Testimonials
Guest book reviews and testimonials for Cottages Made For Two-
Lovely stay- like a home from home. Great facilities and close to pubs and food. Managed to do lots of walks in the lakes. Good location. Many thanks. 25th Oct – 1st Nov 2014. Have had a wonderful half-term break. This was our second visit, we don’t want to go home. Jo and Wayne are very friendly and helpful. We hope to be back next year. This is our second time here this year. Lovely quiet cottage in the countryside, had a wonderful stay. Lovely meeting Dasher & Binsey. Will certainly be back and next time we stay we will be married. Jo & Wayne very good hosts & make you feel very welcome. xx 🙂 Had a lovely stay, enjoyed days out and cosy nights in. A pleasant location away from it all. Weather wasn’t great, but didn’t spoil our stay as cottage was lovely and warm. Look forward to returning. Had a wonderful & peaceful stay at Stables cottage. Jo was a delightful host, very informative & welcoming. The cottage is everything you need & very warm. We enjoyed touring the local area & the autumnal colours were simply stunning! Had some wonderful meals at Keswick which is extremely dog friendly, especially the Saddleback Cafe. 12th Oct’ 2014. 4 nights. We very much enjoyed our stay, had a wonderful time in Dykes cottage. The place is very relaxing, especially the hot tub and surroundings. 100% Will be making another visit. Sunset at Allonby- stunning. Buttermere etc- breathtaking. Unfortunately didn’t make it to any of the bars; Shadow is getting on and needed her beauty sleep. So relaxing and very warm welcome. Next time we will bring the sun. 4th-8th October 2014. We have come to Ellen Hall a few times over the years and it never disappoints. We go home refreshed and recharged and ready to face the world. 27th Sept- 4th Oct 2014. 7 days. Had a fabulous holiday, fantastic cottage, lovely location, great hosts. Enjoyed the hot tub. We will definately be coming back. Many thanks Wayne & Jo. 1 – 3 October 2014. Lovely vacation here, very relaxing & refreshing. Just what we needed. Beautiful cottage and settings around. Like being in a different world. Steam room & hot tub were amazing, especially the hot tub. Will most definitely recommend and almost sure we will return. We have had a great time during our break. Accommodation very comfortable/cosy, we will definately be coming back for a longer break next time. Lots of beautiful scenery, the weather has been perfect. A very relaxing stay. Wayne & Jo are very friendly, a lovely couple who couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you. We can’t wait to come back xx Had a brilliant couple of days here at Ellen Hall, cottage very warm and welcoming and well equipped. Brilliant hot tub experience and walks have been fabulous. Mila loved them and was actually tired. Great trip to Allonby beach and Loweswater not far in car at all. Wayne and Jo very welcoming and had a lovely meal at the Bistro. Will recommend Ellen Hall to family and friends and will be sure to come back. Great experience. 🙂 Lovely relaxing stay, very quiet, bliss…… Very comfy cottage, everything we needed was here, weather has been fab & what can I say about the Hot Tub…..superb! Really gonna miss our nightly soak…. :-)Definately be back next year (if not sooner) 😉 & recommend to family & friends. Thanks Jo & Wayne for a fab week. Had a wonderful couple of days in Salkeld cottage. The surroundings are beautiful! We enjoyed the pub dinner at the Masons Arms and trips to the lakes. We’ll hopefully be returning soon. Thank you. Lovely stay here in Dykes cottage. We went for some great meals and had an amazing day excploring the walks around Keswick. Cottage is perfect and exactly what we were looking for, Wayne & Jo are lovely people who do such an amazing job here. Hot tub was a great bonus! Would definately recommend this place! Thank you for such a perfect few days! xxx We have had a brilliant stay up here in the Lake District. The cottage has been a base for us spending every day out, what a base to come home to. Had some lovely romantic meals for 2 in the cottage. The Lakes are so beautiful and Bella has loved exploring everywhere. Thank you for a beautiful week. Fabulous as ever! Weather was fab, “Cottages Made For Two” was “Blooming” x♥x A very warm welcome. Fabulous accommodation. Beautiful location. Thanks Jo and Wayne for a wonderful stay. Wonderful stay. Everthing was perfect for my boyfriends birthday. Would definately recommend others to stay here & will look to stay here again. Thanks Wayne & Jo. A lovely peaceful retreat with birdsong, flowers and delightful accommodation. We can recommend: coastal resorts of Maryport, Allonby and Silloth and the coastal cycle lane. Cockermouth: a town of character and historical ‘greats’ and tea shops. Lakes: Buttermere- delightful to walk around……….A special holiday. Very peaceful, just what we needed. Lovely hosts, weather just right. Got lost down some country lanes. Ha ha. Would come again. Absolutely loved our stay- just wish it was longer and we’d brought the dog!! Beautiful location, gorgeous features in the cottage and the Hot Tub was definitely a bonus! Will be back in a hurry, thank you for a lovely stay. xxx Our first visit with Jo & Wayne as our hosts & was not dissapointed, lovely welcome from all the family. We had a very relaxed and happy week. Love the addition of the Hot Tub- anyone wondering whether to book……don’t hesitate, it is amazing. Had such a wonderful deep sleep after being in the Hot Tub. Do book at The Bar’n’Bistro, the food, staff and atmosphere is wonderful. The wednesday steak night should not be missed. Thank you very much Wayne & Jo for your warm & friendly approach, we will certainly be back….. Back again for a fantastic week. See you soon. A fantastic week. Sun, beach, Lakes! Lovely! We would love to return. This was our first visit to this area, the wee cottage was lovely and cosy. Had some great days out, excellent fish supper in Allonby cert worth coming back for. Molly loved her