VISITORS BOOK 2008

Some comments left by guests in the visitors book. 

All entries are included if the guests ticked the column to allow us to publish them.

Date Initials Town Comments
18-19/01/2008 A Williams Basingstoke Very enjoyable + pleasant stay with great service. also experienced the 'dinner+butler' service in the old House.  Very lovely.
20/01/2008 Roge & Yvonne Petersfield Excellent!  accommodation very relaxing stay!!
25/01/2008 Richard Sills Cornwall Thank you for a great stay   Breakfast was very good.
26/01/2008 Dave & Shirley Plymouth We really enjoyed our stay, the breakfast was lovely. The room was gorgeous. Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome.  Happy Moo Year!
Jan 2008 Brian Litchfield London Great stay thanks  - Warm, friendly, stylish & extra clean - would love to be back soon but too many others seem to have spotted this gem so you're always busy - thanks great value.
02/02/2008 Wendy & Martin Verwood, Dorset Found this place by chance & just blown away by the amazing service. Room & breakfast absolutely FIRST CLASS.
02-03/02/2008 Anne Walters Celia Walters Newcastle upon Tyne Found in a hurry through the internet - 1 review on TripAdvisor -So I will add another excellent service.
08/02/2008 Judi & Mel Leddy Horsham, W. Sussex What a wonderful find!  Nice comfy room, superb buffet breakfast, warm hospitality and we loved the 'Dairy' motif.
09/02/2008 Melvyn White Dartford, Kent Delightful spot  -  one for the diary/dairy!
10/02/2008 Doug & Penny Whittle Cambridge Only 4 stars? They deserve at least 5!
11/02/2008 Chris & Mike Barry & Guernsey Really lovely find + superb breakfast. Will recommend in Trip Advisor.  Diolch yn fawr
14/02/2008 Nicky & Bill   Excellent standard, lovely comfortable room. Great breakfast!
17/02/2008 Jonathan + Carol Williams Bassaleg, Newport, South Wales. Fantastic place for a relaxing stay.  Many thanks.
17/02/2008 Andrew & Wendy Goodredge Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight Amazing tranquil hideaway.  We will be back. Many thanks.
22-23/02/2008 Wendy & Stuart Stanmore, West St, Somerton fantastically peaceful, 10 star luxury, we feel absolutely spoilt & very relaxed, could not recommend highly enough.  We'll be back for a long weekend.  Bar has been raised for anywhere else we stay.
02/03/2008 Rosalind & David Collingham, Wetherby, W Yorks. Our second visit - FANTASTIC!  See you again in June.
07/03/2008 Jim & Paula Moreton Stow Easton, Nr. Bath Always a delight - wonderful hosts -" Our report" will confirm
09/03/2008 Karen & Steve Northolt, Middx smashing place; love the cows! food great even copes with my mad diet
10/03/2008 Geoff & Maureen Baxter Wolverhampton Fantastic, friendly service, every comfort + a breakfast to die for.
14/03/2008 Darrin Hatfield 61 Foxholes Lane, Redditch Very relaxing & quiet after a busy day
16/03/2008 Lynne & Stewart Woolley Portishead    N. Somerset Fantastic, as ever, already looking forward to our next visit.
16/03/2008 Rachael & Tim Eastbourne & Southampton Thank you so much for your thoughtfullness and kindness in helping to make Tim's birthday weekend so memorable and perfect.  You were both very accommodating and the idyllic setting makes for a welcome escape.  We had a fabulous time and feel truly spoiled, especially with breakfast!  We will highly recommend everyone to come here.  Thank you again!
22/03/2008 Gethin & Jayne   Great place! really enjoyable stay, will be back again. Thanks for eveything!
23/03/2008 Rob & Andrea Braintree, Essex A truly special place.  Very friendly folk.  Will be back again see you soon soon Thanks.
24/03/2008 Sandy & Michael Cheshunt, Herts So glad we picked this place, great hosts, lovely setting home from home accommodation.  Will be back!
24/03/2008 Jayne & Gethin Crawley, W Sussex We enjoyed it so much we came back!  Would highly recommend.  Chrissie + Mike couldn't be more welcoming +helpful  We will definitely be back.  Thank you very much.
