Reviews

Have just spent a lovely weekend at Kirkbride Hall for a family get together. The house is beautiful & very well maintained having everything you could possibly need. The welcome basket was amazing, don’t think I have ever had one with so many goodies.
Melmerby village is full of history & the surrounding area is so pretty. Everyone was so friendly. Lots of walks direct from the house. The village bakery cafe just 10 minutes down the road is a must to visit.
Would highly recommend.

Fantastic retreat to cook and read from, and convenient base from which to explore the area and wider Lake District. Beautiful and secluded, but Christine’s instructions were crystal clear. She is a great and responsive host. The detailed local recommendations were also very welcome.

Thank you for a marvellous stay at Hawthorn Retreat, it was perfect, and one of the nicest and most well provisioned places I’ve stayed in a very long time. I hope to return.

We had a great stay while there, with beautiful views the second you step out of the hut. Could not recommend enough, Thanks for the breakfast as well that bread was fantastic

I couldn’t recommend this place enough for a romantic get away, the accommodation is cozy and comfy with everything you need, the scenery is stunning and serene. The owner was really helpful. Me and my partner fell in love with the place.

We stayed at the Rowan Retreat for 4 nights and really enjoyed the tranquility of the location! It was very quiet and secluded. The cabin was very well equipped and clean. It was in good driving distance of local hikes and Keswick. We would definitely recommend!

If you prioritise your privacy and just want to be away from it all then this is the place for you. There is no phone signal – which I loved! But wifi is available if your not so keen on switching off completely. The check-in was nice and easy and we likely wouldn’t have seen another soul if we didn’t go out and about around the lakes. Christine has really thought of everything from providing a delicious hamper with breakfast bits, fresh juice, tea and coffee to practical essentials like foil, different utensils, coal for the BBQ and wood for the fire pit. Being near a stream, nestled amongst the trees and long grass does mean that flies and knats are about. Christine did provide citronella incense, which I suspect meant it wasn’t as bad as it could have been! We had a truly amazing time here and, unusually for us, would go back again.

Stayed in many of these types of air bnbs now, this being the most I paid, although the place was very nice, clean and in a good location it was up to the same standards as other ones I have visited The host made us feel welcome even without their presence, and will hopefully use again in the future

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We have loved it and it is on the most beautiful area! We hope you have a great day!

Thank you so much for a beautiful stay x