Shap Rural Travel Guide
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Haweswater Hotel
An excellent atmospheric and comfortable hotel with a very young front of house staff who really knew what they were doing, a credit to the hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Superb check in experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms very clean and hotel itself was beautiful. Would 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Lakeside Hotel & Spa
We stayed for New Year’s Eve and the staff couldn’t be more friendly and attentive! The hotel is gorgeous and the views of the lake are lovely. It’s a little bit out of the way but it’s worth it for a lovely stay. The breakfast was also really good!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Kotel Windermere
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Property is in a very good location. Close to everything.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Courtyard Apartments
Communication was clear.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Ullswater
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its lively bars.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
You can find out about the history of Lowther with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Aira Force
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Dalemain Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Brougham Hall
You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
- Shap Abbey
- Lake Windermere
- Lodore Falls
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Coniston Water
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Bowness Pier
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Old Man of Coniston
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Hill Top Farm
- The Enchanted Chocolate Mine
- Hellvellyn
- Honister Slate Mine
- Penrith Castle
- Skiddaw
- Sizergh Castle




