About this property
Resting in a perfect position for exploring the many wonders of the Lake District National Park and beyond, Kidsty Cottage is the ultimate choice for your romantic retreat in Cumbria. A homely cottage resting within the village of Shap, there's so much to explore within the local area and further afield. Step through your private courtyard and into the property, and kick off your shoes before entering the inviting living/dining room, a lovely spot to settle down in the evenings on the sofa in front of the television when you're not out exploring, the woodburning stove offering a welcoming element to this quaint cottage. To the rear of the property you can find the well-equipped kitchen, hosting all the essentials for your stay, even including a washing machine, while the dining area back in the front room is where you can enjoy all of your romantic meals. Prepare for bed with a warming shower in the convenient ground-floor shower room, a modern spot with impressive exposed stone walls offering the perfect place to unwind each evening before taking the staircase to the first floor to find your double bedroom, with plenty of space for all of your personal belongings and accompanying crisp white linens, it's a truly homely spot. Put on your walking boots and begin your day's adventure within the local village of Shap, home to a Post Office with a village shop, a pub, a selection of shops and even a swimming pool, you can find all you could need just a short stroll from the property. Venture to the Shap Abbey, resting on the western banks of the River Lowther, here you can expect to find spectacular scenery and views over the Lake District. Just a short drive can bring you to a variety of Lake District wonders; head to Kendal for a day of golfing, rich history in its museums and castle and a plethora of shopping experiences, or take to the waters of Windermere, with plenty of watersporting opportunities on offer including flyboarding, canoeing and kayaking, waterskiing and more, there's something here for every taste. Uncover the rich history of Penrith with its imposing 14th century castle, or venture further to find both the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park both offering their own unique experiences and landscapes like no other. For a truly unforgettable holiday, choose Kidsty Cottage as your base for exploring all that Cumbria has to offer.
Shap is a wonderful village sitting within the picturesque dales in the Eden district of Cumbria. Home to pubs, shops, a swimming pool and a fantastic memorial park, there's so many amenities within the local area for you to explore. Half a mile away from the village rests the wonder of the Shap Abbey, with views of the beauty of the River Lowther, or head further afield to uncover the excitement of the Lake District with Ambleside, Windermere and Kendal all within easy reach!
Accommodation
One double bedroom.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with wood burner.
Electric central heating.
Wood burner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, new fridge/freezer (May 2021), washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, DVD player .
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Front garden.
Outside seating to rear.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Narrow, winding staircase, please take care.
Please note: The seating area to the rear of the property is not private.
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Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (33)
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Claire
:) this was our second stay at Kidsty (it's starting to feel like our second home). As usual the fire was lovely. didn't do much but relax following a bereavement in the family the week before. Its a very soothing place. All I'd suggest to make it even better is; a bin in the bathroom and maybe turning the spare room into a proper bedroom. Oh and some throws for the sofa. Otherwise, its perfect for us. (we're back again in August (my first grandchild is due then) and then again in October) see you then.
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Neil
It's a small comfortable cottage with all the amenities needed except WiFi, which for us was fine. Free parking and an extremely comfortable bed, after spending days out hiking and experiencing the beautiful lake district. We stayed for four nights and spent a couple of evenings in the three main hostelries, eating and having a couple of pints. Top tip, visit Buttermere and enjoy a circular walk around the entire lake. It's roughly a 4.5 mile walk, so take a drink. We had lunch after the walk at Syke farm cafe. Would definitely stay at Kidsty cottage in Shap again.
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Aimee
Very clean but furniture (especially settees) could do with being updated. Loved the fire which made the winter evenings very cosy. Great location for exploring the lake district nearby, lots of great walks straight from the cottage and closeby to Windermere. We tried the few pubs and chippy in the village which were a great help after a long days walk. Would stay here again.