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The Greyhound Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.6

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Greyhound Hotel in Shap offers private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, and work desks. Each room includes a sofa, TV, and electric kettle. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a bar and free WiFi, providing relaxation and connectivity for all visitors. Location and Attractions: Located 64 mi from Teesside International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Askham Hall (8.1 mi), Brougham Castle (11 mi), and the World of Beatrix Potter (22 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Martyn
Australia Australia
“What made this stay was the very warm welcome and attentive service from Steph.”
Christine
United States United States
“They provided a late night dinner. They offered laundry service at no additional cost. Staff was amazing!”
Issy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A thoroughly enjoyable overnight stop, with fantastic staff, comfy bedroom and great food. This historic inn has been beautifully renovated and is in a quiet village perfect for chilling out. There was a lovely view from the bedroom. I would have...”
Rossana
United States United States
“Great facilities and acommodating staff. Excellent breakfast and very close to the highway. Good size free private parking lot. We rent the family room, but they were renovating the bathroom. They offer to give us two rooms right next to each...”
Christelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location and easy parking Warm and cosy atmosphere Lovely staff Clean and spacious room for 3 adults Good selection on dinner and breakfast menu and tasty as well!”
Summer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“- Ample Parking - Immaculate rooms - Spacious bathroom with bath AND shower - Good food - Character property”
Iain
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location just off M6. Easy to reach, secure parking. Well prepared dinner with good choices, hearty breakfast. Service good, by friendly staff always willing to help. Somewhat "quirky" local pub and small hotel that grows on you, ideal for...”
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place! Restaurant food was really good for dinner and breakfast was a delight! We had lovely rooms at the front of the hotel. Was a very peaceful spot. I would definitely stay here again”
Bastidas
United States United States
“The staff was so unbelievably kind. My friend and I are walking the coast to coast path and got caught in the rain all day. The innkeeper offered to wash and dry our wet gear and gave us some extra trash bags to double wrap our clothes in. I also...”
Brian
United States United States
“Great set up with a queen bed and 2 singles. Perfect for our family. Staff were incredibly friendly.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 816 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Greyhound was established in 1619 as a coaching Inn and has looked after travellers for almost all of this time.

Property info

The Greyhound is a beautifully renovated 18th century coaching inn with fantastic views across the to the fells. Very easy access from main travel routes and plenty of parking. Serving local ales, crisp lager, fine wines, fabulous G&Ts and fantastic fresh pub food. The bar is a great atmospheric place to drink and dine, and the rooms are just what you need to relax after good day's walking or travelling.

Neighborhood info

The Greyhound is perfectly situated for walking and accessing the Lake District. it is very quickly accessible from the M6 with stunning wild views. it is right on the coast to coast route, making it very popular with walkers.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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