Life at Hill Barn

Immaculate and comfortable

2011-09-16T12:00:00.000+01:00

A warm welcome, thoughtful treates, immaculate and so comfortable. Just as we remembered from our last visit. Lovely holiday, fabulous walks along the coast, good weather. Thank you Heather.

Mr and Mrs W
Northamptonshire

Fantastic break

2011-09-10T12:00:00.001+01:00

Thank you for a lovely welcome and all the homely touches and extras ie apples that we stewed and lovely tomato's. Accomodation could not be faulted and our hosts and family are great. A fantastic break. Thank you

Mr and Mrs C
Staffordshire

Very enjoyable

2011-09-02T12:00:00.000+01:00

Bery enjoyable and welcome stay. Shades of Thomas Hardy's Woodlanders!

Mr and Mrs P
South Molton

Wonderful place

2011-08-27T12:00:00.000+01:00

Wonderful place to stay. Great base for walks. Five stars.

Mr and Mrs B
Guildford

Really nice

2011-08-20T12:00:00.001+01:00

Really nice cottage and veiws. Lovely coasts and beaches. Visited Seaton, Charmouth and Sidmouth, all really nice places for a dayout.

Mr and Mrs T
Essex

4th stay

2011-08-20T12:00:00.000+01:00

This has been our 4th stay at The Bower and each visit has been better than the last. The accommodation could not be bettered and what a lovely family! We consider them as our friends and not hosts. God willing we will be back next year.

Mr and Mrs T
Northern Ireland

Lovely holiday

2011-08-13T12:00:00.000+01:00

Lovely happy holiday. Cottage wonderful.

Mr and Mrs M
Southampton

restful break

2011-08-06T12:00:00.000+01:00

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bothy. The House was lovely and the peace and beautiful views just made it a wonderful restful break.

Mr and Mrs P
Kent

Enjoyable stay

2011-07-23T12:00:00.002+01:00

Very enjoyable stay. Thank you for the warm welcome.

Mr and Mrs W
West Sussex

Lovely accommodation

2011-07-16T12:00:00.000+01:00

Many thanks to you both for a lovely holiday in this lovely accommodation. (Helped also by having lovely weather during our stay!)

Mr and Mrs B
Notts

Can't keep away

2011-07-09T12:00:00.000+01:00

Our 4th visit- can't keep away! Lyme is our favourite spot and met familiar faces at the Jazz Festival.

Mr and Mrs W
Nottingham

Fantastic accommodation

2011-06-26T12:00:00.000+01:00

4th Visit - Excellent despite the weather! Wonderful hosts and fantastic accommodation as usual - Roll on next year, same time!

Mr and Mrs T
West Sussex

highly recommended

2011-06-18T12:00:00.000+01:00

You are doing a great job and I envy those holidaymakers who still have their Hill Barn experience to come. I can highly recommend it! We were highly impressed by the standard of the accommodation and in particular the level of cleanliness. Great care was obviously taken to present the accommodation in such an agreeable condition.

Mr M
Scotland

As usual excellent

2011-06-11T12:00:00.000+01:00

Our 2nd visit, as usua excellent.

Mr and Mrs T
Norfolk

Spectacular

2011-05-28T12:00:00.002+01:00

Thank you very much for such a lovely clean and spectacular holiday home. We were able to settle in from the first minute. The beautiful walks to make us twice as fit.

Mr and Mrs W
Hants

Superb

2011-05-28T12:00:00.001+01:00

As usual, superb in a word

Mr & Mrs F
Glos.

Beautiful

2011-05-28T12:00:00.000+01:00

Being surrounded by so many beautiful wheat fields is pur luxury!

Mr & Mrs W
Southampton

A lovely place to stay

2011-05-21T12:00:00.000+01:00

We've had a super week - wish we had booked 2 weeks! A lovely place to stay

Mr & Mrs P
Cheshire

Lovely welcome

2011-05-07T12:00:00.000+01:00

Lovely welcome, lovely cottage. We've enjoyed re-visiting our favourite haunts of decades ago. Have seen the first cygnets at Abbotsbury

Lancs.

