We absolutely loved our stay at The Deer House - what a hidden gem! Private and peaceful with breathtaking views across the estate - a proper escape from it all. We’d 100% recommend it for anyone looking to recharge in nature. A couple of small things to note: when we arrived, the dishes weren’t fully clean and there was a really strong smell in the downstairs area. At first we thought it was the surrounding farmland, but on our last day we realised it was actually coming from the stack of firewood inside (which we didn’t use due to the hot weather). The location itself is magical - right by the River Lune with stunning walks nearby. However, we were a bit confused by the estate access. The welcome book encourages guests to explore the grounds, but there were “NO WALKERS” and “NO DOGS” signs everywhere, which made us unsure where we were actually allowed to go. A simple estate map with some marked walking routes would make a huge difference and help guests feel more at ease. We also tried to follow the guestbook’s advice and walk to Kirkby Lonsdale, but the gate along the route was locked. We only realised later there was a small note by the front door explaining the path was closed - this info would’ve been much more useful in the guestbook itself. We popped into the estate office to ask about walks, but no one was around. Luckily we bumped into a lovely lady at the stables who was super helpful and gave us some guidance. Overall though, a beautiful spot and we had a really lovely stay. Just a few tweaks and this place would be absolutely perfect!