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 £55 per person per night based on full occupancy for a 3 night mid-week stay in the 2025 early spring season or £329 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

Private garden

Private off street parking

Country pub nearby

Romantic Breaks

Solo Travel

Woodland views

Pet free

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 74 reviews

What a lovely stay! The cabin was spacious and clean. Everything we needed they provided , the added touches of the food and bathroom products were very much appreciated. We couldn’t fault and have recommended to all family and friends! Thank you so much.

Lottie

08/08/2025

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We absolutely loved our stay and would choose to book here again! The shepherds hut was so quiet and peaceful and Christine was extremely helpful when we ran out of wood for the fire.

Hannah

04/08/2025

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Don’t often leave reviews, however we were taken back by how peaceful, cosy, clean and at home we felt during our stay. We had 1 query during our stay and Christine answered right away. Highly recommend

Thomas

27/07/2025

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Amazing retreat! Super peaceful and we had the best time! Thank you to Christine for the little touches, recommendations and the wonderful shepherds hut experience!

Abbie

23/07/2025

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This was such an incredibly beautiful place to stay ! Could not fault a thing. We booked this place for our 1st wedding anniversary and in no way did it disappoint. It was everything we were after and more. Lovely quiet location with the peaceful sound of the stream and...

Charlotte

15/07/2025

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We had a lovely stay at the Shepards hut. Christine was great prior to the visit giving lots of clear information regarding the stay and insights into the local area. On arrival there were lots of local food/drinks left for us to try which was a lovely touch. It was...

Emma

09/07/2025

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