“First of all thanks for letting us use your home. The place has a wonderful feel to it and we all unanimously declared it amongst our favourite cottages 'ever' (and we've stayed in 'zillions'.) Beds were amazingly comfortable (and two full size settees – deep joy.) We all love the village and eating at our favourite Rogans brasserie and fave pub – Kings Arms. Bathroom is beautiful and your taste/style of décor makes it a great place to be. Love to come back in summer to make use of the garden. Thanks again”
x The Whittles and Suttons 27th February 2009
“We lived in Barn Garth for a short while several years ago and I’m happy to say that it’s reassuringly the same – as though time has stood still. Step out in the back at night and listen to the silence. We’ve spent 3 weeks in this lovely cosy cottage and wish it could have been longer.”
Liz and Dave Brown 14-3-09 to 4-4-09
"Lovely cottage, hope to come again. Thank you for letting us stay. Had a great time!"
Love the Woods and the Waggotts
“Had a great week. Lovely cottage – fantastic location. Thanks very much for replacing the TV and Hoover when they weren’t working. Love your bathroom. Had a fantastic meal at Simon Rogans. Locals very friendly. Thanks for being hospitable owners.”
The English family May 09
“Had a lovely week in the cottage. We especially liked the conservatory and our little girl loved the garden! Lovely bathroom and comfy beds. Thanks for replacing the cooker so promptly! Weather good so we got out and about a lot, really liked the area. I’m sure we will be back.”
The Sheppard family x
“We have had a fantastic time this weekend and think you have a beautiful home! Your choice of décor and style is top class. Thank you for going that extra mile, we will hopefully be back for another break.”
From (get ready for this as there are a lot of us!!)
The Tipplers, Makins, Rebbitts,Wiliams and Bowers!!
Thanks for the great stay. Wish we could stay for longer. x 14/06/09
“We’ve had a great stay in this lovely cottage. The location is brilliant for getting to loads of different places. Thanks a lot for your hospitality.”
Sue, Steve and Nicola Holt 27/6/09 – 11/7/09
“Lovely cottage, good location, had a great holiday.”
Keith, Julie and Cameron Christie 11-07-09 to 18-07-09
“A truly lovely cottage and village.”
Campian family, many thanks, Nice, France. 18th July 09
“An idyllic cottage in our favourite place in the entire world! We had a stunning week. Thank you for allowing us to share your home. We hope to come back!”
Sarah, Rob and Katherine Beestone and Jade Warrington 1st – 8th August 2009
“Had fab time! Thanks for letting us stay. Hope we can stay again next year.”
Val, Carole, Alison, Julie and Fiona 28th-29th Aug 2009
“We have enjoyed 6 days here and we really enjoyed staying in your cottage. It is very tastefully decorated (we especially love the bathroom!) and you have some beautiful furnishings. The cottage is very comfortable and homely. My oldest son (4) really loves the bedroom and the conservatory! The village is very quaint and nice to wander through. There is a playground round the corner which we found very handy with 2 little boys! The cottage is in a good location with local shops on the doorstep. We have been up to Coniston, Bowness, Ambleside, Grasmere, Hill Top and Grizedale. We also went on the steam railway from near Haverthwaite to Lakeside and then took a boat over to Fell Foot Country Park which is beautiful.
A lovely cottage in a lovely part of the world, thank you, I’m sure we’ll be back.”
Natasha, Andrew, Benjamin and Thomas Hurst x 8th-14th August 2009
“Loved Cartmel and a nice cottage to stay in. Walked from Silverdale to Hest Bank over the sands on a guided walk – very wet and windy but a unique experience. We both dined at “L’Enclume” to celebrate a birthday and a 40yh wedding anniversary – a special restaurant. Had an excellent pub meal in the Kings Arms and enjoyed the beer festival in the Royal Oak.
Small items which would have made our stay a little easier:
1) a lock on the bathroom door and
2) a stair gate on top of the stairs.
A very welcoming and child friendly cottage.”
Tom and Penny Steele, Alys, Dave and Therese Evans 14th-17th August 09
“Thank you for letting us use your home, we have thoroughly enjoyed your comfortable house. Perfect setting as a base for our stay in the Lakes. The village has everything. We hope to stay again in the near future.”
Stephen, Tracy, Ben, Kasper the dog 17th-21st August 2009
“We had a lovely weekend in your cottage, the dogs loved it here. We went on a walk to another village seven miles away and I got really bad blister. The bed was really comfy. The window in the kitchen made a good TV where me and Cassie put on a show!
Love Sophie, Cassie and Toby and Lily the dogs.
"A superb cottage a lovely weekend, and England regained the Ashes!! See you next year!"
Frank, Lea, Steve and Angie 21st-24th August 2009
“Had an excellent walk up Hampsfell. It was very steep at the top but the views over Cartmel were fantastic. If you looked behind you could see Morecambe Bay. We watched the horse racing and the horse I voted for won the race. You have got to get a thunder and lightening ice cream from the Priory shop!!! The bed was comfy. I like your big bath.”
From Max (10) and Isi(8) Sunday 30th August – 1st September
“We have had a good holiday in Cartmel, we think this is a lovely village. Lovely weather. Special thank you to Linda for her help.”
Doris and Jeff Hunt Thursday 10th September
“Lovely and comfortable cottage in an excellent location. The cottage catered well for our party of 6 adults and 1 child of 3 years old. All agree on how well equipped and how characterful the cottage and its décor were. Wonderful! So obviously a 2nd home, well done on your taste etc….Definitely be back very early 2010.”
Martin, Clare and Eleanor (3) Spindler, Paul and Linda Clark, Tony Buonanno and Mark Tinker Long weekend Fri 2/10 to Sun 4/10
“Our second visit to your wonderful home and once again we loved it. Clean and comfortable and everything you could ever need. Thank you very much – hope to stay longer next time.”
Eileen, Peter, Michelle and Adrian x 9-11th October 2009-11-25
“We had a lovely time in your cottage. Thank you and we will be back for another visit.”
Marshall family and Nan x 22 October 2009
“Had a lovely time in your comfortable cottage. Many thanks”
Neil and Janet 30th Oct 09
“Thank you for a fantastic stay. The cottage is gorgeous and hopefully you will let us come back. The kids loved it!”
Rob, Nat, Debbie, Si and the girls 30.10.09
“We had a lovely time in your cottage – we’ve visited Cartmel before but the place we stayed is now a gift shop! We loved all the home comforts and perfect location. When reading through the guest book we discovered relatives of ours had stayed here for 3 weeks earlier in the year – small world! Thanks”
Mckay Birchall family 8th Nov 09
“Thank you again for the use of your beautiful home. We have had another great week here and will be back again later in the year I’m sure.”
Jez, Kate, Megan and Imogen Tipler 9-16th November 09
Exactly how a holiday cottage should be, home from home in an excellent location.
The Ross family 14th-17th December 09
Had a great build up to Christmas, lots of snow!! Loved the village, great meals especially L'enclume, well worth it!!
Pete and Sue McCory Dec 19th-22nd
Warm and comfortable and ideal for Christmas away from home - a and a white one too!! Great support from "Aunty Linda" over the road. We couldn't have asked for more.
Thank you very much, the Shield (Whitburn nr Sunderland) and Ward (Edinburgh) families
December 24th-28th 2009
Thanks for letting us stay at your cottage. We have had a lovely time and been on some beautiful walks with our border collie Kiera (or Kiz for short!). We spent New Year's Eve in the village square where they let lots of fireworks off at Midnight. The house is clean and comfortable. Hope to come back soon. Thanks again.
Carol, Steve & Kiz x, Eccles, Manchester 28th December -2nd January 2010
We had a lovely time in your cottage. Thank you for letting us stay.
Love Emily (age 9), Grace (age 7), Harry (age 7), Ruby (age 4), mum and dad and Fred the dog 15th-20th February
Had a fab relaxing week. Cottage is beautiful, so is the area. Will be back soon.
The Roberrtsons and Farrands, Manchester. 27th March - 3rd April
Thanks Craig and Andrea - love the house, love Cartmel, love the area. Super trip. Highlights - L'enclume, Blackwell Arts and Crafts House, Tarn House and Market Cross Tea Rooms in the village with the smartest Maitre d' in Cartmel and marvelous crumpet! and the Priory and the coffee cup cakes in the village shop and and....
Hope to be back,
Reine & Francis, Dublin. 5-9th April
Thanks for a great weekend and the use of your lovely house. Second year in Cartmel - might make it an anual event!
All the best Helena and Alan, Galway, Ireland. 9-12 April
Thank you for a lovely stay in your fantastic cottage. We will be back!! Great for all vistitors: adults, baby and dogs!
From the Harber and Graham family! (Gloucestshire) 23rd - 28th April 2010
Excellent accommodation, very homely and a fantastic base for the lakeland walks. We would recomend Muncaster CAstle to anyone who enjoys stately homes and unspoilt gardens!!
1st May - 8th May 2010
A lovely homely base from which to explore a beautiful area. Great walks from both directly from the cottage - can recommend Cartmel-Holker Hall-back home! A circular walk with beautiful views as was the walk up to the hospice - and plenty more just a short car ride away. At the end of a tiring walk good to come "home" knowing that you are also spoilt for choice where to eat in the village. We have had a great time - hope you do too.
Best wishes Chris, Graham, Nigel, Scott, Jenny and Ian & Ollie
8th-15th May 2010
A beautiful cottage in a beautiful village. We have really enjoyed our family holiday here....just what the doctor ordered! Would love to come back again!!
Thanks you Scott, Lucie and Sonnie x
28th June 2010 - 2nd July 2010
Thank you for a most enjoyable stay in your holiday cottage. Very well equipped. What a beautiful village. Enjoyed the Races (apart from the weather!) Would love to stay again ASAP. Thank you once again.
Linda and Jim O'Neil (Rochdale, Lancashire)
PS. Most relaxing and peaceful walled garden to sit and enjoy the rustic surroundings. Will certainly inform friends and relatives to expereince this.
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