Our Story

River House Retreats was created around a simple idea: that time away should leave you feeling genuinely different when you return home.

Set in the peaceful Brathay Valley, just a few miles from Ambleside, our retreats offer the best of both worlds — the mountains, lakes and villages of the Lake District within easy reach, and a peaceful place to come home to at the end of the day.

For us, great hospitality is about more than providing somewhere beautiful to stay. It's about the little details, genuine care and creating a place where guests can slow down, switch off and simply enjoy being here.

The Heart of Our Hospitality

Between us, we bring years of experience in hospitality and property development, but River House Retreats is about something much more personal than that.

We believe the best places to stay are those where you feel genuinely looked after. From the way each room is prepared to the gardens, the surroundings and the smallest details, we want everything to feel cared for — because it is.

For us, the greatest compliment isn't simply a good review. It's a guest leaving already thinking about when they can come back.

A Place You'll Want to Return To

Our hope is simple. We want you to arrive, slow down and feel the pace of everyday life begin to disappear.

Explore the lakes and fells, enjoy good food, spend time with the people who matter and then come back to somewhere peaceful at the end of the day.

And when it's time to leave, we hope you take a little of that feeling home with you — relaxed, refreshed and already thinking about your next visit.