30/03/2008 Thomas & Heidi Glostrup, Denmark We highly recommend this place to everyone who wants a really enjoyable get away place.  Really friendly atmosphere and with the nature outside your door and the birds to wake you up, what more could you wish for.
30/03/2008 Mark & Louise Cranleigh, Surrey Wonde3rfully peaceful stay, very friendly and helpful hosts, will recommend to family and friends. Thankyou
04/04/2008 Danielle Causer & Joseph Stephenson Caversham Reading, Berks Mike & Chrissi are wonderful hosts!  Had a fantastic time, too short. Breakfast for a king!   Love all the cows.  Thanks so much.  xx
06/04/2008 Sam & Hazel Guildford, Surrey This place is awesome!  Mike & Chrissi are fantastic, warm, kind and accommodating.  We'll be back again soon - and hopefully for longer.  Thanks for helping make our stay so special.
11/04/2008 Margaret Northampton Thank you for the warm welcome and the friendly yet unintrusive attention.  I hope to to return and will recommend you to colleagues and friends
12/04/2008 Adam Kenyon & Anne Patch Cornwall Sadly we were only able to stay for one night this time but we'll definitely be back soon. Incredible breakfast and a warm welcome.  Thank you!
13/04/2008 Rosa & Matt Fradley Bishops Stortford, Herts Fantastic stay with fantastic facilities!  We have never stayed in a B&B that's had a pool table and a Hot tub before.....  but we shall be expecting them in the future!!
14/04/2008 Paula + Roger Cronin Christchurch, Dorset What a find - lovely setting, brilliant breakfast & genial hosts.  We shall return.  Thank you
18/04/2008 Jack & Beryl Hythe, Kent We can only echo all the above comments.  Perfection!
20/04/2008 Tracy & Keith Margrave Ramsgate, Kent A weekend is just not enough!!  Wonderful accommodation and facilities, woodland walks and fantastic relaxation in the hot tub - even in the rain!  We shall return again to enjoy it in the sun.  Thank you for a wonderfully relaxing weekend.
21/04/2008 Stuart & Val Harrison St Ives, Cambridgeshire A lovely comfortable room, fantastic breakfast, beautiful setting.  What more could you want?
27/04/2008 Gill & John Prosser Meopham, Kent Wonderful stay.  Excellent accomodation, facilities & great breakfast would love to come again + stay longer.
27/04/2008 Julie & Nick Facey Wilmington, Kent What a wonderful stay.  Beautiful setting and great hosts.  Will be coming back.
28/04/2008 H M Malyon Troed-y-Gaeler, Gwynedd Lovely, restful + excellent breakfast.  Best nights sleep I've had away from home for a long time.
2/05/2008 Rob & Marÿke Wiesel, the Netherlands It was a very pleasant stay. The breakfast was very delicious and a beautiful area.  Thank you!
3/05/2008 Carol & Peter Choeboun cliffe park, sunderland rural location, wonderful array of local foods, comfy bed, charming character + friendly hosts.  absolutely great!
5-6/05/2008 Les and Angie Richardson West Farm Grange, Medomsley, County of Durham A warm welcome and an exceedingly pleasant stay, excellent food and very comfortable accommodation.
05/05/2008 Jill & Dave Simpson Worthing, West Sussex This was a last minute decision but a really good one!  This is such a peaceful situation with everything one would want plus things you didn't realise you needed. Fantastic, I really hope to return here.  Thank you.
16/05/2008 Jo & Guiseppe Swindon, Wiltshire A very welcoming and warm place, with a jaw dropping breakfast spread, makes you feel a million miles away.
18/05/2008 Mel & Mike Ward Tamsworth, Staffs } A wonderful long weekend - will be back for a longer stay.
18/05/2008 Josef Eckhert Konigswinter, Germany }
19/05/2008 Jennifer Hines France Lovely, Comfortable Airy and Spacious room with a 'banquet - like' breakfast just for moi! - Merci beaucoup - See you again.
23/05/2008 James & Cherie Carroll Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex Thank you so much for your warm welcome.  Setting - Perfect, Place - Perfect, Accommodation - Perfect. Breakfast Unbelievable - fantastic.  Hope to be back again x.
