Guest Reviews 2011
Geoff & Debbie 2nd of January on their second visit to Farm Cottage. "Excellent & friendly welcome, made to feel at ease, great company. Accommodation with regard to 'Vegetarianism' excellent. Thanks for a great stay. We will recommend to friends and family and will stay here again."
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4th of January: The Speight family
Ben, Ina, Max and Colin.
Colin Speight - Guitarist, Jazz, Classical, Rock, Pop styles, location Bielefeld German Tel: 00495215222836
"Good flexible, customer friendly service (best breakfast ever, Ben nearly 4 years old)"
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17th of January, my dear friends Jolke from Holland and Werner and Danny from Germany, return to stay at Farm Cottage. (see gardening photo's from last summer)
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6th of February: The Harwich Asda re-fit team. 4 of the 7 guys who stayed at Farm Cottage for 5 weeks. Lez (second left) I had an excellent stay at Farm Cottage"
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7th of February Betty and Bob after their three day stay "Thanks for your hospitality"
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16th of February: Thom who has stayed at Farm Cottage on many occasions.
"Andy cannot do enough to accommodate you from when you arrive till your departure. If you're on the road as much as I am, it's a real home from home. I will be back!"
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22nd of February: Gary and Claudia who spent three days at Farm Cottage.
"Thank you for a great stay Andy"
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24th Of February
Erik & Ineke on their second visit.
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24th of February
Dan, Elle and Trevor who spent three days at Farm Cottage
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26th of Feb' Justin and Josine "Was nice staying here, nice end to our vacation, thanks"
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7 Guys from Plymouth Uni 8th March 2011
Andrew, Mike, Tom.B Tom.S, Tom Bohl, James and Rob.
"Very accommodating and friendly people. Had a lovely stay. Thank you."
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13th March 2011 Jo-Anne Colling "Warm, friendly with a family / home feel. Great location for our stay, will visit again, thank you x"
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14th March 2011 Frans and Cathelyne "Going to the Crufts, we decided to make a little holiday out of it. a relax start and a relax end in a little B&B nearby the harbour. We had a very warm welcome and we will recommend this place to anyone we know! Thanks and see you again!"
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23rd March 2011 Dave, Hilary & Tilly return to Farm Cottage for another 3 day break.
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25th March 2011 Yasmin en-route to Holland. "I'm glad I chose to stay at Farm Cottage - it was easy to find and Andy was an excellent and helpful host. He answered all the questions I never asked and I felt informed and reassured as a solo cyclist. Thanks Andy."
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25th March - Mr & Mrs Bruil "We felt very very welcome! thank you indeed."
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27th March - Frank "Thanks Andy for speaking about the cars!"
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1st of April - Barry.
"This was my 3rd stay at Farm Cottage, the overall value for money is excellent. Host Andy is one of life's genuinely nice people."
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1st April - Patric
"I had a lovely stay - the family is very friendly and helpful. I recommend this Farm Cottage, Patric from Sweden."
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7th of April
Toby "Friendly and great value for money"
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8th April
Danny, Triana, Aruns & Jason who spent 5 weeks at Farm Cottage. "Great stay"
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8th April Simon from Denmark.
Amazingly homely and informal welcoming atmosphere makes a A1 relaxing B&B I hope to stay again some time! (Oops, It should have said "Absolutely horrendous, awful, steer clear of this B&B, more chance of me getting a room next time :) ")
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10th April Pat & Dave
"Very friendly. Food was excellent. Very welcoming on arrival (a much needed cup of tea!!)
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11th April Bob & Susie
"Overall stay was extremely comfortable and quiet, keep up good work, hope to call back soon, thank you xx, so cosy & quiet here, I could happily move in!!"
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10th April Rach & Pete
"Really enjoyed our stay Andy, felt very welcome. DVD & book library were a lovely extra. Definitely coming back & recommending you to family who will be staying up this way soon. What all English B&B's should be; welcoming, comfortable & a home from home."
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23rd April Joyce and Sel.
"Excellent. Lovely to have the car cared for whilst away & clean to drive home. Looking forward to the next opportunity to stay here. Very comfortable to be collected at the port & having a very good breakfast before driving home. Thanks, Andy, Cath & Jackie."
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23rd April Rachel, Hannah and Rachel's daughter Destiny.
"We had a really lovely time at the Farm Cottage. This was my daughters Destiny 1st time camping and she wanted to live here forever!! The garden and surrounding were stunning, the indoor facilities were lovely too. But most of all Andy was very welcoming and made our stay very enjoyable, so thank you :) we will be coming back soon!"
