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Kidsty Cottage, Shap

Kidsty Cottage is a charming semi-detached dwelling resting within the village of Shap in the Lake District. There is one double bedroom in the cottage sleeping two guests, served by a ground-floor shower room. The cottage is also home to a kitchen and a living/dining room. There is a front garden, as well as two parking spaces to the rear of the property with outside seating. Kidsty Cottage is the perfect choice for your romantic escape to Cumbria.

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Accommodation Details

One double bedroom. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with wood burner.

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!

Amenities & Facilities

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 inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. 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. Note:

Location Details

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!

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

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Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Shap is detailed below.

Wed 11th Scattered clouds 4°C 0°C 3mph 0.0mm 1,036mb
Thu 12th Overcast clouds 5°C 0°C 3mph 0.0mm 1,034mb
Fri 13th Overcast clouds 4°C 2°C 4mph 0.0mm 1,025mb
Sat 14th Broken clouds 4°C 0°C 12mph 0.0mm 1,021mb
Sun 15th Light rain 10°C 3°C 13mph 1.1mm 1,024mb
Mon 16th Overcast clouds 9°C 7°C 18mph 0.0mm 1,029mb
Tue 17th Light rain 8°C 7°C 14mph 0.5mm 1,028mb

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