About this property
Shap 1.2 miles. Located in the heart of Keld, a quaint village near Shap in Cumbria is White House, a charming, two-bedroom cottage. Resting upon the cusp of the Lake District National Park, enjoying rural views over the region, White House offers a characterful abode for a family of four, complete with a pretty garden, a private driveway, and a homely interior. Park up and unload your belongings, before travelling indoors to reach the sitting room; here you can unwind with the gentle glow of the woodburning stove in the backdrop. Locate the kitchen, well-equipped for a self-catered stay, where you can rustle up delicious meals to be enjoyed in the dining room, featuring traditional, antique furniture, and a roaring open fire. If the weather allows, dine alfresco in the delightful garden, dotted with beautiful blooms and luscious lawns, before climbing up to the elevated lawned area for vistas across the valley. Retire indoors to catch some rest from one of two well-appointed bedrooms, including a twin, and a double with electric fire and en-suite shower room. Indulge in a long soak in the roll-top bath, providing plenty of space to complete your morning routine, before heading into nearby Shap to stock up on the essentials and dine out, with the Crown Inn at Shap, The Abbey Kitchen, and The Greyhound Hotel, Bar & Restaurant in the area. Be sure to tour the remains of Shap Abbey whilst remaining local before travelling through the national park to enjoy an afternoon of watersports upon Ullswater, or a nature-filled hike towards Aira Force Waterfall. Keen birdwatchers will relish in the chance to visit The RSPB at Haweswater, whilst explorers will enjoy touring the Rydal Cave and the Stock Ghyll Force, worth packing your walking boots for; Wordsworth Grasmere and the Allan Bank and Grasmere country house are also nearby for history fans to enjoy. Round off your travels with a visit to Lake Windermere and its plethora of attractions where you can visit the Holehird Gardens, take to the lake by kayaking or canoeing at the Brockhole on Windermere centre, or enjoying the immersive experience of The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, plus many more popular landmarks and activities. Gather your loved ones for a Cumbrian haven at White House.
This charming, linear village is located in the remote dales of Cumbria's Eden area. This tiny community is made up of a row of houses from the 18th century, as well as a swimming pool, bars, stores, a Post Office, and a beautiful memorial park. Shap Abbey, which is located half a mile from the village core and is surrounded by a magnificent setting by the River Lowther, was last ruled by Henry viii in 1540. The stunning Lake District National Park is close by, and the charming towns of Ambleside and Windermere are also accessible.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with electric fire and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with roll-top bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with open fire.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Property heating: Oil, other heating sources: Electric fire, Open Fire, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Woodburning Stove.
1 oven of type: electric.
Hobs.
Microwave.
Fridge Freezer.
Toaster.
Kettle.
TV.
Wi-Fi included.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking.
1 x Garden.
Pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 1.2 miles.
Pub within 2 miles.
Note: This property only accepts children over the age of 10 years old
Nearby points of interest
- High Cup Nick
- Rutter Force
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
- Appleby Castle
- Coalhouse Fort
- Brough Castle
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- The World of Beatrix Potter
Reviews (5)
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David and Dorothy
It is a lovely old period property in a very quiet location. Good base for visiting the area. Be prepared for a half hour walk to the nearest shop and pub. You can walk over the fields on the public footpaths or down the quiet country roads (no footpaths). The garden is nicely maintained (secure for dogs too) and the summer house is a perfect place to relax with a glass of wine and a good book. The house is warm and cozy. If you like oldy worldy and somewhere with a bit of character then you will enjoy your stay. I have to mention that the cleanliness is not up to scratch. We have dogs so our standards are a bit more relaxed than most but even we felt some aspects were unacceptable and will feed this back directly to Sykes.
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Ruth
Luxurious cottage in stunning village with incredible views! Thankyou for allowing us to stay, even though only 2 nights were available in this peak time. Garden secure & beautiful. Cottage excellent standard, lovely waterfall shower, clean & tidy. Had couple of maintenance things to report but Sykes / caretakers were quick to respond, so assume was sorted for the next people? These were that the wooden door covering the fridge door was hanging off and dangerous ( very heavy and ready to fall from a height). No tools available or we could have unscrewed the remaining hinge and at least made it safe. The kettle had a slow leak so sat in a puddle of water! Only other comment is that there were a few cobwebs ( handfuls when plugging things in!) and the towels were tiny/ thin. Have since visited 2 more Sykes cottages with thick large fluffy towels which emphasised the contrast. A note about the âshortâ driveway might alsobe helpful to some - our average 4WD was a squeeze to close the gate, so had to unpack and let the dogs in/out with the gate open. A truck or van would not fit. Shap village very friendly & gorgeous abbey cafe on the high street. Greyhound inn great food again very friendly .Swimming pool was very cold. Nice to explore a different part of the lakes.
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Tracey
Only had a very short break but wish we'd had longer. Garden is idyllic and the summer house fantastic. So peaceful surrounded by nature and farmland. Perfect for sheer relaxation.