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Guest Comments 2006-8

Well, you asked for them, so here they are...

  • “Lovely welcome at very short notice.  Great room, great breakfast.  Highly recommended.”
    V S & K G.  December 08

  • “Lovely room & excellent hospitality – many thanks, and shall pass on recommendation to friends!.”
    A H & A P.  December 08

  • “Excellent, enjoyed our stay, Lovely room, great hospitality.”
    Louise.  November 08

  • “Lovely to see you both again, & your fabulous house.  Thank you so much for your hospitality.”
    Martin & Gill.  November 08

  • “Very welcoming and comfortable.  Lovely breakfast.  Thank you.”
    Philip & Kath.  November 08

  •  “Excellent! We shall return… Thank you both.”
    Frances & Jolyon.  October 08

  • “A stunningly lovely house, excellent hospitality.  Definitely to be recommended”
    Suzanne & Chris.  October 08

  • “lovely room, very welcoming, couldn’t be better.”
    Joe.  October 08

  • “A hotel inspector’s dream!  Spotless comfort & attention to detail second to none.”
    Tricia & Keith.  October 08

  • “Sometimes the internet can be misleading.  Not in this case.  Everything as I had hoped for.  Thanks.”
    Donna.  September 08

  • “Delightfully clean.  Pleasure to be here.  Nice people”
    Eric.  September 08

  • “Very welcoming.  Very clean and comfy.”
    David.  September 08

  • “Very welcoming – have had great night’s sleep!  Will come again.”
    Jill.  September 08

  • “A fantastic place.  U can visit most places without a car.  Great stay.”
    Martin.  August 08

  • “Thank you so much.  It was wonderful.  Enjoyed every aspect.  Best we’ve ever stayed in.”
    Nic & Ingrid.  August 08

  • “Delightful accommodation.  Very high standard.  Many thanks.”
    Mike & Jan.  August 08

  • “Really enjoyed our stay in the Red Room – breakfasts GREAT!.”
    Jack & Tina.  August 08

  • “Very enjoyable and cosy home from home.”
    Ian & Eileen.  August 08

  • “It’s the best B&B I’ve ever slept in!.”
    Harriet.  August 08

  • “Back again.  Home from home.  Thank you.”
    Nancy.  August 08

  • “The perfect B&B, with breakfasts to die for.  We will be back.”
    Peter & Sue.  August 08

  • “First class.  Could not wish for better.  Hope to be back.”
    David & Joan.  August 08

  • “First class hospitality and attention to detail.  Warm & welcoming hosts.”
    Roy & Silvia.  August 08

  • “What warm hospitality in lovely peaceful surroundings.  Recommendations will fly far and wide.  Thank you so much.”
    The McC family.  August 08

  • “What a wonderful, relaxing, comfortable place to stay – and with breakfasts to die for!  Thanks for your hospitality – we shall tell LMV to please use you lots - & hope we get to come back!”
    Claire & Phil.  July 08

  •  “A wonderful ‘home’, we have been very comfortable.  Thank you Jill & Rupert.”
    Val & Fred.  July 08

  •  “This has been quite simply the best B&B either of us can recall staying in.  We shall return – as long as Joe passes his resit!  (And maybe even if he does not).  Many thanks.”
    Chris and Pip.  June 08

  •  “The charming & friendly hosts, their lovely home, and the wonderful breakfasts have made this a very memorable stay.  Our grateful thanks!”
    Peter & Jean.  June 08

  •  “Delightful!  Every comfort catered for – attention to detail appreciated.  We will return!  Thank you”
    Peter & Lorraine.  June 08

  •  “Absolutely lovely!  We will certainly recommend”
    Kim & David.  June 08

  •  “Bed & Bath like home, and Breakfast better than home.  May we move in?”
    Adam & Claire. May 08

  •  “Excellent accommodation, great breakfast, & friendly and helpful hosts – hope Rupert enjoyed driving my car!  Hope to return soon.”
    Rob. May 08

  •  “Shimply Shplendid – as usual.  If you are not careful, I shall return.  A great retreat from the hubbub of daily life”
    Howard. May 08

  •  “Thanks for everything, really enjoyed the requiem, but the laughs were even better”
    David & Allison. May 08

  •  “A lovely spot to return to and rest weary limbs.  Thank you”
    Cycling party.May 08

  •  “All we had hoped for – and more.  Will stay longer next time!”
    Mike & Jean. April 08

  •  “Lovely fire – fantastic accommodation – so glad our son chose Durham University!”
    Ken & Sue. April 08

  •  “Absolutely lovely in all respects.  From first to last, all was as expected and more”
    Rosalind and John. Easter weekend 08

  • “Lovely rooms, excellent friendly service.  We had a really pleasant stay.  We will recommend you”
    Mr & Mrs H. February 08

  •  “Many thanks for help and advice.  Lovely house and breakfast”
    Mr & Mrs JR. January 08

  •  “The most comfortable place I have ever stayed in.  The rooms were very comfortable and the service excellent – especially the fire”
    Mr & Mrs DC. January 08

  •  “Fantastic house. Will recommend to all my friends!”
    Tex. November 07

  •  “’Home from Home’. Many thanks; hope to see you both next year.”
    Derek & Janet. October 07

  •  “A very pleasant stay, with good food. Thoroughly enjoyed.”
    Peter & Fiona. October 07

  •  “Wonderful stay, great food and company – and made perfect by England beating France in the World Cup!”
    Val & Al. October 07

  •  “Great to be back. Looking forward to next visit. Thank you.”
    Richard. October 07

  •  “Simply the best.”
    Anne & Alan. October 07

  •  “Lovely stay. Great hospitality. Very comfortable.”
    Stephanie. September 07

  •  “It has been a pleasure to be a guest in your home; wonderful food, comfortable and not least the friendliness we received.”
    Runa. September 07

  •  “Lovely stay. Very comfortable. We were made to feel very welcome.  Better than home!”
    Beth. September 07

  •  “Very comfortable stay with the family, for our son’s wedding. All made welcome, and happy to come gain, especially to the Pink room.”
    Andrew & Wendy. September 07

  •  “We stayed here for my brother’s wedding.  You helped make a special weekend perfect.  Thank you very much.”
    Jim. September 07

  •  “Very homely, friendly and helpful. Lovely rooms, food (and Bertie).”
    Mary. September 07

  •  “Thank you for a lively stay. You made us so comfortable & welcome.  Good luck.”
    Margaret. September 07

  •  “Fantastic stay. You could not improve on anything you have done for us. Hope to see you again very soon.  (Pink Room to die for).”
    Barry & Eileen. September 07

  •  “We have enjoyed our visit. We will come again.”
    Marjorie & Joe. September 07

  •  “Thank you for a beautiful, restful space, and also lovely food.”
    Alison. September 07

  •  
    Lovely few days. Wonderful hospitality.”
    Elizabeth. September 07

  •  “Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. Such friendly cosy comfort.”
    M. August 07

  •  “Enjoyed my stay once again.  Home from Home. Thank you..”
    N. August 07

  •  “Superb accommodation, greeting and food.  Cracking views.”
    Paul, Sue & Dan. August 07

  • “Fantastic”
    Duncan. August 07

  • “Wonderful accom.  Thank you enormously.  We enjoyed it very much”
    Eleanor & Frank. July 07

  • “Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.  We enjoyed it all so much.”
    Bill & Verena. July 07

  • “Clean & Comfortable!  Everything you need.  See you again soon.  Many thanks!”
    Lesley & Geoff. July 07

  • “Lovely country hotel (sic).  Lots of little extras made our visit very comfortable.  PEACE – at last!”
    Heather & Lee. July 07

  • “We were made most welcome.  Loved the tea & biscuits.  Fantastic Pink Room.  Will return in the autumn”
    Derek & Janet. July 07

