What our guests think
Chris and Christine — Pembrokeshire
...Just what we needed….felt so relaxed we couldn’t even decide where to go out to and when we went, we looked forward to coming back!!
Sharon, Harvey and Rebecca
Sharon, Harvey and Rebecca Lovely, just lovely, this is our second time here. Sitting on the lawn at one point we had the chickens, the cat, the ducks, a squirrel(...
Christine and David, Essex
Third time here — still first class!!! Thank you
Lu (hen) and the girls
….Hopefully I speak for the whole ‘gang’ when I say we have had the most fabulous time ever!…………P.S we also appreciated the real hens!!
Steven, Sandar Laurie and Mike
We loved our stay in the Barn — even with less than perfect weather we were in heaven with walks, relaxation — and just peaceful surroundings.
Russ, Tammy and Olivia, Westcliffe on Sea
We really enjoyed ourselves here in The Barn. Our daughter Olivia is now obsessed with chickens and trampolines. One tip, cider and trampolines do NOT mix!! A...
Liz's hen do
Liz our hen was a hun, But the cider and cycling hurt our bums, You can’t go wrong with a tiger print thong, Thanks for the chocolate cake and trampoline fun!!
Lisa
I have had the BEST time! This weekend will definitely go down as one of my top 5 memories…one surprise after another, the lovely sunny courtyard and beautiful...
Karla and Adam, West Sussex
The perfect place to unwind after a very hectic build up to a perfect wedding day!..Felt utterly at home in the lovely Potting Shed. Superb breakfast set us up for...
Mike and Brenda, Essex
Yet another terrific weekend here in The Potting Shed. This is our 15th visit and it never fails us…congratulations to you both for creating this little piece of...
Dawn and Karl - Middlesex
“ A brilliant, fantastic, relaxing quiet week; what a lovely honeymoon we’ve had, we are not looking forward to leaving ‘Paradise on Earth’……just what the doctor...
Vic and the girls
‘We’ve had the best time ever this weekend — thank you so much for all your help, for being so thoughtful. Fantastic customer care and nothing was too much trouble....
Swiss family Robinson's and Bardsley Specials
‘The Knights of the Round Table have had a fantastic time. They say laughter is the best medicine, we have made the walls quake and it’s due to the ambience of this...
Colin and Sarah
‘Came here with our best friends and left with even better friends thanks to this wonderful place…’
Astri-Elin, Jostein, Selje, Maretta and Siri, Norway
‘Thank you for a fantastic week. We have really enjoyed our stay and would love to bring friends from Norway with us next time we come to England!’
Graham and Norma
‘There is a lot to be said for old fashioned peace and quiet. We thank you very much for your hospitality, warm welcome and fantastic accommodation in such a wonderful...
Brian, Jen, Kathie, Mike, Bob and Robert
‘Thanks for helping to make Mum/ Gran’s/Great Gran’s 85th birthday her most memorable yet! Lovely cottages, gorgeous gardens, fantastic sunny weather and the company...
Craig, Alys, Jason and Sian
“Thanks for a beautiful cottage to celebrate Craig’s 30th…The weekend flew too quickly and we’d love to return. We depart feeling indulged, relaxed and ready to face...
Raha, London
‘Valentine’s Weekend 2004. I don’t want to leave! The prettiest cottage with every detail, want and need catered for — I kept waiting for Goldilocks to walk in! Thank...
Sue, Jill, Chris, Jill and Merys - Wales
‘Girls on tour — what a fab setting for our pyjamas and gin! Night one over and we have had a smashing brunch with local sausage, bacon, black pudding and lovely fresh...
Miles, Karen and Freya
‘From the very start of our weekend, we have been made to feel welcome and everything has been provided for with no fuss or problems. We will definitely come back...
Rachel and Neil
‘What a lovely cottage!! We really had a great time, a great cake, a lovely walk, open fires and fantastic head massage. Yum! Gilly and Cliff really did make us feel...
The Welch family, Dorset
‘A wonderful family weekend enjoyed by everyone down to the youngest child. An inspirational setting which has given us ideas for our own cottage.’
The Gurdons and the Watsons
‘Great venue and wonderful setting for a family Christmas. We thoroughly relaxed and enjoyed the wonderful surroundings. Many thanks to Cliff, Gilly, Toby and Georgie...
Horacio and Claire - London
‘Beautiful, wonderful, fantastic, from the moment we walked through the door we felt at home, we have fallen in love with the Coach House and are sad to be leaving....
Madeline and seven very happy students, Venice, Italy
‘I came over with a small group of students who wanted to taste a little bit of the ‘real England’. Well, they have had that and much, much more — visiting just a few...
Gina and Bernie, Manchester
"This was Heaven, without the funeral"
Martin & Felicity, Coventry
“our second visit to The Olde Rectory but our first time in the fantastic new Hooch Hall. All 17 of us enjoyed my 50th birthday celebrations and my friends were all...
Beckie and Hens
“ Wow!! this place rocks!…..”
Jo’s hens
“Thank you for a great hen weekend. Beautiful weather and amazing surroundings. Cliffs Country Crawls kept us out of trouble even though we managed to do one of...
Rosemary and Graham, North Lincolnshire
“When we were looking for somewhere to stay for our short break we thought The Potting Shed would fit the bill, WOW!!! What a find, it fits perfectly!! The Potting...
Juliet, Adrian and Anna, Essex
“We’ve had a great time — the accommodation is out of this world, so much thought has gone into everything — the instructions, the compliment bag in the bathroom —...
John, London
“ We’ve only been here a couple of hours and I’m very sure that we couldn’t have found anything better than here. The cottage is magnificent and the welcome was...
Jim and Cathy, Edinburgh
Some of our more poetic guests!!!
Mike and Brenda, Upminster
“I can only presume that God was from Worcester.. This truly Gods country and you Gilly and Cliff are obviously his disciples.Thank you both for yet another super stay...
Naomi and Richard London
“Our second visit and The Barn is much lovelier than we remember it (which we thought would be impossible!)The rooms, the wood burner, the chickens, the WI chocolate...
Scott Liberty and Imogen, London
“Everything about The Olde Rectory confirms the underlying commitment to quality and professionalism however, if you are reading this you probably know already!Earlier...
Anna and Jason, London
“....it’s been a fantastic weekend — stunning weather and just a lovely place to stay (and not a frilly bit in sight — hurrah!) They are of course, all mad here but...
James, Emma and Lara London
“A lovely weekend in The Coach House. Cannot add anything to the original comments in line already — if you haven’t already got it in the freezer, order Rachel’s Ice...
Oscar (aged 16 weeks) Dorset
“...I have enjoyed my lovely bedroom, the quietness, squirrels, birds and very funny hens!! Mummy and Gran have enjoyed the superb quality of the cottage, the country...
