Reviews

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

Lovely two night stay at Christine’s Shepherds hut. Beautifully presented and gorgeous complementary items. Fire pit and BBQ were a great addition. Will definitely be back again. Thank you 🤩

A really special property set in a beautiful location. Exceeded our expectations. Very communicative and helpful host. Will be returning!

A really special property set in a beautiful location. Exceeded our expectations. Very communicative and helpful host. Will be returning!

A fantastic venue for our small wedding of 20 guests. So lovely that the majority of our guests could stay over for the whole weekend in the beautiful bedrooms at Hause Hall Farm. The weather was very kind and we were able to have the wedding ceremony outside on the patio. Absolutely wonderful.

A fantastic venue for our small wedding of 20 guests. So lovely that the majority of our guests could stay over for the whole weekend in the beautiful bedrooms at Hause Hall Farm. The weather was very kind and we were able to have the wedding ceremony outside on the patio. Absolutely wonderful.

A fantastic venue for our small wedding of 20 guests. So lovely that the majority of our guests could stay over for the whole weekend in the beautiful bedrooms at Hause Hall Farm. The weather was very kind and we were able to have the wedding ceremony outside on the patio. Absolutely wonderful.