The Shippen

The Shippen is one of our favourite places to stay in the Lakes- tranquil, centrally located, and perfectly formed.

It has everything you need!

Hello, We have to say that this was one of the best holidays we’ve had in many a year!

Both Gay and Graham welcomed us into their property with open arms and we thank them for that. Would we book again? You bet! And the wood burning stove was quite astonishing. Many thanks Jim and Lynsey

Lovely cosy cottage in a quiet and beautiful corner of the Lakes.

We’re already thinking about our next stay at the Shippen!

A warm and cosy hideaway in a very quiet part of the Lakes District with excellent hiking trails close by.

..exactly what we were looking for. Graham and Gay were so helpful and forthcoming with advice and local information. We wanted for nothing and would have dearly loved to stay longer. An occasional visit from their very friendly farm cat was an added bonus.

A charming Lakeland cottage, ideal for one or two people.

Gay and Graham were very friendly (even providing homemade scones!). The pictures accurately represent the accommodation. Would recommend.

Our holiday was for our dog as he had a pants year with his cancer he has had lots of short lead walks after it was removed, unfortunately it is very likely to come back.

Coming away was a present so he can go have some awesome walks. The cottage is in a lovely rural location, very well equipped kitchen including scales, blender, mixing bowls, tea, coffee etc. The cottage was easy to get to. Graham and Gay are very attentive hosts checking on you making sure your happy offering recommendation. They have a lovely friendly dog Luca. Views of the valley are insane as were Gays scones. Thankyou for allowing us into your space. The recommendation for manor farm pub was perfect.

This was our second (and hopefully not the last) visit to The Shippen.

The cottage is lovely and warm and very cosy, the kitchen has everything you need and the bed is super comfy. From the upstairs living area the view stretches out across gently rolling fields, dotted with grazing sheep - it’s a scene straight from a countryside painting. Gay and Graham are attentive and generous hosts and once again, Gay's delicious home-made scones were a highlight of the holiday. Although it wasn’t an area we’d ever visited before our first stay at The Shippen, this corner of the Lake District is bucolic and full of hidden delights - an absolute joy to explore!

Very peaceful place to stay.

Lovely surroundings, super comfy bed!!! 3rd visit to The Shippen and it never disappoints

The Shippen is a fabulous holiday cottage.

We loved the fact that the kitchen and living area was on the first floor giving such fantastic views and quite novel going downstairs to bed. The property was very cosy with a lovely comfy bed . The Shippen was very well kitted out with everything you could possibly need . Gay and Graham were extremely helpful recommending places to eat and fabulous walks. We enjoyed the delicious warm scones provided by Gay on our arrival .The garden was a delight and we enjoyed our morning coffee sat out in the courtyard in the sunshine. Nellie our spaniel loved exploring the rest of the garden and even made friends with their lovely Ginger cat . We can definitely recommend this gorgeous property and will be returning again soon .

Cosy accommodation, well equipped kitchen, lots of information about the surrounding area and local walks.

Peaceful location with nice views. Drivers need to be confident about tackling narrow lanes to arrive here but once you get used to the area good access to S Lakes and don't neglect the Furness Peninsula.

We had a wonderful week at The Shippen.

It was so peaceful and pretty. We enjoyed relaxing at the cottage, watching the house martins and going for walks around the area. It is also a good base for exploring the Lakes. Graham and Faye were so helpful and gave us maps and suggestions of places to walk to or visit. The garden of the shippen and Crosslands cottage is delightful. Everything was very cozy and comfortable. There is plenty of kitchen equipment and the cottage was spotless. I can't recommend it enough.

We had a wonderful week at The Shippen.

Gay and Graham were excellent hosts. The cottage was very peaceful and well appointed and the fantastic gardens were an added bonus. Would highly recommend.

Really enjoyed our week stay at The Shippen.

