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Kings Head Hotel

3.5 star property
York inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Family Cottage
Family Cottage | Private kitchen
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Family Cottage | Living area
Family Cottage | Living area
Escape to Kings Head Hotel, where a garden and outdoor furniture await. Connect to in-room WiFi, indulge in a delicious full breakfast, and enjoy the bar or restaurant. Helpful staff have made previous guests feel right at home.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bath or shower
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free self-parking
  • Soundproofed rooms

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Cottage | Living area

Family Cottage

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
5 High Market Place Kirkbymoorside, York, England, YO62 6AT

What's nearby

  • Ryedale Folk Museum - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • National Trust Nunnington Hall - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Helmsley Arts Centre - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Duncombe Park - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 12 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 73 min drive
  • Castleton Moor Station - 21 min drive
  • Danby Station - 24 min drive
  • Kildale Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fox & Hounds Country Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪New Inn Cropton - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Kings Head Hotel

Kings Head Hotel is a great choice for a stay in York. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.50 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Kings Head Hotel York
Kings Head York
Kings Head Hotel Inn
Kings Head Hotel York
Kings Head Hotel Inn York

Frequently asked questions

Does Kings Head Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kings Head Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kings Head Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Kings Head Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kings Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Kings Head Hotel and nearby?

Kings Head Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kings Head Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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Kings Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great choice and service. (25 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lovely stop over hotel

Lovely stay Good secure parking Friendly staff Nice food Food breakfast
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food, great service, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Really liked the quirkiness of the room we stayed in.
Bradley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly welcome lovely food very clean and historical building a proper pub /hotel. The owners were so helpful too nothing was too much bother good atmosphere in the bar .will be back again .
Antoinette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab stay

Love staying here as the staff are excellent and so accommodating. Peaceful and beautiful part of the country
Mellanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Worth a stay

Good service, great food. Moore hot water in the showers would be nice ;-)
Karsten, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property everyone was very helpful
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant Visit

Comfortable stay in a tradition pub / hotel with good service & no issues
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Little gem.

This is a little gem, I loved my stay here and swish it had been longer. We received a warm welcome and were looked after throughout. Comfy bed, good facilities and breakfast was excellent. I’d definitely stay again.
Natasha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend treat

Great old pub ,room a little small but everything in there to make it comfy ,staff very nice and friendly and food excellent
Sandra, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

the staff were brilliant and couldn't have been more welcoming. upgraded to a lovely mews cottage at the back of the property. very comfortable but that said property in need of some TLC.. Breakfast: Best Omelet i have ever had
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Grand Tour of Moors

The hotel was friendly, good staff, good food, good beer. The room was a little quirky but fine. I would stay there again. Only comment is no radiator in the bathroom which may be an issue in the winter.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Avoid at all costs!!!!

Disgusting. Dirty. Unsafe. Owners are bullies. I had to call the police as they tried to throw my family out because I complained at the state of the kettle and lack of basic shower facilities. The landlord tried to break in. It was horrendous! See my review on trip advisor for full details- there wasn't enough characters in this box to leave the full horrendous, traumatic review.
Rob, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good but tired.

The staff are very friendly and helpful , the food was excellent and good variety. The room we were in is tired and needs a bit TLC.
William George, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The service, food and staff were excellent but unfortunately the room could do with an upgrade. The stair carpet needs replacing too.
Julie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

New Years eve

Friendly staff bed comfy and room very warm shower not enough power but ok for 1 night stay breakfast fantastic x stayed New Year’s Eve and enjoyed our stay x only criticism no entertainment news year ended up going to white Swan and had a great night with the locals music and dancing x stayed for evening meal with yourself s and enjoyed it thankyou
Jeremy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely 17 century building with fantastic staff

The hotel is a 17 century so please bare this in mind. Each room is individual and full of character. Room could do with a new carpet but the bed was so comfortable. Radiator in room can be changed for your own temperature. Food was lovely but breakfast was outstanding. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. To get to car park of hotel you go through the public car park to the way out and as you turn left it is just on your left.
Jeanette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 night stay in Kirkbymoorside.

