Name: The Shippen
Address: Rusland, LA12 8JU, United Kingdom, Cumbria, LA12 8JU, UK
Rating: 9.3

The Shippen

Rusland, LA12 8JU, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Entire home
969 ft² size
Kitchen
View
Garden
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Free parking
Private Bathroom
Parking on site

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The Shippen is located in Rusland, just 8.3 miles from Lake Windermere and 12 miles from World of Beatrix Potter. This vacation home offers a garden. Derwentwater is 29 miles away and Hill Top is 5.4 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. Offering free private parking, this 3-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 76 miles from The Shippen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type

Number of guests

Holiday Home

1 queen bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.8

Facilities

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

Value for money

9.6

Location

9.6

High score for Rusland

See what guests loved the most:

Anthony
United Kingdom
“Rural location with a variety of walks nearby. Nice retreat from city life. The property is pet friendly too. The hosts were wonderful and they even baked us scones! The bed is super comfortable that we were happy to have a lie in instead of doing...”
Jan
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable & well appointed. Lovely quiet location. Delicious scones on arrival. All we could wish for - including scrabble!”
Julia
United Kingdom
“Everything 😊... wonderful cottage, location, hosts”
Frances
United Kingdom
“I loved how secluded we were without being too far away from some of the delightful little towns and villages. We visited Coniston, Windermere & Hawkshead to name a few of my favourites. The owners Gay & Graham are close by to help with anything...”
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Leanne
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, really enjoyed watching the birds in the morning through the window. Felt very comfortable here & the fire was a treat. It snowed on our visit which looked beautiful on the hills and was lovely to wake up to!”
Abigail
United Kingdom
“So comfortable, lovely setting with beautiful views and wonderfully friendly hosts. Had everything we could ever need and great bonus with it being dog friendly. Great base for exploring the Southern Lake District.”
Maria
Greece
“Lovely house had everything we needed for a week's stay, comfortable bed, very quaint and comfortable space!”
Jo
United Kingdom
“A really lovely find in such a peaceful location. Just the friendly sheep as neighbours, housemartins swooping in and out of their nest and some great walks from the doorstep. The owners were very welcoming and nice to know they were around if...”
Bond
United Kingdom
“Everything....lovely hosts, fabulous cottage, tranquil location, loads of wildlife and walks from the doorstep.”
Jan
Netherlands
“The Shippen ligt op een prachtige locatie tussen Windermere en Coniston Water aan een smalle landelijke weg, ideaal voor rustige wandelingen met de hond. De eigenaren zijn super aardig; er stonden zelfgemaakte scones voor ons klaar bij aankomst!...”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Property info

The Shippen is a charming, upside down cottage, attached to the owners' 17th century, traditional Lakeland farmhouse in Rusland, six miles from Hawkshead. On the ground floor, the cottage has one bedroom with a king-size double bed, and a bathroom. There is an open plan living area up on the first floor, with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting are with a woodburning stove. The courtyard outside is enclosed with furniture and pretty flowers and plants, and there is off road parking for two cars. With lots of walking and cycling opportunities nearby, The Shippen is a wonderful, romantic base for couples exploring the Lake District National Park. Please Note - Property only accepts a minimum of 3 night bookings.

Neighborhood info

Crosslands is a small hamlet in the Rusland Valley, just a couple of miles from the Grizedale Visitor Centre and six miles from the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. There is superb walking, cycling and mountain biking available in the area, and most trails will lead to the beautiful Grizedale Forest. A wonderful retreat for families and friends exploring Cumbrias beautiful National Park

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Shippen
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

The Shippen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

Check-out

Until 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Shippen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

The Shippen can accommodate this group size:
- 2 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
Check-in at The Shippen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
The Shippen has the following number of bedrooms:
- 1 bedroom
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
The Shippen is 2,950 feet from the center of Rusland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at The Shippen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Yes, The Shippen is popular with guests booking family stays.
The Shippen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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