VISITORS COMMENTS – STOCKDALE FARM

"Enjoyed a relaxing Christmas here at Stockdale Farm, a lovely cottage with everything we needed. Some good days out to the Lakes. Ellie was very glad Father Christmas found the cottage. Thanks Janet and Peter. Ps. Thank you for the mulled wine and mints." "Had a lovely time by Ellie (6)"

“What a lovely place to spend a short break. We had a great time and would definitely come back again”

 “Beautiful cottage, excellent facilities, most enjoyable stay. Lovely location. Thanks very much!”

 “A truly relaxing break with fabulous weather – car was left on the drive all stay. Walked to Cartmel – great lunch at Kings Arms and bought Sticky Toffee Pudding for tea. Walked to Grange and caught train back – lunch with ducks by pond. Thank you for a lovely few days, house immaculate – quilted loo roll a real treat!”

 “Lovely weekend, everything we needed, very comfortable”

 We have had the most enjoyable stay. Thank you so much for allowing us into your holiday home which is of the most excellent standard in lovely surroundings. Would love to come back!”

 “We all really enjoyed our stay in no. 7. Everything was neat and tidy and well organised, all the rooms in the house were lovely. Also the area was bright and relaxing. Thank you for our stay at no. 7!”

 “Really enjoyed Flookburgh village and surroundings especially estuary – everything you need to hand. Lovely accommodation all very clean and modern. Table on landing particularly useful! We can certainly recommend it for a lovely holiday.”

 “Had an excellent time and accommodation was beautiful and clean. Very cute! And wonderful setting. Thanks a lot!”

 “We had a most enjoyable stay and loved every moment! Lovely, cosy cottage in a spectacular area. The Lake District is beautiful! Thank you!”

 “Lovely cottage. Recommend Lindale Inn for evening meal. Enjoyed seeing Lake District – gardens at Brantwood especially and Beatrix Potter Cottage.”

 “Well equipped cottage. Cartmel is a delightful village and worth visiting; try the Kings Arms for food. Final stage of Westmoreland Heritage Way completed – final 60+ miles making 200 in total.”

 Had a wonderful stay in this charming cottage. Did not miss home at all. Good base for the South Lakes area. Will definitely be recommending to friends and family and would love to visit again. Thanks Janet for thinking of everything and being very polite and helpful.”

 “Thank you for everything. We had a wonderful time in this lovely cottage and enjoyed our holiday.”

 “Enjoyed our stay here. Definitely recommend the Royal Oak for food (Cartmel)”

 “Pleasant weekend. Kings Arms at Cartmel recommended. Gondola trip on Coniston.

 “A very comfortable cottage, it’s a pity our stay was so short, but enjoyable all the same”

 “Brilliant cottage and area for us to celebrate our honeymoon, travelled all over. South Lakes Wild Animal Park & Go Ape both fantastic. Local chippy very good but recommend most of all Duckys Park Farm absolutely brilliant without kids. Can’t wait to stay at this gorgeous cottage again, thanks for everything.”

 “Had a wonderful stay. Cottage great with all amenities. Enjoyed the extra touches, coffee, milk etc. Would recommend it to friends.”

 “Great location for dropping son off to Lancaster University . Lovely  walks and views, great food at Royal Oak Cartmel. Hope to come back for another visit”

 “Had a super few days stay. Cottage wonderful – everything we needed. Thank you so much”

 “Had a lovely stay, cottage was cosy and a good base for all we needed.”

 “I’ve enjoyed my holiday here very much”

 “Had a really lovely relaxing holiday. Cottage great with everything we needed. Great food at the Ivy at Hawkshead. Loved the boat trips on Windermere and Coniston. Would love to come & stay again soon. Lots to see & do. Thank you so much.”

 “We really enjoyed our girlie weekend. Very relaxing. A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Had a great time. Thanks!”

 “Lovely sweet & warm cottage. Very  welcoming with Christmas card, chocolates & wine as a “welcome to Flookburgh” treat. Sad to leave; a very relaxing stay”.