It is in a great location to visit different areas of Lake District - but plenty of great walks / wild swimming nearby. The accommodation is ideal if you are looking for a peaceful get away- enjoyed the beautiful gardens surrounding the property. The Shippen has everything you need for a self catering holiday and is very clean and comfortable. Both slept really well and felt refreshed after our stay. Gay and Graham are excellent hosts!! Will hope to return again.

Beautiful cottage and location but certain aspects of our stay has led us to leaving this review.

Day 1 2 & 3 we had no tv...WiFi was unbelievably slow to use phones. It's nice to relax and watch a bit of tv after a day out but we couldn't do that. The owners spare key was left in the lock whilst we was out which left all our belongings open to anyone. The cottage was infested with flies to the point they even found their way into sealed food which had to be disposed. Owners constantly banging doors ect late at night and early in the morning. The day we was leaving it stated at time of booking that we didn't have to leave until 10am but due to the owner having a new bed delivered to the cottage we had to leave before 7am. Why couldn't they have it delivered between 10am and 3pm when their is no guests. Overall we wouldn't recommend staying here.

The Shippen was a fantastic place to stay for our week in the Lake District, with stunning landscapes, views over the countryside, and all the comforts we needed for a relaxing stay.

Hosts Graham and Gay are welcoming - along with the freshly baked scones - and can advise on walks and activities in the local area. Located in one of the quieter areas of the Lake District but within easy reach of Windermere, Coniston and Hawkshead, it’s a perfect base for exploring the beautiful surroundings. We intended to go back to The Shippen next year so as you might expect we highly recommend it!

This is our third stay at The Shippen and all three stays have been perfect, from the friendly welcome by the owners (including some very yummy scones) to the comfy and well laid out cottage.

The setting is beautifully quiet with great walking on your doorstep. We hope to be back soon.

Another great stay at the Shippen!

Gay and Graham are perfect hosts and the property is lovely, in such a peaceful area. Great for exploring the Lakes but ideally placed for walks from the front door, thanks Graham for the tip about the walk to High dam! Enjoyed at fab Sunday lunch at the Manor House in Oxen Park.

Our second stay at The Shippen was as wonderful as the first!

An extremely peaceful location and the characterful furnishings make the perfect place to unwind and great base for seeing the surrounding area. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the lakes and it’d be a pleasure to come back a third time!

This was our eighth stay at The Shippen.

We love the peace and tranquillity of the Rusland Valley, but also find it great as a base for exploring other parts of the Lake District. In our recent trip we did walks in Eskdale, Patterdale, Newlands and above Hartsop. Whilst the cottage is fairly rural, it’s only 15 minutes to Ulverston or Hawkeshead for a shop, and there are great eateries all around. Graham and Gay have always been great hosts and are so welcoming. We love the scones ❤️

Lovely little cottage in a peaceful location, with multiple walks right from the doorstep.

Gay and Graham were on excellent hosts, very easy to chat to and made sure we felt at home.

Fantastic holiday cottage, well equipped and very clean/tidy.

Hosts were excellent and very friendly; very accommodating of our dog. Would recommend a stay here!!

The Shippen is a cosy and well equipped cottage for a couple and a dog.

Everywhere was spotless and well kept. The log burner was just perfect to warm up during wet November weather. Our hosts were very helpful and made us feel at home. The cottage itself is located in a quieter part of the lakes, with some lovely local walks and well within driving distance of the main southern and central fells, as well as Grizedale forest just up the road. We’d highly recommend!

Fantastic cosy property, we had a lovely short break here and would definitely stay again.

Gay & Graham were great hosts (thank you for the scones). The Shippen is in a very peaceful and quiet location, with plenty of places to see nearby!

What a find!

We received a lovely warm welcome from very kind and thoughtful hosts. The property is extremely comfortable and has excellent modern amenities but still retains its old world charm with beams, stone floors etc. The cottage is in a remote but stunningly beautiful location and there are some excellent walks to be had from the cottage. Suffice to say we loved it so much that we have already booked to go back next year!

Very comfortable relaxing stay.

