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Memorable parts? Very pleasant time on Sidmouth and Lyme Regis seafronts (easily accessible from the farmhouse) Tips? Buy all provisions at Greendale farm shop (a short drive away, open until 8pm), which has a superb fish counter. Also a good selection of seafood in Lyme Regis, from a fish stall which was open on Easter Sunday. Local benefits? Yes Overall rating? A superb location in West Devon, i.e. some of the best that the South West has to offer while relatively... (more)Andrew Jones

Memorable parts? The surroundings are beautiful. A very peaceful place to stay. Tips? Take your sat nav! Local benefits? Yes. Everything is locally sourced or made on site. Overall rating? Absolutely wonderful, the couple who run the farmhouse are such fabulous people. Very friendly and welcoming. (more)Paula Withers

The most memorable part of the holiday was lovely long walks & yummy homemade scones on arrival. (more)Sophie Woollen

Maggie, joint owner with Ian, took us on a walk through the wet grassland area of special scientific interest. Not only was it interesting from an ecological point of view it was such fun. (more)Jenny Brace

We'll remember the brightness of the stars on clear nights with no light pollution, watching bats flying around our lodge at sunset, waking late because it was so quiet and comfortable and the blackout blinds were so good, the ruby red cows really glowing like rubies at sunset, being content to just potter around the farm in the sunshine without getting bored. (more)Sue Stanwell

Staying on the houseboat was the most memorable part!...I would give it an A+. (more)Cathy Halley

The most memorable part of the holiday was ...Spending a peaceful time in beautiful surroundings without a TV. (more)Amanda Curtis

Simply sitting back, enjoying the peace and tranquillity was the most memorable...We genuinely think we had very little impact on the environment. We spent money in local shops - although the nearby Waitrose was a temptation! (more)Tony Dunne

Exactly the relaxing break we needed and more....The cottage was wonderful and the views superb. We did some great walking and some amazing eating. The farmhouse breakfast has to be described as memorable -delicious! (more)Kathy Longford

Most memorable part was arriving at the beautiful cottage surrounded by glorious hillside views!...Amazing- we'd love to go back! (more)Hannah Merriman

The landscape and walking were the most memorable parts of the holiday (more)Niall Smith

Memorable parts? Seeing the farm and the animals and finding out about how they have converted to an organic farm. Tips? Make sure you book restaurants in advance as they get busy. Local benefits? Yes yes yes. Overall rating? Excellent, would go there again. (more)Sue Kerrigan

The cabin was beautifully constructed and we enjoyed a very relaxing time in an interesting part of the country. (more)Bob Simmonds

Most memorable? The building itself that we stayed in - a straw bale cabin. I'd never even heard of such constructions before and so I was intrigued at the prospect. I loved its comfort, location and overall kookiness. (more)Damian Slee

Knowing that we were staying in an eco-friendly cottage made of straw. All of our electricity was produced by the solar panel and small wind turbine on site... Excellent. (more)Amanda Skull

Staying in this farm you may feel you are staying at home. The farm owners are simple and friendly. (more)chanuan ratanawaraha

The wonderful breakfasts that Rose cooked were made up of local produce and tasted delicious. Rose is a very good jam maker too! (more)Amanda Porter

The highlights were the warm welcome, wonderful cream tea on arrival. Very child friendly - Rose went out of her way to find books and puzzles for the children to play with. (more)Andrea Wilkes

This was our second visit to The Cotswolds (last over 4 years ago) and we were charmed anew. Too often our holiday experience has been such we're ready to return home after a few days, but on this occasion a week passed quickly, happily, relatively comfortably. (more)Elisabeth Marciniw

It was an excellent location. Very quiet B/B. Very friendly hosts and good breakfasts. Room well equiped with everything we needed. (more)Anne Grant

Memorable parts? We were intrigued to stay in a house made of straw bales and to see how recycling/ reuse can be put into practice and good effect.- we were not disappointed! We found the photo albums showing the building of the house really interesting. Tips? If intending to take a trip by train whilst there be aware that station car park can be very busy. Local benefits? We shopped locally, and found local residents / shop staff to be very helpful and friendly. Overall... (more)C Sharkey

All the elements for a delightful holiday were there. We had returned after enjoying our previous stay and would do so more often if we did not live so far away. (more)Robyn McNiece

Stunning location in a beautiful cottage. Colin, the owner, is very friendly and helpful and gave us lots of information about local walks and places to visit. One of the highlights was seeing an owl at dusk! (more)Debbie Brown

The kitchen in the cottage was amazing, we had dinner there one night but would be more than happy to go back with lots of local produce and cook if we had been staying for longer. (more)Jane Cockburn

The owners of the B.B were lovely people, very friendly and helpful. Also a beautiful house, wonderful food. Walking around the garden, growing of organic food, so yes I will give them 100per cent (more)Diana Conkerton

Gill and Neil make you feel very at home and I was very well looked after. I even got a ride out in the pony and trap one evening - an added bonus! I had a lovely, relaxing week and would definitely recommend this accommodation to other people. I would be very happy to stay there again in the future. (more)Moira Siara

'Organic' here goes far beyond food. The bed linen is organic cotton, as are the toiletries. Everything is focused around sustainability; your bath water is solar heated, and there are log fires in each of the reception rooms. (more)Vikki Clamp

Arriving at our holiday cottage and discovering it exceeded our expectations in every way. Also the wonderful sunset whilst having supper at the Sun Inn in Hulverstone. (more)Jane Haynes

The shear enjoyment of walking the lovely Isle of Wight countryside and sea shore and visiting some of the islands excellent hostelries were the most memorable parts (more)Christopher Vasey

The most memorable parts of the holiday were the coastal walks, Roman villas and trip to Osborne house. (more)Jennifer Geraghty

