The Rowley Estates

Cedar Retreat

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Cedar Retreat

Sleeps 4

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathrooms

in Melmerby Hall private woodlands, Melmerby CA10 1HB

Experience the charm of a traditional Lake District shepherd’s hut updated with two wood panelled double bedrooms, a wood-burning stove, an ensuite shower room and a well equipped kitchen set in private woodland rich with wildlife.

Rates range from £34 per person per night based on full occupancy of the 2 bedrooms for a 3 night mid-week stay in the early spring season or £404 total for a midweek short break.

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Overview

If you’re imagining the ultimate getaway where you can truly disconnect, Cedar Retreat is exactly that. With views over the rolling farmland and fellside, this well designed shepherds hut for four guests is walking distance to the North Pennines AONB and a short drive to the Lake District National Park.

Sit out on the spacious wooden deck enjoying the woodland views, fire up the firepit at night (complimentary logs provided, of course) or star gaze in the Cumbrian night sky paradise.

Just a short walk away, you’ll find a welcoming pub and a village bakery—perfect for fresh bread and a relaxing pint. Rustic yet comfortable, this is an ideal retreat for families or friends seeking a quiet break in the heart of Cumbria.

Highlights

Private garden

Private off street parking

Country pub nearby

Broadband WiFi

Dog Friendly

Mountain views

Romantic Breaks

Solo Travel

Woodland views

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Relax and recharge in Cedar Retreat

Prepare leisurely meals while enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the surrounding woodland and the crackling log burning fire. Relax for a read in the adirondack chairs, immerse in the sights and sounds of the forest or break out the board games and cards on the wooden deck.

Cedar Retreat offers a compact yet comfortable space with a wood-burning stove, two double bedrooms, an ensuite shower room and a kitchen with a four burner hob, a full size oven, an under counter fridge and fibre optic wifi.

Cedar Retreat has Herdwick wool insulation and is an all seasons double shepherds hut with heating including a chrome towel rail in the shower room and a drying cupboard for hiking boots and coats next to its private gravelled parking area and log store.

Access Statement for Cedar Retreat

Relax and enjoy the views or if you can bear to leave...

The Eden Valley and the Northern Lake District National Park are peaceful sanctuaries featuring captivating woodland and fellside walks and refreshing cold water swims in mountain tarns or along the Ullswater lakefront. Wander through winding trails beneath ancient tree canopies or explore the National Trust stunning Aira Force waterfall.

Whether you seek adventure on scenic trails, relaxation in the private woodland, or a cozy countryside pub, a holiday at Cedar Retreat offers a perfect escape in the heart of the Eden Valley and Lake District.

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Reviews

Cedar Retreat is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 4 reviews

We spent 10 nights in the Shepherds Cabin over Xmas. Having travelled from Malaysia and not used to the cold, we were delighted to find the cabin was cosy and warm. The fit out was at a high standard, in very good condition and very clean. The local produce Christine...

Mark

10/02/2025

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Easily exceeded my expectations! Arrived through beautiful woods and the picturesque village to welcome great vistas and a really well furnished and cosy part of paradise. Perfect!

James

16/09/2024

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Wonderful place for a retreat in nature! We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the shepherd’s huts to anyone looking for a break in the area.

Maria

09/09/2024

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