Another lovely week

2011-04-30T12:00:00.000+01:00

Another lovely week in Dorset. Not so great on the fossil front this year but more than made up for by the beautiful weather. Thanks for everything

Mr & Mrs M
Manchester

Clean and comfortable

2011-04-23T12:00:00.000+01:00

Clean, comfortable and a welcome bed at the end of very sunny days

Norwich

Lovely cottage

2011-04-04T12:00:00.000+01:00

Lovely cottage - perfect for exploring the Jurassic Coast, thank you

Oxfordshire

Lovely walks to Lyme Regis

2011-03-29T12:00:00.000+01:00

Very comfortable accommodation. Glorious weather and lovely walks to Lyme Regis and Charmouth.

Hants

Really enjoyed it

2011-03-27T12:00:00.000+01:00

Had a lovely couple of sunny days - really enjoyed it, thank you

Stratford-upon-Avon

We'll be back

2011-03-25T12:00:00.000Z

A warm and pretty snug helped by the excellent weather. Lots of good walking. We'll be back

Oxford

Second stay

2011-03-20T12:00:00.001Z

This is our second stay at The Bothy. We really enjoyed it and it's been ideal while we've been walking the Jurassic Coast. Lovely to come back to after a hard day hiking and everything we need for a comfortable 2 nights stay, thank you.

Mr & Mrs W
Herefordshire

Terrific place to relax

2011-03-17T12:00:00.000Z

The Bower was one of the most pleasant experiences we have had. Cottage was idea, weather perfect and a terrific place to relas. I would love to come again. Thanks for the memories

Mr & Mrs C
Las Vegas USA

Great time

2011-02-21T12:00:00.000Z

Thanks so much, had a great time

Mr & Mrs P

Wonderful stay

2010-12-13T10:00:00.000Z

Wonderful stay at the Bothy. Always a sign of a quality self-catering home when its occupants choose to spend 2/3 nights in! Excellent levels of cleanliness and a cheery welcome.

Mr W
London

Excellent retreat

2010-11-28T12:00:00.000Z

Excellent retreat after bracing walks (with snow!) on coastal footpath.

Mr & Mrs C
Wiltshire

Perfect

2010-10-30T12:00:00.000+01:00

Everything was perfect. Thank you

Hants.

Very comfortable

2010-10-29T10:00:00.000+01:00

Very comfortable cottage. We really enjoyed a great week of walks, beach and good food.

Mr&Mrs M
Cambs

Most enjoyable

2010-10-23T12:00:00.000+01:00

The Bower was idea, the weather perfect. We have had a most enjoyable week, many thanks

Mr & Mrs J
Warrington

Great cottage

2010-10-06T12:00:00.000+01:00

Although only a short break, we had a lovely time. Good weather, great cottage and hosts. Thank you

Mr & Mrs W
Herts.

Excellent

2010-10-01T10:00:00.001+01:00

Second visit. As usual, excellent! Made to feel most welcome, see you again next year.

Mr&Mrs F
Glos.

Warm welcome

2010-09-25T10:00:00.000+01:00

Thank you for your warm welcome. The cottage, a home from home, has been a tranquil base for our exploration of Lyme Regis and surrounding areas. There is still much more to discover. We hope to return soon.

Mr&Mrs R
Hants

Third visit this year

2010-09-18T10:00:00.000+01:00

Our third visit this year, we can't keep away! Just perfect.

Mr&Mrs W
Nottingham

Great accommodation

2010-09-17T10:00:00.000+01:00

Great accommodation, well equipped and lovely and clean. Had a brilliant week and really comfortable stay. Going back to a noisy town will be hard after such a peaceful holiday. Will definately be back next year.

C&B
Bolton

Lovely week

2010-09-11T12:00:00.000+01:00

Had a lovely week. The Bothy is very comfortable and well equipped throughout, Thank you.

Mr&Mrs S
Sheffield

Peaceful

2010-09-07T10:00:00.000+01:00

Lovely comfortable cottage, so peaceful. Shame about the rain. Would love to come again. Thank you.

Mr&Mrs L
Cambridge

Just what the Doctor ordered

2010-09-04T10:00:00.000+01:00

Thank you - Just what the doctor ordered. Weather perfect.

Bucks

Wonderful stay

2010-09-03T12:00:00.001+01:00

Thank you for a wonderful stay in the Bothy - hope to see you all soon.

Mr&Mrs D

A great base

2010-08-28T10:00:00.000+01:00

A great base for our holiday in Lyme Regis. Very comfortable and relaxing.

