Hawthorn Shepherds Retreat overlooking the River Petteril private wooden deck and secluded woodland surrounding near Lake District National Park

The Rowley Estates

Hawthorn Retreat

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Hawthorn Retreat

Sleeps 2

1 Bedrooms

1 Bathrooms

Blencowe Hall, Penrith CA11 0DF

Find tranquility in nature at The Hawthorn Retreat set on a bluff above the Petteril valley.

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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Overview

This riverside retreat at Blencowe Hall within The Rowley Estates is idyllic. 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. Our shepherds’ huts give you a simple break in the heart of the wilderness with a flourish of The Rowley Estates luxury.

Highlights

Private garden

Private off street parking

Country pub nearby

Broadband WiFi

Romantic Breaks

Solo Travel

Woodland views

Pet free

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Balcony sunsets and sweet dreams

Your hut is architect-designed to enhance space and comfort. Inside, reconnect with a simpler life.

Throw open the french doors onto the sunny deck overlooking the River Petteril for leisurely alfresco breakfasts. Spark the coals for a barbeque on the Weber or light up the fire pit for an evening outdoors. Relax on the balcony overlooking the river in the Adirondack chairs.

After long full days, the Hawthorn Retreat is a sanctuary. Sweet dreams in the five foot king size luxury bed provided with crisp white Egyptian cotton linen.

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Explore by the river and farther afield in the stunning Lake District

The Hawthorn Retreat shepherds hut sits at the edge of the River Petteril valley overlooking this quiet woodland valley. Exclusive and secluded glamping at The Rowley Estates.

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Reviews

Hawthorn Retreat is rated 5 out of 5 based on 47 reviews

Absolutely loved our stay at The Hawthorne Retreat. Beautiful location overlooking the river, lots of private outdoor seating and decking areas. Great amenities such as the BBQ & log burner! This place exceeded our expectations and it was such a great location to stay to explore the Lake District. The...

Maddison

25/06/2025

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Lovely little retreat by the water. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend. The hut is well equipped and felt private.

Bethany

15/06/2025

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We had a lovely stay in the Shepards hut! Really cozy and location was fab

Hannah

04/06/2025

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We had a great stay in Christine’s shepherd’s hut. The space is really functional and has lovely outdoor areas. Some very thoughtful touches like breakfast and information about what’s on locally, and it was very convenient to the lakes district with lots to do. Would absolutely recommend and stay again.

Megan

30/05/2025

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This Shepard’s hut was perfect for what my partner and I were looking for. It was an isolated hut and it was very tranquil, with the sounds of the stream and the birds. The place was very clean and we were extremely grateful for the hamper of local goodies! Thanks...

Erin

14/05/2025

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Lovely place to stay, beautiful scenery, easily accessible to the lakes, would highly recommend. One slight issue to flag for future visitors – Power is run on solar batteries, which is fine (particularly in sunnier months), but suggest taking torch, battery packs etc in winter in case it drops out...

Jack

05/01/2025

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