Hawthorn Retreat, a shepherd’s hut glamping accommodation in the Eden Valley of Cumbria, offers visitors a private setting near the Petteril River.
The retreat is situated in Blencowe, a hamlet located on the edge of the Lake District, approximately four miles from the Lake District National Park and just over a mile from Greystoke Village. The site provides year-round accommodation designed for adults and infants under 12 months, with no pets allowed.
The hut features a five-foot king-size bed with Egyptian cotton bedding, a country-style kitchen equipped with a gas hob, oven, refrigerator, and oak-topped sink, and a shower room with a flushing WC, wash basin, heated towel rail, and complimentary toiletries.
Lighting is supplied by solar power with backup batteries, and guests have access to WiFi, central heating, an electric car charging point, and a private WC. Outside, an elevated wooden deck overlooks the river and surrounding woodland.
Facilities include garden furniture, a fire pit, and a Weber charcoal barbecue, with logs and charcoal provided at no extra charge.
Hawthorn Retreat provides a selection of locally sourced welcome supplies, including bread, eggs, butter, homemade jam, granola, milk, apple juice, and seasonal fruit. Guests also have access to allocated parking and shared EV charging stations on the estate.
The retreat encourages outdoor dining and leisure activities such as stargazing, relaxing by the fire pit, and exploring the surrounding woodland.
The estate offers additional recreational opportunities, including clay pigeon shooting, brown trout fishing on the River Petteril, pony trekking, cycle tours, and swimming at the nearby Greystoke Village Pool. Visitors can also access nearby walking and cycling routes, and attractions such as Appleby Castle, Dalemain House and Gardens, Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill, and the Settle Carlisle Railway.
For outdoor hospitality operators and glamping business owners, Hawthorn Retreat illustrates how combining self-contained luxury accommodation with access to local activities can create a diversified guest experience.
Incorporating local produce, sustainable energy solutions such as solar power, and options for both relaxation and adventure can enhance the appeal of similar rural retreats.
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