 “Had a lovely time at this fantastic cottage & don’t want to leave! Thank you very much for such a well stocked & comfortable place to stay in such a lovely location.”

 “Thank you for the flowers. A good base to explore from.”

 “This was a lovely place to spend our first holiday together. Would recommend to all and love to come back. Thanks so much.”

 “We had a lovely time here especially being Alexander’s first family holiday! Home from home. Amelia enjoyed Duckys Park Farm which is great as we walked it. It was also really pleasant to hear the sheep in the field (beautiful views). Thank you very much”

 “Thank you everything has been great really nice place you have here! The house had everything. When can we move in? Thanks again!

 “Great location for all the places/events we wanted to visit during our stay. Lovely house – thank you.”

“Enjoyed the week. Lots to see. Well equipped cottage. Sorry we missed you Janet.”

 “Thanks for a lovely stay, had a great time, great for a couple of nights away!”

 “Lovely weekend break – weren’t we lucky with the weather!”

 “Super accommodation = 10/10 Very quiet location. Ideal for getting about lesser known South Lakes . Take some Sticky Toffee Pudding home!! Great Steam Rally at the end of the lane!!”

 “Thank you Janet for providing us a “home” in this beautiful part. Did not want to leave but I guess the next guys want to move in. “Notice to all residents keep this home as home always”

 “We had a great time the Royal Oak is lovely it has a river to fish in.”

 “What a great place to stay, the South Lakes are a nice area to explore. Lovely cottage, just what we both wanted for a weekend break at short notice. Thanks again (will return)”

 “Fantastic – thank you really enjoyed our stay – despite the rain!”

 “A great place to stay. Had a fantastic time. Will be back”

 “We’ve had a super relaxing holiday. Cottage great with everything we needed. Great food at the Ivy at Hawkshead. Loved the boat trips on Windermere & Coniston. Would love to come & stay here again soon. Lots to see & do. Thank you so much Janet.”

 “Thanks for a lovely week. Lots of sunshine and fine walks round the coast and along the Cistercian Way . A great base for this beautiful corner of the North West . Very comfortable well thought out house”

 “Enjoyed our stay. Would have liked it to have been longer, but time flies here.”

 “Wonderful unspoilt scenery. Great to have a comfortable warm place to come back to in the evenings, particularly having a washing machine for muddy clothes after walking!!”

 “Our first visit to the Lake District but not our last. Due to great scenery lovely clean and comfortable cottage with everything needed in a quiet location. Also weather very mild and mostly dry for end of October. Thanks.”

 "Thank you very much for an unforgettable stay - we couldn't have asked for a better Christmas away from home."

"Just a short stay, but made even better by this lovely cottage.  Very well maintained to the highest standard.  Well done and many thanks."

"Lovely cottage.  Will definitely recommend. Beautiful area."

"Ideal accommodation.  We all liked it."

"Fantastic relaxing stay as ever.  Can't wait to come back.  Thanks Janet & Peter - hope to see  you soon"

"Lovely cottage in an excellent location to tour the South Lakes.  Would recommend Wild Animal Park for a great day out. Kids want to come back and so do we.  Excellent place to stay."

"Delightful cottage with excellent facilities for a young family.  A lovely base from which to enjoy the Lake District.  Young children will love Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness."

"Thanks we had a nice vacation here in your lovely cottage"

"Great place to stay home from home. Good for Lakes touring and excellent for bird watching.  Rose & Crown in Cark great value meal. Thanks."

"Nice cosy home away from home.  We had a very enjoyable relaxing stay we will definitely recommend you guys to all.  Thanks."

"Wow! A beautiful, spotless, homely, well equipped cottage.  We will highly recommend. Thanks so much for our wedding card, lovely wine and fresh flowers.  You are so thoughtful."

"Thank you.  A welcome break & warm, cosy accommodation.  Lovely to meet you.  Would come back.  Nice local walks."

"Everyone seems to have said what we think.  It is a change to have no complaints. You have good taste.  Had a great time - it was nice to meet you."

