Reviews

Perfect location, Christine was a great host and so helpful. Lovely accommodation.

Had a lovely time at the Birch Retreat! It’s really well equipped and you are surrounded with small private woods, which is ideal if you have a dog! Definitely would recommend it!

A fantastic home that felt welcoming from the moment we entered. Christine is a great host who made sure we had all the information we needed for a relaxing stay.

Really enjoyed our stay in this lovely shepherd’s hut. Christine was super helpful, providing lots of information about the surrounding area and communicating everything we needed to know for our arrival and stay. She also responded straight away to a couple of queries we had during our stay. The shepherds hut had everything we needed, was spotlessly clean and has a lovely view across rolling fields. There was also a breakfast hamper provided on our arrival full of local goodies which was very much appreciated. We would happily stay at Larch Retreat again!

Exceeded expectations. Many small touches that made the holiday more memorable. They cared & it showed. Thank you

We had a really lovely stay in the sherpards hut and it was really private.

Absolutely beautiful cottage. Very welcoming, set in stunning surroundings. Immaculately clean, tastefully decorated, very large rooms, beautiful bedrooms all 3 have there own ensuite. Very spacious throughout. 2 large gardens for guest use, both with stunning views. This cottage has everything you would need. Every item of pots, pans, trays, crockery, cutlery and more. Christine the owner was absolutely lovely, I was kept up to date with my booking, lots of very helpful information, links of what was on /things to do during our stay. I would love to return. Thank you so much for all your help, your generosity of the most beautiful welcome gift hamper, the extra’s in the fridge! Our stay at Riverain was just wonderful. Thank you so much Christine.

What a wonderful  experience we’ve had at the Shepards Hut.  We were deeply touched with the welcoming hamper you’d left for us, truly delicious.   We’ve left today with many fond memories of our stay and can’t wait to return.

Christine and team. What a beautiful place. We had the perfect week full of walks, food and lots of laughter. The Cottage is so well equipped with the generous hamper being the perfect start to our stay. You’ve really thought if everything. General consensus from our group was ”loved it”. We will definitely be back to explore more. Shepherds Inn is also epic. Top tip, don’t eat the chilli!

Wythburn Cottage was our last minute choice for a family get together, partly because it was halfway between the two starting locations of the family members and also because I had stayed at Melmerby Hall 2 years previously for my sister’s 70th.
That had been a great choice for a large family gathering with ages ranging from 4 to 77.
Wythburn Cottage also proved a good choice as all rooms were ensuite and 2 downstairs bedrooms meant that some of the party didn’t have to venture upstairs!
The accommodation was as described and was welcoming – and dog friendly too.
The welcome basket was appreciated as we arrived on a rainy evening and could have a restorative cup of tea before venturing to Penrith for dinner supplies.
Access from the motorway is easy and clear instructions were provided.
We will be back at Blencowe Hall next year for another big family gathering ( this was booked prior to the recent stay at Wythburn Cottage ) and are looking forward to another happy stay in well presented and maintained accomodation.
Thanks to all the crew at Rowley Estates.