Shap Wells Hotel, nestled near Yorkshire Dales National Park, offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and library. Indulge in full breakfast or unwind at the bar while enjoying WiFi; previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
Lowther Castle and Gardens - 13 min drive - 20.7 km
Whinfell Forest - 21 min drive - 25.8 km
Ullswater - 22 min drive - 31.3 km
Lake Windermere - 32 min drive - 43.2 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 107 min drive
Penrith Station - 16 min drive
Kendal Station - 20 min drive
Kirkby Stephen Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
The Greyhound Hotel - 5 min drive
Butchers Arms - 10 min drive
The George Hotel - 4 min drive
Kings Arms Hotel - 5 min drive
Cross Keys Inn - 8 min drive
About this property
Shap Wells Hotel
At Shap Wells Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
100 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Fitness center
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Shap Wells Hotel Hotel
Shap Wells Hotel Penrith
Shap Wells Hotel Hotel Penrith
Hotel Shap
Shap Wells
Shap Wells Hotel Penrith
Shap Wells Penrith
Frequently asked questions
Does Shap Wells Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shap Wells Hotel 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 Shap Wells Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Shap Wells Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shap Wells Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Shap Wells Hotel and nearby?
Shap Wells Hotel has a fitness center and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Shap Wells Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Shap Wells Hotel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.0
Eco-friendliness
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as very good, delicious, and excellent by multiple guests. (20 reviews)
Dining options were varied and provided a delicious experience with good service. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
A really friendly hotel
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
Wonderful.
We love this hotel. The staff can’t do enough for you. The setting of the hotel is wonderful with many walks and the red squirrel sanctuary. The hotel is spotlessly clean. We will definitely go again.
Hazel
Hazel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Couldn't fault it, definitely on the list fir stop offs on our regular trips up to Scotland and back.
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 3, 2025
Great for an overnight stay
This is a great hotel for an overnight stay.Our room was a little cramped and the decor was looking a bit tiredbut it was clean and comfortable. We booked our breakfast slot after the coach parties and there was not a lot left to eat. Check-in was excellent but staff could have been more attentive at breakfast time.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2025
Mediocre
Nice location (quite remote and quiet) and friendly staff. Some gaps in the breakfast service, e.g. lacking glasses, plates etc. And the breakfast ended already at 9 which was very early for me. The condition of the hotel was quite worn-out and occasionally dirty, there were several spiderwebs and spiders in the hallway and the smell of our room was musty.
Sini
Sini, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Best hotel so quiet and beautiful surroundings
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Very good service, room comfortable with a lovely Lounge and Bar with beautiful fittings and decor. An amazing lift and great ambience in the Dining Room. A delicious dinner and breakfast. A stunning after dinner walk in picturesque surroundings. Could do with an advertising board nearer the M6 as you are such a hidden gem!
William
William, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2025
Stopover
Nice old worlde hotel . Beautiful location . Easy check in . First room smelt of stale smoke so was promptly moved .
Cold shower and when I mentioned this I was told maintenance were working on it . A warning might of staved off the shivers . Booked dinner sadly that was cold and when I mentioned that there was no solution . Great choice for breakfast but sadly that was also cold
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
Lovely old building in beautiful surroundings
Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Good, large portion meals. Beautiful river and red squirrels. Some hiccups with staff and systems, needs a good manager!
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2025
Disappointed about cleanliness
Binita
Binita, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
Standards have dropped
Used the hotel as a stop over for travelling north. Have stayed before but in all honesty feel like it’s not as good as the last few times we have stayed. Dirty towels and not so clean room. Breakfast wasn’t up to its usual standard. But there were two coach loads in so maybe they were stretched.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2025
Mediocre with potential
This place has the potential but is tired. For some reason I was given an accessible room on the ground floor (not sure what happened to the “garden view”? But having been on the road I wasn’t going to argue .The room felt cold and the decor seemed tired. The bed was ok and I managed to get through the night.
Disappointed to find they stopped serving food when I arrived and I was sent to Shap but there was nothing appealing.
Breakfast was self serve buffet. Note the turkey bacon.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Impressive Layout -full of Character- & So Quiet..
It’s Lovely venue, we arrived late due to traffic congestion on M6 , (think the Hotel Sign just off the Motorway -should direct via the A6 it’s a much better road-than the very rough track -a nightmare from B road- Sat Nav Directions-!,). Breakfast was lovely, Bed Comfort excellent - as we arrived late I was concerned we might wake others as floor boards in room were creaky, we were not at the Hotel but a few hours but very impressed with the place and over the top .helpful day manager and Staff (on 2nd if August)if we venture North again we will certainly stay again -hopefully longer next time-. Feeling of a taste of Luxury, With impressive surroundings and Friendly Helpful -staff . In fact everyone we met were relaxed and commented about the historical side -other people passing through- ‘it has character’, Well Established .
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Characterful hotel with an interesting history. Our garden room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. Good choice of dining options provided.
Christine
Christine, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
Really nice stay, beautiful surroundings, really friendly staff, rooms dated but comfortable, great shower, fresh towels every day and the breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay again.
James
James, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Very remote location. Hotel was a little tired but the room was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Large car park and good WiFi. Would recommend.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 20, 2025
Disaster! Fawlty Towers!
All in all, we would not recommend!
They didn’t seem to know we were arriving with a baby and a dog, despite several messages from me. They showed us to a room far too small and through the dining room so we wouldn’t be able to get our dog to it. We were given a new larger room which smelt strange and we had to call to ask for towels. No cot was provided, although we were offered one later on. We were told there was no food on the menu available as it had been pre-booked by the coach guests and we should have pre-booked, despite an email saying we didn’t need to - we were told to go to the local pub, which was also full. The supper that we did eventually get was simple but mainly good and breakfast was basic canteen food - alright but very greasy and tasteless.
Neither the food nor the hotel were worth the money and we will definitely not be returning.
Mrs Olivia
Mrs Olivia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2025
Okay room after third time our original room had wasps nest outside our window and the second hadn't been served so got an upgrade to a larger one. Having said that the food was excellent.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Lovely hotel
Great stay, lovely art deco features and a red squirrel wood just a few minutes from reception.
richard
richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
the hotel was slightly dated, we were not ware that having a dog meant we we were not in the main hotel and we had to then dine separately meaning we were the only diners in that area so a little disappointing
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Great hotel rooms were large and everything we needed. Super value for money. The staff were amazing considering it was Easter and how busy they were, still managed to smile and make time for us. Would highly recommend to stay there as more than reasonable and near the Lakes and The Dales .. will definitely return… thank you guys
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Lovely 'ArtDeco' hidden gem off the M6. Old quaint place that looks like a set off Hercule Poirot. Dining room is like being on the Titanic !
Lovely staff and great breakfast. Enjoyed our stay.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2025
Friendly and welcoming
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2025
Jewel in remote location
Good value hotel stay including breakfast.
Staff helpful and friendly, room good size, comfortable and clean.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2024
Great stay
Loved the stay , dog friendly , beautiful setting, great food !!!