"Beautiful, very well maintained house.  Very thoughtful ideas and no negative comments.  You have provided us with all the facilities.  We would like to come back here."

"Very nice accommodation - even the wife was pleased!  Nice base to explore from - very quiet and peaceful.  Thanks"

"Wonderful stay.  Recommend "The Engine" in Cark.  Very nice meal.  Fantastic base for exploring.  Would definitely come again."

"Fantastic accommodation and facilities.  All the information provided was a great help thank you.  Highly recommend the walk to Cartmel, Hampsfell.  Great lamb shank dinner at the Hope & Anchor.  Will tell family and friends."

"Good accommodation and facilities.  Parachute jump and horse riding recommended.  I would recommend it to friends and family.  Would definitely come back soon.  Thanks!!"

"We have had a lovely Easter break.  Cottage superb, would love to come back here again.  Thank you so much."

"We've had a lovely stay, cottage clean & comfortable.  All over too soon!  Fantastic - thank you very much."

"Lovely house, nice and clean and very comfortable.  Especially thank you for the cot and high chair! It was good to stay here."

"An excellent, comfortable base from which to explore a "lesser known" part of the Lake District.  Thanks for everything."

"Lovely, clean, quiet place to stay - away from all the crowds but within a short distance to the Lakes.  Highly recommend Flounders Fish & Chips, the Engine Pub & Cartmel for sticky toffee pudding!"

"Quick break. South Lakeland surprisingly interesting.  See Cartmel, Holker Hall, Ulverston.  Walk up Hampsfell brilliant views all around.  The Park Leisure Centre at Barrow good.  Fish at local chippy excellent."

"Great cottage, clean and relaxing.  Ideal for romantic break.  We enjoyed our New Year break very much."

"Lovely accommodation, very cosy and relaxing. Will definitely come back during summer.  Thanks Janet for all your help everything we needed was here."

"Another lovely break away here with everything we could think of waiting for us.  Thanks for the wine!"

" We really enjoyed staying here, the cottage is very nice and has everything we need in.  We would definitely come again. Thanks for a lovely time."

"Had a really lovely time! It was clean and very well equipped. We would definitely come again. Thank you."

"A good base for the Morecambe Bay walk catch the train from Cark Station.  Lovely accommodation. Thank you. p.s Good Indian Restaurant & take away at Cartmel."

 "Very well equipped and comfortable - an excellent place for a family reunion and base for making visits. Thank you."

"Leaving today after 4 days in this beautiful cottage, everything we needed was here (you thought of it all) Many thanks, we shall certainly come again"

"A short New Year break but exactly what we wanted and needed.  It is a "refuge in this crazy world"!  Will certainly try and come back when we have more time and the kids are being entertained elsewhere!!"

"Last minute short break.  Nice clean and cosy cottage with everything you need. Children loved waking up to sheep in the morning.  Would certainly come back. Thanks"

"What a wonderful part of the country and very comfortable accommodation, thank you.  Skydiving next time perhaps...."

"Last minute short break.  The cottage is a great base for exploring the Lakes.  Thank you."

"Had a lovely couple of days here.  The cottage is really comfortable and so well equipped.  Thank you."

"We enjoyed the local walks especially the circular walk from Grange-over-Sands to Hampsfell.  The views were stunning. We found the cottage very comfortable and would like to return again sometime."

"Had a lovely time - thank you. Cottage/place is lovely - perfect for a short romantic break. Can definitely recommend the Lindale Inn for a meal out - food is superb! Thanks again."

"Brilliant in every respect - location, cottage, amenities, proximity to very good pubs (especially Rose & Crown in Cark - carvery on Sunday and Steak & Kidney pie not to be missed!) No question about it this cottage is no. 1 on our list.  Thank you Janet and Peter"

"We had a wonderful holiday thanks to the excellent cottage.  Its proximity to various of interest was a great help.  The baby high chair was of great help.  Will come again and recommend to my friends"

"Very pleasant cottage - well located, supplied, decorated etc. Made our visit to the Lakes very enjoyable.  Thanks!"

