The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby - 4-Star Hotel in Temple Sowerby

The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby offers 9 en-suite bedrooms, each with a seating area, a kettle, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Bedrooms are located above the bar and restaurant, with some attic rooms providing spacious layouts and large bathrooms. Guests have access to a separate games room with pool and darts, a shared lounge with wood-burning stove, and a sun terrace.

Breakfast includes continental, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian options, all cooked to order with quality ingredients. The restaurant serves award-winning local cuisine with dishes such as stone bass, feather blade beef with chimichurri, and a celebrated Sunday roast featuring beef, pork, chicken, or veal. The bar offers a good selection of ales, ciders, wines, and a range of gins.

The inn sits in the Eden Valley village of Temple Sowerby, 15 km from Askham Hall and 41 km from Derwentwater Lake. It provides free access to a private fishing stretch along the River Eden, available to guests for £10 per day. The property is a 5-minute drive from Brougham Castle and offers quiet country roads for cycling holidays, with easy access to the Lake District and North Pennines.

The Kings Arms welcomes dogs in designated rooms and provides a dog bed, food and water bowls, treats, and poo bags. Staff accommodate nervous dogs by coordinating with other guests to avoid unwanted attention. The hotel also offers free parking and easy access to walking routes directly from the property.

Families are catered to with kids' meals, a children's menu, and a dedicated games room. The property hosts live singers and special events such as Easter egg hunts, hog roasts, and barbecues in the beer garden. Evening entertainment includes live music and a welcoming community atmosphere with both locals and hotel guests.

Fishing: Free access to a private River Eden stretch for £10/day

Dining: Award-winning local cuisine with Sunday roasts and stone bass

History: 400-year-old coaching inn with original character

Pet Policy: Dog beds, bowls, treats, and special care for nervous dogs

Location: Between Lake District and North Pennines, 5 min from Brougham Castle

Entertainment: Live music, games room, Easter egg hunts, and beer garden events