Mr&Mrs W
West Sussex

Still lots more to see

2010-08-21T12:00:00.000+01:00

This is our 3rd year with Heather, Steve and the girls. The accommodation is only surpassed by the warmth and friendliness of the family. We really enjoyed Lyme Regis Carnival this year and we feel there's still lots more for us to see.

Mr&Mrs T
Northern Ireland

Very relaxing

2010-08-21T10:00:00.001+01:00

A very relaxing and enjoyable stay in this beautiful part of the country. Excellent accommodation - would definitely like to return.

Mr&Mrs T
Worcs

Wonderful cottage

2010-08-14T12:00:00.000+01:00

Wonderful cottage, spotless and well equipped throughout with very friendly hosts. See you again soon.

Mr&Mrs B
Surrey

Very comfortable

2010-08-07T12:00:00.001+01:00

Very comfortable accommodation. Thank you.

Mr&Mrs M
West Yorkshire

Relaxing holiday

2010-08-07T12:00:00.000+01:00

Lovely cottage in beautiful area. Thank you for the thoughtful finishing touches, very much appreciated. We had a very relaxing holiday.

Mr&Mrs L
West Yorks

Peaceful setting

2010-07-31T12:00:00.001+01:00

A very enjoyable holiday. Excellent accommodation in a peaceful setting. Very lucky with the weather, many thanks.

MrG

Beautiful accommodation

2010-07-31T12:00:00.000+01:00

Beautiful accommodation in a fantastic part of the UK. The attention to detail and the provision of everthing that we might possibly need has been amazing. Perhaps we won't go abroad next year after all!!

The H family, Cheshire

Excellent

2010-07-23T12:00:00.000+01:00

Everything was excellent, thank you.

Mr&MrsC, Essex

Two wonderful weeks

2010-07-17T12:00:00.002+01:00

Thank you for two wonderful and sunny weeks in your cottage. It is a great place and we enjoyed to be here and explore this region.

Mr&Mrs K
Germany

Second visit this year!

2010-07-17T12:00:00.000+01:00

Our second visit this year! We will see you again in September! Thanks for everything.

Mr&Mrs W, Nottingham

Perfect accommodation

2010-07-10T12:00:00.000+01:00

Perfect accommodation and charming hosts - a lovely week.

Mr&Mrs P, North Yorkshire

Fantastic holiday

2010-07-03T12:00:00.001+01:00

Another fantastic holiday in paradise! The Bower is now like a second home, a real credit to wonderful hosts. We will miss you all until next year...unless we come back sooner! Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Mr&Mrs T
West Sussex

Beautiful, comfortable, well equipped

2010-06-26T12:00:00.001+01:00

Thankyou for sharing this beautiful, comfortable and well equipped cottage. This, the location,scenery and weather have made this week superb. We found the coastal walks superb and challenging in places, to be rewarded by some time on the many coves/beaches in the area. Just people watching around the harbour at Lyme was a tonic.

Mr&Mrs H, Lincs

Excellent accommodation

2010-06-19T12:00:00.000+01:00

We have very much enjoyed our stay in The Bower, excellent accommodation. A peaceful, relaxing week, just what we needed. Lots of sunshine was an added bonus.

Mr&Mrs T
Wiltshire

Cottage wonderful

2010-06-12T12:00:00.000+01:00

Cottage wonderful. Thank you for your hospitality. Will recommend to friends and family.

Mr&Mrs T
Norfolk

Lovely stay

2010-06-04T12:00:00.000+01:00

Thank you for our lovely stay at The Bothy. We had a super week and the accommodation was excellent.

Mr&Mrs H

Lovely accommodation

2010-05-29T12:00:00.000+01:00

Very satisfactory - lovely accommodation- lovely and quiet best of all. Thank you very much.

Mr&Mrs F
Glos.

An excellent week

2010-05-21T12:00:00.002+01:00

We have had an excellent week. Accommodation VERY comfortable - home from home. Thank you both for the welcome.

Mr&Mrs G, Wakefield

Back again!

2010-05-21T12:00:00.000+01:00

Back again! Another fabulous break. Cottage comfortable and homely as ever. Thank you.

Mr&Mrs J, Middlesex

You have a great place

2010-05-18T12:00:00.001+01:00

Well done Heather and Steve. You have a great place here - what more we could want - I don't know. See you again in July.

Mr&Mrs W, Nottingham

Back again

2010-04-02T12:00:00.001+01:00

Back again! Another lovely week despite the weather - good fossiling though. Thanks - see you in 2011.

Mr & Mrs M, Manchester

Great to see wildlife

2010-02-16T12:00:00.000Z

Very enjoyable short break. Comfortable, well equipped cottage. Great to see wildlife; deer out the back, pheasant in the garden. Listened to the owls hooting down the lane, Great! Invigorating walk down int Lyme Regis and a sunny afternoon fossil hunting on the beach. Really enjoyed it, Thank you.

Jane, Southend on Sea.

Lovely stay

2010-02-08T12:00:00.001Z

Lovely stay - will definately be back.

B&M

Superb country walks

2010-01-03T12:00:00.002Z

Another very pleasant stay, superb country walks, town visits etc. As ever a worm welcome from a friendly family, Thank you.

Mr&Mrs W, Northants

gorgeous cottage

2010-01-03T12:00:00.001Z

A lovely cottage with a well equipped kitchen and great weather. Thanks for the mince pies and gorgeous cottage!

Family S.

The best holiday accommodation we have had

2009-10-30T12:00:00.003Z

Accommodation wonderful, so comfortable, very well equipped and so many little extras to welcom us - the best holiday accommodation we've had! Your welcome and attention to detail was great. May we come back please?

Mr&Mrs H
Bedfordshire

A lovely stay

2009-10-30T12:00:00.002Z

Thank you for a lovely stay. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Had great half term weather.

Mr&Mrs P and family
Hertfordshire.

relaxing and peaceful break

2009-10-18T12:00:00.000+01:00

Thank you for your hospitality - a wonderful cottage! We had a relaxing and peaceful break and we hope to be back again.

Mr&Mrs J
Middlesex

Such a good week

2009-10-17T12:00:00.000+01:00

We have had such a good week here. Weather so unusually good for Oct! We cannot thankyou enough for your kindness and consideration. We do hope to come again.

Mr&Mrs C
Oxon

Great weeks cycling

2009-10-03T12:00:00.001+01:00

Great weeks cycling and a lovely cottage to come back to. Thanks for letting us use your garage to store our bikes.

Mr&MrsH
Shropshire.

Wonderful accommodation

2009-10-03T12:00:00.000+01:00

Wonderful accommodation and warm welcome. We had a great holiday and hope to return.

Mr&Mrs D
Herts

Enjoyed my time here immensly

2009-09-26T12:00:00.000+01:00

A lovely warm welcome, enjoyed my time here immensly. Cottage is perfect as was the weather this week. Thankyou.

Mrs P
Shropshire

Can't fault it!

2009-09-25T12:00:00.000+01:00

A lovely place, can't fault it! We specially enjoyed the comfortable chairs.

L&G
East Sussex

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Bothy

2009-09-19T12:00:00.001+01:00

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Bothy which we found very well equipped and spotless. Thank you for the warm welcome. Wel look forward to seeing you again on our next vist to Dorset! Many thanks.

Mr&Mrs S
Shropshire

So relaxing

2009-09-19T12:00:00.000+01:00

Had a wonderful holiday - so relaxing, excellent accommodation and warm welcome on our arrival. Hope to see you again in the future, Many thanks.

Mr&Mrs G
Staffs

Great as ever

2009-09-12T12:00:00.006+01:00

Once again we have had a lovely holiday. Cottage as great as ever, weather also, Thank you.

Mr&Mrs J
Tonbridge

Even better this time

2009-09-12T12:00:00.005+01:00

We were a little apprehensive about returning to The Bower after 5 years (They say you should never go back), but our fears have proved unfounded - in fact it hs been even better this time. Thank you so much.

Mr&Mrs B. Kent

First class accommodation

2009-09-05T12:00:00.000+01:00

First class accommodation. All the little extras provided to make ones arrival homely and relaxing. We like the area very much and would choose to stay here again.

Mr&Mrs L
West Sussex

A great holiday

2009-08-31T12:00:00.000+01:00

A great holiday. We will always remember it as our last stay on finishing the South West Coast path. Thanks.

