The Greyhound Hotel, Shap
About the Hotel
Rooms at The Greyhound
The Greyhound Hotel provides rooms for relaxation after hiking or traveling. All rooms feature private en-suite bathrooms with a bath or shower, a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Rooms also include tea and coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Room service is available daily. Room types include superior rooms, large doubles, standard doubles, a family room, and twins. Some rooms offer views of the fells.
Dining at The Greyhound
The Greyhound features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. The restaurant prepares lunch and dinner dishes using farm produce from the county, with menus for those with special dietary requirements. The Seasonal Specials Menu highlights Cumbrian and Scottish food using local ingredients. A full English breakfast, including Cumberland sausage, Westmorland black pudding, and local free-range eggs, is served in the Whinfell breakfast room. Guests can relax at tables in the bar area, which offers full table service, local ales, IPAs, lagers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks. Hot beverages, including specialty teas, coffees, and mulled wine, are available.
Activities Nearby
The Greyhound is near the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering opportunities for hiking, including the Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Other nearby attractions include Mayburgh Henge and Courtyard Gallery. Haweswater, Lowther Castle & Gardens are also situated nearby. The RSPB's Badger Hide at Wild Haweswater is a short distance away.
Location & Access
The Greyhound is located on the A6, minutes from M6 Junction 39 and 65 km from Carlisle Lake District. The village of Shap is 3 miles from junction 39 of the M6. It's an ideal stop-off for those tackling Wainwrights Coast to Coast walk.
General Services
The Greyhound Inn offers a smoke-free environment with free self-parking. The property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The Greyhound is a pet friendly, dog friendly pub, where muddy boots and muddy paws are welcome.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Children's menu
Room features
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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