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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!.

• 4 Star Luxury
• WiFi
• Bath & Shower
• Egyptian Cotton bedding & Towels included
• Large BBQ
• Large garden with tables 
• Two Sealy King Size beds 
• Two Sealy single beds
• LCD TV with FreeView
• Fully equipped kitchen with 6ft oak table
• Walker & Cyclist friendly
• Pubs within walking distance
• Lake District National Park 1/2 mile away
• Quiet location
• Short breaks available
  

The self catering cottage has been converted from the main hall of the old building 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 garden is the perfect place to relax with a patio area, seating and family sized BBQ.

There are four pubs within one mile all of which serve great food and local beers. 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 location is ideal as a base for cyclists with 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.

Our 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.

The cottage is strictly non smoking and we do not allow pets.

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