The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby

Really lovely hotel - modern room with good bathroom. Great food - better than expected. Lovely staff. Good breakfast and a good strong pot of Yorkshire Tea. Village is lovely and conveniently located close to Ullswater for our walk. Cheers, Ian and Jacqui

Stayed for a night whilst passing through on a walking holiday (or rather, I arrived on foot and left the following day on a bus as a vicious cold finally got the better of me!). A lovely large old inn in this small village, it served up a surprisingly good Sunday roast dinner followed by my personal favourite - a cheese board with local specialties. Breakfast the following morning was good and wholesome. And service was delightful both in the evening and morning. The room was nice spacious and quiet (well away from the bar / restaurant downstairs). This felt like quite a classy hotel in a mid-size town so how they manage to maintain their high standard in this tiny hamlet is a bit of a mystery. Never the less, it's a fine place and well worth your custom if you're in the vicinity.

Stayed at the Kings Arms in Temple Sowerby with friends over Easter Sunday and had a brilliant time. The afternoon kicked off in the beer garden with a barbecue, live singer, hog roast and a special punch—all really well done and a great atmosphere. In the evening we had a fantastic meal—locally sourced venison in red wine jus, beautifully cooked. Easily 5* quality. The bar and lounge had a great feel—relaxed, moody lighting, and very much the modern vintage vibe. We ended the night in the games room with a few rounds of darts and pool. Rooms were a real surprise—much more spacious than expected, with large en-suites and spot-on for a 4* stay. Breakfast was just as good—buffet style with fried egg, grilled tomato, black pudding, haggis, bacon, and plenty of cereal options. All in all, the recently refurbed Kings Arms is a great choice for a short stay near Penrith and the Lakes. A few locals pointed us towards nearby fell walks with panoramic views—so we’ll definitely be back. Big thanks to the staff for a great stay.