Built in 1877 Brackenber Holiday Cottage provides the ideal base to explore The Lake District, Scottish Borders and Eden Valley. Situated in the secluded village of Shap between Kendal and Penrith, the holiday cottage is within walking distance of The Eastern Lake District National Park where you can explore remote Wet Sleddale, secret Swindale and follow the old track to Mardale and Haweswater. Unless you are on Wainwrights Coast to Coast path you will probably not meet anybody all day!. Why stay with us? * NEW! - DISCOUNT PRICES. Book the cottage by room and save up to £100 on your holiday. * Short breaks available - prices here * Awarded 4 Stars by Visit Britain - Read about what a 4 Star Award means * Unlimited WiFi * Large Bath & Separate Shower * Egyptian Cotton bedding & Towels included * Large Family Webber Gas BBQ in landscaped rear patio * Large front garden with table and chairs * Sleeps 6 in Two Sealy King Size beds & Two Sealy single beds * 32in and 19in LCD TVs with FreeView * Nintendo Wii with games * Fully equipped kitchen with 6ft oak table * Welcome pack on arrival * All electricity & fuel included * No smoking or pets please * Walker & Cyclist friendly * Secure storage for upto 12 cycles etc * Large drying room for all your wet gear * Great walking on the door step * No need to use your car as the village has all you need * Private parking for two cars * 4 Pubs within walking distance * Lake District National Park 1/2 mile walk away * Quiet rural location * On the Coast to Coast footpath - C2C overnight accommodation available * Owner managed - we live 1 mile away * Good public transport links * Easy access to junc 39 M6