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Henk and Lisa on their 2nd visit to Farm Cottage 25th April.
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30th April - Carrie from Scotland "Best host ever"
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30th April - Stuart & Vanessa "It's been great staying in this cottage house as Andy let us feel the best and quiet environment. Very welcoming and flexible in all services they have. Thank you."
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3rd of May - Ann from New Mexico
"andy is a great host! He is very knowledgeable about the local area and goes the extra mile to make sure his guests are well taken care of during their stay. His garden is filled with many surprising delights. If you go out for the day ask for a pack-up they are wonderful."
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4th May - Dan, Ron and Veronica, on their 2nd visit to Farm Cottage,
with their lovely refurbished 1980 2.8 scimitar convertable.
"Feels like home from home. Nothing too much trouble."
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5th May -Dirk and family from Holland
"Our visit at Farm Cottage felt more like visiting a good friend than like staying at a B&B, Andy is incredibly flexible and helpful and we enjoyed every second of staying with him. We'll definitely be back for a hopefully longer stay next time!"
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7th May - Hannehe and Jikke from Holland
"We really enjoyed our stay. thanks for all the hospitality, assistance and kindness!"
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11th May
Nico, Jule, Dagi & Heinz. from Germany
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15th of May Mother & Daughter Patrica & Suzan
"Warm & hospitable told to make us feel it was our own home. Andy a great & warm host"
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17th May Ian and Chris
"What a host! Attention to every need -books, DVDs, help with Laptop. Great guy"
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17th May
Stewart, Klaus & Kis, Jackie & Ian, Alan & Joyce.
"At all the B&B's we have been to, people have been very kind, but you Andy, take the prize. We were only here two days (one in the tent:) ), but we have really taken you to our hearts. You have a wonderful personality. With love Kis & Klus."
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20th of May Patricia from the U.S.A who stayed for 3 days.
"Nothing I can say would do this place justice. Hospitality, flexibility, all requests met in a warm friendly manner, a lovely Lamb dinner and the best sausages in Britain."
Pat sent a postcard from Florida when she got home "You are an instrument of the Lord, many may not recognise it, but I did!! Thank you for giving me the BEST hart of my holiday. Hope business is booming and wealth good, Pat"
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25th of May, Jan & Auiet on their second visit to Farm Cottage, while on a cycling holiday from Holland.
"andy, it was good to be here, the only thing was the road with cars, but the most beautiful outside are the birds, thanks for the good service."
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26th of May Saran & Shilpa
"We thank you Andy for being a wonderful host, the feel was like home, comfortable, warm and friendly. We like the location of this farm, our 3 day stay just flew like anything. Our prayers and wishes with you always."
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29th of May Robin from England & Danielle from Holland who camped for two nights.
"Dear Andy, staying in your garden with our tent was a special experience, because it felt like staying in a B&B, only with the bed in our tent. I particularly liked sitting in your 'Library - breakfast room' and feeling at home with one of your books. I found you to be very very friendly indeed, and I'd love to stay with you again." Danielle.
"Unlike any other B&B/Campsite that I've ever stayed at. Andy's thoughtfulness and consideration made this a really enjoyable stay. Farm Cottage has everything that we needed, and as campers, provided facilities way beyond those that we were expecting. Thank you and hope to see you again soon." Robin.
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29th May - Gail and Nicki.
"An enjoyable stay. The friendly atmosphere is lovely."
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5th of June the Jorissen family
Charlotte en Mattew with their children, Isabelle, Valerie en Lucas. "Great hospitality & breakfast, thanks!"
5th of June Father and Son on their second visit to Farm Cottage after going to a Harley meeting in Holland.
David "Very good B&B, great value for money and very good hospitality. Would recommend a stay here anytime."
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11th June Heibe, Uwe, Andrea en Chris from Germany
"We got a very warm welcome and enjoyed a very friendly guestship! We hope to see you once again."
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11th June - Bram from Scotland en-route to Italy
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12th June - Milon en Petra from Holland
13th June Joop from Holland on his second visit.
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15th of June Sally
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16th June Hartmat & Ingrid
"Staying at Farm Cottage B&B for the second time now, we are overwhelmed by the extraordinary hospitality and service received here, we really enjoyed the delicious evening meals and English breakfast served by Andy. good to know where to go after leaving the ferry at Harwich!"
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19th June the Dekker family on their 2nd visit.
"Thanks for your hospitality!"
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23rd of June Dave and Cath & Maureen and Barry from Belgium prior to joining their Cruise.
"We were taken care of from the moment we arrived to leaving. Nothing was too much trouble, hospitality & value for money excellent. thank you - Dave"
"Thanks for a lovely evening / morning - Maureen"
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23rd June Jon & Jan and David & Helen - Camping.