Not a fan of spiral staircases but this was fully disclosed in the holiday listing. Logical property layout kept our dog from straying into lower ground areas particularly the bedroom. Great location.

We had a fantastic time staying at The Shippen!

Hosts were brilliant, and the surroundings are tranquil and charming. Would highly recommend and we’d love to return soon!

Cottage in good location,very modern fittings clean and tidy ,owners were good company very informative a lot of local information .

Definitely good area for walking ,Enjoyed our stay and a good chance of a return visit

The Shippen is an beautiful old cottage, but everything inside is in perfect order: modern kitchen appliances, well furnished, atmospheric lighting, a good bed and a nice bathroom.

Because the sitting room is on the first floor, you have a beautiful view over the fields and hills. The landlords are the neighbors and nice people who can proudly talk about their house, their garden and the region.

The Shippen is set in an idyllic quiet location, with lots of stunning walks from the doorstep.

The owners, are seasoned hosts, and have considered everything to make you feel welcomed and for you to have a comfortable stay. They were on hand, but we didn’t really need them as the cottage was so well thought out. We ventured out to various locations, Grizedale Forest, Force Falls, Coniston, Windermere, Hill Top (Beatrix Potters House) - all within 15 mins drive. We also headed further afield to Buttermere Lake along the epic Honister Pass (well worth the hours drive)! We left The Shippen feeling refreshed after 7 days and only wished we had booked for longer!

A wonderful welcome from Gay and Graham to this cottage in the beautiful Rusland valley, surrounded by a charming garden.

All our needs anticipated, we were comfortable and found it easy to relax in the quiet, while looking over fields and woodland.

The property was a bit unusual as the bedroom and bathroom were downstairs, however the view from the upstairs lounge was worth the climb up the spiral staircase.

It was situated very nicely for some quite demanding local walks. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful, the welcome scones were vey nice.

We have stayed at the Shippen several times now, and will certainly do so again.

The peace and tranquility are unparalleled, and the owners are simply lovely people.

A lovely quite and cosy cottage in a little explored corner of the Lake District.

What a wonderful quirky cottage in a beautiful location.

we received a warm welcome from Gay & Graham + scones and Jam !. The cottage was immaculate and so well equipped with a very comfortable bed . Lovely views from the living room irrespective of what the weather chose to do. a perfect cottage hideaway for any time of the year.

Such a perfect retreat.

We have now stayed at the Shippen twice and I'm sure we will return again. Its a lovely cottage with great character and really friendly hosts who kept us topped up with logs for the wood burner. Its a great place to stay whatever the weather as the surrounding countryside is gorgeous and the cottage itself is so cosy (and spotlessly clean). Cannot recommend this enough, if you can't decide between this place and somewhere else, choose here!

Absolutely perfect.

Stayed here for the Christmas Week and had a magical time. Cottage is very cosy ( log burner is fab), with a very comfortable bed. The property is just perfect. The garden is fully fenced so our pup could go out in there unattended. Beautiful views from the living room. A stones throw from grizedale forest where we spent heaps of time looking for sculptures. Lovely walks from the front door.

Beautiful location and very comfortable cottage .

Well stocked . It is very remote and roads were very flooded . This could have been a big problem but we managed but had to drive through many flooded roads . You need a good car or 4 wheeled drive in the winter or you could ruin your car and be stranded . Really enjoyed our stay at the Shippen, it was a total rest away from everything.

A nice cosy cottage with all the facilities you need.

We were welcomed by the friendly owners Graham and Gay and the fresh scones on arrival were a nice touch. Located in the quiet Rusland valley it was an excellent base for exploring the southern and central Lakes. Highly recommended.

Lovely, cosy cottage in a beautiful setting.

Owners very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic stay. Couldn't have asked for anything more!

The shippen is a gem of a place cosy, comfy & very clean.

