The Kings Arms, Shap ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Main Street, Cumbria, Shap, United Kingdom, CA10 3NU

Very good

7.6

/10

4.0

4.2

“The hotel is perfectly situated right on the Coast to Coast route, making it a fantastic stop for walkers like me.”view full review

The Kings Arms, a 3-star Shap hotel awarded 7.8/10 on Booking.com, features a restaurant, bar, and garden, catering to travelers exploring the surrounding Lake District. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, enhancing guest convenience.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at The Kings Arms include a variety of room types, such as double, twin, triple, and quadruple options, equipped with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and complimentary toiletries. Certain units offer views of the garden.

Dining & Bar

Dining options consist of a popular home-cooked menu, featuring locally sourced ingredients available on weekdays from 5 PM and weekends from 12 PM. Guests can enjoy drinks, including local cask ales, in a bar that also screens BT and Sky Sports.

Leisure & Activities

The Kings Arms provides several recreational activities, including darts and a welcoming tavern atmosphere ideal for meeting people. Nearby walks around Ullswater, Windermere, and Derwent Water offer further exploration opportunities.

Services & Local Area

This venue offers facilities suitable for private events, such as birthday parties and family celebrations. The nearest bus stop is just a few minutes walk, enhancing access to local attractions including Shap Abbey and Swindale Beck.

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The Kings Arms Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room

2 persons

25 sq. feet

2 Single beds

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Triple Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

25 sq. feet

3 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

25 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room Bathroom

2 persons

25 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The Kings Arms Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast served was absolutely wonderful, with a variety of tasty options that truly enhanced my stay.” view full review

Comfortable Sleep!

“The room featured a large single bed with a perfect mattress, ensuring a great night's sleep for someone over 6 feet tall.” view full review

Excellent Shower!

“The shower had fantastic water pressure and a perfect temperature, making it a refreshing experience every time.” view full review

Cozy and Clean!

“The bedroom was immaculate, with clean bed linens and a good-quality duvet that kept me warm throughout the night.” view full review

Facilities: Very good

7.5/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

Darts

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Children

Children's menu
Game room

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Kings Arms Hotel Location

Main Street, Cumbria, Shap, United Kingdom, CA10 3NU

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Main Street, Cumbria, Shap, United Kingdom, CA10 3NU

City landmarks

Landmark

Shap Abbey

3900 ft

Castle

National Trust

4500 ft

Landmark

Cairn

1.5 mi

Landmark

stone circle

1.5 mi

Landmark

camp

2.1 mi

Landmark

Oddendale Stone Circles

2.1 mi

Landmark

Mary's Pillar

2.3 mi

Landmark

Swindale Beck

2.7 mi

Landmark

Church of St Mary

3.0 mi

Landmark

Shap Summit

3.0 mi

Landmark

Reagill House

3.0 mi

Church

St Lawrence's Church

3.6 mi

Library

Bampton Library

3.7 mi

Nearby

The Exhibit 'A' Gallery

800 ft

Church of St Michael

2000 ft

Restaurants

crown inn shap

1000 ft

Main Street Penrith

Getting around

City Centre

Shap4 min · 1000 ft

Airports

Carlisle Lake District (CAX)94 min · 38.6 mi

Durham Tees Valley (MME)161 min · 66.6 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-21:00

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP10 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Kings Arms Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 71 verified reviews

8.0/10

Great

82%

Recommend

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Comfort

8.4/10

Facilities

7.5/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.5/10

Location

8.7/10

Staff

8.8/10

Value for money

7.6/10

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