beach walks every night. Would certainly recommend Ellen Hall, had a great holiday. Thank you again. x First holiday minus the kids!! Had a wonderful time in the Lakes- we just love it here. Accommodation had everything we needed and was so peaceful! Thank you. Lovely 3 night stay to celebrate my Birthday. Fabulous walks on the beach with our Chocolate Labrador ‘Charlie’, he enjoyed his stay as much as we did 🙂 Cosy nights in front of the fire, all three of us will definitely be coming back! Thank you. Our first stay here and it’s been wonderful, the dogs have had a fab time aswell! Can highly recommend a walk around Loweswater & a visit to the Kirkstile Inn (dogs allowed before 6pm) and a walk around Bassenthwaite, visiting The Sun (Dogs always welcome!) & The Pheasant. Many lovely walks and pubs to visit! The Hot Tub is a must, very relaxing. Thank you to Jo & Wayne for a wonderful get away. P.S. We will be back……soon! Had a wonderful stay here in the cottage, nice and quiet, child free (thanks to Grandparents), relaxing, friendly place. Wish we could take the Hot Tub home with us, but hey ho. Will deffo come again! Many thanks. 🙂 A well needed break. What a lovely cottage to come back to and chill after a day discovering the beautiful countryside. Everthing was perfect, lovely meals at The Barn and the Masons Arms. Will certainly come back again. A perfect retreat. Thank you. Nice relaxing stay, clean and everything you need. Our little Pug Gary had the time of his life. Loads of walks and we visited Keswick, Windermere, Cockermouth. Just a really relaxing week we’ve had and would visit again. enjoyed Bar’n’Bistro Pub for drinks & meal very good! Thanks again 🙂 We came here on our honeymoon having married on the 1st August. A lovely, tranquil cottage / location to relax in- exactly what we needed after planning our day for two years!. The hot tub was used a few times and we’d highly recommend it to anyone. Enjoyed meals at both Bar’n’Bistro and Masons Arms, which were equally yummy. We have to go back to reality tomorrow but would rather stay! ….What a magical place! Absolutely loved our visit to this calm & peaceful cottage. We recommend Aspatria for getting groceries, as the nearest bit of civilisation (!) and Keswick is a lovely town for getting souvenirs for the family. Boats at Keswick not to be missed. Oh! And don’t forget a peaceful stroll through Dodd Wood, the Ospreys are amazing! Thank you for a wonderful stay. xxx 28th July – 2nd August. Our third visit, still as peaceful & friendly as ever. Buttermere lake is a beautiful walk and the Bar’n’Bistro has lovely food and very friendly too. Craig enjoyed the Hot Tub- very relaxing. A brilliant base for exploring. We will be back! Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Wastwater & Buttermere are a must visit. Bar’n’Bistro in Gilcrux- v.good food. Hot Tub a great way to finish our visit. Clean and excellent specification. Thank you to Emma in Wayne & Jo’s absence. 21st – 28th July. Fantastic stay, feel so relaxed and loved the Hot Tub. Everyone we have met here has been friendly & helpful. Would recommend it to anyone. Thanks for the beautiful Honeymoon. Had a fantastic weekend break. So peaceful and relaxing. Hot Tub amazing. Going home to re-book for next year. Thanks Wayne & Jo for all your help. Don’t want to go home, this place is fantastic. Salkeld was even better than expected. Would loved to have stayed longer. Hot Tub was great & the weather kind . Hope to see you in the future. This is our second stay at Ellen Hall and we have thoroughly enjoyed it. We are well chilled and rested. Thank you Jo & Wayne for another lovely break and the complimentary wine, it was very much appreciated. We will certainly be coming back! xxx “0” “0” What a fabulous place to stay! Have had such a relaxing time, which was the intention. Friendly locals in Gilcrux village. Jo & Wayne are excellent hosts (nothing was too much trouble if you needed anything). Hot tub was a real bonus and worth every penny. Will be booking another visit. Thank you Jo & Wayne 7th-13th July. We have had a lovely holiday in a beautiful area of the country. Thanks to Wayne & Jo for providing excellent accommodation and a relaxed atmosphere. The Hayloft is excellent, cosy, great view and everthing you need. We’ve had a lovely relaxing weekend, taking in the tranquility of this idyllic location. First time and not the last!!. The spa is amazing, leaves you feeling fresh and younger. We could live here if there was a space for us. Thanks Wayne & Jo, see you again soon xx We came here for our Honeymoon and have thoroughly enjoyed the peace & quiet. Cottage is lovely, weather fantastic, hot tub excellent. We will definately be back (we havn’t had to use the log fire, so we’ll try it next time). Wayne & Jo have been lovely & friendly. Already looking at dates for next year! Many thanks. Chrissie & Andy x Once again a lovely visit, just what we needed after Las Vegas trip last week. I’m sure we will be back again for ou 14th visit. Thank you x Lovely relaxing stay. Came with parents who stayed in different cottage and have been several times before. It was as fantastic as they said. Perfect getaway, beautiful location and made to feel very welcome. Cottage was immaculate, clean and a home from home. Would definately recommend! x Parlour is a lovely comfortable place to stay for both people & dogs!…excellent hosts and have not only made us feel very welcome but have been a wonderful source of information for walks & local attractions. Would particularly recommend “The Cod Father” in Allonby for fish and chips as well as watching the sunset over Solway Firth from Allonby beach. Lovely short break, very quiet. Enjoyed our stay, ideal place to get out and about. Nice meal at the Masons Arms. Many thanks x Lovely restful place and great Hosts. All we could have wished for. Will return. Our first visit to Ellen Hall and it won’t be our last. Had a lovely peaceful relaxing week, helped by the hospitality shown by Wayne & Jo. Many thanks x