You are surrounded by beautiful countryside and wonderful views. The hosts Gay & Graham make a great team, very friendly and welcoming. We would highly recommend The Shippen whether you want to relax or explore (plenty walks)this is the place for you. Michelle & Stephen

The Shippen is located approximately 4 miles off the A590 along quiet country lanes.

It is very peaceful with glorious views. The garden is beautiful and attracts lots of birds. The Shippen is an upside-down house and the small spiral staircase can be tricky but there's plenty to hold on to! The bedroom and bathroom are next to each other on the ground floor and beautifully furnished and decorated. A nice comfy bed too! The upstairs kitchen/diner/lounge is spacious and has everything you need and even things you didn't know you needed! There's ample parking onsite. Graham and Gay are lovely hosts and we enjoyed meeting them.

Such friendly hosts.

Everything we needed, spotless and cozy. Perfect location

Lovely cottage.

Our booking at the Shippen was near perfect.

My only gripe as a 6ft 2” person the beam to the bedroom & the height of the bathroom door were hazardous & l cracked my head several times. Maybe some cushioning on the beam & door top would help. Outside of the above, the hosts, the cottage, the scenery & the wildlife were superb

We loved our stay at the Shippen.

Beautiful location, kind hosts, and clean and comfortable accommodation with many thoughtful and tasteful touches. The cottage garden was delightful.

Very peaceful, in a beautiful location.

Owners next door are very friendly and helpful, but allow you to enjoy your holiday. We have already booked again for next year, which will be our fourth visit.

Very friendly and helpful owner.

Very comfortable cottage in beautifully quite location.

The owners were lovely.

They welcomed us with a tour and home-baked scones. The property had everything we needed including a well-stocked kitchen, fresh towels and fire wood for the log burner. Overall a comfortable stay and a good spot to go exploring from. Thank you for having us, we would definitely come again.

We like characterful properties and this ticked the boxes for us.

Good quality bedding, towels and fixtures and fittings etc. make a real difference and this property felt very homely. We didn’t feel there was anything lacking. Would happily recommend.

Beautiful little cottage in a lovely setting.

Was a great shame that i didnt have any days of decent weather to fully appreciate it. Obviously something that couldnt be helped, but me and the dog made the best of it. Gay and Graeme were very welcoming and were on hand if i needed anything. Thank you Julie

We absolutely loved our time in the Shippen.

It's a beautiful space, all perfectly kitted out, in a incredible valley. We would love to come back soon! Thank you

Lovely, cosy, thoughtfully appointed place for two, with a log burner - just perfect after winter walks.

Genial and hospitable hosts! Quiet location with views across the valley from our breakfast table. We loved it!

Very friendly owners.

Lovely quaint cottage set in a stunning countryside location! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

A delightful cottage with so much character, set in a beautiful location.

Stunning views and super friendly hosts. Wouldn't hesitate to come back and have already recommended it to friends and family.

A lovely cosy cottage in stunning scenery.

We were warmly greeted by our host on arrival who gave us some very useful tips on exploring the local footpaths. We were also given some delicious scones and homemade jam - Yum! A lovely relaxing stay in the Lakes.

A beautiful cottage with a charming courtyard garden, set in a wonderful and peaceful area of lakeland.

Perfect for two, plus pooch!

A great place to stay for a quiet holiday, close to Windermere, and within easy driving distance of the rest of the Lakes.

Graham and Gay are very friendly and welcoming. In anticipation of Gay's scones (as noted by another reviewer), we brought Cornish clotted cream with us, and weren't disappointed!

Wonderful hosts, real gem of a location.

Very cosy stay. Thanks

A lovely tucked away quiet cottage and super friendly hosts.

The location is ideal to access the lakes and also lots of walks nearby and from the doorstep. Wonderful views from the windows and so perfectly quiet. Great that it’s dog friendly as the trip is perfect t for pooches.

It is our second visit to The Shippen, and we hope very much it won't be the last!

A perfect place to completely relax in a peaceful, rural location, with hosts who are friendly and always ready to help, but with the perfect degree of discretion to allow one to enjoy the privacy this cottage provides.

