Reviews

Perfect for a friend’s 60th birthday. The house was well equipped with everything you would need. The bedding was superb and everyone commented on the best two nights sleep they had ever had. The toiletries were beautiful which added to our wonderful stay.

A lovely off grid stay near Penrith, felt like we had our own space in nature. The shepherds hut had everything we needed to feel comfortable and the local tea/coffee and homemade jam on arrival was the extra mile. Would definitely recommend and go again!

Amazing place to stay. Extremely well equipped, very clean, comfy beds. We loved the snooker table. We had a lovely meal at Shepherds Inn. Christine always answered messages. A fantastic place to stay. We will be back Thankyou Caroline

Amazing little hideaway with all you need. Came with local products (food/drink), toiletries (and towels) and cleaning products. Worth every penny. Peaceful views that you can admire whilst sitting by the fire. Book of local resteraunts, takeaways, shops, walks and hikes. Above and beyond what we were after in a walking holiday. No more than 30 minutes for Ulswater, Aira Falls and Helvellyn. 5 stars!

Booked this cottage as it linked directly to Melmerby Hall and accommodated the rest of our large party. With its doorway directly into the Hall it was so easy for everyone to mingle. The same high standard and attention to detail in this cottage as the Hall. From its beautiful bedrooms and lovely courtyard garden with its firepit, the wonderful welcome pack, superb is the only way to describe it!

Absolutely amazing place to stay ! Super host and the best spot to visit Lake District

Very nice great location little touches were appreciated

Nice location some real nice touches. Bathroom just a little too small in shephards hut but very happy

Lovely place to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary with family and the weather was with us as well.

We had a beautiful stay at the Hawthorn Retreat, the property was exactly as described in a perfect, tranquil location. Christine had left a very generous hamper of gifts for us upon arrival, including milk, bread and some of their own homemade raspberry jam. We were recommended plenty of things to do and places to eat which made the stay so enjoyable. Overall a lovely 5 days, I could not recommend the property, and Penrith itself more!