• Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

The Rockery offers accommodations in Shap, 23 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 28 miles from Derwentwater. Offering free private parking, the 3-star vacation home is 7.5 miles from Askham Hall. Brough Castle is 21 miles from the vacation home. With free Wifi, this 5-bedroom vacation home offers a satellite TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Whinfell Forest is 9.2 miles from the vacation home, while Brougham Castle is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 63 miles from The Rockery.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 5:
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Shap

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  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is amazing, in a beautiful setting. A big house with a homely feel to it. We loved staying!

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Property info

There are drops in the garden. Only dogs allowed at the property. With a large enclosed garden this family house is great for spending time with kids before venturing out into the beautiful Eden Valley.. Ground Floor: Living room: With wood burner, Freeview TV and DVD player. Snug: With Freeview TV, DVD player and Wii. Dining room. Kitchen: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Boiler room: With washing machine. Separate toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet. Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet (Jack and Jill shared with bedroom 5). Bedroom 3: With double bed. Bedroom 4: With 3 single beds. Bedroom 5: With single bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet (Jack and Jill shared with bedroom 2). Bathroom: With roll top bath, shower cubicle and toilet.. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack.. Large enclosed garden with patio, decking area, garden furniture and BBQ oven. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars, additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are unfenced drops in the grounds.. The Rockery, refurbished in 2023 with a water feature standing proud in the front garden as you arrive, is ideally situated between Keswick, Carlisle and Penrith in an unspoilt tranquil location and is perfect for large families and groups of friends holidaying together. Situated in the village of Shap, known locally as the ‘Gateway to the Fells and Lakes’, being on the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park and close to the second largest lake in the Lake District - Ullswater. The village offers a wide range of amenities including a good selection of pubs, shops, a public outdoor heated swimming pool, a children’s play area and tennis courts. The Eden Valley provides superb walking and cycling, and the Lakes a...

Languages Spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of The Rockery
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: Up to 2 pets are allowed upon request.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Rockery

  • The Rockery is 1,300 feet from the center of Shap. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Rockery is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Rockery can accommodate this group size:

    • 10 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, The Rockery is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Rockery offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The Rockery has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Rockery may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.