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This will be shared with the property owner. Had a wonderful stay at The Shippen (our second time).The cottage has everything you can imagine you’d need from coffee and tea to a really comfy bed. The location is fantastic with great walks and bike rides straight from the door but also a good base for exploring further afield. Graham and Gay were really helpful. Will most certainly be back soon.

Lovely cottage in great location in south lakes.

Convenient for Windamete and Coniston lakes. Lots of walks available. Very dog friendly. Property was very clean and comfortable. Hosts very very friendly and helpful. Would visit again.

What a beautiful place to visit, attached to the owners house (and they are lovely), they were not only nice to speak to each evening when we came home, but offered lovely tips for the area, delicious scones in the morning and insight into the local wildlife.

We will be back and I would certainly recommend this lovely property!

It was a great stay, the hosts were very kind and thoughtful, even catered to our vegan needs with some delicious scones.

We were welcomed in late at night and given everything we needed. If we needed anything else it was easy to ask for. A delightful cottage, warm, cosy, and a lovely location to be. We both really enjoyed our stay and would like to thank you for your kindness and hospitality.

Fantastic little cottage with great hosts, we would definitley use it again in the future.

Amazing accommodation, couldn't ask for more.

11 out of 10

Lovely cottage and facilities, it had everything we needed for a perfect stay for 2, thank you

We had a wonderful stay at The Shippen, despite what the weather threw at us!

Really cosy cottage in a great quiet location, away from the crowds but with fab walks on our doorstep. Great base for exploring the Lakes. Look forward to coming back soon.

Just back from a week staying in The Shippen, which has been a great place to stay as a base for the South Lake District and the Peninsulas.

The Sykes website entry for The Shippen probably doesn't do it justice. Everything is to a higher standard than we expected - a pleasant surprise. Gay and Graham are lovely hosts, too. The only thing to be aware of is the winding staircase, which we think would be a bit of a problem if anyone has mobility dificulties. But, with that caveat, wholeheartedly recommended.

The cottage is lovely and in a beautiful position in the country with wonderful views.

Very clean and comfortable and plenty of room for the two of us with our dog. The kitchen included everything we needed, it was certainly warm enough, too warm to light the wood burner although it was good to have that option. Having a dog we appreciated the enclosed garden, and she loved being able to sit on the outside steps overlooking the fields behind. Lastly the scones were delicious.

Lovely comfortable cottage in a quite part of the Lake District stunning views from the cottage.

roads not very busy in the Rushland valley so ideal for cyclists will definitely visit the area again.

A lovely cottage in such a beautiful and quiet location.

Very comfortable, I even managed to sleep properly which I almost never do when it isn’t my own bed. Gay and Graham are excellent hosts, friendly without being intrusive, plus I was well supplied with scones (including some for the road home) which is always a bonus! I wouldn’t hesitate to book The Shippen again.

A lovely spot with great views of the countryside and surrounded by a lovely garden.

The facilities are good, comfortable bed, a modern bathroom and a cosy upstairs sitting room with wood burner. We had a very restful and relaxing holiday, and will be back.

Great place to stay.

Amazing views from the windows. Beautiful garden! Great location, comfy bed, well equipped, nice powerful shower. Walks in abundance nearby. Scones were a nice touch. Nice hosts. Thank you.

Beautiful, peaceful location.

Lovely friendly hosts . Wonderful scenery and walking. Everything you could wish for a calming, relaxing holiday.

Great quiet location but not too far from the heart of the lakes.

Lots of great walks nearby. Ideal location for a relaxing break

Fabulous property and location .

Idyllic views comfortable .Need to emphasise though that this is unsuitable for disable due to both staircases being challenging. One is outside stone steps and inside a spiral staircase with rope handle No washing machine

Excellent hosts, tranquil location, wonderful outlook from the living room, all the equipment we could want.

Sheep on hand to be counted; birds and bees filling the airspace and grass-fed beef putting on the kilos as you watch.

