Brackenber Holiday Cottage

Built in 1877 Brackenber Holiday Cottage provides the ideal base to explore The Lake District, Scottish Borders and Eden Valley. Situated in the secluded village of Shap between Kendal and Penrith, the holiday cottage is within walking distance of The Eastern Lake District National Park where you can explore remote Wet Sleddale, secret Swindale and follow the old track to Mardale and Haweswater. Unless you are on Wainwrights Coast to Coast path you will probably not meet anybody all day!.

Why stay with us?

• NEW! - DISCOUNT PRICES. Book the cottage by room and save up to £100 on your holiday.
• Short breaks available - prices here
• Awarded 4 Stars by Visit Britain  
• Unlimited WiFi
• Large Bath & Separate Shower
• Egyptian Cotton bedding & Towels included
• Large Family Webber Gas BBQ in landscaped rear patio
  
• Large front garden with table and chairs
  
• Sleeps 6 in Two Sealy King Size beds & Two Sealy single beds
• 32in and 19in LCD TVs with FreeView
• Nintendo Wii with games
  
• Fully equipped kitchen with 6ft oak table
• Welcome pack on arrival
• All electricity & fuel included
• No smoking or pets please
  
• Walker & Cyclist friendly
• Secure storage for upto 12 cycles etc
• Large drying room for all your wet gear
  
• Great walking on the door step
• No need to use your car as the village has all you need
• Private parking for two cars
  
• 4 Pubs within walking distance
• Lake District National Park 1/2 mile walk away
• Quiet rural location
• On the Coast to Coast footpath - C2C overnight accommodation available
  
• Owner managed - we live 1 mile away
  
• Good public transport links
• Easy access to junc 39 M6

The self catering cottage has been converted from the main hall of an old Victorian workhouse and offers spacious accommodation which is well equipped and includes facilities such as a washing machine, DVD, LCD TV with Freeview and central heating to ensure your comfort. The large secluded enclosed front garden is the perfect place to relax for breakfast with a landscaped patio area to the rear of the cottage which catches the evening sun, perfect for outdoor cooking on the family sized Webber gas BBQ.

In the village there are four pubs within one mile of the cottage all of which serve great food and local beers, there is also a newsagents, cafe, post office with cash point and supermarket so you dont need to use your car at all. The nearest towns are Kendal about 16 miles away and Penrith about 11 miles away both of which have supermarkets, lots of shops, restaurants and cinemas. The cottage is ideal as a base for cyclists with plenty of secure storage and quiet routes into the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley, the local CTC group welcomes guest cyclists and has runs every Sunday and Wednesday some of which start from Shap.

The nearest Lake is Ullswater which is the second largest lake in the Lake District and offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the UK and many activities including: superb walking; sailing; cycling; rock-climbing; fishing and organised cruises. Haweswater is even closer (6 miles) and far far quieter than the central lakes is the remote hidden gem in our opinion. It is situated at the foot of some of the largest mountains and most spectacular walking in the Lakes, with a great pub on the shore its a must visit.

Pub Distance:  1/2 Mile,  Restaurant Distance:  1/2 Mile,  Shops Distance:  1 Mile,  Nearest Town Distance:  10 Miles,  Nearest Town:  Penrith,  Nearest Lake Distance:  9 Miles,  Nearest Lake:  Ullswater,  Railway Station Distance:  10 Miles,  Railway Station:  Penrith.

Brackenber cottage rental weeks run from Saturday to Saturday and we usually let for a full week and can be booked online, email or telephone.

Short breaks can be arranged - please contact us and we will be pleased to discuss your holiday details.

Brackenber Lodge Holiday cottage is strictly non smoking and we do not allow pets.