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The Shepherds Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Penrith with free breakfast and a restaurant

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The Shepherds Inn sits near picturesque countryside, welcoming travelers with breakfast options and a cozy bar. Children enjoy the playground while adults appreciate the smoke-free premises and daily housekeeping service. Former guests consistently praise their experiences here.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Swaledale Room)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board

Double Room, Ensuite (Wensleydale Room)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Herdwick Room) | Iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Herdwick Room)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Cheviot Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Texel Room)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite (Suffolk Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Village Green, Penrith, England, CA10 1LW

What's nearby

  • Long Meg and Her Daughters - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • St Andrew's Church - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Penrith Castle - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Brougham Castle - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Rheged - 12 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 5 min walk
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cross Keys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Hotel Penrith - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Highland Drove - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fell Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lounge Hotel & Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Shepherds Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Shepherds Inn and take advantage of free breakfast, a playground, and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

Shepherds Inn Penrith
Shepherds Penrith
The Shepherds Inn Inn
The Shepherds Inn Penrith
The Shepherds Inn Inn Penrith

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shepherds Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shepherds Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shepherds Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shepherds Inn located?

Situated in Penrith, this inn is steps from Eden Valley and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Long Meg and Her Daughters. North Pennines and Lacy's Caves are also within 6 mi (10 km). Langwathby Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Shepherds Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice traditional country Pub/Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff. A village pub with good meals A good place for an overnight stay. Plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay here staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely spot to stay over, good food & service

Friendly welcome, lovely location, clean and tidy, good food and very comfortable room and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly, welcoming staff, better and cheaper than other/previous accommodation on my Settle to Carlisle Way hike. Wholeheartedly recommend it to others 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stop

Excellent food and accomidation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with everything you need for a short stay. Excellent breakfast Convenient location. Parking available. An easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people, lovely food, lovely room! Only small problem we had was a temperamental shower but I’d absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Justin Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and Spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our stay

Very nice indeed. The staff were most helpful and the food outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shepherds inn Langwathby. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellently accommodation and food/beer hope to return soon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

All good - hotel clean and tidy. Staff polite and helpful - food especially good.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect.

Perfect overnight stay on our way to Scotland. Friendly and welcoming. Really comfortable bed although every time you move it squeaked! Despite that slept well. Dinner and breakfast were made with quality ingredients, nicely presented, cooked well and very tasty. Staying here on our way back home and looking forward to it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

grahamP, BristolUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stopover on our trip from a Bristol to NW Scotland . Proper English food served in generous quantities. Well kept excellent beers Helpful, friendly and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dog

Great feel to the place good value and super food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay

Good service and lovely food. Fine position in Langwathby village green. Excellent TV channel availability for rugby and parliament.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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