The hotel was very clean with barman/manager most helpful and prompt in dealing with us on our arrival. He was serving customers at the bar but said that he would be with us in a couple of minutes, and he was true to his word as he took us up to our room and explained everything to us that we needed to know. We decided to have a drink and dine in the restaurant as the menu looked very good. We were not disappointed as the food and service were first class. As we were staying for two nights we had breakfast each morning in the hotel and it to was first class with an excellent choice and service. As we will probably dine at the Michelin star restaurant again we will certainly return to the Kings Head Hotel. Great food, great service and excellent value for money.
Mauro, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Not too bad for the price

The staff were nice and helpful though sometimes hard to find! Breakfast was nice but we ate in the restaurant for dinner and while nice it was very overpriced for the quality of food. Room was small but nice. The bedrooms and upstairs areas were clean but really need to be redecorated as they are very tired and shabby. Was good to have a dog friendly section for breakfast but all the set tables were crammed into one corner of the area meaning the dogs were all on top of each other which was less useful. Overall a decent stay for the price but definitely room for improvement.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Comfy bed. Just the one pillow each. I know not everyone needs/wants two but the choice is always nice. Extremely low beam that demanded caution whenever moving in the room. Tired, old bathroom with peeling woodchip paper. Safe to say that the room we had wouldn't be the one fearured in listings. Adequate enough but not somewhere to head for if you're looking for and kind of special night away.
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great 4 night stay

Staff very friendly, room fairly clean and comfortable. Car parking safe at the back of the hotel.
Barbara, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

room small but comfortable

The room was comfortable enough but Small and quite dated. Unfortunately they had lost the chef so no evening meals The breakfast however was pretty good served by a very bright and cheery lady.
Colin Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great host

Host did everything to accommodate us.
Tim, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A tad disappointing

We expected a typical four star stay. What we got was an average three star hotel. The breakfasts were good, the evening meals quite good but really just a pub menu. The room had a small amount of tea coffee sugar and one pack of biscuits when we arrived. We had to ask for extra on the first evening but expected them to be topped up during our daily room refresh. However those never happened! At all during our three night stay! So each day we had to find someone to ask for additional supplies. I don’t think having three hot drinks in our room is asking too much. We didn’t ask for biscuits so not sure if they would have been provided daily. The staff were generally helpful and friendly and doing their best but the hotel seemed understaffed with no evidence of anyone overseeing things and being in charge. Our room was quirky but that was ok. The bathroom was disappointing with a toilet seat that didn’t fit and a cold water tap with very poor pressure. The shower was good. We didn’t let any of these things spoil our break as we were out and about during the day and ate elsewhere on the last two nights.
Janice M, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice friendly welcome

Very nice stay, staff were very welcoming and friendly. The hotel is very traditional and the rooms spacious but needed some TLC. For example half empty toiletries and no toilet roll. Overall though this is a nice and friendly pub hotel and great value for money with the bonus of nice staff. The food in the pub was great and good value for money and the hotel breakfast was equally as nice. We would stay here again if in the area
Adam, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointing but ok stay.

We got “upgraded” to the cottage room which is in the courtyard of the pub. The room was big and had a separate lounge/kitchenette and bathroom. However the decor is very old fashioned and the toilet didn’t flush very well, the shower screen needs attention as water leaked when we had a shower. The front door sticks and is difficult to lock. We didn’t find the bed very comfortable and looks old. Breakfast was ok. The whole pub needs decorating and a good clean. It doesn’t look like there have been much investment in the pub for a long time. We only used it a base for touring around the North York Moors. There’s not a lot to do in Kirby Moorside, next time we probably would stay in a bigger town like Pickering.
2-night trip