Testimonials
Guest book reviews and testimonials for Cottages Made For Two-
23rd-30th July 2016 Very relaxing stay- cottage had everything that we needed and Jo and Wayne were very warm and friendly- we certainly felt at home and the hot tub was a great treat! We enjoyed (as did Charlie) the mix of being near the coast- super walks on the beach- and the stunning area around Loweswater…..the Kirkstile pub is a must!! 16th-30th July. A wonderful relaxing 2 week holiday. Many thanks to Jo and Wayne for all your help and kindness. See you all again soon. Love Wayne, Ali and Maya xxx 24th – 27th July 2016. A lovely, relaxed stay in lovely, friendly surroundings. People in the village were welcoming and both pubs are great!! Accommodation very comfortable and we were made to feel very welcome by Jo & Wayne. Really enjoyed it. 🙂 22 – 25th July 2016. Short break for my birthday weekend. The cottage has everything you could need. Relaxation was what we wanted and that was what we got. Enjoyed sitting in the garden hearing the birds while having a glass or two of wine……Thank you Jo for advice on where to visit. Will definately be back. 16th – 25th July 2016. A really lovely property in a beautiful area. We have had a truly lovely week in such comfortable surroundings. Totally faultless. Hope we get the opportunity to come again in the future. 18th to 22nd July ’16. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere in a lovely rural setting. Well placed for visiting the Lakes and historic towns nearby. Ideal for pets with some great walks on the doorstep. Will look forward to a return visit. 10th-15th July 2016 Very relaxing 🙂 Lucky with the weather. Would reccommend hot tub and swimming in the lakes if warm enough!!! Would defo come back. Thanks again. 14th-16th July Quiet and relaxing, just what we needed; and the hot tub was bliss…….especially with a bottle of prosecco. Great find! 9 – 12 July 2016. An excellent base for the North Lakes. Lovely comfortable accommodation in a lovely setting. Easy walk to the village of Gilcrux via bridle path from cottage…… 7 – 9 July 2016. Thanks for a lovely place which let us truly relax. Lovely walks, beautiful gardens, hot tub is fantastic and the cottage lovely. Thanks for your warm welcome, we look forward to a return visit. 2 – 7 July 2017. Jo & Wayne have been a pleasure. Helpful, welcoming & always on hand. I booked the day before for a last minute adventure & I’m so pleased we came here. Totally loved the hot tub, such a treat….. Sad to be leaving, hope to return soon. 4th – 6th July 2016 We had a lovely couple of days here, cottage is perfect and the hot tub was a lovely finish to the day. Thank you to Wayne and Jo. We hope to be back 🙂 4th – 6th July 2016 Thank you for a peaceful, lovely stay. Just what we needed and celebrated our anniversary and Sonya’s birthday with lovely touches, champagne, chocolates and fruit. The hot tub is amazing and we definitely would come back again. Thanks 1st July-3rd July. Thank you for a pleasant stay and the free up-grade. The cottage was lovely and great value for money. 1st – 3rd July, Lovely Stay- we will be back Thank you 🙂 25th-30th June Excellent place to stay and in a great location to tour the lakes. Relax in the hot tub after a long day. Will definitely come again. 29th June- 1st July 2016 A thoroughly enjoyable stay in Parlour Cottage. Really love the layout of the cottage and the hot tub is a must. We enjoyed walking around Crummock water (parked at Loweswater end- national trust car park) The masons Arms in the village is worth a visit as is afternoon tea in Buttermere. Thank you. 26th-28th June 2016 Had a great few days, lovely cottage. Very peaceful stay. Thank you. 24-26th June 2016 Last minute booking- desperate need for a relaxing weekend and that was what I got. The weather was lovely so enjoyed sitting by the stream listening to the water and the birds. Walks straight from the door for Lucy. Next time will stay longer 🙂 20th-23rd June 2016 Fabulous visit as always!!!!! Thank you Jo and Wayne. See you again soon x Enjoyed our break with lovely weather. Jeb has been as good as gold. If you need any info ask Jo, she’s very good. Went to Cockermouth, Workington, Aspatria etc. Been here before, quiet and vey pleasant. 15th year coming here and does not disappoint. 18th-20th June 2016. Beautiful place to get away from the kids. Even though they’ve not stopped ringing and relaxing 🙂 11th-18th June. ”Perfect” 17th-19th June 2016. Second visit and just as nice as the first. A lovely relaxing time. The cottage has everything we needed for a great stay. Sure we will be back again. 