Rowan Retreat

Longing for an escape to the woods or the chance to paddle in a Lakeland stream? Back-to-nature combines with luxury within this exquisite solar-powered shepherds hut. The Rowan Retreat offers a five foot king size bed, a private Scandinavian-style en-suite shower room with a heated chrome towel rail and flushing toilet and a bijoux kitchen perfectly suited for two with a handmade fold down oak table, a SMEG two burner hob, a caravan oven, fridge and sink.


Whether you want to get out and about in the nearby Lake District National Park, hike to the nearby Boot and Shoe pub in Greystoke or just relax in the Adirondack chairs and catch up on that book you have been hoping to read, this shepherds hut nestled above a flower filled meadow provides a perfect place to enjoy the fresh air and stunning river views.


Step out of Rowan Retreat and you are overlooking the River Peterril which is accessed via a private grassed path through the woodland meadow. Light up the fire pit or Weber charcoal barbecue (complimentary logs and charcoal provided as you would expect in this luxurious retreat) and dine al fresco at the picnic table by the stream.


Enjoy the welcoming complimentary breakfast hamper in the morning, get out and explore during the day and then relax in the evening in front of the fire, open a bottle of wine and enjoy the sunset and later on the stunning star light display in peace and privacy.

Rowan Retreat is just over a mile from Greystoke Village which can be reached by footpath from the hamlet of Blencowe. Set in the Eden Valley in Cumbria which is considered one of the most beautiful and rural areas in England, Blencowe is situated on the edge of the Lake District about four miles from the Lake District National Park.



This holiday at a glance


Sleeps two guests.

Open plan layout with double bed and en-suite shower room.

Solar powered electricity with battery storage

LPG gas hot water, heating and SMEG two burner hob

LPG caravan oven

Solar power enables recharging plug in devices like phones, tablets and computers but is not powerful enough for hairdryers and other high load appliances

River front clearing with table and chairs.

Weber charcoal BBQ and Fire pit with locally sourced logs, charcoal, firelighters and matches/lighters provided.

Our welcome hamper includes a selection of breakfast items - bread, eggs, butter, home made raspberry jam, granola, milk, Lakeland tea, Farrers cafetiere coffee and locally produced organic apple juice.

Cafetiere and stainless whistle hob kettle

Secluded woodland and riverside setting.

No children or dogs due to close riverfront proximity

Digital detox - no WiFI. Mobile phone signal is available nearby to the shepherds hut depending on your network

Minimum two night stay.

The tranquil Rowan Retreat is an intimate hideaway overlooking the River Petteril and private open meadow. Everything you need for a luxury short break is provided, just throw another log on the fire pit, relax and recharge listening to the river music and evening birdsong.