Queens Head Inn & Restaurant - Premium Accommodation in Hawkshead, Cumbria

Queens Head Inn & Restaurant is a 17th-century inn in Hawkshead with a pub garden, outdoor furniture, and a bar. On-site entertainment includes badminton equipment, tennis equipment, live music/performance nights, and board games and puzzles. Accessibility provisions include a universally accessible room, while concierge service, luggage storage, and packed lunches are available.

All guest rooms were recently refurbished and have tiled bathrooms and contemporary design. Some rooms retain original beamed ceilings and four-poster beds. The inn also has family rooms, an allergy-free room, and dog-friendly deluxe king rooms.

The restaurant holds an AA Rosette for high-quality dining and an AA 4-star rating for its varied menu. Lunches and dinners range from fresh steamed mussels to Cumbrian rib-eye steak. The bar offers an extensive wine list, local ales, and a selection of malt whiskies, while special diet menus and themed dining nights are available.

Hawkshead sits in the rolling hills surrounding Esthwaite Water, within a 10-minute drive of Coniston Water and Windermere. Windermere Lake Cruises depart daily from nearby Windermere, and The World of Beatrix Potter is close by. Hikers can reach the central Lakeland fells within 15 minutes by car.

The inn has family rooms, board games and puzzles, and a garden with outdoor furniture. Children are offered a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals. Dog-friendly deluxe king rooms let guests stay with pets.

Location: 10-minute drive from Coniston Water and Windermere

Dining: AA Rosette dining and Cumbrian rib-eye steak

Rooms: Recently refurbished rooms with four-poster beds

Accessibility: Universally accessible room and allergy-free room

Pets: Dog-friendly deluxe king rooms

Family: Kid-friendly buffet and family rooms

Entertainment: Live music/performance nights and themed dining nights