Guest Comments on our first year of opening April 2010
"At last, we have found a real gem. Warm and comfortable cottage surrounded by farmland. The children loved collecting the eggs for breakfast and feeding the two farm horses. We will be back."
Mr & Mrs Murray from Lancaster
"Spacious accommodation and total relaxation. We loved eating out on the balcony, which overlooked the wildlife pond and the cows grazing in the fields and looked magical at night-time with the lights around the gardens. We will book for a longer stay next time."
Mr and Mrs Weaver from Yorkshire
"Very well presented beds. The cottages are found down its own private lane and set in countryside, so ideal for guests wanting a peaceful location. Guests made very welcome as greeted personally. Cleanliness 100%- a credit to the owners."
Visit Britain
"Very well equipped. Attention to detail - excellent. Relaxed, friendly, beautiful spot. Friendly and helpful owners- perfect. Our 5 year old son loved the freedom and space and the wildlife especially. We will return in the future."
Mrs and Mrs copp from Lancashire
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Everything has been well done- accommodation, equipment and you even sorted the weather out for us. Thank you for making our week so enjoyable. A beautiful place.
Pam & Don from Windsor
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This is our second visit. Beautiful cottage and each visit was a relaxing holiday.
Lorne & Charlotte from Durham
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A lovely holiday, the cottage is delightful and comfortable - love the balcony and lovely views. Chickens were always happy to see us and the cake was delicious.
John & Sheila from Milton Keynes
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Thanks Bev & Mark for another lovely holiday at Oakpond Cottage.
Mr & Mrs Copp from Lancashire
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A lovely and clean cottage. Enjoyed our stay. Will be back.
John & Janice from Essex AUGUST
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An excellent week. We loved the cottage, especially the extra little touches. Bev has obviously put her heart and soul into the place and we have thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. We will most certainly be coming back.
Simon & Linda & family from Surrey
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Bev & Mark! What a delightful cottage. Chickens looked forward to our scraps, as we did their eggs. See you again.
Brian & Pat from Bucks
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Delightful well equipped accommodation & garden. a lovely place to stay.
Peter & Lucy from Manchester
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I just wanted to say thanks for everything you did to make our stay so good. As we said to you before we have stayed in quite a few cottages and have never seen such attention to detail, the cottage had everything we needed. Asia & Jack loved feeding the chickens and i think the chickens enjoyed it once they got use to the children- although the first time was amusing as the chickens ran into their house- not for long though. Good luck to you and Mark, i hope you do really well. Hopefully we will be able to organise another trip soon.
helen, Demi & Family from London
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Lovely holiday had by all ages. Will definitely come again for all the home comforts. "Thanks"
Jacque & Nigel plus family from Lancashire
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A lovely cottage and a great quiet location. Very well equipped & delicious cake.
Oliver, Cath & baby Rebecca from Leeds
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Fantastic cottage, lovely garden, welcome cake was delicious. Enjoyed our stay. Will come back.
Mike & Chris from Bedford
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Thank you Bev & Mark for providing us with such a lovely and beautifully fitted cottage for our holiday. We have enjoyed our stay here very much. Best wishes for the future.
Stan & Mary from Essex
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Cannot fault this cottage. So clean and comfortable. Beautiful views. Delicious cake. Would love to come back in summer. Thank you, you deserve to do well and you are so very helpful with "info" on places to visit here.
Linda & David from Hertfordshire
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Thank you Bev & Mark. A spotlessly clean cottage and beautifully furnished. Delicious cake! Everything PERFECT! See you next year.
Rosalind & Richard from Oxfordshire
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Thank you. Just as good as the first visit and still plenty of places to visit and see for another visit.
Jacque & Nigel from Lancashire
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The best "home from home" we could have wished for. Beautiful spot and perfect cottage. Would love to come back ASAP. Thank you for the warm welcome and cake and we really enjoyed the pond.
Lisa, Duncan & Family from Glasgow
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What a breathtaking cottage, thank you.
Sam & Andrew from clwyd
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Thanks Bev and Mark for our lovely stay in your spotless cottage.
Brian & Lorraine from Lancashire
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We all enjoyed our long weekend at Oakpond. We were made to feel very welcome, the welcome pack was great and its such a lovely idea to make your visitors feel like friends. Many thanks.
Kathy & Aiden plus family from Stroud
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Thank you for making our time at Oakpond so homely, the cottage is wonderful, no one wants to go home. Thanks so much for the cake and chocolates. Hope to be back soon.
Neil & sally plus family from North Yorkshire
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Very glad i made my half term stay at Oakpond Cottage. An incredibly relaxing yet full week spent enjoying the cottage and the surrounding area. Really wish we could stay! Made special by all the little touches and a very tasty cake on arrival. Thanks again, would recommend to anyone.
Andrew & Sharon from Somerset
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A lot more than "home from home". Beautiful cottage and wildlife. we will come back again soon.
Ian & Janet from Lancashire
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Thanks for a warm welcome to your luxurious cottage, cake and extras.
Colin & Liz from Hertfordshire (April 2011)
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We had an amazing time at Oakpond Cottage. The garden & cottage were peaceful and well supplied. Thank you for everything.
Molly & Ruby from Hampshire
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Thank you so much for our stay with you, it was most enjoyable.
Daphne & Bill from Bucks
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Thank you very much for such a warm welcome and a wonderful week at Oakpond Cottage. We loved the cake and the boys their chocs. We felt very at home at the cottage. We would all love to come back.
