Reviews

We had an absolute wonderful stay at this charming farmhouse! Nestled in breathtaking surroundings, it was the perfect getaway for our extended family and a family dog. The farmhouse was spacious and well-equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery and everything we needed in the kitchen. We celebrated my son’s 21st birthday on NYE and enjoyed making great breakfasts and dinners together. The Christmas tree added a lovely festive touch, and the en-suite bedrooms ensured everyone had their own privacy. We went on long, relaxing walks and truly felt at home. Highly recommend this gem!

We lived our stay here, the most peaceful location and perfect distance from the nearest town for shops etc. The added touch of local produce and necessities already in the hut made us feel very welcome.

Great stay, place was very clean and came will the amenities we’d ever need. location was quiet and peaceful. couldn’t ask for more. Log fire was perfect and the shower and bathroom was clean and worked perfectly as well as everything else.

Very good lived up too the expectations!

Me and my girlfriend stayed here for 4 nights and we couldn’t find much to complain about at all. Was spotless, came with all the amenities you need and more. Log burner warmed the room up very quickly and didn’t have to worry about it going out and cold in the evening as they had a small radiator to keep the room comfortable while sleeping. Good size bed, fridge and bathroom for the two of us. Gorgeous location to go with it as well. Only very minor issue we had was the large hob would go off mid use every now and then but this wouldn’t put us off staying there again. Thankyou

Beautiful cottage, bigger than we expected! Welcome hamper was a lovely touch and plenty of reading material for recommended walks/things to do in the area. Would definitely recommend!

Christine is a friendly host and she was very responsive. Google maps led us astray, but she picked up the phone immediately and steered us right. Place was spotless. Sheep walk right up outside the cabin. Very nice retreat away from the city. Would recommend with the right company.

We really enjoyed our stay at Birch Retreat. It was very cosy and warm, especially with the log burner over Christmas, the wi-fi was thankfully great for the kids evening entertainment! We loved the beautiful forest, the kids loved walking the stream in their wellies and the dog loved chasing the pheasants! Ashgill force nearby is great to visit, and there are so many beautiful walks, great value for money.

What a beautiful time we had… On arrival we walked in to a beautiful welcome pack, log fire and plenty of room for our dogs to run about. We loved the local, natural products in all the bathrooms and the big family dining table.
We went of a few walks and a drive into Penrith. The host left us to our family break, but also reassured us they were there if we needed them. We will 💯 book with them again. Fabulous way to start the New year.

Blencowe Hall is absolutely stunning inside and out. We have just had the most amazing, huge family Christmas here and everything about it was brilliant. The rooms are incredible and the views are stunning. Every one of us was completely wowed by the experience of staying in such an amazing building. The place was spotless and every detail has been considered, from wonderful toiletries, fluffy towels and plenty of toilet roll in every bathroom to everything you could possibly wish for and more in a kitchen. And the very extensive welcome pack was very exciting. There were two beautiful Christmas trees and the dining room had been beautifully prepared with crackers, candles, stunning table decorations and napkins folded into Christmas trees. Blencowe Hall is a very special place and we can only hope we may be lucky enough to return one day