Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut, pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall

The village of Bowness on Solway is best known for being located at the start (or end) of Hadrian's Wall in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located on the shores of the Solway Coast in the Moricambe Bay the area is a haven for the local bird life making the sand dunes, salt marsh, shingle beds and peat mosses their home. There are viewpoints for spotting waders, curlew, golden and grey plover, lapwings and many more birds scattered along the shoreline. Guests looking for a relaxing away from it all holiday but within easy reach of city life and national parks opt to stay here. The village itself has a tea room, village pub and bistro. Carlisle is within half an hours drive, the Lake District is within an hours drive and the Victorian coastal village of Silloth is within half an hour.

Located in the centre of the village on the former site of the Roman Fort of Maia which was the second largest fort on Hadrian's Wall and within a 5 minute walk of the sea front Bowness House Farm provides 4 self catering holiday cottages in the courtyard, the orchard is home to 4 shepherds huts and a luxurious 7 room bed and breakfast is in the old farmhouse. Guests have complimentary access to the fully equipped gym and breakfast is served in the onsite Bistro open for breakfast, lunch and dinner or to simply enjoy a refreshing drink.

​Surrounded by apple trees the 4 shepherd huts are accessed via a wooden staircase. Small and cosy but fully equipped to enjoy a relaxing break they each have a wood burning stove making them cosy all year round, a Belfast sink, fridge and micro oven/hob. There is a pull out dining table with seating and a comfy double bed with a bunk single bed above. There is also an en-suite shower room for added convenience.

Each hut has its own picnic table, supply of logs and complimentary access to the gym. Please bring your own towels. Breakfast can be added at a supplement. Private on site parking.

Please note latest check in time is strictly 8pm