3rd June-10th June 2016 love this place! Do not want to go home. Great hosts! Fantastic weather again. Spent almost the whole week enjoying the gardens. The cottage was wonderful, like home from home, Benni settles in straight away. Lovely walks, great meal and hosts at the mason’s arms. Thank you Wayne, Jo, Dylan, Lily, Dasher and Binsey. You always make us feel very welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble, you’re all fantastic!! Best wishes X 3rd – 10th June 2016 Once again another fantastic break. We’re never disappointed, had all the sunshine we could have wished for. Wayne and Jo, you’re great hosts, we just love coming back to Ellen Hall year after year. Thank you so much xxx 5th June 2016 3 Days Another brilliant stay at Ellen Hall. Cottage perfect, weather delightful, pure tranquility and perfect for a relaxing break. Buttermere and Crummock water breathtaking, so much scenery around. Lovely walks for Angel at night around Allonby and the surrounding area. Thanks again Wayne and Jo, Hope to see you again soon. 29th May- 3rd June 2016 Massive thank you to Wayne and Jo! Had a lovely holiday, a perfect location, lots of beautiful walks and a fab meal at the Barn ‘n’ Bistro. So easy to find which makes a big difference after a long drive! Even let us use their tyre compressor, such a warm welcome. Tues 31st May- 3rd June 2016 Stayed here for our honeymoon, loved the cottage, beautiful surroundings, lovely local pub-the Barn Bistro (definitely recommend!) Lovely, friendly owners, will definitely be back again soon! Thanks Jo and Wayne! x 30th May- 3rd June 2016 We have returned here for our honeymoon, we arrived to a complimentary bottle of wine to congratulate us on getting married-Thank you!! We have had a fantastic week exploring and relaxing. Our last day has been spent sunbathing in the garden and drinking prosecco in the hot tub-perfect end to a perfect week. Thank you so much!! This is the second time we’ve been here and we’ll definitely be back xx Love Lynn and Jack 28th – 31st May 2016. Anther fantastic break here, great cottage, great location and great weather! Just what we needed. Thanks again Wayne & Jo!!! Wonderful 3 night break, fabulous as always. weather was glorious!!!! We really enjoyed using the grounds to relax. Next visit booked x What a lovely place to spend some time relaxing! Have really enjoyed our stay at Ellen Hall. Had some lovely walks with our two cockers, Freddie and Teal. Weather was amazing. Thanks Jo and Wayne for your hospitality, you’re amazing people. Hope to return soon, love Ian and Mary. 6th May 2016 for 23 days. Another great holiday. Perfect host, fantastic cottage and the weather was perfect- almost as good as Oz. This is our 7th time to Ellen hall but sadly as we are now both octogenarians we will have to see what head office has to say. Love to Jo and Wayne. 14.5.16 – 21.5.16 (7 nights) Thanks Dasher and Binsey for taking me for a walk while Shaun went fishing. We both had a fantastic stay and Wayne and Jo were very helpful. See you next year xx Lovely relaxing break- just what we needed. Hot tub was a great added bonus. Very friendly owners (Jo & Wayne), nothing was any trouble. We will definately be back (again). Many Thanks xxx 29th April- 2nd May Wonderful stay. So peaceful and relaxing. Hot tub fab! Many thanks 🙂 29th April – 2nd May Lovely place, very relaxing in beautiful countryside. Hayloft was cosy and had nice views, the hot tub was a lovely bonus. We hope to return as soon as possible to this hidden hide-away. Many thanks Wayne and Jo 29th April- 1st May Fantastic place to stay and explore the lakes. Cottage is lovely and set in a beautiful location. Hot tub setting by the stream is superb. Thank you Jo and Wayne. We will be back. 18th-22nd April. Lovely relaxing time had by all. The weather was beautiful. Thanks Jo and Wayne A fantastic 2nd stay. Warm hosts and amazing setting. Thank you again xx 13th to 16th April. Had a lovely three nights. Everything was perfect, so relaxing. The hot tub was a bonus. Many Thanks Rob and Fiona 🙂 A relaxing hot tub after walking and mountain biking was the perfect end to the day. We enjoyed our stay in cosy Hayloft cottage. 2nd-9th April 2016 A lovely place to rest, relax and re-connect with nature and ourselves. We’ve had a lovely week at the cottage. Thank you for the warm welcome. Best thoughts Arwell and Julie 4th-8th April 2016 Thanks very much Wayne and Jo for a lovely stay. This is an ideal setting being so close to the lakes and the Solway coast. Lovely cottage, very cosy with great views. Wish we could stay longer! Oh and loved the hot tub! 5th April (2 nights) Came to Ellen Hall ‘Salkeld’ as a surprise for my (Nicola) 30th Birthday. We had a lovely relaxed time. The cottage is lovely and cosy. Thanks 29th March 2016, 9 nights. Came here for a birthday week and to relax. Our first impression of the cottage was ‘wow’ we were stunned by how amazing it is and how well equipped. Our cats settled right in, it is peaceful in here, we had a lovely rest after just the first night. The hot tub is amazing (particularly after a long walk!) Definitely recommended to our friends and family. Thanks Jo and Wayne. 1st-3rd April 2016 We have had a lovely time here. Hard days out on the hills, cosy, warm nights in. Thank you Wayne and Jo 29th March- 1st April Lovely place to stay, perfect for dogs, Whinlatter forest was good. Enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the cottage and the hot tub 🙂 Thanks again