25/05/2008 Bill & Terry Banks Woodbridge, Suffolk A very comfortable stay with excellent breakfast.
26/05/2008 George & Vera Lee DARTFORD, KENT a wonderful place and memorable stay
27/05/2008 F McKee Cornwall Fantastic place.  I especially loved the lounge..... relaxed, friendly, ideal.
27/05/2008 Sam & Ali Blakemore Newbury Last minute night away, so glad we booked. V.  relaxing and brilliant breakfast.  Thank you
30/05/2008 Helen & Fred Sumner Rossendale Lovely welcome, very peaceful, a real find.  Thank you
31/05/2008 Sharan & Graham Issitt Weekley, Northamptonshire Comfy bed, excellent brekkies - wish we were here longer.  A real gem found on the internet.  Thank you
31/05/ 2008 Paul Young A wonderful place to stay (oops this isn't my address) Guildford , Surrey A wonderful place to stay - a million miles from the Travelodges that we could have stayed in!  We'll be back.
01/06/2008 Ian & Val Laws Mytchett, Guildford Quite a unique experience + a breakfast to remember on my birthday.  Thank you!
01/06/2008 Cath Gilroy Earlsfield, London SW18 Had an amazing time.  The private dining experience rivalling any posh London restaurant and the midnight hot tub bubbles topped off a perfect night! (comfy bed too)
01/06/2008 Stuart Macnair Earlsfield London SW18 (but not for much longer) Fantastic weekend, private dining was amazing, Chrissi is an excellent chef.  Mike & Sam (+ Chris) great hosts,  all in all one of the greatest evenings out I've had.  All topped off with some midnight hot tubbing.
02/06/2008 Teresa Poole Stourport on Severn Lovely place so peaceful, cant hear anything else but the birds!  We will be back!  And getting in that lovely hot tub!!
5/06/2008 Albert Gordon Frances Gordon Garrowhill, Glasgow A wonderful experience.  What a nice way to spend a night and the breakfast was a feast.
8/06/2008 Daniel + Julie Came 4 Plas Creoso, Gorseinan, Swansea Wonderful stay. very relaxing and an amazing breakfast.  Thank you
08/06/2008 Sarah + Phil Jenkins Swansea Lovely relaxing stay.  Really enjoyed breakfast.  Thanks!
11/06/2008 Karen + Darrell Hobbs Horley, Surrey A very nice, peaceful location, cosy rooms, great to have a snooker table too!  Breakfast was amazing, made me feel like Mole in Wind in the Willows when Ratty takes him for a small picnic! So much choice!  Thank you for making my husband's birthday treat so perfect.     Moo!
14/06/2008 Sharon + Brian Rogers Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire We have had a lovely stay (if only it were longer).  Our hosts were friendly and helpful.  Choice and breakfast were excellent.  We would love to come back for longer.  Thank you.
15/06/2008 Julie & John Connell St Clair, Sydney NSW Australia A peaceful beautiful area.  Loved the birds. Comfy room + great hospitality.  We would recommend 'The Dairy'  to our friends & family.  Thank you.
18/06/2008 Helen + Lee Thorpe Hove Very tasteful, comfortable room.  Breakfast out of this world.  Looking forward to another visit.
22/06/2008 Rachel + Steve Catt Frimley, Surrey Can't believe how lucky we were to stumble across this on the internet - had been looking at far more expensive places with much less character.  The private dining was a very exclusive experience with excellent food.  The room was great, the breakfasts fantastic & the hot tub an added bonus!  Will be back soon....
27/06/2008 Elliot Dredge Swindon, Wiltshire fantastic place, fantastic breakfast, shame i was here for only a few hours. will be back again.  thank you
27/06/2008 Frank & Pat BACKHOUSE St Neots, Cambs Wonderful place, glad we found it. Attention to detail was excellent.  Fine dining was a delight.  Nothing was too much trouble, already booked again.
28-29/06/2008 Rosalind & David Court Yorkshire A splendid return visit.  Do we really have to leave!? Looking forward to the next time.  Thanks so much.
03/07/2008 Darren Cottee Essex Thank you for a very relaxing stay and look forward to coming back in the near future!
04/07/2008 Ian & Yvonne Pinder Sutton Waldren, Dorset Relaxing and very comfortable.  A very friendly atmosphere and an amazing breakfast.  Hope to return very soon.
04/07/2008 Eric & Joan Marples   Excellent.  Superb breakfast, very friendly atmosphere.  We will come again.
06/07/2008 John & Marilyn Curtis Dover, Kent Excellent.  The breakfast was fantastic. The rooms very comfortable and friendly atmosphere.  We hope to come again and will certainly
06/07/2008 Wayne & Julie Anderton Dover, Kent  be recommending it to our friends
10/07/2008 Neil & Margaret Coote StoneManor Road, Lincoln Immaculate accommodation & so well designed. You deserve to do well.  Love the finishing touches to make our overnight stay so peaceful.  What a good start to a cruise!  Didn't see cows like this when I was in (H)Uddersfield!! A gem of a place. Thank you.
12/07/2008 John & H  Goodall Overton, Wakefield N Yorkshire Many thanks for your warm welcome. The comfortable night's stay, outstanding breakfast and delightful setting. We appreciated your recommendation of the Chinese Restaurant which was again, outstanding.  Although we are retired as B & B proprietors you can still see our website at http://mysite.wanadoo.members.co.uk/pear_tree_cottage
12-13/07/2008 Sarah and Brian Loftus Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk Fantastic time spent relaxing is such lovely surroundings.  You have made The Dairy into such wonderful, comfortable accommodation.  The breakfasts were "awesome".  Such attention to every detail and extremely friendly "service" by Chrissi and Mike.  The fine dining experience is not to be missed and many thanks to Olivia, our butler for the evening.  Back home, regrettably to a diet!!
12-13/07/2008 Linda & Malcolm Loftus Cheshunt, Herts Thank you for our great weekend in a beautiful relaxing surroundings being well cared and catered for.  The pool was 'refreshing' and the Hot Tub a dream! The breakfast a wonderful experience.  Thank you.
18/19/07/2008 Val & Martin Theydon Bois, Essex A very relaxing, comfortable break with friendly + unobtrusive personal service that was very much appreciated. Lovely breakfast. Thank you
18/07/2008 Sarah + Tim Bedford, Bedfordshire Thanks for an udderly lovely stay.  Pretty location & very quiet!  Lovely rooms & thoughtful accessories with very friendly personal service.  Wish we could stay longer!  Will definately visit again.  Thank moo very much!
19/20-07/2008 Linda & David Marsh Bishops Stortford, Herts Wonderful hospitality, warm friendly welcome - nothing too much bother.  Thank you for enabling us to attend our niece's wedding in Cadnam - without you it would have been impossible.
19/20-07/2008 Polly & Chris Marsh Gt Dunmow, Essex Fantastic location, friendly welcome with our every whim catered for! Thank you all for making our stay so much fun and relaxation.
21/07/2008 Mick & Pat Upton Trentham Delightful short break, no pressure!!!  Will return.
22/07/2008 Dez McCullough Prines Risborough, Berks Lovely room on  lovely farm.  Great value for money.  Thanks
23/07/2008 J.van Ech Quinton - Northants Absolutely tops!  What a relaxed stay and very classy, better than in many of the more expensive hotels.  When in the neighbourhood would stay again.
26/07/2008 Mr & Mrs Pellow Camborne, Cornwall What a lovely place.  Myself and the kids had a great time in the pool + the hot tub. The breakfast was tops, loads of choice. Will definatly stay again when were up visiting friends and family.
31/07/2008 = 01/08/2008 Moores Lichfield Food exquisite, accomodation wonderful, dining experience more than worth the visit.  Chrissi & Mike amazing hosts.  Definately coming back!!
02/08/2008 Peart Lowdham, Nottingham Wonderful buffet, spoilt for choice from the magnificent selection. A unique experience.
03/08/2008 Elaine & Keith Storr Hill, Wyke  Bradford A magical place, friendly comfortable and a perfect accompaniment to a very special weekend.  Thank you for helping to make my son's wedding accessible.  X
04/08/2008 Sally & Nick Makepiece Llwyndafydd, Caedigion, Wales What can we say...'just perfect'!  Lovely stay & had a go on the snooker table too - will be back!  Many thanks to both.
