Reviews

I could not recommend a stay here more highly! Every last detail of our stay here was beyond perfect. I was worried at first about finding it as it is quite secluded and we arrived in the evening when it was dark, but the directions provided took away all the stress and worry and made it easy to find! Upon arriving, we were greeted with an unexpected welcome gift basket full of amazing goodies and also necessities such as bread and milk! The whole place was clean and tidy and the folder full of tips and instructions for using everything made everything easy! I was amazed at the great WiFi connection as well as fantastic water pressure considering the location. We woke up to beautiful views and the peace and quiet of the countryside! The folder also provided us with a great list of events in the local area which gave us loads to do, but the peace and tranquility of the Larch Retreat made it hard to want to leave! The hosts made it clear that if we needed anything they were available!

A lovely treat and home from home. For us a great location. The cottage comes with everything you need and some lovely touches that show how much care goes into making people feel special for their stay. The welcome hamper, logs, kindling, fire all made ready to use. We enjoyed lots of lovely walks and cosy evenings chatting and playing board games. A lovely long weekend – thank you

Thank you so much for a lovely stay, we felt very welcome. Really appreciated the thoughtful added touch of providing eggs, milk, bread, juice and muesli etc. It was so lovely to have local produce, including shower products. A very private and peaceful break in a beautiful area. Everything was very organised & felt as if everything you could ever need had been thought about. Thank you again!

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 clean and peaceful shepherds hut. Exactly as described and photographed. Would stay again. 5*

We had such a lovely few nights stay at Elm Retreat. Everything we needed was supplied and Christine was so lovely in her communication. We would love to visit again!

Perfect little weekend retreat

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.

Our stay at Larch Retreat was heaven on earth! It was beautifully decorated with so many thoughtful touches to make our stay idyllic! With peaceful and picturesque views to wake to , it’s the perfect get away base to explore the autumnal beauty of the Lake District! Christine was so friendly with emails in the lead up to our stay! She shared contact details in case we needed any help, recommendations for things to do and a lovely welcome package with necessities including local produce – the Rowley Estate jam was delicious! After daily 5-6 hours walks/hikes, returning to the peace of Larch Retreat was blissful. A cozy autumnal haven , it also has a fire pit outside that is perfect to curl around with a good book at the end of the day. One a clear night you can also enjoy the dark skies and with a very good camera you’ll catch thousands of stars which we took advantage of as keen photographers! My husband and I will 100% be back one day as it was a trip to remember for a life time