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Birch Retreat

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Birch Retreat

Sleeps 4

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathrooms

in Melmerby Hall private woodlands, Melmerby CA10 1HB

Birch Retreat is set within 25 acres of private woodland including the scenic Melmerby Beck yet is close enough to the historic hamlet of Melmerby to walk to the pub and the welcoming village bakery!

Rates range from £41 per person per night based on full occupancy of the two bedrooms for a 3 night mid-week stay in the 2024 early spring season.

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Overview

Wake up to the sounds of birdsong and enjoy your morning coffee among the trees, with comfort and style at your fingertips. Whether you’re seeking adventure or pure relaxation in Birch Retreat’s Adirondack chairs sitting by the private firepit and enjoying the amazing views, this is the perfect retreat for an unforgettable holiday. Rest and relax with adjoining Pennine fells at your doorstep and the Lake District National Park nearby.

Highlights

Private garden

Private off street parking

Country pub nearby

Broadband WiFi

Dog Friendly

Mountain views

Romantic Breaks

Solo Travel

Woodland views

Electric car charging

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Escape to a serene cabin offering sweeping woodland and fellside views

This luxurious shepherds hut has two double bedrooms, a wc & shower room and a cosy reception area with a log burning stove. Its fitted kitchen has a SMEG 4 burner gas hob, a Bosch oven and an undercounter fridge. Disconnect by switching off the fibre optic broadband wifi or leave it in place for a tranquil ‘work from holiday’ option. Birch Retreat has Herdwick wool insulation and is an all weather holiday cabin with heating including a warming towel rail in the shower room and a drying room for hiking boots and coats next to its private gravelled parking area and log store.

The private woodland with Melmerby Beck running surrounding Birch Rereat is a stunning backdrop for this shepherds hut as well as offering a refuge for wildlife and a starting point for scenic hikes up into the Pennines or exploring the beautiful Eden Valley and Lake District National Park.

Access Statement

Relax and enjoy the views or if you can bear to leave...

The Northern Lake District National Park is a serene haven offering enchanting woodland walks and invigorating cold water swimming along the Ullswater lake frontage. Explore winding paths beneath the canopy of ancient trees leading to Aira Force waterall.

Whether you crave adventure on the trails, tranquility by Ullswater’s shores, or the welcoming ambiance of a countryside pub, your stay at Birch Retreat promises cherished moments in the heart of the Eden Valley and the Lake District.

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As your stay is due to commence within the next 2 days, please get in touch in order to confirm your last minute arrival

Reviews

Birch Retreat is rated 5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews

We stayed at Birch Retreat for our Christmas as a family of three and we had the best Christmas ever. Birch Retreat exceeded all our expectations. It was lovely and cosy. It was always warm with central heating and a lovely log fire. Soooo many logs for the fires you...

Francesca

31/12/2025

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Had a lovely time staying here – it was very cozy and the fire kept us very warm in the colder weather. The huts are very well stocked with everything you could need – and are a short 5 minute walk from the village bakery and pub. Would highly recommend!

Keshya

10/09/2024

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Birch Retreat was a real treat and lived up to all our expectations! The online description was truthful and accurate. The location and views from the decking were stunning. The shepherds huts were clean, comfortable and well equipped. I would highly recommend staying here and want to thank Christine for...

Anna

05/09/2024

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