08/08/2008 Tina & Geoff Battram Shanklin IOW Wonderful relaxing setting.  Great hosts.  Definitely will recommend to friends.  Thanks.  Hope to return!
08/08/2008 T McKinney + M Emms Bury St Edmunds  Suffolk Lovely atmosphere, great fav=cilities, great food + friendly service.  Fantastic!
20/08/2008 Patrick & Marjorie Wortley Burton-on-Trent, Staffs Found you via the internet - but what a gem of a find.  Superb in every way, location, friendly atmosphere, accommodation and the Food!  Congratulations on all your hard work to achieve this excellent standard.
22/08/2008 Ian & Wendy Moth Newport Isle of Wight Thank you for making this a wonderful place to stay.
23/08/2008 Kiera+Debbie+Brenda Oldham and Knott End It was very nice  Thank you  We stayed last year and decided to come back.  This year was excellent as before.  Room, food, owners - all excellent.  Thanks
25/08/2008 Sharon + Lynn Newcastle, Staffs This is my second visit and once again have really enjoyed the stay.  If only it could be longer.  Great breakfast.
27/08/2008 John Ashman + Karen Deal in Kent although we had never herd of this place before - we found it udderly wonderful  after milking the internet we really did find the cream of hampshire.  ayshire you cud find this as mooooooooving as experience as we have.  don't let this pasture by.  to the milk you could say pour, but the place, unlike the cream, cannot be beat.
29/08/2008 Derek & Sandra Hillyard Ditchington, Norfolk Terrific, wish we could have stayed longer.  Breakfast - what a delight.  Loved the puppy!
31/08/2008 Anne & Nigel Hollands stokenchurch, bucks fantastic!  loved the charm of furnishings + decor, especially four poster bed.   very peaceful. looking forward to coming again for longer, and seeing bertie + other pup growing up.  thanks
01/09/2008 Geoff Bulleyment fair  oak  nr eastleigh hants can't thank you enough for a truly memorable stay - it's like heaven - on earth!  takes me right back to my life on a farm during the war  "memories are made of this!' wonderful  i will return
01/09/2008 Christine Giles Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hants A wonderful experience staying the night here in such a wonderful, unusual place. Everything was different to anywhere i've been. It brought memories back of the nights I spent here during the war.
07/09/2008 Bill & Denise Kiddie Linton, Cambridge A smashing weekend all round!  Brilliant accommodation, delicious breakfast.  And we even managed to have a couple of dips in the hot tub!!  Thank you so much!  X The Kiddie Family
13/09/2008 Neil + Hazel Martin Blairmore, Argyll, Scotland We really enjoyed our visit.  Lovely peaceful area, very comfortable accommodation, delicious breakfast.  we will definitely return. Thank you very much.
14/09/2008 John + Heather Parr Bradford, W Yorks Very friendly, welcoming + comfortable + every little detail thought of. Food excellent. Hot tub under the stars - fantastic! Mooo-st come back!
20/09/2008 Steve + Jo Clarkson Ripon, N Yorkshire Couldn't ask for a better place to stay - location, rooms, food all excellent - look forward to a return visit.
23/09/2008 Jon and Michelle Mason Andover, Hampshire I was brought to The Dairy as a surprise for our honeymoon break and we've absolutely loved it here!  Mike & Chrissi are so friendly and welcoming and there are lots of lovely personal touches.  You have to make full use of the outdoor hot tub (with champagne!) and the Private Dining experience was incredible.  We'll be recommending this place to all our friends and family, and will definitely be coming back ourselves!  Thank you so much for such a relaxing start to married life!
24/09/2008 Sandra Bowers Aynac, France Beautiful and peaceful surroundings.  Thank you for an excellent stay all be it short.  I shall recommed you to all my family
26/09/2008 Denise & Barry Collins Norwich, Norfolk Enjoyed our two day stay, its so good we don't know if we should share it with friends! We will stay again (if possible) on our next trip south.  Breakfast was a sumptuous banquet.
03/10/2008 Tim Russell Nederlands Many thanks for the hospitality.  What a great place to stay I felt more like I was visiting family than staying in a B&B.  I look forward to visiting again later this year and again next year with my wife.  Once again many thanks.
