Testimonials
Guest book reviews and testimonials for Cottages Made For Two-
7th-9th July 2017 The cottage is perfect for a lovely getaway. it has everything you need and the hosts could not be more helpful. We will be back again. 7th-9th July 2017. Very enjoyable weekend, weather has been fantastic. Cottage was lovely, had a well deserved spa at the end of our day walking all the way round Buttermere. Very nice indeed, already looking forward to coming back next year. 1st-8th July 2017 Our second visit here and as always a great place to stay. The cottage had everything we needed and very comfortable. We would definitely recommend. Many thanks Wayne and Jo 2nd – 7th July ’17. Lovely cottage in peaceful surroundings. Our first trip to this part of the world and we would love to return before too long. 3rd-6th July 2017 Lovely break, the accommodation was superb. The hot tub was amazing, in such a beautiful spot. very warm welcome and friendly service from Wayne (didn’t get to meet Jo). Would highly recommend and I’m sure that we’ll be back. Thanks. 25th June- 3rd July 2017. After coming for two nights before Christmas for our wedding anniversary we came back for a longer stay. Had a fantastic time and will definitely return again. Hot tub was excellent, Jo and Wayne were lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them no matter how small. Food at the Mason’s Arms was excellent with a very friendly atmosphere. Thank you so much. We’ll be back xx 28th-30th June 2017. We booked very last minute but were accommodated so well. We were allowed to bring our dog. A lovely stay, very relaxing and what a comfortable bed. Thank you for having us. 23rd -26th June 2017 Had an amazing stay, perfect for what we needed! Extremely helpful from the start when I rang before booking. We couldn’t have asked for more! Thank you & we hope to be coming back. We’ll use the hot tub next time. x 21st June 2017 , 5 nights. Had a lovely time. Very quiet location. Good to renew our acquaintance with the lakes. 23rd June, 2 Nights. Returned to Ellen Hall after many years- originally was in Hayloft Cottage which was amazing. Loved the Dykes Cottage as a treat for our 25th wedding anniversary. Thank you Jo for making us so welcome. 16th-18th June 2017 We had such a lovely time here, was nice to relax and get sometime together away from our busy lives at home. Luke proposed to me on our last night….Beautiful place. We had a lovely week. Very relaxed. Thank you Jo for your tips about sightseeing the region. Badankt & tot ziens x 16th-18th June 2017 Comfortable, welcoming and relaxed—- Just what we needed! 🙂 9th-11th June 2017. Had the most amazing two nights here…..Gary proposed to me xx !!!!! Such a nice relaxing weekend away, hot tub was amazing, we will definitely be back again. Thank you xx 2nd June-9th June 2017 &th year here and just as previous years really enjoyed our stay, we didn’t have the usual fantastic weather however we still got to sit in the wonderful gardens, saw bullfinches and a woodpecker-what a treat. Visited Keswick and managed to get the dogs on the launch for a lovely trip around the lake. Sunday lunch at Bar’n’Bistro was fabulous! Highly recommended. Hot tub wonderful, thank you Wayne, Jo, Dylan and Lily for making our stay wonderful as always! best wishes Muriel and Benni. 2 nights 2nd-4th June 2017 Love this place, will definitely be back. The next time we will bring our two dogs with us. A honeymoon break for us and we couldn’t have chosen a better place to visit. So peaceful, friendly owners, Wayne and Jo thank you and we loved the swan shaped towels on the bed Wayne!. had a tasty meal at the Bar’n’Bistro and a visit to Buttermere, a great little walk around the lake! Be back soon, Jo and Andy xx 29thmay-2nd June 2017. We had an amazing 4 night stay! Cottage is lovely and in a great location. Hot tub was a nice touch of luxury. Looking forward to coming back again very soon. Thank you. 26th -29th May 2017 Another amazing weekend! Love this place, love being here! Already planning our next visit. Thank you Jo and Wayne, Love us 3 x 20th May – 22nd May 2017. My girlfiend booked this place as a surprise for my Birthday. When we arrived the owners