Shap Rural
Travel Guide
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Lakes Hotel and Spa
Fantastic hotel. Staff are so welcoming, Alicia, Oliver, mark, Amelia, Leslie go above and beyond. The rooms are spotless. The food is fantastic. The spa is so relaxing. We can not wait to come back.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Great food, lovely staff and great place and location to stay,
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
The Belsfield Hotel
Amazing service, beautiful room, excellent situation although clearly some building work going on we had a brilliant experience will book for autumn. No problems
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Rayrigg Villa Windermere
Happy with the room the location was perfect and fell lucky with parking the car right outside the property
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
The Governance Apartments
Perfect quiet location not too far from shops and bars. A short journey to Bowness-On-Windermere about 5 minutes by car but very much walkable. The space in the accommodation was huge absolute perfection
Reviewed on May 11, 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.
Aira Force
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
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.
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 culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Brougham Castle
You can study the exhibits at Brougham Castle, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Brougham. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Windermere Red Cruise: Sail Between Bowness and Ambleside
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Windermere Yellow Cruise: Sail between Bowness and Lakeside
