Guests rate it highest for location, food and service.
8.988ReviewsNestled in the heart of Penrith, Queen's Head Askham provides a charming retreat near Askham Hall. Indulge in our terrace, free WiFi, and onsite bar. Explore nearby attractions like Derwentwater, World of Beatrix Potter, and Buttermere.
Comfortable Accommodations Unwind in our non-smoking rooms equipped with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.
Delicious Dining Options Start your day with a sumptuous à la carte breakfast and savor delectable Pizza cuisine at our restaurant. We also offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.
Convenient Location With Lake Windermere and Brougham Castle in close proximity, Queen's Head Askham is the perfect base to explore the area. Book now for a memorable stay!
8.9
Rated 8.9 out of 10 by 88 guests who stayed here.
Location and very friendly.
Nothing
Excellent breakfast and friendly service, great location in this quiet, beautiful village with another great pub and a well-stocked village store just opposite.
Comfortable room & pleasant atmosphere overall.
Location of the property
Great atmospheric traditional bar and a bedroom that was much better than expected. What limited food available was excellent.
Would benefit from a few more choices regarding main courses.
Friendly welcome with well priced food and good selection of beverages. Excellent pizzas.
Food menu listed to choice of pizzas only.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Askham, Penrith, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
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Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
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Askham, Penrith.
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.