Title: Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall Cottage in Wigton with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89921000/89920945/59fd0fed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89921000/89920945/3f5633c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89921000/89920945/c3453da7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89921000/89920945/56887234.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89921000/89920945/8b3bf949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At the start of Hadrian's Wall, Bowness House Farm offers a tranquil retreat in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Relax with a hot tub and wood burning stove in one of the cozy shepherd huts, or enjoy breakfast at the onsite bistro. With private parking, complimentary gym access and scenic walks along Solway Coast nearby. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3108 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and 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 hot tub, picnic table, towels, supply of logs and complimentary access to the gym, breakfast can be added at a supplement. Private on site parking. Price includes hot tub hire. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 108 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89921000/89920939/0d168b3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### John Collingwood is a pet friendly first floor apartment with hot tub close to the Solway Coast Bowness on Solway - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly CA $447 CA $447 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=89920939&PinnedHotelID=89920939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89921000/89920935/19ed2d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Naaf Lodge, Bowness on Solway at the start of Hadrian's Wall and close to beach Bowness on Solway - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi CA $447 CA $447 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=89920935&PinnedHotelID=89920935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35130000/35127300/35127212/aa19f5b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Halston Carlisle - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 270 reviews CA $154 CA $185 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=35127212&PinnedHotelID=35127212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89930000/89921000/89920943/28bd3a27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shepherds hut with hot tub and onsite bistro and gym close to Hadrian's Wall and beach. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 615630 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.95286%2C-3.21520&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dnvqHBD1QkQTbGGMy-tpSh5a0dk=) Bowness on Solway, Cumbria #### What's nearby - Hadrian's Wall Path - West - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Carlisle Castle - 30 min drive - 26.4 km - Annandale Distillery - 49 min drive - 54.1 km - Derwentwater - 56 min drive - 56.9 km - Ullswater - 60 min drive - 69.3 km #### Getting around - Wigton Station - 21 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Solway Lounge - ‬2 min walk - ‪Highland Laddie Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Annandale Distillery - ‬38 min drive - ‪The King's Arms - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Station Inn - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall? > As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall on Dec 1, 2025 start from CA $359.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Wigton-Hotels-Ryans-Retreat.h89920945.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ryans Retreat, shepherds hut with hot tub and pet friendly close to beach and Hadrian's Wall located? > Situated in Wigton, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hadrian's Wall Path - West and within 9 mi (15 km) of Solway Coast and Saint Michael's Church. Watchtree Nature Reserve is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question