"Camping site brilliant, breakfast should sort us for the day, thanks very much, great hospitality"
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25th June John & Gill
"We were made very welcome by Andy and felt comfortable, like home from home, will come again."
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25th - 27th -June & 6th July Zak & Marion from Sweeden on their Motorbike tour.
We felt welcomed from the very first phone call! loved camping in the garden, enjoyed the breakfast at 7, 8 & 9am (couldn't make up our minds on which one was best ;-) ) and really appreciated being able to have a room when the weather started to change. Many, many thanks for your help Andy and Cath, when we had troubles with our bike! Hugs from Zath and Marion."
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27th June Miranda & Larry
"Very nice location in general, just a shame that the road is so busy. made to feel very welcome, great overall atmosphere"
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27th June Hannah & Nick
"Very homely! We felt very welcome"
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27th June - Jenny on the start of her European Tour
"From the 1st booking phone call I felt very secure and 'looked after'. Andy is obviously so multi faceted (home produce, garden, catering, management) and this is a great set-up for travellers staying or passing through. Thanks so much."
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30th June & 12th July - Willem & Brenda
"Hi Andy we love you 'my house is your house' policy, felt right at home the moment we walked in, thanks."
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2nd of July Vanya en Martyn from Holland
"Thanks for letting us stay, we enjoyed it a lot!"
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2nd of July Adri en Matt from Holland
"We felt extremely welcome, thanks Andy, especially for the great breakfast!"
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3rd of July - Frans and Sharon from New Zealand
www.spiritualawakeningroadshow.com
"andy is an amazing host we are so far away from home, & to have him welcome us & allow us to use his home freely is priceless. Thank you!!"
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3rd of July - Jacek, Kizysztof and Reuoita? from Poland
"I would like to say to any friend "YES!!" go and visit this very nice place."
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3rd of July - The Nerue family from France,
"It's very great B&B Andy is very nice and he is a very good cook. The dinner was delicious. Thank you Andy for your welcome. Goodbye family Nerue from France."
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5th July (and back again on the 13th) - Markus and Katherina from Germany.
"Everything was great, very comfy!"
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5th July - Gert, Linda and their children Maaike, Renske en Nynke.
"We had a good nights sleep and a perfect breakfast. The girls (3) enjoyed it as well. We will be back for sure, andy I will recommend this place in Holland."
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7th July - William from Holland & Regina from the U.S.A
"May this be a blessed place of rest for many weary traveller."
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9th July - Jacob, Paul, Tatjqua, Friederike, Niels en Sita.
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12th July - Ingrid's 2nd visit to Farm Cottage with her Dog 'Hera'
"Friendly and kind to Dogs"
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12th &13th of July - Margaret and Ron
"Andy it was a joy to meet & talk together, you are one interesting guy! Thank you for your warm welcome & delicious food. You go the extra mile to ensure that everyone who stays with you feels 'at home' & has all they need, including information. All best wishes to you. x"
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13th July - The Kohihase family from Hamburg
"Thank you so much for a very warm and friendly welcome! I enjoyed your library! - Ilka"
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12th & 13th of July - Kay from Denmark who spent his birthday here.
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14th July - Stewart who is a regular at Farm Cottage
"Another very pleasant stay at Farm Cottage, very warm and welcoming, feels like a home from home cannot fault anything, would definitely recommend to others"
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15th & 16th July
Kathleen, Lee, Pieter, Trish, Mike, Darcy, Tine & Ethan
"Great hospitality, thank you for your service"
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25th of July
Dries, Henny, Hel and Peter from Holland "It was very good, maybe till next year"...... "We have had the lucky that we meet Andy and his hospitality"
Jens Peter, Christoffer en Ole from Denmark on their first of two visits.
Haiyun and Maartje on their 2nd visit
Vera, Wynand en Anneke from Holland on their first of two visits "Very friendly / hospitality"
Claud and Chrissy from Germany on their first of two visits
"Thank you very much for a first (too short) stay. Well come back! The cozy atmosphere and your amazing hospitality made it fun to stay here. Yours Chrissy"
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27th July
Andrew, Billy, Michele, Anita, Damian, Joseph and Patrick from England.
Michelle, Amanda, Marc, Meghann and Gerri from Canada.
"Andy and Jacky are fabulous hosts we had a super time here!"
