Escape to New Forest National Park and unwind at The Kings Head, where rustic charm meets modern comforts. Take a stroll in the garden, savor a full breakfast, or relax with a drink at the bar.
The Street, Whiteparish, Salisbury, England, SP5 2SG
What's nearby
New Forest National Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Market Square - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
Salisbury Cathedral - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
Stonehenge - 29 min drive - 34.3 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 27 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 44 min drive
Dean Station - 8 min drive
Romsey Mottisfont and Dunbridge Station - 16 min drive
Southampton Airport (Parkway) Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Green Dragon - 7 min drive
The Kings Arms - 11 min drive
Charlottes Restaurant - 6 min drive
Lord Nelson Arms - 19 min drive
Route 83 Diner - 14 min drive
About this property
The Kings Head
When you stay at The Kings Head, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Salisbury Cathedral. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Betony by Matt Tomkinson, which serves British cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
STAR_OUTLINE
Special features
Dining
Betony by Matt Tomkinson - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
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Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25 per night
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
The Kings Head Salisbury
The Kings Head Salisbury
The Kings Head Bed & breakfast Salisbury
The Kings Head Bed & breakfast
The Kings Head Salisbury
The Kings Head Bed & breakfast
The Kings Head Bed & breakfast Salisbury
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Kings Head offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kings Head 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Kings Head?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Kings Head?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kings Head?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Kings Head and nearby?
The Kings Head has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kings Head?
Yes, Betony by Matt Tomkinson offers British cuisine.
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The Kings Head Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Service staff
Food
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Pretty village pub with Faboulous rooms
Lovely pub with rooms in a separate block. We ate in the pub with friends and enjoyed a Faboulous meal. The room we had was clean, spacious and very comfortable. Lovely couple who run it is a picturesque village.
kate
kate, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Avoid the Hussle & Bussle
Had a lovely time in a lovely quiet and peaceful village but close enough to Salisbury/New Forest for day trips…Nicky & Patrick are such friendly hosts plus their staff offer a great menu in a real family atmosphere, will definitely see them again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
Great room, welcoming staff
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Superb!!
Our stay was excellent,
Such a lovely pub/hotel.
The staff were amazing and very accommodating. The atmosphere was excellent and the food was very good too.
I’d highly recommend
Thank you very much
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2022
Excellent stay before a Southampton Cruise
Very clean and recently refurbished. Excellent evening meal and breakfast. Quiet location with safe parking and a good nights sleep
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2025
Poor Customer Service
had to pre-book breakfast, though wasn't informed prior. When I turned up for breakfast was met with moans and generally made to feel unwelcome.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
What a great find. Spotlessly clean, great little village. Definitely be going back again. Owners and staff very attentive. X
Joanna
Joanna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2022
We had a wonderful stay. Room was absolutely lovely, great bathroom. Attention to detail was noticeable. Staff were very good. Lovely young waitress at dinner. The host was also amazing. Breakfast was one of the best we have had (and we have had a lot of breakfasts in the UK!) Would highly recommend!
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2019
Food stopped serving at 8.30pm
Excellent all round!
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Fantastic place
Petina
Petina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2022
SIMON
SIMON, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2022
MISS E
MISS E, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2022
Generally Good just a few small things
Overall the place location and staff are great but on our visit a couple of things let the whole experience down.
On arrival the gentleman who dealt with us was either busy or not very good with customer service. The welcome on arrival was below a good standard. We wasn't advised about the Check out process ( we had to leave early) or WiFi. The room we were given had a few small issue's. Main door had a big gap so during the night a lot of light could be seen from the landing, the bathroom door wasn't easy to close all the way and when stood to use the toilet you have to lean to the side to avoid the ceiling. Apart from these few things the rooms are nice, clean and had a great view of the countryside.
With all that said the gentleman and lady that helped us through the evening and meal were outstanding. The food was great. All in all it was mostly enjoyable and we would consider going back.
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2022
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2022
Great place to stay
Great accommodation and friendly staff. Quiet location and lovely back garden.
Only disappointment was that the restaurant is currently not open on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. So had to travel elsewhere for dinner.
Warren
Warren, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2022
Fabulous food
Dinner in the pub restaurant was fabulous and the service was really great!
Breakfast was fresh with lovely free range eggs
Room a bit tired - shelf had obviously come off wall in bathroom and wall not filled - an easy thing to fix!
Mirror above dressing table to suit a 6 foot man standing not for someone sitting at table so ended up sitting on floor in long mirror
Don't let this put you off thought - the rooms were comfortable and spotless clean
CLCW
CLCW, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2021
Excellent stay
Service was excellent in the bar. The waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and nothing was too much trouble. The food was great.
Our room was clean and well appointed. Our only issue was that it was too hot. I’m sure this would not be a problem for most.
Breakfast was excellent. Great choice and change requests to the menu were accepted without comment.
I would definitely recommend staying here.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2021
Rooms were not connected to the pub so were very quiet and didn’t smell “pubby” but were close enough to feel part of the main building.
Just a very friendly and welcoming but unobtrusive atmosphere which for a lone traveller counts for a lot.
PENELOPE
PENELOPE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2021
Nice pub and hotel.
Really good .Will like to visit again
Emmanuella
Emmanuella, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2021
Great Place to Stay
Lovely small village pub with rooms, very quiet overnight. The room was well decorated, comfy bed with a fantastic bathroom including rain shower and roll top bath. Gluten free breakfast options were limited and would be the only thing that would make me hesitant about booking again, otherwise a truly great place to stay.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2021
Our room was clean and tidy, the bathroom was clean but there was some peeling paint issue with the bathroom ceiling which needs attention, the facilities is the room are good for a short break. The staff are suberb and provide guests with excellent service, the food is devine both breakfast and dinner were perfectly presented and cooked. Will definitely be staying again!
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2021
Just a night away lovely room staff very friendly food great breakfast was 10/10 definitely stay again
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2020
i gem
Read the reviews and it didn’t disappoint very clean and peaceful very friendly staff pandemic or not we will go back
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2019
Perfect !
I dont usually leave reviews as i am not easily impressed.
I spend about 50% of my time at work in hotels, so i've seen a few. Some good, Some terrible.
However the room i was given at the Kings Head was perfect in every way! Perfect condition, light and spacious, totally clean, extremely comfortable bed, nice views, big TV, tea, coffee, biscuits, sparkling and still water (this should be standard in all hotel rooms!). The bathroom was perfectly clean and the shower powerful.
Anyone who runs a hotel should spend a night here to see how its done.
The breakfast was great and an impressive modern twist on an English breakfast. If i could change one thing, i would make it a more traditional "fry-up".
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2019
A lovely place to stay. Rooms, food, service were all excellent!