Testimonials
Guest book reviews and testimonials for Cottages Made For Two-
28th to 30th Oct 2019. Thank you Jo & Wayne – we had a fabulous stay. Couldn’t have wished for a better place to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Loved the hot tub! Beautiful & very relaxing cottage. We will be back! 25th > 28th Oct’ 2019. Thank you Jo for a fab stay. Fell in love with the cottage as soon as we walked through the door. Came away wanting total relaxation, went home 100% relaxed.Will definitely be recommending this treasure to our friends. 25th October 2019 2 nights. A very friendly welcome by Jo, we settled nicely into a warm and cosy cottage. The local area is nice for running/cycling but just 20 minutes will get you to the lakes. We had 2 lovely walks in Bassenthwaite and Keswick. Highly recommend the Mason’s Arms pub where we had a nice few beers and wandered back. thank you for letting us stay. 🙂 25th October 2019 2 nights. Second time we have visited the cottages and yet again were really impressed. Lovely little getaway. Hospitality and welcome was excellent. Banna loved it too. Looking forward to booking again in the new year. See you again soon, Darryl and Lauren xx 20th October 2019, 5 nights. A lovely, cosy cottage ideal for exploring the coast and the lakes. We were lucky with the weather, but still made the most of the log burner. A much needed peaceful break in a beautiful part of the world. October 18th 2019, 1 week. Enjoyed a perfect week once again, 5th time I think. Had some super walks and car rides, had to do the hard knot pass again, we loved it and got some great photos. We love the area and the cottage. Many thanks for everything. H & R 15th – 17th October ’19. Fantastic 2 day stay, really enjoyed the peace & quiet, just what we needed. Hot tub is amazing, cottage equipped with everything we needed, warm and cosy. Thank you Jo & Wayne. 11th October 2019 2 nights. Another wonderful relaxing visit. Thank you so much and we will return again x 27th September 2019 2 nights. We were welcomed warmly by Jo on arrival who offered any help needed. We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and the use of the hot tub was a welcome addition after a day in the fells. Many thanks to Jo and Wayne for a lovely stay. 27th September 2019 2 nights. Lovely cosy cottages, homely and very peaceful. Lovely feel to the place. The location is stunning, places not too far either. tranquil place to stay and Jo was so welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much trouble or a problem, lovely lady. The hot tub was also amazing, Thank you for such a lovely stay xx 7th – 9th October 2019. Very peaceful and such a great place to unwind. Would highly recommend and the hot tub was so warm and relaxing, even in the cold weather! Recommend the Masons Arms very much, which is a short walk away- food was fab and we received a 10% discount for staying at Ellen Hall! Maryport is a beautiful seaside town and has a lot of history- great place to visit, & enjoy a day out 🙂 30th September 2019, 5 nights. Lovely place, the cottage was perfect as well as the hot tub. Such a beautiful area. Wayne and Jo are very nice people. Thank you. Sept 22nd 2019 6 nights. We came here on our honeymoon and have loved it! We enjoyed driving, hiking, the hot tub, self=catering, the beautiful location, everything has been so lovely. Thank you. 16th September 5 nights. we’ve had such a great stay here. o, Wayne and Liltywere all so lovely and helpful. Our dog Nellie loved it despite being unwell. the hot tub was fantastic, sent lots of pictures to friends of us enjoying a fabulous anniversary. The recommendations of the Mason’s Arms and Barn Bistro were great. Thanks again, we’re already planning our next visit. the cottage was fab, cosy and felt like home. xx 13th September 2 nights. Jo and Wayne are very nice people, go out of their way to ensure that your stay is enjoyable. The cottage is lovely, the area is very peaceful. The hot tub is a very nice touch to a wonderful weekend. Thank you xx 9th – 12th September. Lovely relaxing couple of days. The cottage is nice, well equiped and has fantastic scenery, especially when sitting in the hot tub. Great recommendations for places to eat, food was lovely and very reasonable at pub. Great visit! Sept 5 – 12 2019. Thank you for your advice on where to visit on our stay- had a wonderful Anniversary. Climb up Cat Bells- had great views. Weather was very kind- action packed every day! Cottages are perfect for two……plus pooch 🙂 Fantastic relaxing time, just perfect all round. Will see you again soon I hope. 6th September, 2 nights. Had a lovely relaxing weekend. So peaceful sitting by the babbling brook and loved the hot tub. Well equipped, spacious cottage. Perfect location for visiting the surrounding area. 2nd September 2019 3 nights. In spite of a short stay we’ve had all kinds of weather permitting us to experience the beauty of the mountains as well as respect for natures wind and rain. Coming back to a warm, dry and very cosy cottage lets you sleep like a log, and having our lovely friends in the next door cottage showing us the area made this stay perfect. Good food at the Barn Bistro and Masons Arms as well as cooking in the cottage gives you all the possibilities you can wish for. Stays like this put everyday troubles in proportion, allow you to recharge and feel gratitude. September 2 – 5, 2019. Lovely time at Ellen Hall- our 4th visit. weather was very Lake District, but Dykes Cottage was lovely and warm and welcoming. We’ll be back again before too long. 26th – 31st August ’19. Thank you Jo and Wayne. Came on our honeymoon and we have had an amazing time. Salkeld cottage is perfect, area is beautiful and peaceful. The hot tub was very relaxing. Planning on coming back next year. 29th August, 3 nights. We have had a fantastic time, thank you for your hospitality. We would love to come back again. 23rd August, 3 nights. Thank you Jo and Wayne for a peaceful stay. We loved sitting by the beck watching the birds. The cottage had everything we needed. A great place to holiday with our pooch. 