Reviews

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Christine’s place. It really felt like a little hidden gem. The setting was so private, peaceful and relaxing, making it the perfect escape from the city. We loved how tranquil it was, while still having plenty to do and explore in the local area.

We would definitely recommend staying here and would happily come back in the future. Christine was a fantastic host too. She was incredibly helpful, responsive and always happy to answer any questions. Thank you for such a lovely stay. ✨

We had the most incredible peaceful stay in this beautiful shepherd’s hut. From the moment we arrived, it felt like the perfect escape — quiet, cosy, and surrounded by stunning scenery. The hut itself was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Every little detail had clearly been thought about, making it feel both luxurious and homely at the same time.
Waking up to the peaceful surroundings and relaxing in such a tranquil setting was exactly what we needed. We left feeling completely refreshed and already can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing countryside getaway!

Amazing stay at Hawthorn Retreat, so cosy and the hosts are wonderful. I highly recommend staying at any of the locations as we’ve stayed in 2 shepherds huts now and well definitely be back

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful stay at the Hawthorn retreat, helpful instructions leading up to the stay and a lovely selection of Cumbrian goodies when we arrived, the plum jam was especially good :). We both will definitely be returning in the future. Hopefully with some warmer weather so we can make more use of the amazing outdoor seating, fire pit and bbq!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful little hut! A hidden slice of heaven, the sound of the river and the beautiful landscape. Would 100% recommend and we cant wait to return! Thank you for a lovely stay x

Such a cosy homely Shepard’s hut. It is located in a private nook overlooking the river which was so peaceful. Really great location for hiking, being only a 15min drive from Blencathra. Christine was a fantastic host, being super accommodating and getting in touch in advance of our stay with all necessary instructions and also a list of local things to do. Would absolutely recommend staying here.

Absolutely stunning location, hearing the running river in the background is the cherry on top. Place was clean and surprisingly well equipped. Ideal location for getting to hikes and sights, would for sure visit again!

Our stay at hawthorn retreat was exactly what we wanted, a quiet place with beautiful surroundings. It was very well equipped and a lovely decked area to sit around at night with a glass of wine by the fire pit. Christine was a great host with good communication, we will definitely be returning in the near future.

Excellent, cozy hut in a lovely secluded spot, perfect for the two of us. As well as a great base for walks, we had breakfasts on the decking and a little drink in the evening with the log burner and saw the milky way. All of this with the gentle background sound of the stream. Idyllic.

We’ve just returned home from 4 nights at Hawthorn and we had the best time! The hut is so beautiful and well thought out, nothing was a miss. We arrived to bread, butter, eggs, milk, home made raspberry jam, apple juice and muesli! Tea, coffee and sugar was also provided. The information pack in the hut was full of useful information (different walks, places to visit etc). The bed was so comfortable and plenty of storage underneath for bags. The shower was really powerful and hot, which was amazing after a day in the mountains! The hut is also well positioned to the main areas of the lakes (Ullswater, Glenridding, Grasmere/Rydal) about a 30 mins drive! We didn’t see a single soul for 5 days and only heard the cows and the river at the bottom of the hut (so lovely in the evenings and mornings). We couldn’t take advantage of the outside seating areas due to the rain (typical) but it looked a beautiful spot for a cuppa! We had really informative emails from Christine before we arrived and even had the offer of a late check out. Before we booked I spoke with Jenny who gave so much information, they really go above and beyond! Parking is just across the road and is hidden away from the main road and a really short walk to the hut. We can’t wait to come back and are already looking at a trip in the spring! Thanks so much for a beautiful stay and making our 5th trip to the lakes another one to remember. Henry & Kay.