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White House

Shap, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1119499)

Customer rating

4.7★

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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26 Customer Review(s)

  • Lindsey

    “The cottage was not clean.”

    Cobwebs, dead spiders, dead flies on the kitchen window sills. Surfaces were dusty, floors not clean and light switches and door frames dirty. The only cleaning materials at the property were washing up liquid and bleach. Towels provided were very small, tea towels were old and "grubby". The bath tap constantly dripped hot water, although this was fixed on day 2. Later on the 2nd day we ran out of hot water ( after one bath), and the following morning there was still no hot water. We decided to ...

    Cobwebs, dead spiders, dead flies on the kitchen window sills. Surfaces were dusty, floors not clean and light switches and door frames dirty. The only cleaning materials at the property were washing up liquid and bleach. Towels provided were very small, tea towels were old and "grubby". The bath tap constantly dripped hot water, although this was fixed on day 2. Later on the 2nd day we ran out of hot water ( after one bath), and the following morning there was still no hot water. We decided to leave early, and did not use the contact number provided to notify them until later in the day. Primarily because we had a dogs with us, and would have needed to be out of the premises whilst a deep clean was done. Very disappointed as this short break was to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the location, Keld, was lovely.

    - Lindsey, January 2026

    Thank you for your feedback. The spin you have put on the sequence of events is misleading and so I have to question the veracity of all your comments. It is also a clear outlier. This what actually happened: 1. You arrived on Monday 12th, I received no message from you about the house not being clean or towels or a leaky tap. 2. On Tuesday you text me at 8.12 am to say you could not shut off the hot water tap over the bath. This was dealt with very quickly and the maintenance man Morris said he would be there before 11 am and you said you would be out after 10am. He has keys but in the event you were still in when he arrived earlier. 3. A washer was replaced on the tap and you were advised of this by text at 11.06. At no time whilst you were texting me or speaking to Morris directly did you mention cleaning or towels, just that you had noticed some water leak in on the kitchen step which Morris also checked, It was a small splash. 4.I turned on the hot water via the Hive system for 4 hours on my phone and to come on again later on that day for another 2 hours. So far as I was aware all was fine. 5. You then texted me on Wednesday at 14.35 to say you had left because there was no hot water. You also said it had gone cold just before you retired, but you did not let me know then. If you had I could have given you the code for the store room and you could have tuned on the immersion heater to tide over until Morris came back the nest day. Again no mention of cleaning or towels, the store room contains lots of towels and cleaning stuff. 6.I immediately contacted Morris and he said he could be at the house in 30mins to investigate and I suggested that to you . I said it was strange that the Hive was showing water was on suggesting it maybe something else but you did not reply or accept that offer. 7. The cleaner was asked to report today when she visited after you left and your review as you did not mention anything before to me or Morris . She found no dead flies (not surprising in January) and found two small cobwebs. It was last cleaned when the previous visitors who have left a 5 star review left so about a week before you arrived, spiders can build webs during that time. You had a brand new tea towel and an older one with a very small orange stain on which you may have used. You had a bath towel and hand towel for each visitor the same as everyone else. You also had cleaning stuff the same as other visitors including a spray cleaner. In short if you do not raise a problem it cannot be resolved. I cannot understand why if as you allege the house was not clean especially knowing you were going to be out on Tuesday you did not say anything whatsoever about cleaning or towels before hand to me or Morris or Sykes when you had ample opportunity to do so. Property Owner

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with electric fire and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin
  • Ground-floor bathroom with roll-top bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room with open fire
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Property heating: Oil, other heating sources: Electric fire, Open Fire, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Woodburning Stove
  • 1 oven of type: electric
  • Hobs
  • Microwave
  • Fridge Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Parking
  • 1 x Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop within 1.2 miles
  • Pub within 2 miles
  • Note: This property only accepts children over the age of 10 years old

The property

Shap 1.2 miles.

Located in the heart of Keld, a quaint village near Shap in Cumbria is White House, a charming, two-bedroom cottage.

Resting upon the cusp of the Lake District National Park, enjoying rural views over the region, White House offers a characterful abode for a family of four, complete with a pretty garden, a private driveway, and a homely interior.

Park up and unload your belongings, before travelling indoors to reach the sitting room; here you can unwind with the gentle glow of the woodburning stove in the backdrop.

Locate the kitchen, well-equipped for a self-catered stay, where you can rustle up delicious meals to be enjoyed in the dining room, featuring traditional, antique furniture, and a roaring open fire.

If the weather allows, dine alfresco in the delightful garden, dotted with beautiful blooms and luscious lawns, before climbing up to the elevated lawned area for vistas across the valley.

Retire indoors to catch some rest from one of two well-appointed bedrooms, including a twin, and a double with electric fire and en-suite shower room.

Indulge in a long soak in the roll-top bath, providing plenty of space to complete your morning routine, before heading into nearby Shap to stock up on the essentials and dine out, with the Crown Inn at Shap, The Abbey Kitchen, and The Greyhound Hotel, Bar & Restaurant in the area.

Be sure to tour the remains of Shap Abbey whilst remaining local before travelling through the national park to enjoy an afternoon of watersports upon Ullswater, or a nature-filled hike towards Aira Force Waterfall.

Keen birdwatchers will relish in the chance to visit The RSPB at Haweswater, whilst explorers will enjoy touring the Rydal Cave and the Stock Ghyll Force, worth packing your walking boots for; Wordsworth Grasmere and the Allan Bank and Grasmere country house are also nearby for history fans to enjoy.

Round off your travels with a visit to Lake Windermere and its plethora of attractions where you can visit the Holehird Gardens, take to the lake by kayaking or canoeing at the Brockhole on Windermere centre, or enjoying the immersive experience of The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, plus many more popular landmarks and activities.

Gather your loved ones for a Cumbrian haven at White House.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

SHAP

Pooley Bridge 13.5 miles; Kendal 16 miles; Ullswater 18 miles

This endearing linear village rests within the isolated dales in the Eden district, Cumbria. This small village consist of a long line of 18th century properties, a swimming pool, pubs, shops, a Post Office and a wonderful memorial park. Resting half a mile away from the village centre is Shap Abbey, which is surrounded by a picturesque location by the River Lowther and was the last to be Henry VIII in 1540. Within striking distance is the breath-taking Lake District National Park, with easy access to the delightful towns of Ambleside and Windermere. 16 miles away in the larger town of Kendal, which plays host to superb shopping arcades, two castles and a number of historical landmarks to keep you busy. Shap promises a wonderful village, perfect for exploring Cumbria and the wonders of the Lake District.

Note: This property only accepts children over the age of 10 years old

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas