Howgills Retreat

We had a fantastic week here at Howgills retreat, the lodge was perfect with stunning views, also in a great location for exploring all of the lakes.

Brilliant host, will definitely be returning!

A stunning lodge in beautiful quiet countryside.

Outstanding cleanliness, beautiful furnishings and tasteful decor throughout. Thank you to Lorraine for the goodies basket, bread, milk & butter , tra, coffee, sugarand even Kendal mint cak, very much appreciated. The lodge has everything for your stay. We highly recommend this perfect retreat away from everyday hussle & bussle. We will definitely be back to this stunning location. Thank you once again Sykes for another outstanding holiday home.

Spotless everything we required supplied and more.

No faults at all.

Beautiful lodge, 2nd time staying.

Lovely quiet location. Shame the garden area not secured in for dogs but apart from that it's spot on.

the propert and views were absolutly wonderful.

Looked after very well. Lovely holiday all round. Only thing missing was a hot tub but im not sure where you would put it. Excelant time had by all

We had such a lovely stay at Howgills Retreat.

The Lodge was very clean and so cosy, a perfect place to relax after a long day of walking. The surroundings of the lodge are stunning and it felt so peaceful and quiet in the evenings! Lorraine was really helpful and easy to get hold of and the lodge had everything we needed! We would definitely recommend staying here and we’ll be back for another holiday soon!

An absolutely fabulous lodge, quiet, peaceful, beautifully presented with a very comfortable interior.

Good private parking. So many lovely touches to make it very welcoming. Very well equipped if you want to cook and dine in, but also very local to excellent eateries. Immaculately clean. The welcome pack had to be one of the very best! Owner was at the end of the phone for any queries and really went the extra mile to make guests comfortable. Absolutely stunning scenery from the windows and patio and the Milky Way was clearly visible at night. All in all a perfect week and if I could give six gold stars I would!

Just perfect

There were droppings in one cupboard.

The microwave was filthy. The bed in one room was so uncomfortable. The lodge is not suitable for dogs. There is no fenced space. There was swearing farmers in neighbouring fields and motor cross bikes Sunday morning. Not peaceful!!!

What an amazing place to stay!

Great location, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. It was so private and peaceful, it really did feel like a retreat. We can’t wait to return!

We had a lovely time in a superior holiday let.

There are 2 recommendations we like to make: 1) use the what3word location indicator, what will make it much easier to locate what the property is : ///amends.grace.eventful 2) at the roadside, beside/beneath the letter box put the Sykes sign and names if the 2 cottage so one knows to find them, as the can't be seen from the roadside

We arrived to a spotless very well equipped lodge with a lovely welcome pack.

Situated in an idyllic setting with fantastic views for miles around with tri fold doors opening to a picture view. Very tastefully decorated and very homely. Beds were so comfy after a day's exploring and in the perfect place to see the lakes. Kirby Lonsdale a short drive away has everything you may need and lots of restaurants and bars also worth a wander to devil's bridge and other local delights. We couldn't fault anything it was fabulous . Lorraine our host was so helpful giving useful information both before and during our stay. Highly recommend this special place you won't be disappointed. We cannot wait to be back. Many thanks Lorraine

A beautiful lodge situated in beautiful countryside!

It was spotless, well equipped with modern accessories and certainly 5 star. Many places to see are within a 35 minute drive and it was lovely to be able to return to luxurious accommodation after a good day out for peace and quietness. We've stayed in many holiday rentals. This was by far the best in terms of cleanliness, equipment and comfort. Well done Lorraine!

Beautiful place, amazing views and perfect peace and quiet.

If you're looking for a remote and quiet location this is ideal. Clean, spacious, well equipped. Great stay.

Booked a week away at Howgills Retreat for a holiday and to celebrate my 30th birthday.

The lodge and surroundings are absolutely stunning and even more beautiful in person. Lorraine was very helpful when we needed directions and also left us some nice treats for when we arrived. As per other reviews, the lodge has everything you need. It was extremely clean, comfortable and homely. We wanted to book somewhere peaceful and quiet, and Howgills Retreat exceeded our expectations. It was lovely to sit outside admiring the view as well as watching the sheep and the farmers out at work. I loved that Lorraine also caters for dogs by leaving comfy blankets and towels for them. Despite being quite rural, most places are within a good driving distance, including any supermarkets if you needed them. We got to explore other areas of the Lake District that we hadn't visited before, and had an absolutely fantastic week. Would definitely recommend and we will be booking Howgills Retreat again for our holiday next year as we loved it that much!

Such a lovely lodge, luxury touches and incredible views.

Loved everything; the tray of goodies on arrival, the luxury mini toiletries, the chocolates on the pillows! We felt very private as everything was contactless but knew Lorraine was on hand. Thank you so much ☺️

Cabin was lovely everything you needed very modern and clean.

Had a great stay and a bit of left over snow which was great.

The howgills retreat exceeded my expectations, the lodge was huge, spotless and decorated perfectly.

The owner left a basket of goodies when we arrived which came in so handy! They also left lots of wood and kindling that did us for the whole trip. I will 100% be staying here again thank you

Fantastic stay at Howgills.

Will be visiting again soon. Accommodation was fantastic , clean and extremely well equipped. Good communication with the owners who wee contactable if needed. Thanks for a lovely break away Emma and family

Wow such a clean lodge with the beautifull views.

i really felt like i was at home it was really cosy and peacefull to all them people who will be going to the lodge do not take anything with you the lodge has everything you need there:0) i suffer from anxiety and this lodge has really healed me i really didnt want to come back home kendal town ,the market, winderemere lakes was only little miles away beatrex potter ,steam trains and much more that we didnt have time to go visit also the owner of the lodge is a sweetie verry kind and helpfull when we arrived they left us toast,tea,coffee,milk,biscuits,choc,wine and much more, mini shower gels,shampoo,soaps in our bedrooms them little details was verry thoughtfull thankyou for everything and we shall be back again sometime will be missing the sheeps and the view :0(

What a truly wonderful lodge.

Beautifully kept and tastefully designed throughout. Quiet location with lovely views over the rolling hills and an outside patio to enjoy a glass of wine whilst watching the sunsets. The location is perfect for exploring the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales and there's such alot to do within a short drive. There is everything you could ever need in this spacious and very comfortable lodge thanks to the care and thoughtfulness of the owner. (The extra treats on our arrival were a very much appreciated added bonus.) We enjoyed every minute of our stay here and highly recommended this beautiful lodge to everyone. Fabulous !

Great place to say and explore the Lake District, the property very clean , nice welcome pack left by the owner Lorraine who was always a phone call away if help need

This was a wonderful place to stay in the lake district.

The lodge was beautiful, clean, well kept and had everything a visitor might possibly need. The children absolutely loved being right next door to the cows :-) The beds were so comfortable, we all slept really well. Additional perk was that it was really convenient for Kendal and was great for driving. Thank you so much for having us to stay, we would highly recommend.

Perfect cottage with all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay and nicely decorated.

The location and surroundings are quite and peaceful. It exceeded our expectations and we really enjoyed our time at the cottage.

On arrival it was immediately obvious about the high standards of cleanliness.

Impeccable. Had a luxurious feel, a place where you can just relax. Fantastic views of the countryside. The only gripe we had was that it was based on a farm, so the smell can get a bit much. We didn't know this when we booked. Kids loved the cows. Welcome pack bread, butter, biscuits etc were appreciated. Owner Lorraine was friendly and made herself contactable if needed. No need to bring anything, all provided from washing up liquid to board games. Would stay again

What a great find.

Peaceful, lovely views and a real 'bolt hole' to get away from it all and relax. Very clean and comfortable with everything you might need and a thoughtful welcome pack to start the week. Being on the one level was, in my case, useful too and with being dog friendly even catered for our small dog in providing towels and blankets if needed. When the sun did come out, it was lovely to sit outside as seating and picnic table/brolly also provided. Lorraine has pretty much thought of everything. Thank you. Ten out of ten from us !

Excellent modern and well equipped cabin, one of a pair peacefully positioned within easy reach of The Lakes, Howgills and the coast.

Howgills Retreat was the best holiday rental that we have have been to over the years.

On arrival the place was immaculate and the extras on arrival were much appreciated after a long drive. It's location is ideal to get to all the areas of interest in the lake district. We will definitely be back soon.

Wonderful cabin which was spotless everything we needed and a lovely welcome pack .

Great location will definitely be returning , Thank you .

By far the best lodge or accommodation I have ever stayed at and I travel a lot all over the country and abroad , the views are better than the photos on the listing the lodge had every last little essential you could imagine the lady even left chocolates on the pillows a box of biscuits , tea coffee sugar , bread and jam I have never been treated so well whilst on holiday and I will definetely be coming back here , it was literally perfect .

The most amazing wood cottage, the arrival process was easy, the communication with host was brilliant.

The cottage its self was amazing, everything we needed. My little girls loved the donkeys in the field next door. Will definitely be attending again.

Simply Perfect, the cottage was spotlessly clean had everything you wanted to make a very comfortable break.

We booked somewhere remote to avoid the fireworks and it worked, our little dog had (and ourselves), had a totally relaxing break.

Beautiful lodge, lots of lovely and thoughtful touches.

Views beautiful. We loved our stay, the welcome pack was fabulous (thankyou) and we would love to return at some point.

This is a great property, clean with high maintenance.

The owner Lorraine is super responsive and considerable, provided with all essentials and even some treats to the little ones.

Absolutely loved every second of this break away.

Lodge was absolutely amazing, clean and made us feel so welcome from start to finish. Amazing views and so relaxing. Can't wait to go back.

A great place would highly recommend only thing I could find fault with is size of bath really small , apart from that brilliant

My husband and I booked a holiday here for much-needed rest and relaxation.

We stayed for a fortnight in this lovely lodge. Although it is dog-friendly, it is spotlessly clean and beautifully presented, with all necessary facilities. From the cosy sitting room, we enjoyed watching the sweeping far views of the fells and pennines, which change every day. We also used the lodge as a comfortable base to explore both the Lakes and the Dales and did quite a bit of leisurely walking. Visiting Aysgarth Falls in full spate after rain will stay with me for ever. The owner is very friendly, helpful and responds quickly to any queries, but is happy to leave you to enjoy your stay. I couldn't fault this booking and would definitely return.

Very impressive place everything was as it should have been couldn't fault it.

Would definitely stay again possibly later in the autum/winter

Fabulous lodge and picture postcard location, Lorraine left us some lovely treats for when we arrived, the lodge is so modern and clean, the surrounding area is lovely and close to many great places, would highly recommend

This was the first place we have stayed with our dog, he is a mastiff so quite large, the retreat is such a beautiful little place, extremely comfortable, clean and modern.

Lorraine went above and beyond to make us welcome, even leaving a lovely blanket and towel for our boy, as well as some amazing welcoming gifts. The retreat is very cozy, has fantastic views, especially wonderful to wake up to in a morning, plenty of space for our dog to run and roam, even the farm owners were extremely welcoming. As we were only staying for 4 days, we didn’t get to do as much as we would have liked (uncooperative weather), so we will definitely be returning. A beautiful gem of a place

We had a very lovely week’s holiday in this beautifully decorated, well-equipped and immaculate lodge.

The outside photos don’t do it enough justice as it has great views of the area and stunning sunsets at night. Lorraine, the owner, has gone above and beyond to make a stay here for everyone very homely and comfortable - from the soft beds, pillows and dog blanket to the welcome tray of treats with milk, bread and wine. It is in a very quiet location but easily accessible to all the main lake attractions. We stayed during August but could imagine it being very cosy during Winter months too. Thank you Lorraine for all the thought through and thoughtful touches. Would highly recommend!

A beautiful and relaxing stay at Howgills Retreat.

If you are looking for peace and quiet in a stunning lodge, this is the one for you.

The lodge is wonderful, we stayed for a fortnight and had a lovely time.

Very peaceful and comfortable with great views out the bi-fold doors in the living room. We would often sit out on the patio and enjoy the changing sky, majestic! This place is really home from home, from the comfy beds, large soft towels and fully kitted-out kitchen. It's a good sized space for a small family. 10 mins in the car to Kendal and not far to Windermere, it's location is remote but close to everything you'd need. We would fully recommend a stay here as it's one of a favourites now, and we'll be returning next year for sure!

Howgills Retreat was utterly amazing!

The lengths the owner had gone to just to add touches of comfort, homeliness and welcome were delightful and we really felt wanted from the moment we pulled up at the property. Everything was clean, fresh, attractive, modern and spacious. The views were exceptional and the utter tranquility was a dream. We enjoyed the calves, cows poking their heads over the wall, sheep and the bird life. Good access to the lakes and across to Yorkshire. We didn’t want to leave!

Luxury accommodation, excellent location.

Lovely little personal touches. Lorraine the host has thought of everything. Bonus that we were able to use the field next door to walk/run our dog, she loved it. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Howgills is a fantastic lodge to escape to a picturesque and quiet holiday/break.

The views all around are outstanding and the lodge inside is finished to a very high standard. The lodge is clearly well loved and maintained by the owner, it’s very clean and finished off with lots of lovely furnishings. Lorraine is a fantastic host who also left our young daughter some Easter treats, as well as proving some basic supplies which was appreciated. I have already recommended this location to friends & family.

What an amazing lodge… Lorraine was amazing even before we arrived, answering questions and providing detailed directions.

