Grade II Listed · Sleeps 9The Rockery
Shap Village, Lake District
A spacious Grade II Listed retreat for large families and groups. Five bedrooms, generous living space, a charming log burner and an enclosed garden with BBQ. Dogs welcome.
Shap, Cumbria · Gateway to the Fells & Lakes
Lake District
Escapes
Two beautiful, award-winning self-catering retreats in the heart of the Lake District. Bring the whole family to The Rockery, or slip away for two at Primrose Cottage — or book both together for groups of up to 11.
Bed Linen & Towels
Logs for Wood Burner
Welcome Pack
Wi-Fi Included
BBQ & Garden Furniture
Dogs Welcome
Parking On-Site
Customers' Choice 2021–2025*
Welcome
Your Lake District
Base for Everything
Set in the village of Shap — the 'Gateway to the Fells and Lakes' — Lake District Escapes is a small, family-run collection of two characterful holiday lets. Both were lovingly put together and share the same easy promise: everything included, nothing to think about but where to walk tomorrow.
Whether you're a large family or group after a Grade II Listed house with room to spread out, or a couple wanting a cosy cottage bolt-hole, you'll find fell views, wood-burner warmth and a genuine Cumbrian welcome waiting.
Book The Rockery and Primrose Cottage together and sleep up to 11 across one address.
The Properties
Two Escapes,
One Warm Welcome
Grade II Listed · Sleeps 9
One-Bedroom · Sleeps 2Primrose Cottage
Shap Village, Lake District
A peaceful, self-contained one-bedroom retreat — warm, comfortable and a proper home-from-home. King-size bed, private entrance, welcome pack, and an ideal Coast to Coast stopover. Parking for one car; dogs welcome.
Why Book With Us
Everything
Included
Dogs Welcome
Bring the dog — up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at both properties.
Fell Views & Sunsets
Stunning views and sunsets over the Eastern Fells. Walks, runs and rides straight out the door.
Welcome Pack
A thoughtful welcome pack to settle you in the moment you arrive.
Fibre Broadband & Sky TV
Fast fibre broadband to each property, with Sky TV and Sky Cinema in the house.
Gardens & BBQ
Enclosed outdoor space, garden furniture and a BBQ at each property.
Sleeps up to 11
Book both properties together for larger family gatherings and celebrations.
Award-Winning
Customers' Choice winners 2021–2025 — hospitality you can trust.
Parking & Bike Store
On-site parking and secure bike storage at both properties.
Straight from the Door
Walks, Runs & Rides
Wander out of the village and you're straight into it — riverside paths, quiet lanes and open fell, with the high Eastern Fells rising beyond. Perfect for a gentle stroll or a proper day out.
A Little Further Afield
Days Out & Attractions
History, castles and classic long-distance trails are all on the doorstep. Spend a morning exploring, then be back by the fire in time for tea.
Shap Abbey12th-century ruins by the River Lowther · 1 mile
Lowther Castle & GardensRuined castle, gardens & adventure play · 15 min
Coast to Coast PathWainwright's classic trail runs through Shap
Where to Find Us
Shap Village,
Cumbria
Perfectly placed on the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park, Shap puts the high fells, Haweswater, Ullswater and the market town of Penrith all within easy reach — with the pub, shop and restaurant just a short stroll from your door.
200 yds
Pub, Shop & Restaurant
8 mi
Haweswater & Red Squirrels
< 20 min
Penrith & Ullswater
1 hr
Scotland & Northumberland
Book Your Stay
Ready for Your
Lake District
Escape?
Send us your dates and which property you're interested in, and we'll come back to you with full availability and pricing. Book both together for groups of up to 11.
Prefer to email? Drop us a line and we'll reply personally.
Email us* Customers' Choice awards (2021–2025) received via cottages.com.