Reviews

We booked Hause Hall Farm for 3 nights to celebrate our wedding with 25 guests, accommodation for 18 onsite. We had the best time celebrating amongst our family and friends. Everyone felt at home, it was well equipped, dog friendly, incredible views, large living room and spacious dining room with open kitchen, lots of storage and bedrooms were accommodating for all guests, including heaters, spare bedding, and a travel cot. Just as advertised on other reviews and their website. The management was very supportive leading up to, and on our special day. We chose Hause Hall Farm because we love the area and it was a good location for both our families to travel too. We love the idea of visiting for future wedding anniversary’s and hosting over Christmas. The space is very diverse for all occasions, cost effective, we were able to decorate how we liked, book our own catering/private chef, and had no corkage fee or exiting time as per usual weddings. Our families and guests had a fab time! Our photographer and chef was very impressed. Thank you and much love to Joanna and the team.

We booked Hause Hall Farm for 3 nights to celebrate our wedding with 25 guests, accommodation for 18 onsite. We had the best time celebrating amongst our family and friends. Everyone felt at home, it was well equipped, dog friendly, incredible views, large living room and spacious dining room with open kitchen, lots of storage and bedrooms were accommodating for all guests, including heaters, spare bedding, and a travel cot. Just as advertised on other reviews and their website. The management was very supportive leading up to, and on our special day. We chose Hause Hall Farm because we love the area and it was a good location for both our families to travel too. We love the idea of visiting for future wedding anniversary’s and hosting over Christmas. The space is very diverse for all occasions, cost effective, we were able to decorate how we liked, book our own catering/private chef, and had no corkage fee or exiting time as per usual weddings. Our families and guests had a fab time! Our photographer and chef was very impressed. Thank you and much love to Joanna and the team.

We booked Hause Hall Farm for 3 nights to celebrate our wedding with 25 guests, accommodation for 18 onsite. We had the best time celebrating amongst our family and friends. Everyone felt at home, it was well equipped, dog friendly, incredible views, large living room and spacious dining room with open kitchen, lots of storage and bedrooms were accommodating for all guests, including heaters, spare bedding, and a travel cot. Just as advertised on other reviews and their website. The management was very supportive leading up to, and on our special day. We chose Hause Hall Farm because we love the area and it was a good location for both our families to travel too. We love the idea of visiting for future wedding anniversary’s and hosting over Christmas. The space is very diverse for all occasions, cost effective, we were able to decorate how we liked, book our own catering/private chef, and had no corkage fee or exiting time as per usual weddings. Our families and guests had a fab time! Our photographer and chef was very impressed. Thank you and much love to Joanna and the team.

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

Fantastic place! Everything was super clean and tidy and the kitchen extremely well equipped. The bedrooms and bathrooms are plenty big enough and immaculate with toiletries provided. It really felt like a home from home. The food hamper was packed full of delicious treats and the milk, butter and eggs came in very handy. Every detail had been thought of from the oil to cook with down to the dishwasher tablets. There is literally everything you need.
Our weekend was mostly spent relaxing (in front of the cosy log burner) and walking locally but there are lots of things to do which are just a short drive away.
We stayed at Kirkbride Hall for 3 nights and it was perfect for our party of four plus Mia (the dog!). It actually sleeps 8 but we rather enjoyed the extra space and the fenced garden was ideal for Mia.
The only thing which could have made it even more enjoyable for me would have been bird feeders in the garden but I managed to see lots of birds in the surrounding area which was wonderful.
We would definitely come back and stay here again. It’s simply fabulous!

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*