Lyn & Rob plus family from Scotland
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The cottage was such that we would have been happy just spending our week in the garden and just relaxing in the cottage. It is rare to find somewhere you truly feel comfortable to do that. Thank you for all your generous extras. Very special.
Jo & Jonathan from Hampshire
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Thanks so much for a great few days. It was always a pleasure to come back to the cottage at the end of every day. You deserve every success for your warmth and generosity - nothing overlooked. It was a pleasure from start to finish. Hope to see you soon, best wishes.
Iona from South Wales
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Very nice welcoming people, very relaxing week. Thank you very much.
Sue & Dave plus family from Yorkshire
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Lovely again. Thank you so much.
Janet & Ian from Lancashire
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Thank you for the welcome, just as a home should be.
Pearl & Fred plus family from Kent
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Oakpond & Oaktree, both were beautiful, cosy and very welcoming. Excellent for the children playing with Macey and feeding the chucks and collecting eggs. The cake and little extras made it all the more special. Thank you.
Tony & Jane plus family from Devon
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Beautiful location and lovely welcome. Isabel and Aiden loved feeding the chickens. Thank you for a perfect week.
The Howes family from Devon
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Our second visit to this lovely cottage, will be back again next year. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Janice & John from Essex
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Had a wonderful holiday. Cottage and location were spot on. Cake didnt last long! Still more to see in Shropshire - so will be back. Thanks.
Peter & Debbie & family from Cambs
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The great holiday experience we have had is primarily the result of the care and commitment that Bev and Mark have put into this cottage and its surroundings. Everything has been such a pleasure for us. Many thanks and good luck for your future.
Graham & Yvonne from Hampshire
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This is our 2nd visit to Oaktree Cottage and the standards are still excellant. Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings and now a very relaxing spa. The welcome tray with cake and chocs and eggs and milk in the fridge are extra touches that make this such a homely place to come to. Thanks again.
Linda & David from Hertfordshire
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Wow! We had a great time. So relaxing, lovely scenery, loads of birds to watch in the garden. Loved it! Thank you.
Natham & Joy from Norfolk
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What a wonderful holiday. Thank you so much for all you have done to make this a special place. The Frogs Retreat was amazing. we could have stayed longer.
Ben, Leanne & Simeon from Suffolk
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First place we have seen woodpeckers. Great to see so much of gods wonderful creation. Really enjoyed the whole experience of living on a farm. Great place, thank you so much.
Ursula & Adrian from Suffolk
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The cottage is lovely and so clean. Wish our home was as clean and tidy! We had a lovely week and would love to come again. Thank you.
Elizabeth, Duncan & Benjamin from Surrey
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Great place to stay - lovely surroundings and saw all the local wildlife. Thanks Bev.
Martin, Rita & family from Northern Ireland
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Absoluteley wonderful stay again. Beautiful scenery and the cottage was perfect. Not a speck of dirt to be seen when we arrived. Bev has definately done everything she can for this cottage and it has definately paid off. Thank you.
Simon, Linda & Family from Surrey
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A wonderfully peaceful holiday. We enjoyed the wildlife in the garden and the home comforts in the cottage. Thanks Bev & Mark for looking after us so well.
The Gaughans family from Lancashire
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Fantastic holiday. Beautiful location and very relaxing. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday at Oakpond and for making us so welcome and comfortable.
Lucy, Stephen and family from London
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Thank you so much for the use of the cottage and all you have done for us. The amazing cake, the advice on things to see and do in the area and of course the card to celebrate our good news. we will certainly be back in the future and will recommend you to EVERYONE we meet.
Simon & Carla from Somerset
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A lovely and relaxing holiday. Cottage very nice and cake delicious. Thank you.
Louise, Richard & Max from Essex
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A well appointed cottage in a peaceful situation. A very pleasant few days exploring the area.
Brad & Barbara from Leicester
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Lovely area. Comfortable cottage. Welcoming hosts and a very good holiday. Thanks Bev & Mark, also the cake was delicious.
George & Jen & family from Devon
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What fantastic attention to detail, all to make each one of us feel so welcome including and especially little 2 year old Rosie. Cake superb and lovely fresh flowers - all went far to quickly. Many many thanks to you both and last but most important - CLEANLINESS it is.
Rob and Chris & family from Worcs/Southport/Bulith Wells & Bristol
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A lovely cottage and a great holiday.
Joel & Sarah from Cheshire
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Thank you very, very much for a lovely cottage. Home from Home and a fantastic break.
Dylon & Theressa & family from Anglesey
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We have had a wonderful week. The children have loved collecting the eggs and watching the wildlife. A gorgeous place to stay. Thank you.
Greg & Sarah & family from Wirral
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A fab cottage and location. Lovely not to hear any cars! Paul over the moon because he got photos of two woodpeckers on the feeders. Hot tub fantastic, i want one!! Had a lovely weekend and will be back to stay longer. Would like to bring the horse next time.
Julie & Paul plus family from Leicestershire
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Had a very relaxing time with the family. all the comforts of home and more. Thanks so much!
Justin and Carmen plus family from Letchwoth Garden City
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What a wonderful christmas. Thank you for all the little touches that has made it so special. The tree and decorations were perfect. a warm, cosy and inviting cottage. Lovely restaurants and pubs nearby. Thank you both for making it so special.
John and Jean plus family from Birmingham
