Shap Wells Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Reception
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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Shap, Cumbria, Penrith, England, CA10 3QU
  • Place, Tebay Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Orton Community Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Traditional Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Traditional Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 84 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Penrith

In Penrith .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Yorkshire Dales National Park and Orton Community Park. Shap Abbey and Great Asby Scar National Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Tebay Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Orton Community Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Shap Abbey - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Lowther Park - 12 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 16 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butchers Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Shap Wells Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Shap Wells Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Penrith hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Shap Wells Hotel offers 100 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Penrith hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

How close is Shap Wells Hotel to the airport?

Shap Wells Hotel is 67.2 mi (107-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shap Wells Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shap Wells Hotel.

Does Shap Wells Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shap Wells Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Shap Wells Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Shap Wells Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Shap Wells Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Shap Wells Hotel have a pool?

Shap Wells Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Shap Wells Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Shap Wells Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Shap Wells Hotel to downtown Penrith?

Shap Wells Hotel is 4.1 mi away from Crosby Ravensworth.

Shap Wells Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 535 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very clean, parking was good and service at the bar was excellent. The staff in,particular were very kind and friendly, we enjoyed our stay very much and would stay there again,thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned, isolated and wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location. Staff extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mrs Olivia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent facility. A true surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, classic oldy worldy feel to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A really friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerald

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

Easy check in from friendly helpful man on reception. Twin room was clean and a fair size .Beds were comfortable. An abundance of tea and coffee was available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Binita

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed about cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Vladislav

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pallavi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed the night. Quiet, clean, standard breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Excellent for the price a little dated but very clean Breakfast buffet style but very good, red squirrels in the grounds are a must see
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very pleasant staff. Beautiful furnishing and fittings not fully utilised. Very disorganised. No one at reception because they are in the dining room. Room was tired but functional. Lovely setting. Such potential.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025