The
Rockery
A Grade II Listed retreat for large families and groups in the 'Gateway to the Fells and Lakes'. Sleeps 9, or up to 11 with Primrose Cottage. Opening for bookings in 2027 — enquire for details.
The Property
Where History
Meets Modern Comfort
The Rockery is a handsome Grade II Listed house in the village of Shap, thoughtfully designed to blend period character — high ceilings, original features, tiled fireplaces — with the comfort a modern family holiday demands.
With five bedrooms, generous living and dining rooms, a well-equipped kitchen and a charming log burner, there's room for everyone to gather and space for everyone to retreat.
Sleeps 9 in the house — or book alongside Primrose Cottage for groups of up to 11.
Key Features
Everything
Included
Dogs Welcome
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome — bring the whole family.
Fell Views & Walks
Views over the open Eastern Fells, with walks, runs and rides straight from the door.
Welcome Pack Included
A thoughtful welcome pack to greet you on arrival.
Log Burner + Wi-Fi
Cosy wood-burner warmth and reliable broadband throughout.
Enclosed Garden & BBQ
Private garden with furniture and a BBQ for summer evenings.
Sleeps up to 11
Nine in the house, eleven with Primrose Cottage next door.
Award-Winning Stay
Customers' Choice winners 2021–2025.
Parking & Bike Store
Parking for three cars plus secure bike storage.
Accommodation
Generous Rooms,
Real Character
Five versatile bedrooms across two floors, two elegant reception rooms and a well-equipped kitchen — The Rockery is built for gatherings, with quiet corners for when you need them.
Spacious principal bedroom with high ceilings, original features, and a large front-aspect window. Carpet flooring.
Rear-facing sash window with Fell views. Three-piece en-suite with corner shower, WC and basin.
Comfortable double with fitted wardrobes and front-aspect double-glazed window. Carpet flooring.
Fitted wardrobes, tiled feature fireplace, high ceilings. Shares double-shower Jack & Jill en-suite with Bedroom 5.
Large single with rear sash window, sharing access to the double-shower Jack & Jill bathroom with Bedroom 4.
A well-equipped modern kitchen for breakfasts and lunches — and perfect for Christmas feasts.
The heart of the home — expansive, light-filled, with a charming log burner and front-aspect window.
High ceilings, original features, electric fire, and sash window. Flows naturally into the kitchen and side porch.
Gallery
See the Space
Book Together
Add
Primrose Cottage
Travelling as a larger group? Add our neighbouring cottage and sleep up to 11 across one address — perfect for extended families who want their own space but time together.
Where to Find Us
Shap Village,
Cumbria
On the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park, with the pub, shop and restaurant a short stroll away, and the high fells, Haweswater and Ullswater within easy reach.
Availability
When Can You
Stay?
Live from our Airbnb calendar. Booked dates are marked — everything else is open. Found your dates? Send us an enquiry to book direct.
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Book Your Stay
Ready for Your
Lake District
Escape?
Send us your dates and we'll come back to you with full availability and pricing. The Rockery sleeps up to 9, or book together with Primrose Cottage for groups of up to 11.
Prefer to email? Drop us a line and we'll reply personally.
Email us* Customers' Choice awards (2021–2025) received via cottages.com.