Reviews

We had an absolutely amazing three-night stay at the beautiful Cedar Retreat, and it really was the perfect little escape!

Nestled amongst stunning woodland, the location is incredibly peaceful and serene, making it the ideal place to switch off, unwind and reconnect with nature. While the surroundings offer a real sense of tranquillity, the retreat itself is wonderfully cosy, warm and inviting.

The indoor log burner was a lovely touch, especially after a day spent exploring, and the thoughtful welcome hamper filled with delicious local produce made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.

There’s so much to see and do in the surrounding area, making it a fantastic base for exploring everything the Lake District has to offer.

We couldn’t recommend Cedar Retreat highly enough! Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation or simply somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this place offers the perfect balance of comfort and connection to the outdoors.

What a beautiful little retreat! Christine provided very clear instructions on how to find the hut which was very helpful. Everything you could possibly need was provided and more! A true home away from home. What we loved the most is that Christine supported locally owned businesses which was fantastic and made such a difference to our stay. Myself and my partner needed some R&R and this is exactly what was provided in a beautiful, quiet, private setting. Highly recommend other people to stay and we can’t wait to come back already!

Another fantastic stay with Rowley Estates! Having previously stayed in the Birch retreat cabin, we returned this September/October to stay in Cedar, and it was just as magical.
The location gives you total privacy surrounded by nature and fabulous views, yet a pub and bakery are just a short walk away, and Penrith is under 20 minutes by car. The cabin has a wonderful luxury feel, and the welcome basket—packed with staples like milk, eggs, butter etc, and treats—is such a thoughtful touch. They supply everything from firewood and charcoal to kitchen essentials like foil, clingfilm etc.
Even as the autumn nights turned cold, the cabin stayed exceptionally cozy and warm. There is heating and a log burner fire but we didn’t need to use either. We spent our evenings around the outdoor fire watching the stars. Our friends and their dog loved every second.
Christine is extremely helpful and makes everything seamless. We highly recommend Rowley Estates and will definitely be back again!

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful place to stay. The location was incredible, tucked away in the middle of the woods overlooking the farmers’ fields. It was so peaceful, both during the day and in the evening, and we were lucky enough to see some amazing wildlife while we were there.

Christine was such a wonderful host. She sent really clear instructions for finding the place and had left us some lovely locally sourced goodies when we arrived, which was such a thoughtful touch and meant we didn’t have to worry about finding a supermarket straight away.

We genuinely didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to come back. It’s easily one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed, and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere peaceful and special.

Thank you so much, Christine, for making our stay so lovely. We really hope to be back soon!

Great setting to go out and explore the surrounding area. Nice and cosy. Loved the log burner which quickly warmed up the rooms. Happy to have some complementary food and drink ready to use for breakfast.

Thank you so much for the lovely weekend we spent here! Everything was perfect and we hope to come again soon xx

We had a lovely time at the cedar retreat. Peaceful surroundings and a very equipped shepherds hut, what more can you ask for! Christine Rowley and the team left us a delicious hamper👌🏻 thank you so much🙏🏼

If you want a peaceful oasis of tranquility then look no further. One of the best Airbnb properties we have stayed in

We had a lovely time. Such a relaxing setting.

Beautiful stay at Christine’s place! She was so communicative and welcoming. There were so many treats waiting for us and the beds were unbelievably comfortable. Will be back again.