Shap Wells Hotel
54.479856, -2.651627Overview
Historical hotel on 30 acres of woodland with red squirrel sanctuary and seven conference rooms
Amenities & Grounds
The Shap Wells Hotel sits within 30 acres of woodland and wildlife, including a red squirrel sanctuary. On-site recreation includes a fitness centre, a games room with a snooker table, and bike tours. Free parking is available at both front and rear of the hotel.
Rooms
Rooms at Shap Wells offer countryside views and many retain original features from the 1800s building. Pet-friendly accommodation is available for guests traveling with dogs. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities.
Dining
The Birkbeck Restaurant serves traditional cuisine with river views. The Riverside Lounge and Bar offers light meals and drinks. A generous buffet breakfast with full English and continental options is available each morning.
Entertainment & Activities
Evening entertainment at Shap Wells Hotel includes live music, stand-up comedy, and themed dinner nights. Outdoor activities on site include hiking, walking tours, bike tours, and table tennis. The hotel also offers a quiz night and a games room with darts and billiards.
Business & Events
The Shap Wells Hotel has seven conference rooms with natural daylight and flexible capacity. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business events and private functions. The property also offers fax/photocopying services and is a 5-minute drive from the M6 motorway.
- Location: 30 acres of woodland, 5 minutes from M6, near Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
- Rooms: Historical rooms with countryside views, pet-friendly options
- Dining: Birkbeck Restaurant with river views, Riverside Lounge and Bar
- Activities: Red squirrel sanctuary, hiking, live comedy, themed dinners
- Business: Seven conference rooms with natural daylight, free parking
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed1 Double bed
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Double bed
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Fitness center
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Hiking
- Pool tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Shap Wells Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 95 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 3.3 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 39.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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