnight stay on our way home from Scotland. The room was fine,very clean and well presented. There was no TV but we didn't need it. The bathroom had an easy access walk-in shower which was good for anyone with disabilities. However, we believe that all the rooms were accessed by a short but steep flight of stairs which were not easy for a disabled customer. Dinner was very good from a reasonably good menu.
6
Peter
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately there was a 40th birthday party in the hotel which caused a lot of noise in the bar area. No television in the room - big miss especially for News in the morning. No coat hangers - only hooks. Towel rail in bathroom far too small. Breakfast although well presented was burnt. Overall, certainly not value for money at £140 per night.
Unfortunately there was a 40th birthday party in the hotel which caused a lot of noise in the bar area. No television in the room - big miss especially for News in the morning. No coat hangers - only hooks. Towel rail in bathroom far too small. Breakfast although well presented was burnt. Overall, certainly not value for money at £140 per night.
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Service
Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming and attentive, with staff going out of their way to help.
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Paul
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely quiet property. Staff are really pleasant and helpful. Set in a lovely quaint village. Great location for exploring the North Lake District.
Lovely quiet property. Staff are really pleasant and helpful. Set in a lovely quaint village. Great location for exploring the North Lake District.
10
Michelle
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nicole is wonderful food was amazing services exceptional
Nicole is wonderful food was amazing services exceptional
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Jessica
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Constant clicking from the radiators throughout the night even though they were on 0. I changed it to 3 and still clicking. Woke me up at 3am. Had to put background noise on to drown it out. Milk available but out of date. Staff were incredibly lovely, very welcoming!
Constant clicking from the radiators throughout the night even though they were on 0. I changed it to 3 and still clicking. Woke me up at 3am. Had to put background noise on to drown it out. Milk available but out of date. Staff were incredibly lovely, very welcoming!
10
Janice
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was spotless, warm and cosy. Friendly staff.
The room was spotless, warm and cosy. Friendly staff.
8
JOHN
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Pretty old Inn with excellent, attentive staff
Pretty old Inn with excellent, attentive staff
10
Alison
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
10
Sindhuja
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Surprised it was only 2 and a half star. Room was excellent and clean. All staff were so nice but a special shout out to Lauren (I hope I spelt that right) who was on her feet working and tidying from late at night and up working first thing in the morning. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and was a very nice lady to talk to always making sure we were settled and happy, and we only stayed for one night sadly. We will definitely come back soon.
Excellent stay. Surprised it was only 2 and a half star. Room was excellent and clean. All staff were so nice but a special shout out to Lauren (I hope I spelt that right) who was on her feet working and tidying from late at night and up working first thing in the morning. She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and was a very nice lady to talk to always making sure we were settled and happy, and we only stayed for one night sadly. We will definitely come back soon.
10
Ben
Jun 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely brilliant such friendly staff and were so helpful! Definitely going back
Absolutely brilliant such friendly staff and were so helpful! Definitely going back
10
Matt
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and modern, food was delicious.
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and modern, food was delicious.
10
Graham
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
Superb for an overnight stay on our way from Scotland to the south coast. Liked the large and recently refurbished room. The public areas were spacious and decorated well also. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
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Location
Quiet village setting close to the M6, convenient for stopovers and exploring the Lake District. Some mention it as a peaceful base for travel.
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Paul
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely quiet property. Staff are really pleasant and helpful. Set in a lovely quaint village. Great location for exploring the North Lake District.
Lovely quiet property. Staff are really pleasant and helpful. Set in a lovely quaint village. Great location for exploring the North Lake District.
10
BUTCHI
Apr 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and ready to help. The location is quite and convenient for travelling.
The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and ready to help. The location is quite and convenient for travelling.
8
Mairi
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Kings Arms was near our main route but in a quiet village. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room and bathroom were very clean. The bed was very comfortable and there were considerate touches eg. a little bottle of skimmed milk and a couple of sachets of oat milk as well as the usual tea and coffee. There was a socket conveniently below a mirror so I was able to dry and style my hair without any problem. The only criticism was that our room was above the lounge and we were subjected to loud singing and playing for over 3 hours. It was not possible to sleep until it stopped.
The Kings Arms was near our main route but in a quiet village. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room and bathroom were very clean. The bed was very comfortable and there were considerate touches eg. a little bottle of skimmed milk and a couple of sachets of oat milk as well as the usual tea and coffee. There was a socket conveniently below a mirror so I was able to dry and style my hair without any problem. The only criticism was that our room was above the lounge and we were subjected to loud singing and playing for over 3 hours. It was not possible to sleep until it stopped.
10
Joe
Jul 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice old hotel with lovely staff, cant do enough for you. Handy base for the lakes.
Nice old hotel with lovely staff, cant do enough for you. Handy base for the lakes.
