Reviews

Kirkbride Hall was a fantastic place for our family summer holiday with our 4 children. The house was very comfortable and clean. The kitchen knives were sharp (quite rare in our experience of Airbnbs)! The house was also really well stocked with everything we needed for the week. Would definitely visit the Rowley Estates again. Many thanks,

We felt absolutely at home at Kirkbride Hall from the moment we stepped through the door. Stunning house in a beautiful setting with everything you need to make your stay relaxed and comfortable. The welcome hamper was full of delightful goodies and everything had been thought of right down to a dog bowl and even a dog towel ( we had also brought our own). The Pure Lakeland toiletries that are provided are divine so I will be looking to order some for our home. We were lucky with the weather and sat outside a lot in the lovely walled garden – ideal for our dogs – and enjoyed the fire pit when the sun went down. Very pretty with the church right next door. Great area for walking too and the Village Bakery/Tearoom/Upstairs shop is a delight as is the newly reopened Shepherd’s Inn Pub. We had Sunday lunch there and it was magnificent with super friendly hosts who sang Happy Birthday to me in both Danish and Mexican! A first for me at 65! Absolutely fabulous trip – will be back!

Beautiful, spacious house in a gorgeous location. So peaceful. We loved the walled garden and the views of the village church.

This is our second stay at a Rowley Estates property and can’t recommend it enough.

Kirkbride Hall has everything you need and is very well kept. The garden is a lovely big space and perfect for our dogs as it’s completely closed off. The team are always so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much for them. We’ll be back ❤️

As a family of seven we stayed at Kirkbride Hall mid April 2025 and found the location to be both beautiful and peaceful, adjacent to the church and just a short walk from the village. The property was immaculate, well maintained and exceptionally well equipped. Especially welcome was the large private garden and outside eating area. The internal layout afforded ample space for relaxation, entertainment and meal preparation. We particularly appreciated the quality of the welcome hamper provided for us and the generous supply of local toiletries. Also impressive were the highly detailed files of information on running the house, exploring the locality and beyond and the delightful items of interest for children. In our view this is a very well resourced, efficiently managed, home from home property of hotel standard and in our experience simply outstanding.

We had a fantastic stay at Kirkbride Hall. The house was beautifully kept, spacious, and impressively well-equipped—from a generous welcome hamper to logs for the fire and charcoal for the BBQ. The 2-in-1 pool/dining table was a real hit and kept us entertained every evening. The large garden and peaceful setting were perfect for our group, and our dogs loved the space—as well as the thoughtful treats left for them. The house was spotless on arrival, and the detailed local info packs helped us plan each day with ease. Christine made the whole booking process smooth and stress-free, especially impressive with six dogs! She was welcoming, responsive, and made us feel completely at home. Every detail was clearly considered, and it’s clear the Rowley Estates team takes great pride in their properties. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kirkbride Hall and look forward to booking another Rowley Estates stay soon. Thank you for a memorable break!

We had a wonderful time with our family, the area was so beautiful and the property suited our needs down to the ground! Perfectly clean, and great recommendations for walks and eating out.

Quaint location, everything you needed right on your doorstep (pub, bakery/shop, walks & activities). Peaceful setting, private outdoor space. Well equipped kitchen, with well put together hamper full of lovely goodies! The Toiletries smelled delightful, the towel nice crisp and white. Beds were comfortable and roomy. Pool table was an absolute hit with the family. Overall a great property in a lovely location, would definitely recommend and would love to visit another property on the rowley estate portfolio!

We had a very pleasant five night stay at Kirkbride Hall over the festive period. The property has everything you would need for an enjoyable stay and had been tastefully decorated for Christmas with a tree and garlands. The house was very clean upon arrival and the kitchen and bathrooms had all of the amenities that were required and were to a very high standard. The welcome hamper was a great starter and the contents were almost all locally sourced. We had a small issue with the heating in one of the bedrooms/bathrooms when we arrived, but this was quickly resolved by Christine, who at all times was very responsive to any request that may have had.