10/10 it was fantastic couldn’t fault it. My daughter who is 1 and half really enjoyed it with all the animals would really recommend. Best holiday in the UK. (more)Kelly Windsor

Nestled in the Devon countryside the cottages provide a retreat for anyone wanting to have a romantic or relaxing get away. (more)Rebecca Bradshaw

Memorable parts? The views and cuddling next to a warm winters fire :) Tips? Bring plenty of warm clothes and some books! Local benefits? Yes! There was a local shop that earns lots of business from the holiday! Overall rating? 5 star would go back everyday! Forever' (more)Danielle Pearson

Memorable parts? Lovely guests, superb location. Tips? If you're looking for peaceful location, view on a lake, nice people. Go to this B&B. Local benefits? Yes. Guest are very involved in environmental conditions. Overall rating? Excellent. (more)Philippe Basquin

Memorable parts? An hour after we arrived we went for a walk in the grounds and saw a water vole and barn owl - magical. Tips? Perfect accommodation for a family. My daughter loved the play barn. Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? We had a lovely few days. (more)Nicola Goddard

The breakfasts were first class, we particularly enjoyed the lovely fresh locally smoked fish and the freshly squeezes orange juice, not to mention the marmalade made by Geoff, all cheerfully served by Shelley. Our room was nicely decorated and spotlessly clean, with a very comfortable bed...Excellent. (more)Christine Durow

The B&B was fantastic from the wonderfully comfy and stylish rooms to the individual breakfasts cooked to order. Our hosts were extremely helpful and had loads of local information and knowledge. (more)Vanessa Akers

10/10...My stay as a whole was completely memorable. The room was wonderful, the whole place spotless and the attention to detail was like nothing I had seen before. The owners were 2 of the nicest people I have met and went out of there way to be as helpful as possible. (more)Nicola Shanks

Simply the best one ever spent on the Island and it was the 15th trip!...The most memorable part was walking across the Tennyson trail - fantastic views! There's some gorgeous coves etc off the main tourist areas. (more)Mrs Pamela Hill

Superb accommodation made a great base to explore the isle of Wight, an area new to us. Lovely garden and al fresco dining! The weather was not great for August but everything else was brilliant, there is lots to do and see - and amazing walking! (more)Judith Pollard

Memorable parts? Being in the countryside, near the sea. Tips? Very restful and quiet place. Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? Excellent. (more)Val Horsman

Most memorable was how perfect the accommodation was. Clean, warm, cheery, brilliantly laid out for wheelchair users. The whirlpool bath was fab, especially when using the eco friendly toiletries supplied. Scenery wonderful, something for everyone to enjoy. (more)Naomi Dunn

The welcoming, warmth of the owners and the cottage as we stepped in out of the cold. We loved the views offered from all sides. (more)Rahila Hussain

The most memorable part of our holiday was the peace & tranquility and the great hospitality from the owners... Absolutely fantastic and just what we needed. (more)Catherine Wilde

Our stay was wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners, David and Jackie. From the welcoming tea and biscuits on arrival, to our departure, all was everything you could possibly wish for. The setting is absolutely stunning, with views over the owners farmland. The accommodation is spotless, and it obvious from the many nice touches, that a lot of thought and effort has gone into every aspect of this very personal B&B. (more)Peter Carney

Memorable parts? An absolutely stunning bike ride through the Forest. There are glades, streams and of course wonderful old growth woodland and dozens of tracks to explore. With so much room we found it easy to discover our own quiet spots to relax in. The New Forest is such an easy and accessible retreat, and also the land that time forgot - the system of the commoners having the right to allow ponies to graze throughout the Forests (and indeed throughout Brockenhurst) has continued... (more)Justin francis

Memorable parts? Walking in Brighton and sitting at the window of the hotel, watching the sea. Tips? Ask for a room with a view at the sea. Local benefits? I believe so. The hotel people made sure we were informed of where the ingredients of our food came from, tea was fair trade and the jams home made. Overall rating? Lovely, relaxing and surrounded by friendly people. (more)Kristina Mänd

Really enjoyed exploring this area of Britain, which I have never really explored before. Particularly liked Arundel Castle, and as for the breakfasts they were amazing. (more)Wendy Morris

This weekend was very relaxing for us. I believe you can make it even better with the local sport activities such as kite surf, sailing, etc... Probably for next time! (more)Marion Renoux

B&B was very good - Sandra & Charles good hosts. (more)Michael Lawton

Memorable parts? Glorious sunshine for five days in Northumberland and walking in the Cheviot Hills, only seeing one other person in 5 hours. The huge variety and quantity of easily observable wildlife on the walks and the totally empty sandy beaches. Very welcoming owners, well appointed accommodation. Tips? You can expect 1950s volume of traffic on the roads once you get north of Newcastle.... such a refreshing experience. It adds so much to the relaxation benefits of the short... (more)Helene Kerr

Spectacular (more)Nick Rowntree

The views over the sea were amazing and location first class. (more)Kerry Hall

Liz and Graham were lovely and their farm was great - everything you could hope for (clean, warm, friendly, safe) for such an amazing price. (more)Hannah Reid

I thought that our hosts were environmentally aware, and therefore minimized the impact our stay had on the environment. (more)Matthew Wicks

Most memorable was the friendliness of John and Pearl. (more)Samantha O'Connor

We had a very enjoyable time and were made to feel very welcome. We have already recommended staying at the farm to our friends. (more)Sean Breen

There were so many of the little things that had been done to make our stay perfect - it was very much appreciated....Don't think about it, just do it, you'll have a great time. My only regret is not booking for longer. (more)Duncan Harris

Visit to Chalice Well gardens was the most memorable part. (more)Steve Perkins

Most memorable was climbing Glastonbury Tor to watch the sunset! (more)Susan Brittain