Crown Inn Shap

We just had the most delicious and wonderful lunch at The Crown Inn at Shap! They opened at noon and because we took a day away from walking the Coast to Coast (lots of rain!) we had time to relax over lunch. We visited with the proprietors while the coal fire was built in the fireplace and ordered homemade tomato soup (for me) and a ham and cheese omelette for my husband, and coffee for us both. Two hours passed (a total surprise!). It was about to storm again, so we closed our bill and walked to our B&B. What a great afternoon. Wonderful people, great homemade food (all of it!! Even the sausage!). They told us about how they invite campers walking the C2C to camp on their property, also. So nice!! Great wholesome, fresh food. Very friendly and full of authentic hospitality!

Camped here overnight on the Coast to Coast. Good little, flat camping area with dedicated shower and loo (could do with a lick of paint, but did the job). The pub itself is very old - in a good way. I found the landlord and landlady very welcoming and helpful, and there was a nice crowd at the bar. Excellent cooked breakfast, too. Thank you.

Unashamedly a drinkers pub, I had excellent service, large quantities of food (just what I needed as a Coast To Coast thru hiker with this pub directly on the route) and a few laughs with the landlord and landlady. They have a couple of basic mini pods and space for some small tents in the back garden plus toilet and shower. They also have brown and black guinea pigs called Whiskey and Coke! In the morning I had the biggest full English breakfast I have ever eaten.

Unexpected situations arose and extended my 3 week British holiday to over 4 months. Shap became my temporary home. I got to know Mark and Sharon very well. Can't say enough about the 2 of them, their regular patrons, or the friendly folks of Shap. A fine little village it is. The Crown Inn and those who frequent or pass thru it's doors on their countrywide walking journeys are all fine examples of those who enjoy small town relaxed country living. Camping, showers, parking, laundry services, fine home cooked meals, and a decent selection for all behind the bar. You can't go wrong passing through these doors. The people are welcoming, the food is good, preped on site and well priced, the bar finely stocked. Conversations open and comfortable. An all around fine representation of country living in rural England. I look forward to once again casting my shadow upon the door of Crown Inn and visiting with the many folks I met during my stay in this beautiful little Cumbrian village.