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

Spent a lovely short break at Gill Beck with my husband, 3 children and dog. Beautiful spacious property with everything we needed. Garden was fantastic for the children and the dog to play. Welcome basket and extra touches were much appreciated and we enjoyed the local produce including taking advantage of complimentary raspberry picking nearby. Would 100% recommend.

Don’t often leave reviews, however we were taken back by how peaceful, cosy, clean and at home we felt during our stay. We had 1 query during our stay and Christine answered right away. Highly recommend

We had a wonderful stay, the location was idyllic. It was so peaceful and secluded, the bed was comfortable and the hut had everything you could need. It was easy to find, Christine sent very clear instructions and some recommendations of things to see and do in the local area. The property was easy to access and the EV charger was incredibly handy. Breakfast items were provided, artisan bread and muesli, local eggs and organic juice, tea and coffee all very much appreciated our first morning after a long drive. I would highly recommend a stay here if you’re looking for peace and quiet, a very comfortable stay with a surprisingly good shower after a day out exploring the lake District.

Lovely house in a great location. Plenty of space and well equipped. Excellent communication and very helpful host. Good sized bedrooms and plenty of parking. Would recommend for family gatherings.

Amazing retreat! Super peaceful and we had the best time! Thank you to Christine for the little touches, recommendations and the wonderful shepherds hut experience!

The Riverain property at the edge of the Lake District is well located. Ullswater, Keswick and a 30 min drive to Ambleside and Windermere are within easy reach. We went as a family of 5 adults, so 3 beds and 3 bathrooms was essential. The layout worked really well for us. Riverain is well equipped and the welcome hamper was perfect. No complaints, we would definitely return, especially well catered for with EV Chargers.

Christine’s stay was honestly incredible. Super private, our neighbours were sheep and cows. what more could you ask for!

This was such an incredibly beautiful place to stay ! Could not fault a thing. We booked this place for our 1st wedding anniversary and in no way did it disappoint. It was everything we were after and more. Lovely quiet location with the peaceful sound of the stream and birds (and the occasional sheep) The place was super comfortable and clean. Great recommendation of places to visit even though we did some hikes a little further out. We were also welcomed with some delicious local essentials. Christine is also very responsive and informative. 10/10 highly recommend !

We had a fantastic stay at the shepherd’s hut. The views were brilliant – waking up to sheep in the field right outside and the hills in the distance was a real highlight. It’s a stunning part of the country and felt like a proper break from the usual routine. The hut itself was really well thought out. Every detail seemed to have been planned to make the place practical, comfortable, and easy to settle into. The interior was finished to a high standard and had a lot of character – it was clear a lot of care had gone into it. We really enjoyed our time here and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in a great setting.