. nothing was too much trouble… the lodge is absolutely stunning, pristine & relaxing … situated in the gorgeous country side surrounded by fields with cows and sheep… I would absolutely recommend this to anyone… the homely touches were lovely, the washing pods for the machine & the dishwasher tablets were a plus.. little things like tin foil zip lock bags and tea towels … things that don’t really cross your mind when packing were all there… the lovely card & treats upon arrival were very much appreciated.. it was amazing… thank you so much Lorraine.. will see you again soon I am sure xx

We really enjoyed our stay, the lodge was lovely and clean, such a peaceful place to take our dog to escape the fireworks over the new year we will definitely be booking again The attention to detail was fantastic also enjoyed the lovely hamper full of treats even extra touches like chocolates on the pillow, the owners are very helpful and provide a lovely welcome pack The only negative comment I have is once walking off the farm your straight on to a road with no paths to walk the dog but there is plenty of places nearby to drive to

We had such a wonderful stay at Howgills Retreat, the lodge itself is simply lovely, very clean and tidy and extremely cosy.

The hosts were amazing too leaving us all the essentials we needed, even a dog mat for Ace! The location is great with cows and sheep in the surrounding fields with plenty of places to visit. Would highly recommend and will definitely be booking this again!

We spent 4 nights here and the lodge is very well equipped, very clean and comfortable.

The location is lovely and quiet with some farm animals to be seen from the windows which was fun! We loved the little touches such as comfortable blankets and treats that Lorraine left for us as we arrived. The bathroom was superb and the washing machine and dryer were very useful. Beds are also very comfortable! We can not think one thing that’d need improving and definitely will book again

Had a fantastic time at Howgills Retreat.

A really nice tranquil place to unwind. The facilities are great, comfy beds. I had to google the wood burner to see if I could get one the same for my house. I would have liked to visit the Stud that the owners have, as I am a very horsey person, but will maybe arrange riding next time we go. Very homely would recommend anytime. 10/10 just great, thank you Lorraine.

Have just arrived back from a long weekend at HOWGILLS RETREAT .

what a lovely lodge. area so nice and able to get to all the lakes. we have stayed in lodges before but this one has everything. the owner Lorraine even puts nice little treats for you, the views are amazing and the animals entertaining we will definitely go again. Mark

Had a brilliant time here.

Very clean very comfortable . The shower was out of this world. There was plenty of logs for the log burner,but we only used it once as the cabin was warm enough without it. Its is highly likely we will stay here again

Absolutely loved our stay at Howgills, we couldn’t have wanted for more, we’ve stayed in a lot of accommodation and this is up there with the best!

Everything was immaculate and well thought out, the location was perfect for us. Lorraine left a lovely welcome card and goodies which was very kind. A full size dishwasher was great to have, and the little touches like dishwasher tablets, foil etc. being available was definitely a big plus for us as you don’t always get these useful things where you stay that you sometimes forget to bring with you. The view was insane from the lodge, and the sunsets were incredible. Our daughter made great friends with the neighbouring family who live there too. We would definitely return and would recommend in a heartbeat!

The lodge was well furnished and had a lovely homely feel.

It was absolutely spotless. Lovely little details that made the stay feel personal specifically to us. A very spacious cabin, in a tranquil area. A good base for travelling the Lakes. Lots of streaming services on the TV with good wifi reception. The nearby sheep were entertaining. Have recommended to friends and family. Would definitely look at returning.

We all could not have been happier with Howgills Retreat, we planned to just use it as a base to travel into the Lake District every day but we found ourselves wanting to spend more and more time relaxing at the lodge.

It was impeccably clean, quite modern while having tons of character, has a lovely view (sunsets were breathtaking), has a very well specced kitchen, well-decorated living space, great clean bathroom, large comfortable bedrooms, nice patio area... I could go on. It honestly felt like our little home, none of us wanted to leave. Before we arrived I managed to get myself lost (whilst actually only being 1 minute around the corner), so I called the owner and she was lovely and patient as I fumbled with a map trying to describe where I was. They had left us some treats and a nice letter welcoming us all, including the dog which was a nice touch! Speaking of the dog, he loved it. There is a grass field next to the lodge, there were some fence posts up without any wire so I'm not sure if this will always be accessible but he loved exploring that area. You have to be comfortable driving on some smaller lanes to access the property (nothing bad) and it's next to a working farm so you will be neighbours to sheep and horses etc, we loved this. I can't remember the last time I felt as relaxed. Thanks for the incredible stay, we will be back, hopefully this winter to cosy up by the fireplace.

Well just WOW Howgills Retreat is a little gem of a place!

We were overjoyed at how nice this place is all the extra touches around the place and no expense spared on the place well done so peaceful and relaxing with wonderful views. We will be returning to Howgills Retreat in the future. 5*

Excellent property, spotlessly clean and exactly as described.

Well situated close to south Lakes and Howgills. Had a very enjoyable break.