  • “How nice to receive such a warm welcome.  Such tranquillity, thanks.”
    Ann & David. July 07

  • “Marvellous hosts and excellent accommodation – thanks!!”
    Sue, John & Kat, Annie & Ron.  July 07

  • “Very warm welcome.  Good views. Delicious food.  Most enjoyable.”
    Kevin & Kay. July 07

  • “This is our perfect home from home.  We enjoyed our stay and will be back.”
    Peter & Nancy. June 07

  • “Many thanks for your hospitality.  It’s been great.”
    Eileen & Gordon; Julie & Paul. June 07

  • “Hospitality excellent.  Food delicious and plentiful.  Bendegedig!”
    Gary & Rosemary. June 07

  • “A most enjoyable visit.”
    Francis & Priscilla. June 07

  • “What a treat to be welcomed on the drive on arrival & brought in for a cup of tea!  Lots of helpful advice and suggestions.  Delicious breakfasts, lovely rooms.  The fresh flowers were a lovely touch.”
    Carol. May 07

  •  “Many thanks for your generous hospitality – and a room at the rear to admire the Pennines!”
    John. May 07

  • “First class hospitality & catering.  Many thanks.
    Ms. April 07

  • “Enjoyed my stay here.  Thank you for your kindness.”
    N.J. April 07

  • “A super time in the Pink Room, and lovely breakfasts”
    Steve & Jenny. April 07

  • “Thanks for the hospitality.  Had a lovely stay”
    Brian & Ann. March 07

  • “Excellent accommodation. Lovely breakfast.  Nice welcome”
    Gary & Elaine. March 07

  • “Really enjoyable night’s stay!! I will return next time I am around this area”
    Gareth. March 07

  • “Excellent accommodation, wonder breakfasts and lovely people.  Will come again.”
    Janet & Roger. February 07

  • “Lovely place, very relaxing.  Lovely people (not enough room to list everything).  Absolutely brill, will definitely be coming back.  Thank you”
    Julie & Heath. January 07

  • "Pink bedroom absolutely gorgeous. All round great place. Definitely coming back."
    A B. December 06

  • "A wonderful welcome and an extremely comfortable overnight [in the Pink Room]. Thank you both very much."
    John & Brenda. November 06

  • "A very comfortable stay with excellent breakfasts. A most enjoyable break."
    Keith & Vicki. November 06

  • "What a welcome. What a room. I’ll be back."
    Dave. November 06

  • "It’s especially lovely to have a large lounge to retreat to. Many thanks."
    Chris & Sue. October 06

  • "Very nice stay and lovely breakfast. Thank you!"
    Robert, Jill, Tim, Michael and Isobel. October 06

  • "Lovely. Genuine hospitality, lots of space. Delicious breakfasts."
    Derek & Rosemary. September 06

  • "All quality. Great attention to detail. Warm welcome. Excellent food."
    Averil & Pat. September 06

  • "Beautiful house, with a very warm welcome. Marvellous breakfast, a most enjoyable stay, we will be back."
    Richard, Lorraine & Kate. September 06

  • "Jill and Rupert have made me feel very welcome and “at home”."
    Alison. September 06

  • "We have been made to feel really welcome. In all respects, a most agreeable two-day stay."
    John & Christine. September 06

  • "Great hospitality. Loved the tea & biscuits. Handy for Durham!"
    B H. September 06

  • "Very comfortable and relaxing stay."
    N & E B. September 06

  • "A welcoming and most comfortable stay. Thank you very much."
    Gill & Geoff. August 06

  • "Beautiful house, comfortable bedroom and very friendly hosts. Thanks."
    Mike & Jill August 06

  • "Wonderful, warm, welcoming. A very comfortable night’s stay."
    Errol, Denise and Adam. August 06

  • "We both really enjoyed our stay in County Durham. Jill & Rupert made us very welcome."
    Helen. August 06

  • "Lovely warm welcome, plenty of nice things to eat, and a bedroom to die for."
    Christine & Bob. August 06

 

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