Lovely hosts, great location for a peaceful getaway.

Beautiful cottage, in an unspoilt location.

Hosts Gay and Graham are so approachable, friendly and very welcoming.

The cottage is superbly fitted with everything you can think of especially in the kitchen. The fixtures and fittings of the cottage have been completed to a high standard making the place very cosy especially with the wood burner. The location is perfect for a peaceful countryside base, surrounded by stunning scenery and a great base to travel to all parks of the Lake District. Highly recommend

Charming and welcoming hosts who made sure we had everything we needed and offered advice about local facilities and amenities.

Thank you Gay and Graham

The cottage is in a beautiful location.

The hosts are excellent and the cottage was spotlessly clean and very welcoming. A perfect retreat.

I had a lovely week away in this charming, quiet and delightfully off the beaten path cottage.

The hosts were wonderful, friendly without being intrusive and had even taken the time to make sure there were some fresh scones and a vase of flowers to greet me on arrival. The hosts were also happy to chat through options as far as walks and opportunities to explore locally, which was much appreciated and their recommendations were excellent. The cottage had everything I needed and was comfortable and well-appointed as well as being ideally located (for me) with easy access to some decent roads to explore further afield. I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage and hopefully will have an opportunity to stay again at some point in the future.

The cottage was far better than described in the listing.

The bathroom was clean and comfortable. The hosts use quality brands for towels and soaps. The open fire place in the lounge was a delight. The only thing I could mention is that the mattress was a little soft for my liking.

An absolute fantastic stay, suitable for couples seeking a quiet and cosy break in the heart of the Lake District.

The cottage is impeccably presented, with beautiful views across the local hills. Graham and Gay were warm and welcoming, and we were made to feel right at home for our week stay. The location is wonderful with many places of interest within a comfortable driving distance. We will be recommending The Shippen to our friends and family for certain.

Very cosy cottage.

Everything you need is there. The hosts are lovely too. Really liked the homemade scones and jam on arrival. Have booked again this year, the walks around the area are amazing

Perfect cottage in a perfect setting.

We were amazed at how quiet it was. We were greeted by lovely countryside views every morning and enjoyed cuddling up by the wood burner in the evening. The kitchen and bathroom facilities were excellent and the bed was very comfy. We will hopefully book again next year, thank you for a great little escape this weekend, it was just what we needed!

A lovely cosy cottage in a stunningly beautiful part of the Lake District.

Relaxing and peaceful with a warm welcome. Dog was pretty happy too!

We had the most wonderful experience at the Shippen.

We stayed for a week in August 2020 - a much needed break from all things covid! From welcome (homemade scones) to goodbye (sending on a necklace we'd left) Graham and Gay were perfect hosts. Always on hand with some local knowledge to improve your experience of the area. If you enjoy walking, cycling and all the Lakes has to offer the location is awesome. We spent the week walking the valley, playing golf at Winderemere GC and mountain biking in Grizedale forest. Graham was happy for us to store our bikes and golf clubs in their garage and was there with some much needed pliers for a quick bike repair. The accomadation is perfect for two. We had our 10 year old labrador with us too - who loved it! The cooking facilities are perfect, we made a home cooked meal every night we stayed. You will not want to leave the bed behind, it is that comfortable! When first arriving it is tricky to find, I wouldn't fancy doing it in the dark. Once you get your bearings it is easy to navigate the roads and Ulverston is not far away with a good size Aldi. We will book the Shippen again.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Shippen.

it was clean, comfortable and in a great spot. our hosts were welcoming and friendly and have made a great place to stay. We have booked to come back.

If you want a peaceful and secluded stay in the Lake District then this is the perfect place for you.

Everything you need in the accommodation and easy to reach a lot of great walks and the rest of the Lakes. Great hosts and would have no hesitation in staying again!

This is a delightful holiday cottage in a beautiful peaceful place with everything you might need for a week away.

The owners are lovely and very helpful and we would definitely book again.