15th – 19th August. Most lovely place we have ever visited. Such a relaxing break, a bithday present from my partner. Made the most of our time & visited lots of lovely places……thank you Wayne & Jo for the hospitality. We will be back! 16th – 19th August 2019. Had an amazing time in the cottage, lovely and peaceful and very well equipped. Visited Buttermere and Keswick, both fantastic places. Thanks Jo and Wayne for a lovely stay, we will definately be back. 🙂 Arrived as a couple, leaving as future husband and wife! 13th August 5 nights. Very comfortable cottage in great location. despite indifferent weather we managed to get out and about and explore West Cumbria. Thanks for a memorable stay. 11th August 2019 4 nights. Lovely stay, even the weather way better than we hoped. Thanks loads. Hope to see you again. 10th August 3 nights. We had a very cosy stay here and it worked brilliantly with the weather. Thank you x 3rd August 7 nights. Thank you for another lovely stay, we had some lovely walks, even managed to stay dry on some very wet days. Going back home completely relaxed again. See you again soon hopefully xx 5th August 2019 1 week. A really warm welcome at the start of our stay at Salkeld Cottage. Great location to visit the lakes and surrounding coastal areas. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything that you could possibly need for a weeks stay. Thank you so much for such a great stay. James and Lesley x 29th July 5 nights. Lovely time staying in the Stables cottage, beautiful surrounding area. Hot tub was perfect. We will be coming back, thanks Jo and Wayne for an amazing time. 26th July, 2 nights. This is a special place for us, where we had our honeymoon in 2015. The location in Gilcrux is lovely and peaceful and only a short distance from our favourite lakes like Loweswater and Buttermere. Wayne and Jo are very friendly and hospitable. We will definitely by returning. 27th July, 7 nights. Thank you for a lovely stay. Lovely little cottage-just what we needed. Even the weather was much better than anticipated. 19th – 26th of July 2019. We had a wonderful and relaxed time here in the cottage and the Lake District in general. We were able to see some of the lakes, the seaside, Hadrian’s Wall and we enjoyed the pubs. Thanks to Jo and Wayne for everything! You have a really nice and cosy place here, which is to be recommended! 25th July, 3 nights. Great price, great location and the owners are very helpful and very nice. The hot tub spa was great and very enjoyable after a walk. Plenty to do in the area and had a very lovely stay. 5 days, 22/7/2019. Lovely relaxing stay in a beautiful cottage. Great location, cottage was everthing we were looking for, hot tub great, lovely hosts. Buttermere lake is a must, absolutley stunning. Thank you, we will definately be returning. 8th July 2019 4 nights. We decided to take Amber on her first walking holiday and we are so glad that we chose the lake district and of course staying in this wonderful cottage, Jo and Wayne are lovely and very helpful. the weather was changeable but we still enjoyed our walks. Buttermere was amazing and the highlight of our walks. Will definitely be back again, best wishes Terry, Carlene and Amber xx 8th July 2019. Lovely few nights away very relaxing. Will recommend. Very peaceful. Thank you. 8th July 2019 4 nights Had a lovely 5 days. Great cottage with everything we needed and a fantastic base to explore the surrounding areas. Will visit again xx 6th July 3 nights. We had a lovely weekend exploring the lake district with some amazing recommendations from Jo. We had a bbq at Allonby and a picnic in Cockermouth by the river. The cottage was very cosy and we will definitely return. 5th July 2 nights. Lovely weekend here, so quiet and peaceful. The cottage is lovely and the hot tub was amazing. Jo was very welcoming and friendly. Would stay again. Thank you 😀 5th July 2 nights. A lovely little escape from the world. Peaceful and beautiful surroundings with lovely scenary with towns and beaches not too far away. Couldn’t have asked for better hosts/owners, they made us feel very welcome, even Lexie made friends. Would definitely visit again and recommend to friends and family. Thanks for a lovely experience Hannah, Jon and Lexie 🐾 xx 29th June 7 nights. Our first visit was just perfect, Nigel, Louie (dog) and myself loved our little find and will be back for sure. Great place as a base, for walking, eating, shopping and of course a drink. Stables 4 cottage is so cite and comfortable, perfect to return to and chill out after a day out or just stay in, read a book or watch the tennis. Ellen hall is perfect and we will recommend to friends and family, may even bring some friends next time love Nigel, Phyl and Louie (the Jack Russell) xx 2nd July – 5th July 2019. Lovely quiet area, dog walks on the doorstep. The dog loved the stream running through the gardens. Best one in the Lake District we’ve been to. Thanks. Friday 28 June – Tuesday 2 July ’19. Lovely cottage & surroundings. Very peaceful and relaxing, just what we both needed. Guiness enjoyed the beach at St Bees. We will return for some more peace & quiet. Masons Arms in the village is a beautiful, friendly pub and made the dog very welcome, lovely food! 23rd June, 7 nights. Thank you for a wonderful stay at Dykes cottage. The weather was just perfect too, cheers Glyn, Gillian and Hugo the 11 month Cocker Spaniel. 22nd June 2019, 7 nights Thank you Jo and Wayne for a lovely warm welcome. We have really enjoyed our stay here. The weather has been absolutely brilliant and the lake District has so much to offer. With best wishes Lizzie and Peter x 21 – 28 June 2019. Amazing break away, much needed. The Stables is so cute, we loved every second, balcony is great for relaxing with a good book!. A good central location, nothing is too far away…….. Thank you Jo & Wayne, will love to come again!! 24th June – 27th June ’19. Lovely relaxing short break, really enjoyed our time here again. Hope to come back soon. 21st June – 23rd. Oh my goodness what a wonderful stay!!. Fell in love with this cottage the moment we saw it. Came to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary, it has been so lovelyjust to relax in the hot tub and by the log fire of an evening……..will certainly be returning and telling all our friends.