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Visitors Book - Complete and unedited since the Old Stables started in May 2007
Jan, James, Ellen +Sam Waters, Wirral All loved our week in your lovely cottage. WiFi is a big plus with kids. Hope to come back again 26/08/2011
Belard-Niele BoukoB2A France Agreable sejoun, nous avons Beaucoup aime le Pays de Galle et le gallois-avec l’espoir de revernir (Pleasant stay, we very much liked Wales aand the Welsh - we hope to return) 19/08/2011
Barry and Claire Oak Ash Vale, Surrey Great relaxing week. A lovely cottage that suited all our needs. Thanks for a warm welcome. Many thanks! 05/08/2011
Storm and Jeremy Byers, Boardman, Ohio Lovely cottage, picturesque town and countryside and incredibly charming hospitality. Thank you so much for your consideration and care. We can’t wait to come back, we’ve had a wonderful time and a wonderful honeymoon. 29/07/2011
Ali+Bill Brenchley, Sonoma, California Really enjoyed our visit with family here. Perfect location. We loved the Stables and easy access to everything we needed in the area. Wonderful hospitality. We will return 15/07/2011
Paul and Tara, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Enjoyed our stay in your lovely cottage, seen plenty of things in the area. Thank you for your warm welcome, would like to come back. 10/06/2011
Ken and Geraldine Hanrahan-Smith, Field Head, Leicestershire A wonderful stay in your sympathetically restored cottage. It took us three visits to Cowbridge to find it but we look forward to our next stay ! 27/05/2011
Michael, Jane and Jenifer Haines, Sleaford, Lincolnshire Our third visit to this lovely and welcoming cottage was even better than the last. Glorious weather and great views. We’ll be back soon !!! 22/04/2011
Alex, Irene, Felicita and Adelina Phillipsen, Germany Very lucky with the weather. We had a peaceful and relaxing holiday, would love to come again. We enjoyed the stay in a cosy, warm and clean holiday home. Plough and Harrow is the best pub in the world! 25/03/2011
Heather, Julian and Leila LaScola, Brussels Wonderful cottage, very cosy. Very tastefully decorated. Cowbridge is a very pretty little town. Very nice, peaceful stay 01/01/2011
Debbie and Ellen Joos, Klaus Zink, Freiburg/Scallstadt, Germany Loved the cottage, very friendly. Were lucky with the weather even at this time of the year. Enjoyed our stay here in Cowbridge. Empfehlendswert! 05/11/2010
Anne and Steve Hayes What a lovely cottage and very comfortable. We love this area and went on lots of adventures with our 2 grandchildren aged 5 and 3. recommend Cantreff Farm for a great day. Cowbridge lovely for shopping. Llantwit Major very peaceful. 10/2010
David and Mary Stanley, Mount Dora, Florida Charming is the word ! Recommend :-
1. Trio Brasserie, great value and decent food
2. Chinese in town by the river – good Hong Kong,
3. Plough and Harrow pub in Monknash – amazingly good earthy food
4. Must rent a smaller car next time !
15/10/2010
Kath and Cliff, St Albans A cosy cottage and a lovely little town. Barr 44 – good tapas and great cocktails. Trio Brasserie – fantastic value. 2 course £9.99 inc sirloin steak. 08/10/2010
Louise, Jacob and David Fabulous cottage and location for our family ‘do’! Thanks 24/09/2010
Paul, Rhian and Rees Jones, Oswestry Great base to explore South Wales. A very relaxing week. 27/08/2010
Ruth and Brian Nash, Amesbury, Wilts A really busy week for us – could have done with another. Have relocated relations so will more than likely be back - Thanks 30/07/2010
Alex Robertson and Valerie Prior, Essex We had a great week here, and will miss the peace and quiet. Had a good time at the Red dragon centre, Clearwell caves and Castell Coch 23/07/2010
Linda and Tony White, Whitefield, Dover, Kent We had a lovely relaxing week. Enjoyed the speedway G.P. and our days out. Always a pleasure to come back to this beautiful cottage. We will be back. 16/07/2010
Wendy and Keith, Folkstone, Kent V.G. location. Lovely cottage. Visited St Fagans (folk museum), Welsh Assembly building and a full day in the Brecon Beacons. Excellent holiday including the weather. Would like to return. 21/06/2010
Jayne, Paul and Albert Great relaxing 4 days. Cowbridge is very pretty. Internet access was a godsend with a 17 year old. Would definitely recommend! 07/06/2010
Rock-Davidson family, Great Malvern, Worcs A gem of a cottage. We enjoyed our few days away. Many thanks 03/06/2010
Kelly Summers and Keith Tallis Thank you for allowing us a few days in your lovely organic cottage. We’ll be back if you will have us. 29/05/2010
Eleanor Oatway and Heather Oatway Our third year in this lovely cottage in this beautiful part of Wales. There are so many interesting things to see within a few miles. We had a brilliant week. 27/05/2010
Al, Kitty, Dave and Rod Really liked your cottage. Thank you for a lovely stay. Many thanks. 05/2010
Pamela Hunt, Canberra, Australia An extremely cosy, clean and comfortable cottage. An excellent base to explore South Wales and for discovering distant relatives in the area!! Particularly found the warm and helpful manner of Sarah and Martin excellent. Happy to recommend. 30/03/2010
Dalloway family, Portsmouth Thank you for letting us stay here. The cottage is lovely, the area is beautiful and it has been very quiet and relaxing. 16/04/2010
Linda and Brian Long, Conwy Lovely cottage, full of character and located in a beautiful area. thoroughly enjoyed our week. 09/04/2010
Maureen and Dave Slow, Hampshire Thank you for all your help. Had a really relaxing time at the "Old Stables" so clean!!! Been to beaches around, really super! 29/03/2010
Laura and Rob, Derbyshire Thanks for everything. We had a great time. Very relaxing (after all our dramas with the car!!) Ha, ha!!! 21/03/2010
Laura and John, London What a lovely cosy cottage (in spite of all the snow). We had a lovely stay. Hope to come back again. Thank you! 14/01/2010
Jan and Chris, NZ Home from home! Many, many thanks. 11/12/2009
Zoe Roberts and Mark Whitlock, WGC, Hertfordshire Beautiful cottage in a perfect area for a relaxing holiday! Highly recommended "Bar 44" in cowbridge for food/drinks - excellent service, fantastic food at very good prices. Thank-you Sarah and Martin for making us feel welcome and for a perfect weekend in every way! Hope to be back next year! Many thanks. 20/11/2009
Joy and Mike, Robus, Abaco, Bahamas We have had a wonderful time visiting family in the area. This comfortable, warm cottage was the perfect base. 11/11/2009
Nicky, Gary, Eleanor and Justin, New Milton, Hampshire Brilliantly well-equipped, comfortable cottage! We've had a wonderful week! 030/10/2009
Flanders, Warminster, Wiltshire We had a lovely time. The weather was wonderful. We love the Cowbridge Book Shop. A final dinner at Huddarts rounded off the holiday brilliantly. 16/10/2009
Gonny Veenendaal Houlen, The Netherlands A wonderful cottage. Very nice weather. We had very nice time. Thank you!!! 02/10/2009
E & R Davison, St Helen's, Lancashire A very comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a compact area of outstanding countryside. Well worth its **** rating 11/09/2009
Annagret, Wolfgang, Dochen, Michael, Straub We enjoyed our stay in your lovely cottage, with this friendly welcome from our helpful hosts. We really appreciated all the comfort. Thank you. 04/09/2009
Cecile, Mario, Lorenzo, Sandra Consani - Paris, France Very beautiful cottage (good taste)! Simple and easy and clean. We discovered Wales and liked it very much! Cardiff is very nice! And good for Rugby! 21/08/2009
Michael, Jane and Jennifer Haines, Seaford, Lincs. Another wonderful holiday. A warm welcome, beautiful countryside, sites of historic interest and the vibrancy of Cardiff Bay. We'll be back!!! 14/08/2009
Eleanor Oatway, Cheadle Hume Great to be back in this lovely cottage. Great base for 'Woodies' and 'Whovians' to check out locations used in both series. 31/07/2009
Bronwen and Ian Storah, Poole, Dorset A lovely week in an interesting and well-equipped cottage. We especially enjoyed the private courtyard in the excellent weather 03/07/2009
Thomas Family, Goole, Yorkshire Had a great time visiting family and friends as I was born in the Rhondda Valley. Sweet memories. 19/06/2009
Mike Excellent base for a working week in South Wales - stable home in the evenings 02/06/2009
Linda, Bill and Lorna Bishop, Victoria B.C. Canada The cottage suited all our needs and we enjoyed the surrounding area. Cardiff castle was a highlight. 05/05/2009
John, Mary, Kasey, Kathy and Shay, Watson, Guernsey Lovely Cottage. Very warm welcome. Would loved to have stayed longer. Kart racing great at Llandow 20/04/2009
Lizzie, Stef, Bee, Will, Catherine, London Had a fantastic time - cottage is perfect. We had a great night at the Edmondes pub 01/03/2009
Mark and Debbie Forrest, Annan, Scotland Fantastic cottage, kids loved it. Will recomend and will definately return. A real credit to Wales. Dr Who is a must see on your visit. 16/02/2009
Tim and Dom London Thank you for the delicious mince pies - so thoughtful - it has been a lovely stay in this homely cottage. Hope to come back soon. 02/01/2009
Family Kelly Surrey

