Reviews

We had a brilliant stay at Elm Retreat, so peaceful and private in such a beautiful setting. We enjoyed the fire pit, star gazing, listening to the owls hoot and slept so soundly in the very comfortable bed. A beautifully designed and decorated shepherds hut with incredibly generous breakfast provisions! All the utensils and kitchenware we needed and a lovely warm shower. We found this location perfect, so incredibly quiet and peaceful, out of the hustle and bustle but still only 20mins into Keswick. We managed a climb up Scafell Pike and Elm Retreat was the perfect place to come back to and collapse afterwards!! Thank you so much, we would love to come back.

We spent am amazing 5 nights at Cazenovia Hall celebrating our ruby wedding anniversary with family in August. The area is delightful and the hall so welcoming and comfortable. The hosts are first class – responding promptly to any queries and offering lots of helpful information regarding places to visit, things to do. We will certainly be back. Thank you!

Brilliant stay. The cabin is very well-furnished with great sound and temperature insulation. The fireplace is easy and safe to operate, and the location provides tranquility with great views of grazing cattle in the sunset this is a proper Cumbrian welcome!

Great place to stay with our family, lovely accomodation and very welcoming. Had everything we needed and would highly recommend. Christine was also very helpful with anything we needed.

Great place to stay with our family, lovely accomodation and very welcoming. Had everything we needed and would highly recommend. Christine was also very helpful with anything we needed.

Perfect location for a relaxing holiday. Elk cottage is just beautiful, the private garden great for the dogs and all the little luxury touches make such a difference. From the fabulous hamper of goodies on arrival to an impressive array of gorgeous skin products. If you want a great quality beak away that’s affordable then this is the place to go. Thank you Rowley Estates for a wonderful holiday , we will be coming back.

We visited Blencowe Hall for a week in August 2024. Our group included 8 adults and seven children with ages ranging from 5 to 17. We also had three dogs.

The booking process was simple and responsive and the welcoming packages in the kitchen and the Lakeland toiletries in the bathrooms were very much appreciated.

The size of the Hall and its grounds meant that four family groups were able to enjoy both their own space and being able to eat and socialise together in comfort. The younger children loved the historical feel of the buildings and the fact that they could race and chase each other in a sizable garden!

The cooking and dining facilities were outstanding for a large family group. If wanted, children could eat and have fun on a separate table in both the kitchen and the main dining rooms and there were also two outside seating locations for sunny days and evenings.

Although not in the heart of the Lake District, Blencowe Hall is only a short drive from Ullswater and there are many child and adult friendly acctivities that are easily accessible.

Gill Beck Barn is a beautiful, spacious, immaculately presented holiday home close to the peaceful village of Melmerby in the Eden Valley.
The high quality furnishings, bathrooms, and equipment provide a level of comfort and luxury which is outstanding.
We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Gill Beck Barn and hope to return to another of the properties available through the Rowley Estates very soon.

Really enjoyed our stay. Christine was responsive and really helpful. We also really enjoyed the privacy and peace of the location. Thank you so much!

Really happy that we chose to stay at Hawthorn Retreat. The place is secluded and a great getaway to chill out and relax. The surroundings are beautiful and the sound of the river was so relaxing. The kitchen was well equipped and had every utensil you will need and also has oil, salt, pepper, sugar etc . We were really impressed with the Welcome Hamper that we received upon arrival. It includes homemade bread, butter, homemade jam, tea, coffee, eggs, milk, apple juice and muesli. The bathroom had everything you need you don’t need to bring toilet roll, body wash, hand wash, shampoo and conditioner. The shower is hot too. The whole place was absolutely immaculate and the bed is really comfortable. The Wi-Fi speed is brilliant considering we were in the middle of nowhere. The electrics all worked fine. Outside we were delighted to find a bbq and a fire pit. The coals and the wood were also supplied.free of charge which was a really nice touch. 100% recommend this place.