Located in the rolling hills surrounding Esthwaite Water, the village of Hawkshead is home to The Queens Head Inn. This 17th Century inn has been awarded an AA 4-star rating for its varied menu, serving the fin ... Read more
Located in the rolling hills surrounding Esthwaite Water, the village of Hawkshead is home to The Queens Head Inn. This 17th Century inn has been awarded an AA 4-star rating for its varied menu, serving the finest local ingredients in a traditional country pub setting. Each bedroom has a modern tiled bathroom and a contemporary design, some feature original beamed ceilings and a four-poster bed. The hotel features free Wi-Fi and each bedroom has an LCD TV. The Queens Head serves lunches and dinners ranging from fresh steamed mussels to Cumbrian rib-eye steak. An extensive wine list and local ales are available at the bar, as well as a selection of malt whiskeys. The village of Hawkshead is within a 10-minute drive of both Coniston Water and Windermere, and within 15 minutes by car, hikers can be at the feet of the renowned central Lakeland fells.