Reviews

We stayed at Birch Retreat for our Christmas as a family of three and we had the best Christmas ever. Birch Retreat exceeded all our expectations. It was lovely and cosy. It was always warm with central heating and a lovely log fire. Soooo many logs for the fires you will never run out. Gorgeous shower gel, shampoo and moisturiser to use. Lots of lovely towels to keep us going. Really comfortable beds. Everything you need in the kitchen. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch and the homemade jam was lovely. The area is lovely and quiet. There are 2 other cabins in view. Birch Retreat is on the end next to woodland and a river which was perfect for us as it gave us our own little private walk which our daughter loved each day. There is a lovely pub a quick walk down the road. We were sorry to leave, we had such a lovely peaceful time. Christine was a great attentive host. We hope to return and stay again! Thank you x

We had a brilliant weekend stay in Birch Retreat. The cabin was cosy, spotlessly clean and better equipped than anywhere we have ever stayed and had everything you could need. There was a lovley welcome basket too.
We spent our evenings around the fire pit listening to the owls and watching the bats swooping around. We even spotted a hare.
Would highly recommend.

A wonderful place to stay. Really cosy, yet luxurious. I would really recommend.

So much more than we were expecting.
The woodland drive, which lets you leave the outside world behind to stepping onto the decking and being greeted by views of nothing but the natural landscape.
Opening the door and entering you feel relaxed.
Everything you need is there, the welcome pack was lovely, probably the best coffee I’ve had and the raspberry jam IS the best I’ve ever had.
The beds are really comfortable, and we had such lovely nights sleep every night.
We will definitely be returning again.

Very comfortable stay. Very well equipped with lots of little extras in the welcome pack, which were greatly appreciated. Melmerby is a quiet little village and Birch Retreat is hidden away in a small forest away from the road. We’ve been glamping elsewhere before, but this was by far the most comfortable. Staying as a family of 4 we really benefitted from the extra space. It was warm enough during our stay that we never lit the small log burning stove, but did cook on the BBQ outside and also used the firepit to toast marshmallows. Highly recommend.

We recently had such a lovely stay in the birch retreat with our two young kids, it is a wonderful peaceful spot and the cabins are very well equipped. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

Gem of a place, clean and well equipped with everything you need. Very comfortable, the welcome hamper was a lovely treat .Would highly recommend if peace and quiet is what you want.

Had a lovely time staying here – it was very cozy and the fire kept us very warm in the colder weather. The huts are very well stocked with everything you could need – and are a short 5 minute walk from the village bakery and pub. Would highly recommend!

Birch Retreat was a real treat and lived up to all our expectations! The online description was truthful and accurate. The location and views from the decking were stunning. The shepherds huts were clean, comfortable and well equipped. I would highly recommend staying here and want to thank Christine for her excellent communication and delicious homemade raspberry jam!