Comments from the guest book

 

"Very unusual place to stay, hot water bottles made for a cosy nights sleep!" January 2011

 

"Warm as toast during this very cold snap. A thoroughly inspiring stay - the resource centre/library consumed much time when not walking around this lovely area." December 2010

 

"Loved feeding the fish and it was great to be greeted by the heron." November 2010

 

"This has been a lovely place for our honeymoon." October 2010

 

"Yet again, had a lovely few relaxing days…….have never slept so well or for so long." October 2010

 

"What an amazing place – so relaxing! Very interesting to see how it was built – everything so well thought out. Loved the peace and quiet." September 2010

 

"Had an excellent time. Loved the peace and quiet and evenings fishing in the pond. Great walking the area." August 2010

 

"What a lovely cabin – we have had a great time visiting all the surrounding towns and chilling out for long periods in between. The big skies at night have been a big hit and we loved the inclusion of games and jigsaws and pots of jam in the honesty shop!" August 2010

 

"Very much enjoyed my stay in the comfortable and pleasant cabin. I compliment you on the positive environmental approach you have taken." July 2010

 

"Had a fantastic couple of days. Really chilled out. Nice and quiet. Would recommend. Brill time." June 2010

 

"Fabulous – perfect in every way." May 2010

 

"Lovely location, cosy cabin, everything you could need provided. Caring for the environment doesn’t mean deprivation!" May 2010

 

"Lovely cottage, quiet and relaxing. Wildlife is amazing." April 2010

 

"Just lovely. Right up our street!" March 2010

 

"What a fabulous place. Such a wonderful mix of traditional wisdom and modern technology in a beautiful setting. We love it!" February 2010

 

"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and became more environmentally aware as a result!" December 2009

 

"A wonderful stay – such a contrast from our lives in London!" November 2009

 

"Lovely inspiring visit! Fantastic place – we want one!" September 09

 

"Had a wonderful few days – very relaxing! No noise. No distractions. We’ll be back." September 09

 

"A wonderful week. Thank you for providing a perfect retreat. We have been so happy this week." August 09

 

"We want one!….Had a great time in this really well thought out Cabin." August 09

 

"Loved the Cabin – what an amazing achievement. Local lanes perfect for cycling." July 09

 

"We’ll be back – and so will friends who will hear so much about this great place." July 09

 

"We found the Cabin a very tranquil place in a lovely setting. We particularly thought the area of Howden and its surrounds was a lovely area of the country." June 09

 

"Beautiful, relaxing, just the best place to be. Thank you for the great hospitality." June 09

 

"Another great weekend, thank you. Saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed dawn chorus." May 09

 

"If you’re stressed and need to unwind, come here. Absolutely beautiful, lovely people, definitely come back." May 09

 

"Loved it! Beautiful building, super location, quiet. Masses of wildlife. Easy cycling in the area and friendly, family run affair." April 09

 

"Delighted by all I saw and relaxed in. Really impressed by family building team. I will be back…" April 09

 

"A really enjoyable break, we are so impressed with the Cabin…" February 09

 

"Lovely cosy place, very welcoming…" March 09

 

"…Really appreciated the little touches – bikes, honesty shop (with beer!), and larder goods…" January 09

 

“Perfect retreat for a cosy Christmas.” Dec 08

 

“Inspiring. Absolutely lovely.” Nov 08

 

“Thank you for such a beautiful stay. An amazing cottage and very inspiring to feel the straw warmth.” Nov 08

 

“Loved it! Sore bum from all the cycling though! The cabin is so cosy – loved the reflection of the water on the walls in the sunlight. Really relaxed here.” Oct 08

 

“We had a brilliant time. Quiet and relaxing. Good cycling – liked Howden shops too!” Oct 08

 

“What a lovely holiday. WE had fun walking and cycling locally & did day trips to York & Leeds by train. Hull aquarium is great. Lots of great pubs too!” Sept 08

 

“The barn owl on the wind turbine at sunrise was special!” Sept 08

 

“A very inspiring eco retreat, brings you closer to nature. Very enjoyable.” Aug 08

 

“This Cabin is a real gem! So peaceful and quiet, and very interesting. I want one!” Aug 08

 

“We have really enjoyed our stay in your amazing straw cabin.” July 08

 

“Brill to stay in the straw cabin. I think it is just fab and the workmanship superb.” Jul 08

 

“The cabin lived up to our expectations and we appreciated all the thoughtful provisions." June 08

 

"We loved this place. So relaxing and peaceful. Really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings for walking and observing the wildlife." June 08

 

"Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Great idea to have the bikes. Loved it." June 08

 

"Life as it should be. Simple, uncomplicated yet magical. More wildlife than a Kenyan safari. Leave your mobiles, TV’s and microwaves behind and look out for barn owls, red deer and other natural wildlife." May 08

 

"Tranquil & perfect. Lots of good reading material too!" May 08

 

"Nice chips in town and nice beer at Hope & Anchor (Blacktoft). Owl flying around pond and swallows. Very relaxing." May 08

 

"Brilliant. Nice atmosphere, very relaxed. Great location. April 08 Great place, very quiet. Lovely to be away from city life for a few days." Mar 08

 

"Very peaceful. Enjoyed the wildlife and the fishing! An escape from noisy town life." January 08

 

"A lovely start to the new year. A great place to relax…………." January 08

 

"Had a really quiet and cosy Christmas – just as we wanted. It’s a great little building." December 07

 

"A tranquil holiday haven! Beautiful frosty mornings, great cycle rides. A lovely spot." December 07

 

"Fantastic house. Inspired us to go home and build one!" November 07

 

"Tranquil sanctuary – leaving refreshed." November 07

 

"Very cosy. An excellent place for a retreat. We have greatly enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable cabin." November 07

 

"Very tranquil. Cabin was lovely and warm – no extra heating needed. a great place to stay." October 07

 

"This is definitely one of our favourite stays in the UK! Beautiful cabin – a labour of love." October 07

 

"You provide a 5 star service. Thank you for a great break." October 07

 

"……we all loved staying here and have booked for next year." October 07

 

"Very quiet & peaceful – nice to have the use of the bikes." September 07

 

"Lovely & peaceful. Some good walking in the lanes and fields nearby." September 07

 

"This is such a great place to be. So lucky to have found it. Thank you." September 07

 

"We had a very nice time. Very educational. Very inspirational. Thank you very much for your hospitality" August 07

 

"Fantastic!" August 07

 

"Thank you for a lovely stay……a beautiful location, a peaceful get-a-way." August 07

 

"The Cabin is bright and comfortable and very peaceful. Many interesting places to visit too. An excellent place to stay." August 07

 

"Such a beautifully crafted cottage; welcoming and peaceful. Much enjoyed my time here." July 07

 

"Excellent decision to come and stay!" July 07

 

 "An excellent retreat………….I’ll come again!" June 07

 

"Had a lovely time. Wonderful place." April 07

 

"Lovely calm cabin, comfy bed, nice view – what more could you want!" April 07

 

"It was cold and very windy outside but thanks to the cosy straw walls we didn't need any heating. It was so peaceful on the farm…no road traffic."

March 07

 

"Very quiet and picturesque. Very friendly and welcoming." March 07