The Kings Arms

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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Staff

8.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Kings Arms in Shap offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, TV, and electric kettle. Each room features a wardrobe, carpeted floors, and a hairdryer. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving full English and Irish breakfasts, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while the lounge and outdoor seating area offer additional spaces to unwind. Local Attractions: Located 8.1 mi from Askham Hall and 9.9 mi from Brougham Castle, the hotel is also close to Derwentwater Lake (29 mi) and Brough Castle (22 mi). Teesside International Airport is 63 mi away. Activities such as pub crawls are available. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and convenient location, making The Kings Arms a preferred choice for a pleasant stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Tessa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff and the food was good. Not the most modern pub but ticked all the necessary boxes. Beth was super !”
Scott
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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.”
Andrea
Canada Canada
“Friendly and helpful staff and owners made you feel at home. A welcome bath after a long day walking the Coast to Coast path.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely friendly and helpful staff, exceptional food. Very clean and comfortable bedroom and bathroom. Perfect location for Coast to Coast Walk.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Overall the hotel was great. Friendly helpful staff, great food and amenities. Highly recommended.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for the C2C. Spacious room with good shower. Good food and lovely staff”
Ben
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect for a coast-to-coaster. Lovely clean, warm rooms after a long, wet walk out of the Lakes. Had a great Steak and Ale pie and a pint in the pub. Breakfast was a lovely spread, having picked my choice of a Full English on checking in. Highly...”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location great, breakfast good could of done with a bit more.”
Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A wonderful comfy bed and warm shower — perfect after a day running the coast to coast.”
Heloise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything, the staff were so accommodating and friendly. The room was lovely and warm and the breakfast was fabulous. Definitely would stay again.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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Amenities of The Kings Arms

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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