We had a lovely long weekend at The Shippen.

It's surrounded by countryside that's great for walks and only a 20- 30 minute drive to nearby towns too. It has an enclosed little courtyard which was a nice bonus for our dogs and was overall a very quiet and cosy cottage. Just what we needed!

we loved this cottage!

there was nothing to fault! from our arrival we were greeted with a warm welcome. the cottage itself is so cosy, the log burner is lovely to come back to after a days walking! we will definitely be back

It was a peacful location and quite central to all places.

The stairs and spiral staircase needed full attention but they were the only things with any negative. it was a warm and cosy cottage, the woodburner certainly helps on cold nights! Gay & Graham were very helpful with any needs.

Lovely warm and comfortable cottage with gorgeous views.

The cottage was perfect for us, and the Shippen is the first place we have stayed at that we would consider staying at again.

The views were gorgeous even with the rain! The welcome scones & home-made jam were delicious. I know you can take a dogs there, but I would not be sure as the outside stairs and the inside stairs may be difficult for some dogs. Small ones could be carried up and down.

Fabulous cottage in a lovely quiet area, perfect for relaxing with good walks from the door.

The cottage had many additional items as standard, that would normally be classed as 'extras' - these included tea, coffee and Gay's wonderful scones. The welcome from Gay and Graham was lovely and they were extremely helpful, friendly and nothing was too much trouble, during our stay. The cottage was plenty big enough for the two of us, with a well laid out kitchen, lovely bathroom, the comfiest bed we have ever slept in and a beautiful garden. We have stayed in many cottages in the Lake District but the Shippen is the loveliest one and we can't wait to make a return visit. Many thanks for a lovely holiday Karen and Tony

Fridge had a tiny freezer section which was not sufficient to store food in.

My wife and I had a lovely stay at Shippen although I left the place with a very sore head after constantly bumping my head against the top of the small doorframes!

Also, the spiral staircase was a little tricky to navigate sometimes!

The Shippen is a real secret little hideaway, which suited me, my husband and our dog down to the ground.

We love this area of the Lake District, and this made our perfect base. Walking made a big part of our holiday, and we were able to find some beautiful walks straight from the door. Crosslands is very quiet and peaceful, with only birdsong to be heard early morning and evening, yet Ulverston is only twenty minutes' drive away; and Greenodd (only ten minutes away) has an axcellent baker, butcher and general store. The cottage owners, who live adjacent to the Shippen, are a delightful couple, who made us most welcome and we were made to feel that, genuinely, nothing was too much trouble to make our holiday enjoyable. We hope very much to return.

The property owners were charming and helpful, the property lived up to expectations.

A lovely week.

Charming cottage to spend our week away.

Spotlessly clean and cozy. Super wood burner easy to use and comfortable bed . All linens top quality and fixtures and fittings of quality. Friendly hosts very happy to help with any issues. Only downside for us was lack of WiFi and intermittent signal.

Wonderful cottage very cosy and a lot of thought has gone into dressings and fixings of this place , its so peaceful with veiws accross the fields which was stunning on a frosty morning.

The warm welcome went along way too as the fruit cake and Christmas decorated tree. Plenty of hot water and log burner with basket of logs as a welcome x only fault if you were to need internet on a work away type relax it's very up and down not reliable as it's Ethernet seem to work sparingly. Otherwise we really enjoyed the cottage and surrounding area.

Very comfortable aided by good quality linen, towels etc.

Beautiful spot away from the numbers.

Shippen is idyllic, everything provided Accommodation was much bettter than expected Hosts very welcoming and helpful A wonderful location for the Southern lakes to get away from it all

I booked this cottage to literally escape fireworks as one of my dog’s is terrified.

