Shap Travel Guide

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The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn

3 out of 5
Main Street, Shap, Penrith, England
The price is AU$262 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$262
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Penrith. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Shap Abbey and Kennedys Fine Chocolates ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay . Staff were efficient and friendly in particular, Tom the manager . Food was very good."

Reviewed on 11 July 2025

The Greyhound Inn
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road, Bowness, Windermere, England
The price is AU$331 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$331
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,124 reviews)
10/10
"It was the nicest hotel I have ever had the pleasure of going to."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Lakes Hotel and Spa
The Windermere Hotel

The Windermere Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England
The price is AU$126 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$126
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (766 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

The Windermere Hotel
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Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
"Location was fabulous bowness 5 minutes walk away & windermere 20 minutes walk away."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Kotel Windermere
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments

4 out of 5
The Lodge, Kendal Road, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a health club. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
I recommend
"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect. The food was delicious and the service throughout was excellent. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area and look forward ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Rayrigg Villa Windermere

Rayrigg Villa Windermere

4 out of 5
Ellerthwaite Square, Windermere, England
Stay at this 4-star villa in Windermere. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Orrest Head are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (155 reviews)
"It was excellent! !"

Reviewed on 25 June 2025

Rayrigg Villa Windermere
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Popular places to visit

Ullswater

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.

Ullswater
Lowther Castle and Gardens

Lowther Castle and Gardens

You can find out about the history of Penrith with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
Penrith Castle

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 lively bars.

Penrith Castle
Brougham Hall

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 culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Brougham Hall
Long Meg and Her Daughters

Long Meg and Her Daughters

You can find out about the history of Penrith with a stop at Long Meg and Her Daughters. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Long Meg and Her Daughters
Brotherswater

Brotherswater

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brotherswater during your travels in Hartsop. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Brotherswater

Activities

Raven sailing on Ullswater

Ullswater Lake District Return Cruise from Pooley Bridge Pier

AU$50
per adult
Ullswater Lake District Return Cruise from Pooley Bridge Pier
Western Belle sailing on Ullswater

Ullswater Lake District Return Cruise from Glenridding Pier

AU$50
per adult
Ullswater Lake District Return Cruise from Glenridding Pier
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride

AU$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

AU$121
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places

Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places

AU$203
per adult
Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

AU$178
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
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Cities near Shap

Penrith

Penrith