Jlse, Nora, Luuk and Sjaerd from Holland (Camping)
Iljitsj and Saskia from Holland (Camping)
"Very clean bathrooms and clean in general, very warm welcome, although we didn't have a reservation, Very hospitable and enough privacy people, very helpful, we surely recommend this B&B, cheap, clean and very friendly and helpful staff"
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29th July - Four Nations for an Early breakfast prior to catching the Ferry to Holland.
Sisters Lore and Imke from Belguim The St Clair family from Germany
"It was very nice"
Corrie and Patrick from Holland Mike from England
"Lovely stay, excellent location a real pleasure"
John and Chris from England Sander en Diederick from Holland
"Friendly and homely atmosphere, thanks for providing and early breakfast"
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1st of August
Martin and Liesbet with children, Felix, Julia, Oscar and Paula. "Thank you for making us feel welcome"
Brian from the Isle of Mull "Andy your tent was much better than I expected it to be! A nice bird woke me up by singing loudly at dawn, the bed was comfortable. Your lovely personality made my short stop over the most enjoyable had experience I have had in many years travelling about. Thank you for helping me find a place to rest for a while."
Raul & Pat from the USA "Everything was beyond expectations except the toilet facilities, my memory is such that I cannot remember if your website stated that the toilet and shower facilities were en suite, but at our age we found it very inconvenient to manage. You could save money by having one sausage for breakfast."
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4th of August
Willy and Mariet from the Netherlands on their second visit, with their 1968 Citron
"Thank you very much! We enjoyed our stay"
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Margriet & Mrs Broos from the Netherlands
"We liked it very much to stay at Farm Cottage you taught us a lot about Great Britain, thanks!"
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Rob from the Netherlands with his 1976 Peugeot 504 V6 Mili Ferrari 300/900
"Thanks for the good service"
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Rosaie from Scotland
"Very friendly and helpful"
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5th of August
Old Friends from July 2010 return to Farm Cottage on their first of two visits back here.
Pia & Willem, Else & Jan and Anne & Wessel.
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6th August
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Ray and Josh as they prepare to leave for Denmark, their starting point for their epic cycle journey to Australia!
Follow their progress on their Blog at www.pallgong.shutterfly.com
"Wonderful service leaving us with a fantastically positive memory of English hospitality. The single room is a little noisy with the pipes vibrating when the shower / downstairs bathroom is used"
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Joep & Annemiek on their second visit "Lovely place close to Harwich good for a stop on your way"
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8th August
The Susemihl family from Germany
Kess and Mieke from the Netherlands
"Very well and most friendly, we can recommend to anyone, many thanks!"
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9th of August
Jo & John and Barry & Sue prior to their Cruise.
"Cup of tea on arrival was great! information about cruise / port very helpful, thank you" Barry & Sue.
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10th of August
Maria & Jelmer from Holland on their 2nd visit
The Nyland family from Holland on their 2nd visit
Claus & Christiane from Germany on their 2nd visit
Ben, Victoria and Ben from England
Rob & Dave from England
(11th August we set a new FC record today 14 full English breakfast by 7am !)
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Angelique, Tim, Sander and Ron on their 2nd visit.
"When we are going back to England we will come back for sure, thanks for your hospitality"
12th - 14th August Father & Son Jaap & Wouter from Holland on their 1970's Mopeds.
"Go on! it feels familiar"
16th of August
The Kram family from Holland on their second visit.
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17th of August
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18th of August
"Lovely place, warm, cosy & friendly, made us feel like home!"
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Yan en Rineke from Holland and their Triumph TR4, on their first of two visits to Farm Cottage.
"It was very nice to be here and many thanks to help our TR4 running"
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22nd of August
Loek en Chiquit from the Netherlands who first stayed here in 2009
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31st of August
Heather and Andrew from Australia who stayed for a week, with Andrew's mum Denise also from Australia who stayed for 3 weeks.
"Thank you for a very pleasant visit. The hospitality was amazing, and nothing was ever too much trouble, thank you." Denise.
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9th of September
Jader from Italy who spent 4 days at F.C while on a cycling holiday through Europe.
"Somebody else said it is like staying at a friends house, it's true, Andy is enthusiastically interested in the person, not just the business, Indeed grateful for the experience (very uplifting)
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16th of September Edgard & Ute from Germany on their 2nd visit
"Very fine, we will come back"
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Richard & Christa who first stayed here in 2010, now on their 2nd visit for 2011
"We had a very pleasant stay as expected"
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17th of September A student group of 17 plus 3 teachers from Germany,
on their two day camping visit to Farm Cottage.
"Thank you very very much for your kind hospitality and flexibility with our large group. You really made us feel at home and provided a warm welcome and great start to our stay in England! The children and Leaders will remember these first two nights and especially your kindness. You are just great!"
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