Reviews

We stayed at Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage from 22 December – 27 December 2023 to celebrate my 60th Birthday and the Christmas festivities. We have previously had the pleasure of holidaying at various cottages owned by the Rowley Estates and it was exciting to be celebrating at Melmerby Hall this time around. Christine and her amazing team make the whole experience 5 star (from initial enquiry to leaving at the end of the stay) at whichever property you stay in.
There were 24 of us in Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage (including 9 children) and every one of us could not fault anything about it. The Hall is so well equipped, and the beautiful welcome hampers are second to none. Both properties were decorated for Christmas with the most beautiful trees, door wreaths, swags, ribbons etc.
We made use of the wonderful gardens with a treasure hunt for the children and to run energy off playing hide and seek. All the children were delighted too that we had a visit on Christmas Eve from Father Christmas himself!
All in all, our stay has to go down as one of our best Christmas’ ever and we cannot thank Christine and her team enough for their hard work and dedication to make our dream come true. A beautiful property in the most fantastic location, with endless walking opportunities from the front door.
I am so looking forward to our next cottage stay later this year.

We stayed at Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage from 22 December – 27 December 2023 to celebrate my 60th Birthday and the Christmas festivities. We have previously had the pleasure of holidaying at various cottages owned by the Rowley Estates and it was exciting to be celebrating at Melmerby Hall this time around. Christine and her amazing team make the whole experience 5 star (from initial enquiry to leaving at the end of the stay) at whichever property you stay in.
There were 24 of us in Melmerby Hall and Stag Cottage (including 9 children) and every one of us could not fault anything about it. The Hall is so well equipped, and the beautiful welcome hampers are second to none. Both properties were decorated for Christmas with the most beautiful trees, door wreaths, swags, ribbons etc.
We made use of the wonderful gardens with a treasure hunt for the children and to run energy off playing hide and seek. All the children were delighted too that we had a visit on Christmas Eve from Father Christmas himself!
All in all, our stay has to go down as one of our best Christmas’ ever and we cannot thank Christine and her team enough for their hard work and dedication to make our dream come true. A beautiful property in the most fantastic location, with endless walking opportunities from the front door.
I am so looking forward to our next cottage stay later this year.

Christine’s place at the Larch retreat was amazing. Had all the amenities you needed. Very cozy space. Christine was a great host and communicated very well. We had a small issue of figuring out the boiler when we first got there and Christine really kindly came over to help us fix it immediately. There is a log burner both inside and outside that is great. Overall would definitely recommend as it’s the perfect little place to stay.

The location is stunning. Very special indeed. Beautiful views. We hired a hot tub and it was SO perfectly placed for gazing up at the mountains and down Martindale. This was our second stay at Hause Hall, Cruik Barn and The Stables for a family get-together. It’s worth noting that all the properties are very well insulated, draft-free and really warm. Both times we’ve stayed here have been in winter and both times have been wonderful.

The location is stunning. Very special indeed. Beautiful views. We hired a hot tub and it was SO perfectly placed for gazing up at the mountains and down Martindale. This was our second stay at Hause Hall, Cruik Barn and The Stables for a family get-together. It’s worth noting that all the properties are very well insulated, draft-free and really warm. Both times we’ve stayed here have been in winter and both times have been wonderful.

The location is stunning. Very special indeed. Beautiful views. We hired a hot tub and it was SO perfectly placed for gazing up at the mountains and down Martindale. This was our second stay at Hause Hall, Cruik Barn and The Stables for a family get-together. It’s worth noting that all the properties are very well insulated, draft-free and really warm. Both times we’ve stayed here have been in winter and both times have been wonderful.

One of the best holiday cottages we have visited. Rather like a self catering boutique hotel.

This has to be one of the most luxurious family holidays we have ever had. So clean, so spacious and don’t just sleep 16/18 of us. It fitted you comfortable throughout the house. When organising a large group for a holiday again in England no need to look anywhere else. Absolutely lovely and Christian and the Rowley Estates team looked after us so well. Highly recommend.

This has to be one of the most luxurious family holidays we have ever had. So clean, so spacious and don’t just sleep 16/18 of us. It fitted you comfortable throughout the house. When organising a large group for a holiday again in England no need to look anywhere else. Absolutely lovely and Christian and the Rowley Estates team looked after us so well. Highly recommend.

This has to be one of the most luxurious family holidays we have ever had. So clean, so spacious and don’t just sleep 16/18 of us. It fitted you comfortable throughout the house. When organising a large group for a holiday again in England no need to look anywhere else. Absolutely lovely and Christian and the Rowley Estates team looked after us so well. Highly recommend.