Reviews

Lovely place and well resourced. a very thoughtful hamper left for arrival.

We had a great stay at this beautiful house…the location was lovely and the welcome hamper was a great touch. Would recommend for a relaxing break!

I stayed in this stunning shepherd’s hut with my partner for my birthday, and it truly exceeded all expectations. Nestled in a peaceful corner of Cumbria, not far from the Lake District, the location was both easy to find and wonderfully secluded—perfect for a quiet escape. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that every detail had been thoughtfully considered. The hut itself was beautifully finished and incredibly private, offering a cozy yet spacious atmosphere. The amenities were outstanding—a full kitchen stocked with every tool we could possibly need, plus a great barbecue setup that made cooking outdoors a real treat. We especially appreciated the firewood provided for both the fire pit and barbecue—it made our evenings feel extra special. The welcome pack was another lovely touch, featuring delicious artisanal bread, cereal, tea, and coffee, which made settling in that much more enjoyable. It place felt like a real home away from home, but with the added charm of nature.

Everything was perfect! Location, beautiful setting, amazing house, great accessibility, fabulous welcome pack and excellent communication. We had the best time. Would love to return!

We had an amazing stay at the accomodation. We were greeted by a lovely welcome pack and felt at home straight away. We would highly recommend this accomodation. Put simply……stunning.

Such a lovely stay. Very peaceful location and close to lots of walks. Perfect for a family get away. The late check out offered was a nice little extra.

We loved our stay in the Shepherds hut it was a perfect small space. Extremely cozy, well equipped and the view was stunning. Perfectly placed for trips into Penrith to attend Potfest or heading into the Lakes. Thank you for having us we hope to return.

As a family of seven we stayed at Kirkbride Hall mid April 2025 and found the location to be both beautiful and peaceful, adjacent to the church and just a short walk from the village. The property was immaculate, well maintained and exceptionally well equipped. Especially welcome was the large private garden and outside eating area. The internal layout afforded ample space for relaxation, entertainment and meal preparation. We particularly appreciated the quality of the welcome hamper provided for us and the generous supply of local toiletries. Also impressive were the highly detailed files of information on running the house, exploring the locality and beyond and the delightful items of interest for children. In our view this is a very well resourced, efficiently managed, home from home property of hotel standard and in our experience simply outstanding.

I booked a weekend away at the Rowan Retreat as surprise birthday treat for my girlfriend. Safe to say, she absolutely loved it! We loved the privacy, the tranquility and all the nice little touches in and around the shepherds hut. Christine ensured we had all the niceties we could ask for (local fresh bread, eggs, coffee, juice, toiletries etc). This shepherds hut is an absolute must for those visiting the Lake District at only around 20 mins away from Ullswater and plenty of other nice spots. 10/10 recommend!

Faculties fabulous, great host can’t wait to come back x