Great cottage. So cosy+warm. Had a lovely late Christmas visit to Granny Maggie in Llanharry. Sunset at Southerndown beach was awe inspiring ! Thanks !

02/01/2009

Max O'Connor + Lucy Walton, Stratford-upon-Avon

It's lovely! Will recommend to friends + family! It's lovely!!! Perfect Christmas getaway!!

19/12/2008

Helen + Scott Lewis, Headcorn, Kent, England

Great cottage. Kept in very good condition by owners. Cowbridge has always been a favourite of ours. We'd definitely recommend + will be back!

05/12/2008

Martin Walker, Sherborne, Dorset

A delightful and cosy retreat on a working week in Cardiff. Perfect. Thank you.

22/11/2008

Cathy + Ralph Riley, Lucy and Jason

A beautiful cottage. Very well-equipped. We all had a very comfortable stay here. You have thought of everything. Thank you. Love from our new granddaughter Olivia

03/11/2008

Pam and Art Symons, South Molton

First class accommodation, perfectly situated for doing Cardiff, Swansea, Glamorgan. The food/drink festival was a real bonus. Cowbridge has so much to offer, a lovely town. Many thanks.

31/10/2008

Irene and Peter Parsons, Whitely Bay

Lovely, quaint and cosy - thank you. Excellent info file too!

17/10/2008

Catherine and Derek Ryder, Cheltenham

Sad to say farewell to this comfy and cosy cottage. It's been perfect for an autumn break. Enjoyed a trip to St Fagans and lunch at the Plough + Harrow in Monknash, walks along the coast or just pottering around Cowbridge itself. Thank you to our friendly hosts. Hope we come back next year.

10/10/2008

Eleanor Oatway, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire.

We have had a lovely week and were very fortunate with the weather. Beautiful countryside, interesting beaches and we did the Torchwood and Doctor Who sites. Lovely light, airy, clean, warm house. Thank you.

19/09/2008

Tim + Sam Goodwin, Luxembourg

Lovely warm and cosy cottage - perfect for hiding away from the terrible weather! Hope to come back, will definitely recommend!

05/09/2008

Tony, Lisa, Benjamin + Aled Roberts, Chirk, N. Wales

We have all had a fantastic time. Lovely part of Wales. Cottage lovely, comfy and clean. We will be back. Thank you x

29/08/2008

Mr and Mrs Walter, Ruslington, W. Sussex.

Excellent. Well appointed. Enjoyed Wales. Nice holiday.

22/08/2008

Mr M Galloway, East Preston, West Sussex.

Well nice, loved the place. Had a great time. Love Wales - will recommend it to a friend. Thanks. See you next time.

22/08/2008

Michael, Jane + Jennifer Haines , Sleaford, Lincs

Wales really is the undiscovered country. Natural Beauty and interseting places to visit. We loved the cottage and the lovely sweet peas! Many thanks for a warm welcome.

