Hawthorn Retreat

Lovely place to stay, beautiful scenery, easily accessible to the lakes, would highly recommend. One slight issue to flag for future visitors – Power is run on solar batteries, which is fine (particularly in sunnier months), but suggest taking torch, battery packs etc in winter in case it drops out for a little bit (hosts will happily replace the batteries when it does 🙂

We had a wonderful 3-night stay at the Hawthorn Retreat for my partner’s 30th birthday at the end of October this year, and can’t recommend it highly enough. The shepherd’s hut is in a beautiful, secluded location nestled among the the tree tops and just beside the river – a perfect spot to unwind, with easy access to Penrith and the lakes if you want to get out and about. We enjoyed lovely local walks as well as trips to Ullswater, Ambleside, and Grasmere, but I think our favourite moments were spent in the cabin relaxing with steaming morning coffees, and enjoying the autumn sunshine on the terrace. We’ve always loved the idea of ‘tiny’ homes and were completely sold on how well finished and equipped the cabin was, it felt spacious and light whilst staying very warm and cosy on a chilly night. We had everything we needed during our stay, as well as lots of little luxuries that were thrown in as a bonus – Christine and her team were so welcoming and provided a gorgeous breakfast hamper with local goodies and homemade jam, and the bathroom was kitted out with Rowley Estate soaps, shampoos, and lotions. The check-in was smooth and easy, as Christine had provided very thorough arrival information.

The Hawthorn Retreat is a perfect getaway in a beautiful, peaceful landscape. We wished we could’ve stayed longer, and can’t wait to be back again for a return visit.

Lovely place and location! Would recommend for a quiet weekend

We had a wonderful 3-night stay at the Hawthorn Retreat for my partner’s 30th birthday at the end of October this year, and can’t recommend it highly enough. The shepherd’s hut is in a beautiful, secluded location nestled among the the tree tops and just beside the river – a perfect spot to unwind, with easy access to Penrith and the lakes if you want to get out and about. We’ve always loved the idea of ‘tiny’ homes and were completely sold on how well finished and equipped the cabin was, it felt spacious and light whilst staying very warm and cosy at night. Christine and her team were so welcoming and provided a gorgeous breakfast hamper with local goodies and homemade jam, and the bathroom was kitted out with Rowley Estate soaps, shampoos, and lotions. The check-in was smooth and easy, as Christine had provided very thorough arrival information. The Hawthorn Retreat is a perfect getaway in a beautiful, peaceful landscape. We wished we could’ve stayed longer, and can’t wait to return.

Just wanted to send you a message to say how much we enjoyed our stay at the Hawthorn retreat this weekend, we can’t thank you enough for our stay, the little hamper of local treats, and the recommendations – It was so generous of you! It was our first time visiting the lakes and we absolutely loved it. We hope to be back again very soon.

We loved the space and the view out to the sunrise and opening the window and doors evoked such a sense of being outside while doing anything inside. The gifts on arrival were lovely and generous and the area is so beautiful to explore.