5 Star Luxury Holiday Cottage

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5 Star Luxury Holiday Cottage

 

The following table shows our last few comments that our guests have made in the visitors book.  We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our guests for their valued custom.

Guest Name Address Comment Date
The Hope's Lancs. Very comfortable, a wonderful week and such weather too!  Thank You. 24/09/11
The Henderson's Ruslip Thanks for a great time very comfortable accommodation. 17/09/11
The Coleman's Kent Fantastic as always! 03/09/11
The Britten Family Bedfordshire One of my favourite holidays!  We love Treacle and Fudge! 20/08/11
The Bower Family Durham Thank you for a perfect week!  We've had huge fun following the nature trail, finding the 'Wendy Bat', building dams, sailing reed boats and most of all, the animals.  Thanks for taking us on the morning (+ evening) rounds and the tractor ride too.  Frances has got much more confident with animals and Farmer Magnus wants to know where he will sleep when he comes back as Eileen's apprentice!   
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This is the best place in the world.  THANK YOU for everything I miss Treacle!
13/08/11
The Griffin Family Sussex We've had a great week and seen many interesting places in N. Devon.  Had some great meals out while we have been here.  Thanks for taking the time to talk to us about the farm and best of luck with building No2 Paul.  Hope to come back very soon! 06/08/11
The Bray Family Suffolk Thank you Paul, Eileen and Jim for a wonderful week!  The barn is great, so clean!  We have enjoyed getting to know our friendly hosts and all the animals on the farm.  See you again x 06/08/11
The Abell Family Cambs A wonderful week in a lovely setting.  The barn is great + the kids loved the animals.  Thank you for everything, especially the time you spent showing us around the farm.  We are very sad to leave. 02/07/11
The Andersons Hampshire Excellent location for visiting lots of interesting places.  Barn very comfortable.  Thanks for the friendly welcome and the ideal spot for a relaxing week. 25/06/11
The Johnsons Kent We've had a lovely fortnight.  Thank you all for your kindness. 18/06/11
The Hughes-Narborough Family Essex Another fantastic  week at the farm, girls love it and our hosts are welcoming and lovely!  Cannot wait to return next year - although it seems to long to wait! 04/06/11
The Parkes Family Kent Great to be back, seeing familiar faces as well as new ones.  A very warm welcome from Eileen, Jim and Paul, as always - Thank you.  The dam building has continued - I wonder what the next project might be! 23/04/11
The Thornton Family Herts Thank you for a lovely stay - it has been as relaxing as possible with 3 small children!  They have loved feeding the lambs, thank you for your patience.  We had a great time in the playhouses & thanks for the delicious cake!  Very best wishes from us all! 09/04/11
The Borland Family Surrey Classy, comfy and warm - home from home.  Children's ability to roam safely on farm with animals has been wonderful.  Xmas gifts & food on arrival a lovely treat - many thanks.  Had a real break from reality to recharge batteries. Perfect. 31/12/10
Richard & Sharon Surrey Thank you for being so warm and welcoming, just like the barn!  Had a wonderful time and are sorry to be leaving.  Will really miss listening to the ducks. 06/11/10
The Baggus Family The Forest of Dean A very relaxing holiday in very comfortable accommodation.  We loved our week here, the boys slept really well.  It's been a great place to explore both Devon and Cornwall.  Paul, Jim and Eileen have given us a very warm welcome.  Thank you all.  30/10/10
The Kroeze Family Holland In fact we did not want to leave the barn, but had to return to Holland.  Pity as our  sons liked it here very much. 23/10/10
The Lester's Essex A very enjoyable holiday in a superb setting. Eileen, Jim and Paul excellent hosts.  Particularly enjoyed the numerous walks around the area.  Try the Ruby Trail from Holsworthy as well as cliff top walks. 16/10/10
The Lucas's Rutland A lovely holiday once again, thanks Eileen, Jim and Paul.  Hope the fillies do well for you. 25/09/10
The Porter's Kent Barn Delightful, hosts fabulous, holiday superb.  Thank you everyone! 18/09/10
The Shipp's Kent Such a lovely peaceful holiday, thank you for making our stay once again a time to remember. 11/09/10
The Blank's Surrey Thank you very much for a fantastic holiday.  Eileen, Jim and Paul made us feel so welcome + we loved every minute.  'The Barn' is beautifully clean and very comfortable.
Plus - Thank you for letting me feed the animals.  I had a great time.  I will miss all the animals especially Fudge and Treacle.
04/09/10
The Hill's Sussex Lovely holiday, great location, beautiful barn + very warm welcome from all. 28/08/10
The Shaw's Cheshire This is our 3rd visit to the barn.  Fantastic accommodation and location.  Really enjoyed the tractor ride and meeting the horses.  Lauren loved playing on the tyre swing.  Thanks for your hospitality. 21/08/10
The Schroder's Germany A great location + Perfect Hosts = A wonderful week.  Thank you Paul, Eileen and Jim. 14/08/10
The Edmondson's Lancashire Great Place!  Great People!  Thank You. 06/08/10
The Chilton's Suffolk Thanks Eileen for a very relaxing holiday.  Great accommodation which we will be recommending to our friends.  Thanks for the lovely cake and eggs, and good luck with Johny and the new ones on the way.
Plus - Eileen, thank you so much for letting me join you with the walks and helping on the farm.  Because I really enjoyed walking fudge and treacle.
 