The listing said remote and that was accurate. What an amazing little gem this cottage is. When I arrived I was met by Gay and shown around, it’s far more beautiful than the photos depict. Stunning location and views, peaceful and quiet and the biggest comfiest bed I”d ever slept in! I had the best few nights sleep I’ve ever had. All the furnishings and equipment are of a very high standard and it’s sootlessky clean. Gay and Graham were always on hand if you needed anything and they are so friendly. There is no phone signal and the internet is patchy but that was no issue for me. I will definitely be staying in this idyllic cottage again.

If you really want to get away from it all, you could go here and switch off the world for days.

The upside down layout means that you have stunning views out on to the countryside from the living area..and not forgetting a really comfortable bed!

Hosts met us with homemade scones and jam, which were really tasty.

Cottage was very clean and tidy. Very well equipped with all you need. Gay and Graham were really lovely and hospitable and so helpful. My wife and I both being animal lovers, so we really enjoyed the company of thier pets, especially Ossie who is such a character. The Shippen cottage is an ideal place for tranquil and relaxed vacation away from a city buzz. Be aware, you won't hear your phone at all, as for mobile signal you need to walk up a hill for a few minutes but wouldn't say that was a bad thing! PS Sorry we forgot to write in your book before we left, it completely escaped both our minds.

The cottage was beautiful, just the right size for a couple.

It was well equipped and cosy, with good quality furnishings, a lovely bathroom and the kitchen had everything we could need. The views from the main living room were lovely, looking across fields to a hillside and it was incredibly peaceful. The owners made us feel very welcome and were always interested in what we had been up to, making suggestions for places to visit. There was a television but we never watched it - there was always plenty to keep us occupied. Cannot recommend this place highly enough and hope to visit again.

Wonderful hosts Gay and Graham, the apartment is lovely refurbished.

...we’ve loved sitting in the garden… and listening to nature was so incredible. The surrounding is so worth it to discover. We definitely come back to this hidden treasure. Eva & Thomas

The accommodation is excellent it’s peace and quite every we wanted Graham and gay were great met us and were there if we need anything at all we took a small dog and a Newfoundland puppy who loved all the walks and the water we will be looking to book later in in the year great holiday great people

Graham and Gaye were brilliant hosts, there but not intrusive.

Lovely fruit loaf as welcome gift was really appreciates. The location is fantastic, walks straight out of the door. We wanted peace and quiet and got it.

Suits s romantic break for a couple.

Lovely hosts. Scones and daffodils on arrival. Cosy compact cottage, nice appointed and decorated. Very comfy bed. Only minor gripe was unreliable internet via Ethernet cable. But I checked the weather on the Tv instead. T

Calm and charming location.

Restful cottage. Well organised, warm, clean and full of character. Owners very accommodating and helpful. Didn't want to leave! We hope to return soon. Highly recommended.

Remote cottage what we love!

! Very kind hostesses. Central area for exploring the south Lake District. Lovely valley. Lovely woodburner. Very very comfortable bed!! A very pleasant stay.

Brilliant cottage, warm, cosy and clean.

Beautiful location.

Quiet, comfortable. Friendly owners. A perfect holiday for rest and relaxing. A great place to walk dogs within the area.

Welcoming owners.

Very clean accommodation. Steep steps not suitable for people with mobility issues. A very relaxing, "away from it all" break.

Although only at the cottage for 2 nights we thought it was a lovely, well kept base to stay.

Comfortable bed and tasteful decor added to quality towels and crockery was a highlight. The owners were really pleasant and left us some homemade scones, butter and jam. The location is quite isolated with no shops nearby or even local pub so guests do need to be equipped or prepared to travel. The winding roads also make it awkward to find, particularly at night. We will definitely stay there again.

An idyllic retreat, great for couples.

You really do feel that you are getting away from it all! The cottage is set in beautiful surroundings and it is such a comfortable place. The owners were friendly and helpful throughout. We were very sad to go home. Would definitely recommend this place.

Great location .

.. friendly helpful owners .... lovely cottage

The owners of the property made us feel very welcome and comfortable.

They had thought of everything visitors may need and if ever we needed to ask for anything, we felt able to as they were so friendly.