The Kings Arms Hotel - Shap
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Overview
Historic 18th-century inn on the Wainwright Coast to Coast trail in Shap
Location & Trail Access
The Kings Arms in Shap sits at the intersection of the Wainwright Coast to Coast trail and other major walking routes. The hotel is 2 km from Shap Abbey and 13 km from Askham Hall, with Ullswater, Windermere, and Derwent Water within reach for water activities. Lake District National Park and Brougham Castle are nearby for scenic hikes and historical exploration.
Dining & Bar
The restaurant serves full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfasts with warm dishes and fresh fruits. The bar offers Kendal Ales and live entertainment, with a menu that is constantly updated with seasonal and local specialties. Guests can order wine and champagne, and kids' meals are available for families.
Rooms & Amenities
Spacious rooms include private bathrooms, garden views, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles for tea and coffee. The Kings Arms Hotel Shap provides family rooms with comfortable bedding and multiple pillows upon request. Free parking is available on-site, and the hotel offers accessible parking for guests with mobility needs.
Family & Pet-Friendly
The Kings Arms Hotel Shap welcomes families with children and offers kids' meals, family rooms, and a game room with darts for social recreation. Pets are allowed in pet-friendly accommodations, and the hotel provides shared lounge and garden areas for all guests. Packed lunches are available for day trips to the Lake District or Yorkshire Dales.
Entertainment & Communal Spaces
The bar hosts live sport events and pub crawls, with a games room featuring darts for recreational play. Kings Arms Shap has a shared lounge and TV area, plus outdoor furniture in the garden for relaxation. The hotel provides an invoice provided service and efficient check-in process for a seamless stay.
- Location: On Wainwright Coast to Coast trail, near Lake District National Park
- Dining: Home-cooked meals with seasonal local specialties and Kendal Ales
- Rooms: Spacious garden-iew rooms with flat-screen TVs
- Family-Friendly: Kids meals, family rooms, and game room with darts
- Pet-Friendly: Full pet-friendly accommodations with garden and lounge access
- Entertainment: Live sport events, pub crawls, and live music in bar
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Private bathroom
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:3 Single beds
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Private bathroom
Essential information about The Kings Arms Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 77 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 62.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
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