"Lovely cottage, beautiful location, very tranquil.  Very accommodating.  We enjoyed our stay very much.  Thank you!  Tip - The Rose & Crown Pub in Cark is fantastic".

"Despite the rain we've had a great short holiday. Good accommodation, food & countryside. Many thanks."

"Beautiful accommodation, well located for getting out.  Great honeymoon! Will recommend."

"Lovely cottage, well equipped.  Recommend "Go Ape" (Grizedale Forest) - Fantastic experience! Thank you."

"Lovely cottage.  Had all we needed.  Travelled everywhere. The view is beautiful and the local information was a big help.  Will tell all about you."

"As last time - thoroughly enjoyable. So peaceful.  Can't wait to come back next Whit Bank Holiday week.  Thanks Janet & Peter - 1st class as always."

"This is a most delightful cottage tastefully decorated to a very high standard which made our stay with our 2 grandchildren absolutely super.  We had lovely days out – our favourite was Lakeside Wild Animal Park (suitable for adults too!) Thank you."

"Lovely cottage, clean and comfortable with everything you could need"

"Really nice place, pity we were only here one night – but we will return!! Thanks"

"Fantastic cottage, very clean and tidy.  All of us had a very nice and relaxing time.  Harry enjoyed exploring   the cottage.  The first but not the last visit to your home."

"Thank you both for making us feel so welcome…the mulled wine and mince pies, Christmas Decorations were much appreciated.  We both will go back to London well rested"

"Absolutely stunning scenery, as is the cottage! Very lovely.  We’ll definitely visit again in the near future.  Thank you for a brilliant stay!"

"Stunning converted barn.  Would live here permanently.  Magnificent scenery.  All round great weekend.  Thanks."

"Thanks! Wonderful cottage, all the extras ere very thoughtful and appreciated – videos, kitchen roll, foil and cling film etc.  We explored the Lake District,Gretna Green, Ayr & Glasgow!  This was our first visit to the area, well worth the journey"

"Had a wonderful time.  Will come again!"

"Beautifully presented accommodation and very clean and tidy.  We had a wonderful time. We will come again. Thank you."

"Lovely cottage, nice and tidy.  We all had lovely time here.  Beautiful scenery.  The kids loved it so much they didn’t want to go back.  We’ll all be back. Thank you."

"Lovely cottage everything needed was right in front of us, beautiful scenery.  Thank you!  The best holiday home I have ever been to"

"The kids say they loved the cottage, especially the comfy beds and the baby’s comfy cot.  A delightful place!"

"A beautiful cottage.  We had everything we needed.  An excellent location.  We had three lovely nights here.  Will definitely recommend to others"

"Had a lovely time – will come again thank you."

"Lovely & clean well appointed and easy access to places of interest.  Enjoyed our stay.  Will see you again sometime. Thank you."

"A good base for exploring the southern Lakes with lots to do.  Lakeside Aquarium very good for all ages.  Kids say the beds are comfy and the house is great for hide and seek!"

"Had a lovely week.  Stunning scenery.  Very nice accommodation – very comfortable"

"Had a lovely week – plenty to do and see. Cottage is lovely everything you need is here, very clean and cosy. Thank you."

"Enjoyed our week, found the cottage beautifully clean and comfy.  Ideal for exploring.  Thank you!! P.s.  Well equipped, appreciated the bin liners, cleaning stuff, dish cloths and loo roll as well as the mattress & pillow case covers."

"Had a lovely week – went walking above Coniston & Thirlmere and a had a great coastal walk from the cottage to Grange.  Cottage very well equipped and comfy.  Thanks."

"Had to leave too soon, a short and sweet stay.  Lovely comfortable cottage. Will come again!"

"In the area with work and found this idyllic spot!  Home from home, thank you! Will return!!"

"Enjoyable week.  Lovely castles, houses.  Cottage well equipped, whole building is great.  Hope to come again.  Best wishes"

"Had a lovely week.  Lots to do and see.  The cottage is lovely very clean and tidy. We will come again.  Thank you."