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The Queen's Head Askham
The Queen’s Head Askham, Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF
Inn Gold Star Award
About
Welcome to The Queen's Head, a unique and delightful 17th-century village pub nestled in the heart of Askham, a picturesque village in the Lake District. As part of the esteemed Askham Collection, our pub offers a cosy and inviting atmosphere, along with well-appointed bedrooms that provide the perfect base for exploring the surrounding beauty of the region. With our recent AA accreditation as a 4-star gold inn and an AA Rosette restaurant, we are committed to offering a truly memorable experience.
The Queen's Head benefits from its prime location, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the Lake District. Take invigorating walks in the local fells or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the nearby River Lowther, accessible right from the pub's doorstep. During your stay, make sure to explore the gardens at Askham Hall, where much of the produce used in the pub's dishes is grown and reared. In the summer months, you can even take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool*.
If you're seeking a truly indulgent experience, take advantage of our exclusive short break package. Immerse yourself in the charm of The Queen's Head for two nights, enjoying delectable food in our pub on the first evening. On the second evening, venture to our nearby sister property, Askham Hall, and relish a six-course Michelin-star tasting menu at Allium restaurant, with optional paired wines.
No nonsense, hearty, healthy food:
We have recently undergone a kitchen makeover to accommodate a new state of the art wood fired pizza and a new menu of wood fired pizzas, sides and puddings. The new menu will be dictated by the seasons as many of the pizza topping ingredients – wild garlic, wild mushrooms, chillies, sausages, chicken - will be home-reared and home-grown. It will be served Thursday to Monday from noon through until 7.30pm and there are no bookings, so guests can just turn up.
*Access to Askham Hall gardens and pool is subject to events at Askham Hall, please call 01931 712350 if you would like to check access availability.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* We offer a menu of delicious wood fired pizzas, sides and puddings. No need to book, just turn up! We currently serve food Thursdays to Sundays from 12.30 to 3 and 4 to 8.30pm (last orders 8.15), both eat in and take-away until 22 December, and from 27 December to 1 January. The bar is open for drinks from 12 noon to 10pm Thursdays to Sundays and 5 to 9pm Mondays to Wednesdays until Christmas Eve.
Bed and breakfast is currently available Thursdays to Saturdays until 21 December and from 27 to 31 December.
We are closed from 23 to 26 December and 2 to 22 January 2025.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Christmas special programme
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Evening meals
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Restaurant open to non-residents
- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Special diets available
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Children welcome - This property has not specified a minimum age for children. Please check with them to find out whether they will accept your children.
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Leisure Facilities
- Fishing
- Pony trekking/horse-riding
- Shooting
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Lounge for residents' use
- Television available
- Totally non-smoking
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Television
Site Features
- Building of historical interest
- Public house/Inn
Target Markets
- Coach parties welcomed
- Hen/Stag Dos Welcome
Tripadvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent23
- Very Good4
- Average2
- Poor1
- Terrible0
Gradings
- 1 AA Rosettes
- 4 AA Gold Stars Inn
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016 - The AA
1 AA Rosette award for culinary excellence 2022 - The AA
AA 4 Star Gold Award - Inn 2022
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
If you are travelling north on the M6 you could turn off at junction 39 and head towards Shap, then pass through Hackthorpe and turn left signposted Askham. If you are coming from junction 40, follow the A66 east to the next roundabout then the A6 south. Just a few miles to Clifton, you will pass our pub (the George and Dragon) on your left, then turn right following signs to Askham. Continue over the river and go past Askham Hall on your right. Head to the top of the village and turn right at the t junction. The Queen’s Head is on your right just after the village shop.
Public Transport Directions
Taxis can be found outside Penrith station which is about 5 miles away.
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