Ravenbridge Mill

What can we say? There are some places that just exude magic, and Ravenbridge is one of them. Kenneth is just the most thoughtful host; kind, friendly, and also very talented - it's not every holiday that you're treated to a private cello recital with poetry too! The house is gorgeous, the grounds stunning. So peaceful and tranquil. We swam in the lake, we canoed, we sat in the timeless cottage garden and read books... We could hardly have asked for more. Our two dogs thought they were in heaven. We will definitely come back for more time in this wonderful corner of the world.

Wow! What a fabulous place in the most beautiful part of the world. Perfect for us all. We swam in the lake with trepidation, the sauna was a blissful retreat afterwards. We canooed, blissful BBQs on the firepit. And of course the trampoline was a massive hit all round. Have loved exploring the area - the waterfalls at Low and High Force, river picnic, lake walks… All sorts of adventures. Kenneth, you have been so welcoming and thoughtful. The rocket pesto went down a treat. Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful house. It was the exact holiday we all needed.

"Best holiday ever!" Quote from a very happy 4 year old! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We've had an amazing time - just the relaxation we all needed. You've been really welcoming, and your advice on walking up Hartside Pass turned out to be a great day - ice cream at the top and everything! Thank you also for sharing your flowers and produce - what a treat. The whole setting with the lake, fire-pit, sauna, beautiful garden and beautiful setting has made for a really great stay - we hope to come back one day!

I really enjoyed the stay and wish to come back with friends. I loved every part of the house and definitely all the outside fun – musical rocks, canoe, the lovely walks. You make wonderful suggestions of fun places to go and explore. It has been lovely and wonderful. You’re a great host! Thank you. Marta, age 10

If you're excited by the pictures, rest assured the reality is even more magnificent! We recommend Ravenbridge Mill in the highest terms. Huge thanks to Kenneth for such a warm welcome, great humour and for sharing your bonfire & baked potatoes with us! We'll be back. We swam in the lake and enjoyed the beautiful sauna, which looks out over the water. With Kenneth’s blessing, the children picked apples and plums from the trees. The house is full of character and very spacious—our two families coexisted extremely comfortably. The ground-floor bedroom is a plus for those with limited mobility.

We had a magical week here - an amazing break from the real world in a stunning location. The lake is beautiful, we had so much fun on the canoes and the forest sauna was a wonderful and relaxing way to warm up. Kenneth was a wonderful host and there were so many fantastic touches: the trampoline, the studio with a stage where the children put on plays, the firepit and many more. The location is beautiful and we enjoyed walks from the door into gorgeous countryside. We would thoroughly recommend Ravenbridge Mill. We actually booked another trip the same day we returned home!

One of the nicest, most magical places we have stayed; just wish it could have been longer! Thank you for sharing your amazing home with all it has to offer and to inspire. Can't wait to come back. Kate, Chris, Eliza, Fred & Arthur. Oh, and the blackcurrants! <3

What a place! We stayed for my husband's 40th for a week. We were bowled over by the sheer beauty of the house and its grounds, and were particularly enamoured with the lake and sauna. The house is fab inside - lots of rooms to explore and play hide and seek in, and loads of bathrooms too. There are so many things for the kids to do, but I can totally imagine coming back to this house with a bunch of friends too. Kenneth was unobtrusive but very helpful. He even gave us some freshly picked beetroot which was fab! Highly recommended.