15/08/2008

Vicky Deighton + JD, York

Lovely Place to stay + so well thought out. Thank you.

01/08/2008

Jan van Dooren and Chris Davies

Perfect! Just what we needed - this peaceful and beautifully furnished cottage.

02/05/2008

Margaret and Robert Pearce, Wimborne, Dorset

Very comfortable and restful break - Thank you very much.

24/04/2008

Pete and Sue Cushion, Mid Wales

Lovely cottage, a home from home. Well equipped, warm and cosy. Nice welcome milk and cakes when we arrived, hope to come again.

15/02/2008

Rachel, Nick and Veronica lake, Hong Kong

Just what we needed!! Peaceful, relaxing, a great cottage.

1/02/2008

Chilton family, Exmouth, Devon

We enjoyed our stay very much. A lovely cottage. Really calm and cosy. The beds were very comfy. A brilliant place. No doubt we will be back. Thank you.

New Year 2008

Gartland Family, Sudbury, Suffolk

Lovely cottage, comfy and clean. A real home from home. Thank you.

Christmas 2007

Pete and Andrea, Wellingborough

A beautiful cottage and lovely town. The weather wasn’t great but we had a great time here and at the rally. Everything has been thought about, thanks very much and we will be back next year!

2/12/2007

Reynolds Family, Norwich

We had a very enjoyable stay in your lovely cottage with great character, in a fantastic location. We will definitely return.

23/11/2007

Bill Doughty, Kathy Guy, Roanke, Virginia, USA

Huge fun. As we now have relatives up the road in Pontyclun - no question we will be back. Cheers.

9/11/2007

Carol and Rickie, Cheshire

As others have said lovely cottage in a beautiful area. Have had good weather, good birding, and hopefully will be back.

2/11/2007

Jaquie and Tim Bagwell, Peterborough

Had a great week. Love the cosy welcoming cottage — Hope to be back.

19/10/2007

Marie Claude Polglaze, Project Manager, Australian Rugby Union

We really enjoyed our stay in your lovely place. The rugby wasn’t so great but this part of the world is fantastic. The folder came in very useful as did the instruction book. We will recommend the Old Stables to everyone in Aotearoa(NZ) and Australia.

08/10/2007

Beverly and Palfrey Turner,Cornwall

Thank you very much, had a great time. Cottage was lovely with everything we needed.

1/10/2007

Norcross family, Sydney, Australia

Many thanks, the cottage has been perfect, as has beautiful Cowbridge.

22/09/2007

Nicola, Danielle and Pauline Waterford

Beautiful, homely cottage, friendly welcome and peaceful surroundings. Such a quaint village. Thanks for a fantastic holiday. Loved the info folder.

08/09/2007

Vicky, Mark, Niamh and Sam, Chorely, Lancashire

Excellent cottage – will recommend. Despite spending the week house-hunting, managed to discover Southerndown – fantastic sandy beach and cliff-top walks. An absolute must whilst you are here. Feeling rather smug because we will be living here really, really soon.

1/08/2007

Wright Family, Cambridge

We have had an extremely good holiday and feel fortunate to have found such a lovely place to stay. Thank you.

25/08/2007

Kiernan family, Glasgow

A wonderful time in this gorgeous cottage. We’ll definitely return to lovely Cowbridge.

10/08/2007

Cully family, Luxembourg

Very enjoyable. Nice and quiet. Thank you.

11/08/2007

Jolande Leurink, Netherlands

We had a great time in this cottage and in Wales. Will recommend it to friends and family.

3/08/2007

Larssen family, Vebered, Sweden

We had the best of times. Great cottage. We had all we needed. Clean and nice. We have fallen in love with Wales and will definitely return!! Thank you

13/07/2007

Sandra and Reece Picket, Leics

We had a lovely time. Even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits. Lovely clean cottage, well equipped and very peaceful. Bliss. We will return.

6/7/2007

Rendle family, Wiltshire

We enjoyed our stay in your peaceful, well equipped cottage. The local leaflets and maps were very useful. Thank you.

24/06/2007

Ruffle family, Essex

An enjoyable break – friendly welcome, cosy, comfortable and clean cottage which is well equipped. We hope to return!

29/05/2007