Reviews

We’ve just returned home from 4 nights at Hawthorn and we had the best time! The hut is so beautiful and well thought out, nothing was a miss. We arrived to bread, butter, eggs, milk, home made raspberry jam, apple juice and muesli! Tea, coffee and sugar was also provided. The information pack in the hut was full of useful information (different walks, places to visit etc). The bed was so comfortable and plenty of storage underneath for bags. The shower was really powerful and hot, which was amazing after a day in the mountains! The hut is also well positioned to the main areas of the lakes (Ullswater, Glenridding, Grasmere/Rydal) about a 30 mins drive! We didn’t see a single soul for 5 days and only heard the cows and the river at the bottom of the hut (so lovely in the evenings and mornings). We couldn’t take advantage of the outside seating areas due to the rain (typical) but it looked a beautiful spot for a cuppa! We had really informative emails from Christine before we arrived and even had the offer of a late check out. Before we booked I spoke with Jenny who gave so much information, they really go above and beyond! Parking is just across the road and is hidden away from the main road and a really short walk to the hut. We can’t wait to come back and are already looking at a trip in the spring! Thanks so much for a beautiful stay and making our 5th trip to the lakes another one to remember. Henry & Kay.

We stayed for 2 nights at Hawthorne, a very peaceful place to stay right next to the river. We couldn’t fault the hut it has everything we needed including some nice welcome essentials. The shower was nice and hot, bed was comfortable, WiFi is good we streamed Netflix on an evening no problem. We really couldn’t fault our stay great location for exploring the lakes. We walked straight from the hut on a walk recommended in the welcome pack. We ate at the Horse and farrier in dacre which I would recommend. We would definitely stay again.

This was a lovely peaceful retreat with beautiful views from the window and set into a slightly wooded area that kept it private. Christine was a very nice host who had lots of nice walk and eating recommendations before check-in. I would very much reccomend as a place to stay.

The most unbelievable venue. We hired this for wedding accommodation and it did not disappoint — so spacious and carefully curated, with a lovely welcome hamper included. We’ll definitely be back!

Superb cottage with a particularly arresting living room. The space is so generous for the number of people allocated to the room; Christine and the team were also really helpful when dealing with room modifications and extra bedding. Highly recommended!

A ridiculously spacious cottage with lovely rooms and a great garden. Beautiful surroundings and a lovely welcome hamper. We rented for wedding guests but would recommend it to anyone; families or groups of friends alike!

An excellent hut; the perfect place to disconnect from the rest of the world. Cosy, clean, and surprisingly spacious, I would recommend this for anyone looking for a peaceful break in a lovely bit of Cumbria.

What a superbly located hut! Great river views and beautiful decking outside, it’s the perfect place for some al fresco dining, even in September, when we rented it for wedding guests. We wouldn’t hesitate to do so again!

Another excellent hut in a tranquil, riverside location. It was a pleasure to retreat here, slightly away from the other buildings (which we also rented for wedding guests) which provided a peaceful opportunity to tuck into the delicious treats from the hamper!

What a luxurious cabin! Such a tranquil setting, with zero light pollution and the only sound being the babbling brook below. It was the perfect place to spend a quiet evening, and the welcome hamper treats were appreciated!