10
andrew
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This pub with rooms is perfect for what it is. Room was clean, modern, pleasant. Food was great. People were friendly, kind and welcoming. Close to motorway but quiet and in a pretty village. Used this place to split my journey from London to friends in Scotland. Will use it again. Bravo.
This pub with rooms is perfect for what it is. Room was clean, modern, pleasant. Food was great. People were friendly, kind and welcoming. Close to motorway but quiet and in a pretty village. Used this place to split my journey from London to friends in Scotland. Will use it again. Bravo.
10
June
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful country village location excellent quality and service, welcoming to humans and dogs alike.
Beautiful country village location excellent quality and service, welcoming to humans and dogs alike.
10
Colin
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Called on the last leg of a 3 week tour, hotel was conveniently located near the M6 and easy to find. We were well looked after from arrival to departure and nothing was too much trouble. We dined at the hotel and the food was excellent - would definitely recommend.
Called on the last leg of a 3 week tour, hotel was conveniently located near the M6 and easy to find. We were well looked after from arrival to departure and nothing was too much trouble. We dined at the hotel and the food was excellent - would definitely recommend.
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a
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Located in a very rural location but a stones throw from a NT property, this little gem is worth a short stay. Special shout out to the bathroom which was second to none. Only thing which threw me was the lack of TV in the room, but not a big deal, and the smallness of the room as there was not much space for a suitcase on the floor. But for a short stay it was perfect. Breakfast was perfection
Located in a very rural location but a stones throw from a NT property, this little gem is worth a short stay. Special shout out to the bathroom which was second to none. Only thing which threw me was the lack of TV in the room, but not a big deal, and the smallness of the room as there was not much space for a suitcase on the floor. But for a short stay it was perfect. Breakfast was perfection
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Lynn
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
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Ann
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
What a welcoming and friendly place. Everyone was so nice and we had a lovely stay. Our dog was welcomed and enjoyed the quiet surroundings and green areas nearby for a little walk at night.
What a welcoming and friendly place. Everyone was so nice and we had a lovely stay. Our dog was welcomed and enjoyed the quiet surroundings and green areas nearby for a little walk at night.
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Food and cooked to order breakfasts receive strong praise, with many calling them delicious or excellent. A few reviews mention underwhelming or overcooked breakfast.
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Stephen
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was clean and comfortable.Breakfast was of good quality and nicely cooked. Only small criticism I have that their wasn't a TV in the room.
The property was clean and comfortable.Breakfast was of good quality and nicely cooked. Only small criticism I have that their wasn't a TV in the room.
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Alison
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
Excellent atmosphere- very friendly towards dog- was very wet when we got there but there was a dog towel in hallway and dog bed in the room . Room very clean and unfussy. Hotel itself has a lovely comfortable cosy feel about it. Staff very attentive and food v good too! Would recommend!
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Christopher
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent. Breakfast was superb and room / bed very comfortable. Will be back !
Excellent. Breakfast was superb and room / bed very comfortable. Will be back !
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Kara
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing pub, great food, lovely comfy rooms and friendly staff
Amazing pub, great food, lovely comfy rooms and friendly staff
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Colin
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Called on the last leg of a 3 week tour, hotel was conveniently located near the M6 and easy to find. We were well looked after from arrival to departure and nothing was too much trouble. We dined at the hotel and the food was excellent - would definitely recommend.
Called on the last leg of a 3 week tour, hotel was conveniently located near the M6 and easy to find. We were well looked after from arrival to departure and nothing was too much trouble. We dined at the hotel and the food was excellent - would definitely recommend.
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JESSICA
Dec 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room, amazing bed and shower. Lovely quiet area in beautiful area. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, but seemed under-staffed. Breakfast was under-whelming.
Beautiful room, amazing bed and shower. Lovely quiet area in beautiful area. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, but seemed under-staffed. Breakfast was under-whelming.
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Michelle
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful staff, welcoming and spotless! Breakfast was exceptional
Wonderful staff, welcoming and spotless! Breakfast was exceptional
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Lynn
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
Lovely smallish independent hotel in a beautiful village setting. Spacious, comfortable room with good bathroom. Nice, local toiletries. Fantastic cooked breakfast included. Atmospheric bar restaurant.
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Matt
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and modern, food was delicious.
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and modern, food was delicious.
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Peter
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately there was a 40th birthday party in the hotel which caused a lot of noise in the bar area. No television in the room - big miss especially for News in the morning. No coat hangers - only hooks. Towel rail in bathroom far too small. Breakfast although well presented was burnt. Overall, certainly not value for money at £140 per night.
Unfortunately there was a 40th birthday party in the hotel which caused a lot of noise in the bar area. No television in the room - big miss especially for News in the morning. No coat hangers - only hooks. Towel rail in bathroom far too small. Breakfast although well presented was burnt. Overall, certainly not value for money at £140 per night.
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Jenny
last month
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Stayed 1 night
We just had a quick one night stopover on our way up to Scotland. It was perfect for our needs.
