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

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.

Very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed both inside and out. The information provided was concise but thorough. The location is fabulous, nestled on the edge of a private wood with views across a small valley. Very private and quiet.

Genuinely had the best weekend away celebrating all our 40th birthdays. 16 of us had a blast. Didn’t really need to leave the house for anything. Christine put us in touch with Cumbria hot tub hire which was a nice little luxury to add to an almost perfect weekend.

We had a lovely stay at the Shepards hut. Christine was great prior to the visit giving lots of clear information regarding the stay and insights into the local area. On arrival there were lots of local food/drinks left for us to try which was a lovely touch. It was a great place to get away and switch off with lovely surroundings. Would definitely recommend!

We had a lovely time at Elm Retreat!
From start to finish the booking was really easy. Lots of communication from Christine and her team. Any questions quickly answered! They still do a lovely wee welcome hamper pack with their own raspberry jam, local bread. Apple juice, muesli, tea , coffee, butter and milk. Very small hiccup on the first night when it wasn’t there for the morning so we assumed it would appear the next day, but when it didn’t, as soon as we messaged to ask, they sorted it right away, so don’t hesitate to contact, they absolutely couldn’t be nicer. The bed was super comfy and there is a nice clean bathroom with shower. Lots of seating options just outside the hut , or down at the fire or river. A very nice relaxing place to chill. Highly recommend you treat yourself to a visit! Lots of places nearby to visit too!

Absolutely loved our stay at The Hawthorne Retreat. Beautiful location overlooking the river, lots of private outdoor seating and decking areas. Great amenities such as the BBQ & log burner! This place exceeded our expectations and it was such a great location to stay to explore the Lake District. The welcome hamper was a lovely addition to the Sheppards hut providing fantastic local produce and the lovely Rowley’s Estate home made raspberry jam. Safe to say that we will be returning in the future. This is a perfect stay for 2 people! Couldn’t recommend anymore. Christine was very helpful and responsive with any questions we had and was always happy to help if needed.

Lovely shepherds huts, really relaxing holiday, very peaceful and quiet.