The Beat's Switzerland Thank you very much for having such terrific days on the farm.  Although weather could have been better.  The children fed the animals and walked the dogs everyday.  We won't forget this. 22/07/10
Holloway's & Cunningham's Oxfordshire We have had a lovely holiday. The farm, the beach, the hospitality all amazing.  Thank you all.  Thomas will miss his daily egg collecting, feeding and walks with the dogs. 11/07/10
The Bassoopun Family Gloucester Excellent  holiday.  Luxury accommodation.  Welcoming hosts.  Beautiful setting.  Very relaxing.  Will look forward to coming back.  Also Sophie said  'Thank you Eileen for letting me help on the Farm.' 03/07/10
Mr & Mrs Achurch Cambridgeshire Such a lovely place to spend two glorious weeks - everyday sunshine!!  Don't want to go home so cannot wait to book again!  Thanks to Paul, Jim and Eileen. 26/06/10
Mr & Mrs Coleman Kent Oh dear it's time to leave!  Where does a week go when you are at Southcombe?  Thank you all - Human, Equine, Feline and Feathered!! 12/06/10
The Hughes-Narborough Family Essex I didn't think last years stay could be bettered, but it has.  Thank you so much Jim, Eileen and Paul for making us feel so welcome.  Both Sophie & Megan enjoyed themselves so much that neither of them wanted to leave.  The walks with, Eileen, Treacle and Fudge, the rope swing with Paul and his niece and nephew, Mia and Kit, the feeding of the ducks, chickens, geese and horses, it truly is the most magical place and we can't wait to come back again next year.  The girls will be in touch on Facebook.  Love to all xxxx.    05/06/10
The Cartwright Family Burton on Trent Thank you for a wonderful week.  It is the perfect place to stay in beautiful surroundings.  What beautiful weather we have had to top off a fantastic family holiday.  We will be sure to return.  Many Thanks Jim, Eileen and Paul. xx   29/05/10
The Wilkinson Family Cornwall Thank you for the most perfect weekend break.  We are all so happy, relaxed and re-energised.  Fantastic family bonding.  Girls loved the nature trail and enjoyed taking Treacle with us, whom brought back a special treat for Eileen!  We can't wait to visit again.  The barn is a credit to you! 03/05/10
The Parkes Kent Thank you so much Eileen, Jim and Paul for another enjoyable relaxing stay.  The dam building has been amazing and Alex thinks the tyre swing is great.  Hope all goes well with Polly.  Thanks Again. 17/04/10
The Harrod Family Suffolk Thank you - The second visit has been as great as the first.  Lovely to see familiar faces - including Treacle and Fudge.  Many thanks Jim, Eileen and Paul.  Looking forward to keeping up to date on Twitter!!   10/04/10
The Arnold Family Cheshire Thank you for the perfect stay.  The barn is perfect and you are the most wonderful people.  All the love and luck in the world. xxx 03/04/10
Mr Bartlett & Family Dorset Hospitable and friendly hosts, lovely accommodation, exciting scenery and surrounding areas.  Is it any wonder we keep wanting to come back.  Look forward to the next visit and seeing everyone again. 27/03/10
Mr & Mrs Lester Essex Yet again the most perfect stay.  Thank you Jim & Eileen.
Check out Lydford Gorge - Beautiful.  You might even see a pixie!
Cafe Coastes in Bude for Lunch so welcoming.
Cafe Black Bear in Launceston which looks nothing from the outside, but is lovely indoors - the best breakfast we have found. x
6/03/10
The Ryder's Lancs. Thank You for a wonderful second visit.  Found lots more exciting places to visit and explore.  Megan and Eve have loved there morning walks with Treacle and Fudge and Ben was thrilled collecting eggs from the chickens.  None of us want to go home.  Hope we can return again soon.  Many Thanks xxx. 20/02/10
The Coleman's Kent We have had a fantastic week!  The barn was everything that we wanted from a holiday cottage.  We loved the nature trail round the farm and the boys enjoyed the animals.  Thomas especially enjoyed feeding and putting them to bed.  Thank you Paul, Jim and Eileen for your great hospitality. 05/01/10
The Parkes Kent A great week.  Very Cosy in the barn with the snow and ice outside.  Many Thanks Eileen, Jim and Paul for making us very welcome again. 29/12/09
Mr & Mrs Hamlin Dorset Wow & Wow Again!  Very welcoming hosts, comfortable & beautiful accommodation.  Thank You. 4/12/09
Mr & Mrs McCarthy Southampton We have had a fantastic walking holiday, the wet and windy weather has made it more of an adventure and the barn has been great, a fantastic location, warm, modern and comfortable.  Thank You for making us welcome. 28/11/09
The Eldred Family West Sussex Fantastic Barn, lovely setting.  Thank you for letting Millie feed the animals.  Lovely and peaceful.  Thank You. 21/11/09
Mr & Mrs Lucas Rutland We have had another comfortable stay in the barn.  Weather hasn't been too good, but we've still enjoyed it.  Thank You Jim and Eileen. 31/10/09
Mr & Mrs Wright Cambridgeshire  We have had a lovely stay in your super barn.  Thank You. 30/10/09
Mr & Mrs Walsh Kent Thank You for a lovely quiet week.  Really enjoyed it. 24/10/09
Mr Bartlett Dorset I have had a very nice week enhanced by my two daughters staying for the weekend and being blessed with summer like weather.  Kristina and Kathryn left Southcombe Farm wishing they could stay longer and vowing to bring their families next time?!!  Thank you for your warm welcome and friendship.  17/10/09
The Lester's Essex Second visit.  Just as wonderful as the first.  Thank you Jim and Eileen.  (Tennyson Restaurant in the Falcon Hotel at Bude is great for a special evening.) Try the challenging walk, Boscastle to Tintagel along the cliffs - best to park at Boscastle and get the bus back.  Superb!  10/10/09