We just had a quick one night stopover on our way up to Scotland. It was perfect for our needs.
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Elizabeth
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant stay here. Thanks to Kaitlin for preparing our lovely room and serving us breakfast in such a friendly way. Couldn't do enough for you. Food is first class. Worthy of any 5 star hotel. Now our regular stopover on way south and highly recommend.
Brilliant stay here. Thanks to Kaitlin for preparing our lovely room and serving us breakfast in such a friendly way. Couldn't do enough for you. Food is first class. Worthy of any 5 star hotel. Now our regular stopover on way south and highly recommend.
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Christopher
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Superb, as usual. Breakfast stunningly good !
Superb, as usual. Breakfast stunningly good !
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Jessica
Jun 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming staff. Room was very clean. Nice touch of access to fresh milk to use in our room. Evening meal was a bit disappointing. Breakfast was good, nice selection of items.
Very welcoming staff. Room was very clean. Nice touch of access to fresh milk to use in our room. Evening meal was a bit disappointing. Breakfast was good, nice selection of items.
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Robin
Jun 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Inn in a quiet village. Our stay was even quieter due to the Horse Fair in Appleby meaning the Inn was only open to residents. The inn clearly loves having dogs to stay so if you don’t like that, think carefully. Food was well prepared and the homemade steak pie was definitely on the large side! Bedroom was comfortable with all modern facilities.
Lovely Inn in a quiet village. Our stay was even quieter due to the Horse Fair in Appleby meaning the Inn was only open to residents. The inn clearly loves having dogs to stay so if you don’t like that, think carefully. Food was well prepared and the homemade steak pie was definitely on the large side! Bedroom was comfortable with all modern facilities.
FAQs about The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, but specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The Kings Arms is located in Penrith, within a 10-minute drive of Acorn Bank and Penrith Castle, approximately 5.5 miles from Whinfell Forest and 7.2 miles from Appleby Castle.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though specific age details are not provided.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 45 per night, and advance request or confirmation may be required.
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- 2026-09-05: 198.43005279541015USD
- 2026-09-06: 194.7410270324707USD
- 2026-09-07: 196.34149634399415USD
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- 2026-09-11: 190.57894201049805USD
- 2026-09-12: 189.63167159118652USD
- 2026-09-13: 206.28004712219237USD
- 2026-09-14: 199.91313450927734USD
- 2026-09-15: 207.65004757690429USD
- 2026-09-16: 202.72434063720704USD
- 2026-09-17: 206.28004712219237USD
- 2026-09-18: 202.72434063720704USD
- 2026-09-19: 207.65004757690429USD
- 2026-09-20: 207.65004757690429USD
- 2026-09-21: 206.28004712219237USD
- 2026-09-22: 204.25385283203124USD
- 2026-09-23: 207.86614425048828USD
- 2026-09-24: 201.76907779541014USD
- 2026-09-25: 206.28004712219237USD
- 2026-09-26: 206.28004712219237USD
- 2026-09-27: 206.28004712219237USD
- 2026-09-28: 207.86614425048828USD
- 2026-09-29: 207.86614425048828USD
- 2026-09-30: 207.65004757690429USD
- 2026-10-01: 165.24005639648436USD
- 2026-10-02: 166.13003302001954USD
- 2026-10-03: 165.24005639648436USD
- 2026-10-04: 166.11004310302735USD
- 2026-10-05: 160.4198281677246USD
- 2026-10-06: 160.4198281677246USD
- 2026-10-07: 166.13003302001954USD
- 2026-10-08: 160.4198281677246USD
- 2026-10-09: 160.44003074340822USD
- 2026-10-10: 162.20407003173827USD
- 2026-10-11: 160.44003074340822USD
- 2026-10-12: 164.10997038879395USD
- 2026-10-13: 164.1600337890625USD
- 2026-10-14: 164.1600337890625USD
- 2026-10-15: 160.4198281677246USD
- 2026-10-16: 151.6700394744873USD
- 2026-10-17: 164.10997038879395USD
- 2026-10-18: 164.17004646911622USD
- 2026-10-19: 164.1800414276123USD
- 2026-10-20: 160.29003547973633USD
- 2026-10-21: 160.83885439758302USD
- 2026-10-22: 160.4198281677246USD
- 2026-10-23: 160.4198281677246USD
- 2026-10-24: 163.55576411743164USD
- 2026-10-25: 156.66004022521972USD
- 2026-10-26: 160.4198281677246USD
- 2026-10-27: 151.6700394744873USD
- 2026-10-28: 164.1600337890625USD
- 2026-10-29: 164.1600337890625USD
- 2026-10-30: 164.1600337890625USD
- 2026-10-31: 160.4198281677246USD
- 2026-11-01: 164.1300311920166USD
- 2026-11-02: 151.6700394744873USD
- 2026-11-03: 166.30459036254882USD
- 2026-11-04: 164.17004646911622USD
- 2026-11-05: 166.32004356079102USD
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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