Shap Wells Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (134 reviews)
Shap, Cumbria, Penrith, England, CA10 3QU , Penrith , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Picnic area
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Lovely location
Character of the building
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality concerns
Inconvenience with room arrangements

Categories

Cleanliness
7.09
Reviews frequently mentioned dirty towels and rooms, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.56
Positive feedback on staff friendliness and helpfulness throughout the reviews.
Location
9.6
Consistently referred to as a lovely and beautiful location, enhancing guest experience.
Room Quality
8.05
Mentioned varying room sizes and some comfort issues, leading to a mixed review.
Amenities
8.58
Standard hotel amenities were present, but some review notes suggest they need improvement.
Value for Money
7.54
Guests felt the price was not commensurate with the service and quality offered.
Food and Beverage
6.59
Food consistently criticized as bland and often cold, leading to disappointment.
Overall Experience
8.56
Mixed experiences noted, with some positive highlights but significant drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:45

Property Description

Recreation Amenities & Views
Indulge in the fitness center or relax in the garden while taking in the scenic views.

Dining & Drinks
Savor a meal at the restaurant, opt for room service, and enjoy beverages at the bar/lounge.

Additional Amenities
Make use of free Wi-Fi, gaming facilities, and a picnic area. Benefit from services like dry cleaning, 24-hour reception, and luggage storage.

Stay at Shap Wells Hotel in Penrith for a memorable retreat near Yorkshire Dales National Park and Orton Community Park. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 134 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.09
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 7.54
Food and Beverage: 6.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Kevin couple gb
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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PAVELS extended_group gb
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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christine solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely staff very clean comfortable beds definitely be staying again.

Cons:

All good.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Clive couple gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
9
Good value for money
Pros:

Easy access to M6 . Staff were very helpful.
Decor in public rooms stunning as 100+ years old and in art deco style.
Good food. Easy parking. Rooms fairly modern

Cons:

Lots of history but missed opportunity as bedrooms are very corporate. Big hotel. Lots of ground that could be landscaped to be beautiful but mostly in accessible at present.Have lots of coach parties to make ends meet.

With investment could be stunning.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Felicity solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
10
Our favourite place to stay, we will be back
Pros:

everything

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Erin extended_group gb
10
A crazy place that I recommend! C2C walkers please note this is quite far from Shap.
Pros:

This hotel is a crazy place. Like stepping into a time machine. Very characterful. The hotel manager is a real character, goes above and beyond for guests.

Cons:

I was staying overnight while walking the Coast to Coast. My own fault for not researching, but walkers beware that this hotel is not actually in Shap! The brother of the hotel manager came to pick us up in Shap which was very helpful and much appreciated. Breakfast buffet was chaos, get there early.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
9
Hidden Gem
Pros:

We really struck lucky with this hotel. Superb location in a secluded valley where two moorland streams converge byt very convenient for the My Our room was spacious and had a sofa, the views were over the Moor and was well kept by the staff. The bed was comfortable from day one, something we rarely experience. The over bath shower I found a little cramped and wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The hotel is popular with coach parties but the reception staff were very helpful in advising good times for dinner or breakfast. We ate there on two evenings and the food was excellent and always hot. Breakfast is a buffet selection with a good choice of items. The lobby was from a bygone era, very elegant and charming There is a lovely woodland area with some nice walks with streams and a waterfall. If you're lucky, you may see one of the red squirrels the woods are famous for.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
1
Avoid
Pros:

Good location in the middle of nowhere !

Cons:

Dirty hotel in general. Only FIVE options on the menu for evening meal. They had run out of FISH, which left 4 options all weekend . As I have allergens, my only option on their menu was fish. We
ended up going out for food into shap, and found a lovely pub. We wasn’t asked if either of us had any allergens upon ordering. When the food came it was covered in grease and oil. I had asked for chips and got duphonaise potato, which I have allergens to cheese. If you bought your dog with you while you were eating, you had to sit in a different area. Then go to the main restaurant to get your food,
Ie breakfast - walk round half the hotel with your breakfast- while it’s getting cold. Environmental health would definitely have something to say about that.
We had booked to stay Friday Saturday & leave Sunday morning, our room wasn’t cleaned at all during our stay.
We saw the housemaids on our corridor, but the management made excuses for them, and said they must of ‘missed’ our room. Our shower was awful with the water just trickling out. On Saturday morning there was no hot water in the bathroom, even though the tap had been running for ten minutes or more.
The location was good
As it was quiet. The hotel is very rundown, and could do with a good clean, and freshen the place
Up with some paint.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Joeann couple gb
9
Quiet and comfortable
Pros:

Location is amazing, quiet and surrounded by countryside. The interior is like an old grand hotel, art deco style fixtures and large airy spaces. Buffet breakfast with more than enough vegan choices.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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susan couple gb
8
Overall very good.
Pros:

Location and nice old building.

Cons:

One of the mattresses on the twin beds was old with springs. Not a good night’s sleep!

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
9
Friendly, cosy and peaceful
Pros:

Very friendly staff and the location was an ideal stop overnight on the way down and on the way home.

Cons:

Unfortunately the red squirrels weren't out and about when we were there

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
Relaxing
Pros:

The staff where friendly and made us relaxed during the stay

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Philippa couple gb
8
A restful place to stay on the coast to coast path
Pros:

Spacious and remarkably quiet rooms. Very good food and friendly staff who went out of their way to help us on the coast to coast path.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Yoko couple jp
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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julie couple gb
9
Pros:

traditional hotel...marvellous reception staff...fabulous food....ideal peaceful location

Cons:

one of the waitresses, but it was her last night!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Lynne solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Michael John couple gb
10
very enjoyable stay and will be going back
Pros:

Booked D-B&B
food very good breakfast and evening meal, Hotel was as I expected clean and good facilities
the hotel is in a good potion for traveling around the area lakes etc

Cons:

the setting of the hotel and easy walk minutes to see the wild life along the foot path birds and red squirrels

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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SHAY solo_traveller il
7
Pros:

הצוות מקסים וניסה לעזור

Cons:

המיקום מרוחק מ-Shap, ולכן לא מתאים למי שעושה C2C
החדר חנוק ללא אפשרות איורור עם קורי עכביש

2026-06-18 via Nuitee