05/10/2008 Zimmermann Family Sachsen, Germany Great location, a perfect overnight stay in comfortable rooms.  We really enjoyed this B & B and we would like to come back or recommend it to others.  We loved the "cows",  Anne, Christian  Christine und Klaus
12/10/2008 Mike + Liz Riddall Ipswich Suffolk Comfortable, comforting + congenial - feels like a better world.  Mike & Liz
18/10/2008 Laura London SE5 9AX very welcoming , with lovely room and excellent breakfast.  hope we come back for longer next time. (sorry we missed bertie)  many thanks.
19/10/2008 Brian J Ossett first class welcome, first class room, first class location, first class private dining & breakfast -- a first class experience we will definitely be back.
19/10/2008 Sandy & John Hertfordshire As good as I remembered, with the added pleasure of using the hot tub. Breakfast is a sight to behold!  Hope to be back soon. X
21/10/2008 Mark & Jackie Hampshire but do we share this secret!? perfect location, perfect room, breakfast 'out of this world', hospitality outstanding = don't want to leave & will be back - thank you. 
21/10/2008 Shaun & Julie Wiltshire All of the above and more!! An amazing place that offers more than ever expected. Starry dip in the hot tub and a breakfast feast!! We want to stay forever and will definitely be back.
29/10/2008 Linda, John & Connie Wilson Sutton Norwich, Norfolk. Excellent accomodation, location, very comfortable & obliging.  Breakfast spread outstanding!!  Hope to be back - Loved all the "moo cows".
30/10/2008 Martyn Whybra Chudleigh, Devon I have to stay away from home 1-2 nights every week so have experienced many hotels/B&B's.  This is without doubt the best!
31/10/2008 Stephen Moss Colchester, Essex Best B&B in all respects - I will be back.  Excellent breakfast spread - can't beat it.
31/10/2008 Mr & Mrs Allcock Purfleet, Essex what a delight, absolutely lovely will definately be coming back. breakfast was really nice and really enjoyed our stay
16/11/2008 Lynne & Stuart Woolley Portishead Back again & it just keeps getting better.  The private dining was delightful.  When can we come again.
21/11/2008 Stephen Fletcher Sheffield Many many thanks I'd forgotten how good this dairy is!
21/11/2008 Steve Lloyd Llaneli One of the nicest places to stay in the whole country.  First class accomodation & breakfast.
22/11/2008 Steve Hodges Wolverhampton Big thank you for the warm welcome.  This is the best B+B we've stopped at, we love this place. The room (Churned Butter) is fantastic, comfortable + peaceful.  Highly impressive, will recommend to everyone.
22/11/2008 Elizabeth Franklin + Richard Shaw. Queens Club Gardens, London. Thank you so much for a fantastic time. My fiancé said it was the best birthday he has ever had. The Private Dining experience was amazing - Chrissi is a fantastic cook & Mike looked smart in his bow tie!"  The hot tub was glorious - so relaxing looking at the stars! Thank you - Lovely room too.
28/11/2008 Amanda Murray Blackpool, Lancs Amazing accommodation & hospitality, best B&B I've stayed in, will definately recommend that my company use you again. Great breakfast spread
29/11/2008 Helen, Paul & Annis Sittingbourne, Kent Back again!  best B&B in England.  Wonderful hospitality and breakfast is superb.
29/11/2008 Natalie & Andy Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Wonderful experience, refreshingly genuine focus on personal service, lovely room, sumptuous breakfast, excellent private dining experience, and Mike is an intriguing character!
01/12/2008 Charles & Carole Jardine Shrewsbury, Shropshire Thanks for a very comfortable stay - wonderful breakfast.
02/12/2008 Julian & Kate Woking, Surrey Excellent.  We especially recommend the evening dining experience superb!
13/12/2008 Steve Perkins Jersey Thanks for the great hospitality.  Jersey's rule!
20/12/2008 Paula & Roger Cronin Christchurch, Dorset What a joy to return & find everything as wonderful as before!  I love the violet petal conserve!
28/12/2008 Marguerite Jackson & David Aubrey Somerset A wonderful experience,  Loved the setting, the accommodation & superb breakfast.  Jura (our yellow lab) enjoyed playing with Bertie!  We'll be back to try the hot tub & maybe the private dining experience.
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       

 

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