Shap Rural
Travel Guide
Visit Shap Rural
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 January 2026
Lakes Hotel and Spa
Lovely as always.
Reviewed on 28 January 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 January 2026
Kotel Windermere
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting
Reviewed on 21 January 2026
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Property is in a very good location. Close to everything.
Reviewed on 17 January 2026
Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
Absolutely lovely cottage. Had phesants eating outside patio doors. Views was amazing . Alreay booked it again for later in year.
Reviewed on 2 January 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 savor its lively bars.
Lowther Castle and Gardens
You can learn about the history of Lowther with a trip to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out 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 trip to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
- Shap Abbey
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Wensleydale
- Old Man of Coniston
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Rydal Mount
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats
- Levens Hall and Gardens
- The Enchanted Chocolate Mine
- Sizergh Castle
