The Rowley Estates

Rowan Retreat

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Rowan Retreat

Sleeps 2

1 Bedrooms

1 Bathrooms

Blencowe, Penrith CA11 0DF

An idyllic riverside retreat set in private woodland of the Blencowe Hall estate.

Bluebells, red squirrels, songbirds. The turning of the seasons as colours shift in dappled light. At night the moon rises through laced branches of blackthorn and oak and the owls hoot.

It’s so magical we want to offer you a way to linger here. Head on foot through the fields and find your glamping haven in a secluded spot along the River Petteril.

Rates range from £56 per person per night based on full occupancy for a 3 night mid-week stay in the 2026 early spring season or £339 total for a midweek short break.

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Rowan Retreat shepherds hut at The Rowley Estates near Lake District National Park set in river valley with fire pit and weber BBQ with complimentary logs and charcoal provided

Overview

Your hut is architect-designed to enhance space and comfort. Inside, reconnect with a simpler life. There’s no Wi-Fi here, so swap stories, play cards by candlelight or read by solar power.

Enjoy complete privacy with your own Scandinavian-style shower room and open-plan kitchen with a gas hob, oven and fridge. Dine al fresco using the Weber barbeque or whip up a boutique gourmet meal using the hob and gas oven. Relax in the Adirondack chairs whilst throwing a log on the fire pit and count the stars in style.

Highlights

Broadband WiFi

Romantic Breaks

Fishing nearby

Countryside views

Near a Pub

Lake / stream nearby

Solar / Sustainable heating

EV Charger on site or nearby

Laptop-friendly work space

Bicycle rental available

Breakfast by the river and star gaze at night

Wander down to the riverside and relax in the Adirondack chairs reading a book, chill at the garden table, fire up the Weber charcoal barbeque or light the fire pit in the evening time.

It’s glamping with luxury – resting on crisp Egyptian cotton linen sheets, cooking on a double burner gas hob with a separate small size LPG oven, chilling the drinks in the fridge and enjoying a hot shower whilst your towels warm on the chrome towel rail and even having a regular flush loo.

Access Statement for Rowan Retreat

Relax and watch the wild life or If you can bear to leave...

The Rowan Retreat is set in a secluded part of the River Petteril valley. The Lake District National Park, beautiful Ullswater lake and Aira Force waterfall are close at hand. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of crystal-clear lakes, mirroring the Lake District Fells or seek out a peaceful retreat in nature in Rowan’s private wooded glade.

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As your stay is due to commence within the next 2 days, please get in touch in order to confirm your last minute arrival

Reviews

Rowan Retreat is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 97 reviews

Me and my girlfriend had an amazing time here. The location is beautiful! Very relaxing and peaceful! Perfect stay! 🙂

Matty

30/05/2026

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Beautiful stay! Being able to hear the river when you open the bedroom window was so relaxing and felt so secluded. The selection of local produce that was left for us was amazing and we ate it for breakfast each day. Our first time in the Lake District and we...

Mia

22/05/2026

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Very cute, small as expected but had everything you need, very relaxing just chilling with the blinds and windows open with the natural light and sounds surrounding. Even saw a deer one morning!

Jade

19/05/2026

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Great stay at the Rowan Retreat! place was spotless, private and idealic. some local farm produce on arrival was a lovely touch! We had a lovely stay and will be staying again!!

Emma

10/05/2026

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We really enjoyed staying in the Rowan shepherd’s hut, the surrounding countryside was beautiful and the area was very peaceful. Christine was extremely helpful and sent detailed instructions and local recommendations. We used the recommended walks from their website and had some lovely days walking! The hut was well organised,...

Maddy

22/04/2026

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A really lovely place to spend a few days. The Shepherd’s Hut have been really thoughtfully designed, and is in a beautiful, quiet spot. It’s much better kitted out than a lot of similiar accommodation and we appreciated all of the extra touches – a breakfast hamper, plenty of tea...

Charlotte

09/04/2026

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