had placed cakes, ballons and a banner in the cottage. We have had a fantastic weekend and made some amazing memories. We will revisit soon. 19th – 22nd May 2017. We had a wonderful time staying at Parlour cottage, it was so cosy and we would highly recommend it. Lovely location for beautiful walks. It was a truly chilled weekend and we loved it. Thank you for a lovely stay. 14th-17th may 2017 Our first time here at Salkeld and had a wonderful, romantic trip. The cottage was lovely, we could just stay here forever. Thanks Jo, we will definitely be back xxx May ’17, 5 days. Beautiful countryside, lovely cottage, friendly “landlords”! We came here for our first honeymoon (the “minimoon”) after getting married on the 6th May, and loved every minute 🙂 It’s great to find a dog-friendly cottage with no compromises. The hot tub is amazing too! We walked around Ennerdale, great if you have a dog who’s not keen on others, as it was so quiet. Thank you Wayne & Jo! 6th – 13th May 2017. Thank you for a lovely holiday. Accommodation is very comfortable and clean. Jo was most welcoming and helpful. We were so lucky with great weather and can recommend “Mason’s Arms” for lovely food and a warm friendly host. 05 May – 07 May ’17. Our first trip away together and it has been amazing! What a beautiful cottage, so cosy and peaceful on an evening. We will be back I’m sure. Thank you for an unforgettable weekend. xxx 28th April-1st May We have stayed here for our 5th wedding anniversary. we were looking for a little bit of heaven from our busy daily life and this place was that and so much more! Very relaxed, romantic with the fire lit, perfect setting! Lovely drive down along the coastal road. Wayne and Jo you are amazing, Thank you! we will definitely be back! See you soon Scott and Sarah xx 29th April-1st May 2017 had a lovely relaxing break. Thanks Jo for suggesting Ennerdale, well worth the visit, fantastic walk around the lake. Wish that we were able to stay longer but we will be back soon no doubt. Bye and thanks. 24-28th April 2017 Stunning part of the country to rest and unwind. Lovely, cosy and comfortable cottage and the hot tub was fantastic! We felt very well looked after, thank you to Jo in particular for that and it was also great to meet your lovely dogs! Another lovely relaxing visit! Parlour cottage is our favourite 🙂 Perfect cottages, perfect location, perfect hosts- the reasons we keep coming back. Until next time, thanks again Jo & Wayne. x Easter 2017, 9 nights. Had an amazing break with some extreme walks including an overnighter at Skiddaw House. Masons Arms is great for dogs & food! Will definatlely come back & do some more exploring. Don’t want to go home! 19th April – 3 nights (2017). A lovely break away. Owners were so helpful and always on hand to help/book places to eat- wonderful recommendations. The Dovenby Ship and Bar’n’Bistro- so friendly and nice local ales. Travelled to Bootle to walk with Huskies and enjoyed the hot tub- hope to come again! 17/04/17-19/04/17 Had a lovely stay. Great location, fab hot tub, lovely cottage with everything you need. Wished that we had stayed longer to get full use of the log burner. Kind regards Adrian and Nadine. 14/04/17-18/04/17 Lovely cottage and location. Had a great time, would love to come back. Especially enjoyed the hot tub. Highly recommend the mason’s arms pub, lovely food and very welcoming. Thank you for a lovely stay. Matthew, Wendy and Benny x 13/04/17-17/04/17 Lovely little spot to relax and enjoy the beach and mountains. The Mason’s Arms was great- beat mixed grill we’ve ever had. Lovely views from Allonby beach, hot tub was fab and the Kirkstile Inn and Gosforth hall inn were the best places for food, beer gardens and hospitality (both dog friendly) Thank you for the little Easter bunnies on arrival…lovely little touch. Scarfell was great but even if you don’t go up the views from wastwater are gorgeous. thanks Rach and Darren. 13/04/17-17/04/17 What an amazing place to visit. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. We will most definitely be coming back for longer next time. There are some beautiful walks around- we would recommend going to do the ‘Aira Force Trail’, this is stunning. Jo and Wayne are extremely friendly and more than happy to offer their advice and knowledge. Wonderful place to relax after a hectic start of the year! Thank you for a great time. 10/4/17 – 13/4/17. What a fantastic few days we have had in a lovely cottage, in such a beautiful location. We’ve loved bird watching by the stream (especially in the hot tub) & have been on some great walks, including exploring the local forest. The 2 local pubs are a nice stroll away. Wayne & Jo are great hosts, leaving us to the peace & quiet, but offering us great knowledge and local advice when needed. Thank you so much for a great stay, we’ll be back. 9th April, 3 nights. First time visiting the lakes and Hayloft was perfect for us. Perfect location to drive to different lakes. Just the right size and had all the facilities that we needed. The hot tub after a day of a 10+ mile walk was superb! Would love (and plan) to come again. 10.04.17 for 2 nights. Lovely area, fantastic location to drive locally to great walks. Jo, lovely and helpful. Restaurant great, couldn’t do enough for us at the Barn Bistro. Thank you Jane & Rich. 3 – 7th April ’17. A beautiful place exactly what we wanted. Scenic countryside, peace & quiet, relaxing setting (gorgeous hot tub). Easily within reach of food & wine, walks, lakes, & shops. Thank you. It’s exactly as described- the perfect romantic getaway for two. xx 30th March 2017 – 2 nights. had such a lovely, peaceful stay. The weather was awful but the place is so beautiful that it didn’t affect us. The hot tub is absolutely fabulous! We also visited the aquarium which was well worth a visit. All in all we had a fantastic time! Thank you Wayne and Jo 24 -29 March 2017. We came for a 3 day break, extended it to 5 days for our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Had a lovely relaxing time, so tranquil, the log burner and hot tub great. Visited some lovely places with Patch, he’s thoroughly enjoyed it, he’s a different dog. Thanks to Jo and Wayne. See you again soon. 24th – 26th March 2017. We had a great stay in your lovely cottage. Thank you for your bits of advice as to the walks choices, both local & around the lakes, those indeed are stunning! 21st – 23rd Feb ’17. Had a wonderful time. Cottage is very peaceful, relaxing and stress free. Hot tub was amazing! All in all had a great time and highly recommend it. Thank you. 17th March – 19th March 2017. A very lovely and secluded area here at Ellen Hall. Wayne has been very helpful during our stay. Hot tub was fantastic, especially with a few cheeky beers!! 🙂 Thank you for your hospitality 🙂 x. 17.3.17 – 19.3.17 Our first stay here to celebrate my Husband’s birthday. Had an amazing time and don’t want to go home. Jo & Wayne are lovely and nothing is too much trouble from booking to leaving. Will definately be returning back. Thank you, just what the doctor ordered. x 10th – 13th March 2017. This was our first visit to the Lake District & we had a fabulous time 🙂 The cottage was everything that we had hoped for and the hot tub was amazing!! Jo pointed us in the right direction re: places to visit & the local knowledge was really helpful. This place is truly dog friendly too! We’ll certainly be back x. https://cottagesmadefortwo.com/lake-district-dog-friendly-cottages/ 10th-12th March 2017 Lovely stay for a weekend break to celebrate our four year anniversary. Hot tub was amazing, would definitely recommend. 24th February 2017, 2 nights. Had a fantastic time, very relaxing. Just what we needed. Cottage was perfect for two and had everything that we needed. xx 9th March 2017, 2 days. This was our first visit to Ellen Hall, we have had a great few days. The hot tub is awesome and is a great way to finish the day. Jo and Wayne have been great hosts, thank you very much. 27 Feb – 2 March. Lovely wee cottage, very cosy and comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub! 🙂 Visited a lot of lovely towns and villages, scenery amazing. Will be back. Eleanor and John X. 21-23rd February 2017. We had a wonderful time. Cottage is very peaceful, relaxing and stress-free. Hot tub was amazing! All in all had a great time, highly recommend it. Thank you. Robert and Kelly.