Located near the picturesque countryside, The Shepherds Inn offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a cozy bar, and daily housekeeping. Playtime is always an option at the playground or unwind in smoke-free premises. Previous guests rave about their stay.
Lowther Castle and Gardens - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
Ullswater - 16 min drive - 21.1 km
Getting around
Carlisle (CAX) - 47 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 102 min drive
Langwathby Station - 5 min walk
Penrith Station - 11 min drive
Lazonby & Kirkoswald Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Hotel Penrith - 8 min drive
Highland Drove - 5 min drive
Cross Keys - 6 min drive
The Woolpack - 8 min drive
Subway - 8 min drive
About this property
The Shepherds Inn
At The Shepherds Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast available each morning
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Picnic area
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Shepherds Inn Penrith
Shepherds Penrith
The Shepherds Inn Inn
The Shepherds Inn Penrith
The Shepherds Inn Inn Penrith
Frequently asked questions
Does The Shepherds Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Shepherds Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Shepherds Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Shepherds Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shepherds Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Shepherds Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. The Shepherds Inn also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Shepherds Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Shepherds Inn like?
The Shepherds Inn is just a short 5-minute walk from Langwathby Station.
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Reviews
The Shepherds Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was good and excellent, with a highlight being the superb black pudding. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2025
Very nice traditional country Pub/Hotel
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2025
Friendly staff. A village pub with good meals
A good place for an overnight stay.
Plenty of parking
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2023
Lovely spot to stay over, good food & service
Friendly welcome, lovely location, clean and tidy, good food and very comfortable room and stay.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
Overnight stop
Excellent food and accomidation
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2024
Lovely people, lovely food, lovely room!
Only small problem we had was a temperamental shower but I’d absolutely stay again.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Lovely place with everything you need for a short stay. Excellent breakfast Convenient location. Parking available. An easy stay
Liz
Liz, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2024
Staff were helpful and very pleasant
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2022
Our room was a bit small but fine for a one-night stay. Shared bathroom but not problematic. Good pint in the bar. Very good breakfast - superb black pudding!
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Comfortable, good food, great service
Comfortable and good food with quick service. Plenty of sockets in the room, in useful places, which is great when travelling for business and having work to do. There wasn't a desk as it was a small single room, but there was a socket, with USB charger on the wall by the bed and a cushion to use, so working sitting on the bed was comfortable and convenient.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2023
Anniversary Escape
Lovely quiet break for our 40th Anniversary. The hotel was superb, nicely appointed room with views over the village green. The highlight however was the superb food, a deceptively simple menu made with quality fresh local ingredients and executed with flair and panache. Even the side salads were exceptional !!! Our hosts were very welcoming, attentive without being intrusive and their wee gem of an establishment well worth a visit either staying or for a lovely meal or preferably both.
Clare
Clare, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Amazing pub
jamie
jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2023
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2022
Marilyn
Marilyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2022
Nice stay here staff very friendly and helpful.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2022
Overnight stopover
A nice small hotel in a quiet village.
We received a warm welcome and had a fine evening meal. Rooms are comfortable and the breakfast are good.
An enjoyable overnight stopover in a well managed hotel
George
George, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2021
Clean and Spacious
Justin Charles
Justin Charles, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2021
Our stay
Very nice indeed. The staff were most helpful and the food outstanding.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2021
Perfect little gem!
Beautiful location. Greeted by friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us. So incredibly helpful.
Room was perfect. Very comfortable. Breakfast was a Full-Cooked and was delicious. Extremely large portions. Would highly recommend this little gem. Excellent value for money.
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2021
The shepherds inn Langwathby.
Excellent
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2021
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2021
Short stay at the Shepherd.
Very good, exceptional staff, very friendly and attentive, very large meals, well cooked, overall pleasant stay in a very old building with quirky features.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2021
Phill
Phill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2021
A good stop over close to M6
We had a friendly welcome on our arrival. All the staff were keen to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. Superb evening meal and a good breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean.
George
George, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2021
Excellently accommodation and food/beer hope to return soon
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2021
Good
All good - hotel clean and tidy. Staff polite and helpful - food especially good.