Reviews

Well equipped shepherd’s hut. Particularly enjoyed the woodland glade with fire pit and stream. There is a BBQ also and excellent communication from the Estate. Very peaceful and out of sight and sound of the other huts so perfect for a secluded stay. Many thanks.

Peace and quiet nature at my door step. The shepherds hut was warm clean and comfortable. Would recommend strongly to anyone who wants a peaceful break. Directions to the hut were very clear also. To be able to sit outside at night next to the fire pit just looking at the stars was a treat on its own. With owl’s calling through the night I felt connected to nature which hasn’t happened for a long time. The hut itself has everything I could need the bed was very comfortable and the shower was good and strong. I would definitely go back and soon I hope.

Stunning location, Christine was so helpful and proactive. A perfect weekend away in a really secluded place – great walks and a stunning pub nearby.

What a fantastic retreat! We had a wonderful and relaxing time staying in the Shepherd’s hut on the Rowley Estate. The communication from the point of booking with suggestions of walks and places of interest was a lovely touch. The hut is private and peaceful with plenty of outside space to enjoy including the fire pit. A lovely welcome hamper with jam from the estate, delicious bread, cereal, orange juice, milk, tea and coffee was really appreciated. The hut was toasty even when the temperature dropped to 3 degrees outside. It’s an ideal location to explore Ullswater lake and Pooley Bridge with easy access to shops at Penrith. We’ll definitely be back.

Fabulous Shepherds hut in a quiet secluded spot by the river. Lovely seating area with firepit and wood supplied. Loveiy welcine pack of food. Extremely comfy bed. We will definitely return. Thankyou so much.

We had a brilliant stay at Elm Retreat, so peaceful and private in such a beautiful setting. We enjoyed the fire pit, star gazing, listening to the owls hoot and slept so soundly in the very comfortable bed. A beautifully designed and decorated shepherds hut with incredibly generous breakfast provisions! All the utensils and kitchenware we needed and a lovely warm shower. We found this location perfect, so incredibly quiet and peaceful, out of the hustle and bustle but still only 20mins into Keswick. We managed a climb up Scafell Pike and Elm Retreat was the perfect place to come back to and collapse afterwards!! Thank you so much, we would love to come back.

Lovely rural location with short distance to services and the centre of the lake district. Great host, very transparent and easy to contact. Will stay again for sure.

Hut and surroundings were very nice, and the hut was really clean. We also liked the complimentary eggs, milk, butter, orange juice, and loaf of bread.

If you prioritise your privacy and just want to be away from it all then this is the place for you. There is no phone signal – which I loved! But wifi is available if your not so keen on switching off completely. The check-in was nice and easy and we likely wouldn’t have seen another soul if we didn’t go out and about around the lakes. Christine has really thought of everything from providing a delicious hamper with breakfast bits, fresh juice, tea and coffee to practical essentials like foil, different utensils, coal for the BBQ and wood for the fire pit. Being near a stream, nestled amongst the trees and long grass does mean that flies and knats are about. Christine did provide citronella incense, which I suspect meant it wasn’t as bad as it could have been! We had a truly amazing time here and, unusually for us, would go back again.

Thank you for a lovely stay! Such a great location and very well equipped hut. Would love to stay again!