Mr&Mrs L and Mr&Mrs B

Quiet and relaxing

2009-08-29T12:00:00.000+01:00

Had a lovely time, accommodation was lovely and had everything you needed. Very quiet and relaxing. Nice place to visit.

L&J
West Sussex

Plenty to do

2009-08-28T12:00:00.000+01:00

Another enjoyable and comfortable stay. Plenty to do, abundance of National Trust properties in the area to visit. Will return again.

Mr&Mrs L
West Sussex

Very relaxing

2009-08-15T12:00:00.001+01:00

Great holiday. The Bothy is remote enough to be peaceful and quiet but near to Lyme and other places. Very relaxing and restful. Thank you for a very warm welcome, you are great hosts. Thank you.

Mr&Mrs P
Southampton

Missing you already

2009-08-15T12:00:00.000+01:00

You and Steve have a way of making your guests feel very special. We love the accommodation and your family are the icing on the cake. God willing we'll see you again next year - as the Americans say 'missing you already'.

Mr&Mrs T
Northern Ireland

Good fishing and peaceful

2009-08-01T12:00:00.002+01:00

Lovely cottage ideally situated for touring Lyme Bay. Good fishing and peaceful, well eauipped and a warm welcome. Thank you.

M,V,C&P
Cheshire

Great holiday

2009-08-01T12:00:00.001+01:00

Great holiday. We will always remember it as our last stay on finishing the South West Coast Path.

Mr&Mrs L and Mr&Mrs B

Immaculate accommodation

2009-08-01T12:00:00.000+01:00

Immaculate accommodation. We really enjoyed our holiday, thank you.

Mr&Mrs B
Sussex

Very comfortable cottage

2009-07-25T12:00:00.000+01:00

Very comfortable cottage and friendly hosts who went out of their way to make us welcome. Unexpected bonus in that our week fell in Lifeboat Week with its many events including The Red Arrows and RAF Falcon Parachute team. We love the area and still have plans to explore on another visit.

Mr&Mrs H
Derbyshire

Great for exploring nearby Dorset and Devon

2009-07-18T12:00:00.001+01:00

Lovely cottage, immaculate and well appointed with very friendly hosts! Great base for exploring nearby Dorset and Devon with two small boys. Would be great to come back some time....

Mr&Mrs M
Felixstowe

Perfectly relaxed holiday

2009-07-18T12:00:00.000+01:00

A perfectly relaxed holiday made even more homely by the 'extras' and the welcoming attitude here. Can't believe a week has gone by!

Mr&Mrs A
Burnham on Sea

Cosy cottage

2009-07-11T12:00:00.001+01:00

Peaceful and cosy cottage. We've so enjoyed returning time after time! Thank you so much for making it so lovely. Do visit Bystock Fish ponds, very tranquil, near Exmouth.

Mr&Mrs L

Lovely and quiet

2009-07-11T12:00:00.000+01:00

Great cottage - well equipped kitchen, nice lounge - lovely and quiet.

Mr&Mrs A, Lincs

Holiday even surpassed last year

2009-07-04T12:00:00.001+01:00

Holiday even surpassed last year - we want to live here! Fantastic hosts. We were 'at peace' from day one and complete beach bums by the end! Definately to be repeated next year.

Mr&Mrs T, Sussex.

Excellent location

2009-07-04T12:00:00.000+01:00

Excellent location and accommodation. Lovely week, thank you.

Mr&Mrs M, Solihull

Spotless cottage

2009-06-27T12:00:00.000+01:00

Spotless, well equipped, comfortable cottage. We have enjoyed a lovely holiday, fabulous coastal walks and good weather too. Thanks for the warm welcome.

E&P, Northants

Very relaxing

2009-06-20T12:00:00.001+01:00

Thank you once again for all your haspitality. We have both found our stay very relaxing. We hope to be back next year.

Mr&Mrs B, Bristol

Great cottage

2009-06-20T12:00:00.000+01:00

Great cottage, lovely location. Love this area, so will be back!

Mr&Mrs G, Birmingham

Wonderful stay

2009-06-06T12:00:00.000+01:00

Have had a wonderful 'sunny' weeks stay in The Bothy. Enjoyed a walk down along the river in Lyme Regis - stopped to watch a Roe deer with fawn. Thanks for a great stay, would love to return.

Leicestershire.