Extracts from Near Howe Visitors Books

Last updated on 18 November 09

Extracts From Near Howe Cottages Visitors Books

This page contains extracts from the hand written Visitors Books located in each of the Cottages and the Guest House, which help to provide an independent view of Visitors thoughts about their stay at Near Howe.

John Smith's Re-Union - Bannerdale/Sharp Edge - 15 November 09

First impressions of Near Howe
Travelling around the sacred cow
A welcome here fit for a King
Our party of eight in the Sharp Edge wing
Bought some beer from our friendly host
Then raised our glasses in a toast
Posh surroundings, very plush
Shame it has been such a rush
Mr Maff forgot his jacket
Went to Keswick, cost a packet
Christened it around the lake
Eating our Kendal Mint Cake
Thanks from all to Jill and Steve
We're sorry that we have to leave

Rick and Abbi, Lee and Lisa, Ian and Jean, John anf Hillary

Syd Dave Sue and Ben Wilson - Chesterfield - Bannerdale - 30 October 09

We feel very honoured to be the first to use Bannerdale! We have had a lovely holiday - the cottage is very spacious and comfortable. Thanks very much for making us so welcome!

Brian and Wendy - County Cork - Stable Barn - 9 October 09

A beautiful cottage with stunning views. Weather has been great and the Autumn colors magnificent. Have walked miles with our two German Pointers who have both fallen in love with Tia! Thanks Jill and Steve.

Petro, Michelle, Nikita and Jacqueline - The Netherlands - Stable Barn - 23 August 09

Thank you for a lovely week in Stable Barn, its a beautiful Cottage, we enjoyed the nature and old castles. The girls have met new girl friends, Natasha Alice and Tia. They had a marvelous time together playing in your beautiful garden. Then for our last evening it was good talking to you and laughing a lot. We sure will visit you next year, Good luck to you all.

Judy, Dave, Betty, Steve, Hazel abd Dave - York - Saddleback Barn - 17 April 09

Back we come again, Our 15th Year
Up and down the fells, we have all the gear (Except Boots!)
Good company, good food, wine and laughter and the obligatory quiz
Saddleback again has done the Biz!!
Many thanks.

Laurence Grace Marwood, Mum and Dad, Uncle Jon, Aunty Suzie - East Yorks - Saddleback Barn - 24 July 09

Really enjoyed our hols, views are unrivalled. Hope to come back soon.

Ed and Jo Klinge - USA - Saddleback Barn - 3 July 09

What a great place to celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary with family, a new marriage, and a 14th wedding anniversary all in this family.

Ali, Elizabeth and Grimeldd - Mill Hill London - Saddleback Barn - 17 July 09

Weather dodgy, but the welcome and the views more than compensated. Thanks to Steve and Jill, we'll be back when we can persuade Grimeld to don her walking boots.

The Hale Clan - California and North Carolina - Saddlebaack Barn/Grisdale View - 26 June 09

Wonderful time again this time around. A bit of a heat wave, but not enough to detur us from hiking the fells (Blencathra twice, High Pike, Langdale, and a beautiful stroll around Buttermere) Moving over to Stabel Barn for our second week at Near Howe. Thanks to Steve and Jill for another fantastic stay.

Viv Lee - East Lancs LDWA - Saddlebaack Barn/Stable Barn/Howe Top - 27 Dec 08

We were out and about in force at New Year. We had pre-booked Near Howe self Catering barn and cottage conversions in Mungrisdale, offering the best of luxury accommodation at realistic LDWA (Long Distance Walkers Association) prices with superb walks directly from the door. John Howarth, walks leader for the week, took us to the delight of winter wonderland on Blencathra, the Dodds, Skiddaw House and the Cumbrian Way, whilst Geoff Halliwell completed the week with a walk taking in Keswick, the Watendlath circular, with splendid lake views. With Keswick only 10 miles away, we enjoyed the best of scenery with access to several local hostelries; The Mill Inn at Mungrisdale, The Boot and Shoe at Greystoke, the Crown at Hesket Newmarket and the Horse and Farrier at Threlkeld; the latter was superb. This is a Little Gem of an area which we recommend to all LDWA members.

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