Charming Rocklands Retreat in Shap

Summary:

Rocklands in Shap, Cumbria, sleeps twelve guests in six bedrooms.



The Space:

Rocklands in Shap, Cumbria, consists of a kitchen with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer kettle and toaster, a dining room, a sitting room with Smart TV, and an external games room in the garage. The bedrooms consist of one ground-floor double, one super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, and four super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), serviced by a ground-floor shower room and a bathroom with freestanding bath, shower, basin and WC. Outside, there is a garden with decking, furniture and hot tub, and off-road parking for four cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. You'll find a shop in 0.3 miles and a pub in 0.1 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Rocklands is a spacious base for exploring the Lake District and nearby Yorkshire Dales. There is a good house keeping bond of 600 GBP



The Neighborhood:

This endearing linear village rests within the isolated dales in the Eden district, Cumbria. This small village consist of a long line of 18th century properties, a swimming pool, pubs, shops, a Post Office and a wonderful memorial park. Resting half a mile away from the village centre is Shap Abbey, which is surrounded by a picturesque location by the River Lowther and was the last to be Henry VIII in 1540. Within striking distance is the breath-taking Lake District National Park, with easy access to the delightful towns of Ambleside and Windermere. 16 miles away in the larger town of Kendal, which plays host to superb shopping arcades, two castles and a number of historical landmarks to keep you busy. Shap promises a wonderful village, perfect for exploring Cumbria and the wonders of the Lake District.