“Quick visit for mountain biking and beer” Although only a short stay it was a delightful one. The principal reason for the trip was to get out on a good mountain bike ride. Our ride was an all day epic starting from the front door and out over the fells, finishing in the pub in Hesket Newmarket just down the road. It was great to explore fells I've never visited before and a special mention should go to the Old Crown Pub in Hesket Newmarket for its great ale. The accommodation was clean and bright and surprisingly spacious. The cottage is approached up a drive that keeps you nicely away from the road and leads to a paved area which looks like a good spot to eat outside, although we didn't on this stay, preferring to walk back to the pub instead. Living room has a lovely view across the paved area to the trees on the valley side opposite. The cottage had a good sized modern kitchen and bathrooms which looked to have been recently refurbished, comfy bed and nice garden. I intend to visit again with family later this year.

“Great location for a perty” 14 friends helped me celebrate my 50th birthday at Melmerby Hall and a great time was had by all. This is a great perty house. The house is both spacious well equipped with anything you might need the house has a comfortable feel to it and all the bedrooms were of a good standard Jilly provided dinner on the Saturday night. The food was both plentiful and to a high standard On recommendation from Christine we went for a lunch to the Crown at Kirkoswald and again found a great welcome and good food

“Amazing time at Stag Cottage” A group of 4 of us travelled up to Stag Cottage for a few days of r&r. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The cottage is beautiful and set in wonderful grounds. There's plenty of space for a group of 4 and the decor very welcoming. There are some fantastic walks and great places to eat near by and others a short drive away. This is a great location for a holiday which I couldn't recommend highly enough. Nick Tiplady

“Excellent accommodation and setting, nice touch with the welcome hamper.” Stayed 2 nights at Jenny's Croft. The cottage is excellent as is the setting. Peaceful and relaxing. Fully equipped lacks nothing and clean. Would definitely make a return visit. Recommended.

“Breath taking views - and that was just inside the cottage!” Our stay was with family, and I had not advised them of our accommodation, so to see their joy at the grandeur of the cottage was a fantastic feeling and a brilliant way to start our holiday. The master bedroom was like something out of a fairy-tale and the other 2 twin rooms were just as masterful in their appearance. The evenings spent in the dining hall chatting about our day’s excursions over dinner was an event in itself, and such a wonderful way to plan the next day’s itinerary – even if it did take several hours and few bottles of wine! It was a memorable say and fantastic value for money that I don’t think can be surpassed. I will and have recommended this to friends, family & work colleagues, they won’t be disappointed. Five Star accommodation, five star booking service and the information received by the management team & Christine prior to our stay was invaluable. A truly amazing experiance that you must try yourself.

“Definately a 5* property with all the trimmings” Thank you Christine and Jilly we had a great time at Riverain, everything was 5 star including the welcome hamper. The position 10 minutes from Penrith was perfect for us all, 3 travelled by train from Glasgow, 1 by car from Harrogate and myself from Cheshire all taking 2 hour door to door. We all take turns of booking a 6 monthly girls away trip and have been as far afield as Dubai and last year had 2 trips to lodges at Gleneagles, Riverain was given top marks by us all.Everything we needed was there and ithe kitchen was so well equipped, including nice sharp knives which is usually a problem in holiday homes. We loved the wood burner and how great to have a constant supply of really nice dry logs,. We all agree a great venue and great property we will be back.

“Heaven on Earth” Our stay at Hause Hall Farm and Kruik Barn was out of this world. Everything about the property was of the very highest standard. It was a haven of peace and tranquility and the perfect base for a large group of friends. The owner, Christine Rowley was very helpful and a great source of information about local resources and amenities.

“Wedding of our dreams!!!” There are no words to describe how amazing this property is. We stayed here in May 2015, for 3 days, with 18 relatives to celebrate our wedding. The typical British weather managed to hold off long enough for us to get married in the idyllic setting on the lawn underneath two magnificent trees. Jilly and her girls made sure that our stay was faultless with nothing being too much trouble. All of our guests were mesmerized by the venue each room lovingly restored with great thought and impeccable taste. The photos in each room to illustrate the scale of the restoration was a nice touch. A week to the day since we arrived, my only wish is that we could go back and do it all over again. Thank you to Jilly and Blencowe hall for making my wedding dreams come true.

“Weekend at Elk Cottage” Having stayed once before at Stag cottage, we had an idea of what to expect from Elk Cottage and the service from Christine and Jilly. We were not disappointed We arrived at the small village of Glassonby but were unable to locate the cottage, a quick phone call and Jilly was soon on the scene guiding us to the cottage As in Stag cottage the conversion is stunning, tastefully done with high quality fittings and attention to detail That attention to detail transfers through into the service you receive, with the fridge well stocked as well as a hamper with lots of quality goodies. In the living room you will find a log burner which is all prepared, which is great after a hard days walking in the beautiful countryside. We opted for the walk to Lacy's Caves and long Meg, which is a nice walk, mostly flat so not too taxing, though I'm not sure about 5.5 mile, though its possible that we went a longer route We find it hard to see past the cottages at Rowley Estate and cant wait to try our next booking at Riverain. I will post a review after that visit in July

“Beautiful house in an amazing setting” We spent last weekend at Hause Hall to celebrate my fathers birthday. The house is beautiful with everything that you need provided for. There was a lovely welcome hamper for us on our arrival. The position of the house is great, by Lake Ullswater, with great views of the fells. I will definitely be returning.

“Absolutely perfect stay in idyllic country home.” We booked the three adjoining properties of Cazenovia Hall, Riverain and Wythburn cottage to celebrate our daughter's 21st birthday with family and friends. We had viewed the properties on the website and were expecting a very high standard, but they even surpassed all our expectations. Cazenovia Hall had all the facilities of a 5* hotel, with beautifully furnished and decorated ensuite bedrooms, an outstanding galleried kitchen and dining area and wonderfully comfortable sitting room, which led out onto a huge private patio. We had enough room to entertain the whole party comfortably for the whole weekend. The kitchen area was incredibly well laid out and had exceptional facilities for cooking and preparing dinner. I loved the aga, which heated the entire room and made it so convivial. It was so well equipped that we had no need for anything. On arrival, we found it spotlessly clean, all the rooms were absolutely immaculate and we were delighted with the generous hamper and provisions that had been provided for our stay. All the little things had been considered, such as nightlights, candles, matches, charcoal and firelighters for the barbecues, which made it into a home from home. We really had the most wonderful time and have so many happy memories of our stay. The outdoors were as impressive as the interior, with beautifully tended gardens, flowering shrubs and trees and the wonderful trickling stream. We could not have asked for a more perfect stay and would stay again at the drop of a hat. Thank you to the Rowleys and all the staff who must work so hard to keep this property at such an exceptional standard. We hope to visit your other properties and feel assured that the standard of all would be absolutely comparative.