The Shipp's

Dorset Dear Jim and Eileen, Thank you for such a welcoming and relaxing holiday, we could not have wanted or wished for such peace and tranquillity for our stay here at the Barn.  We have had a glorious stay here and for once the weather has been kind too!  12/09/09

The Ryder's

Lancs.

Dear Jim, Eileen and Paul, Thank you so much for making our holiday one we will never forget.  Megan, Eve and Ben really enjoyed playing with Treacle & Fudge, putting the ducks to bed and talking to Mickey.  The Barn is fantastic, a really relaxing place to be.  We had lots of fun on the nature trail, even in the rain.  Thank you Jim for the tractor ride and Eileen for letting Megan be part of Treacle's walks.  Thanks for giving us the opportunity to enjoy your wonderful home, hope we can come again, we will certainly recommend a stay. xxx    

05/09/09

The Harrod's

Suffolk

First impression - WOW!!  What a fantastic place to spend a weeks holiday.  Many thanks for the warm welcome, cake, milk, and eggs - much appreciated after a long journey.  M & V really enjoyed the tractor ride (thanks Jim).  Many Thanks once again to Jim, Eileen and Paul.  Hope to see you all again next year (+ Treacle and Fudge).  

29/08/09

The Gilling's

Berkshire

A Very Big Thank You, for the warm welcome, cake and eggs!  This has been a week for us to look back on.  Good luck with the horses.  Thanks for all your help with the surprise member of the family 'Albert'!  You + the farm will be missed!!   

14/08/09
Pullen and Party  Kent What a great place this is - PERFECT!  We loved every minute.  The boys want to live here!  Oliver particularly  enjoyed the tractor ride!  The cake and eggs were yummy, Thank You.  Shame we have to go home will definitely be back.  xxx  21/08/09

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