Hen Cloud Cottages

If you’re looking for one of the best-located shepherd’s huts in the Peak District, you’ve just found it.

Lavender Retreat sits beneath the iconic hills of Hen Cloud and The Roaches, with uninterrupted views towards Ramshaw Rocks and Turn o’the Roach. From the moment you arrive, you’ll understand why so many guests fall in love with this corner of the National Park.

This cosy shepherd’s hut for two is designed for people who love the outdoors. Leave the car where it is and step straight onto some of the finest walking routes in the Peak District. Whether you’re climbing, hiking, trail running, cycling or simply exploring at your own pace, adventure starts right outside your door.

Inside, Lavender Retreat combines rustic charm with modern comfort. The traditional windows bring the landscape indoors, the fully equipped kitchenette has everything you need for a self-catering stay, and the cosy pull-down bed transforms the hut into a warm and comfortable retreat at the end of the day.

After hours spent on the hills, head to the local pub (a short walk down The Churnet Way path) for a well-earned meal before returning to your private hot tub. Sink into the warm water, watch the light fade over the surrounding countryside and enjoy the peace that makes this place so special.

The wildlife is part of the experience. Buzzards regularly soar overhead, deer and hares are often spotted nearby, and the birdsong can be remarkable. On a good morning, it’s not unusual to hear a surprising variety of species from the comfort of your bed.

Although Lavender Retreat feels wonderfully secluded, you’re within easy reach of many of the Peak District’s most popular attractions, villages, cafés and market towns, giving you the perfect balance of escape and exploration.

Come for the walking. Stay for the views. Return for the peace and quiet.

Many of our guests tell us the same thing after their stay:

“The best location we’ve found in the Peak District.”