Woodpecker Cottage Churt on the Surrey/Sussex/Hampshire borders, UK   WOODPECKER TESTIMONIALS AND REVIEWS – NOVEMBER 2011 FOR REVIEWS THAT ONLY GUESTS THEMSELVES CAN POST GO TO THE HOLIDAY RENTALS WEBSITE http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p409694 REVIEWS POSTED BY US FROM EMAILS TO US OR COMMENTS IN GUEST BOOK: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- "We really enjoyed our stay at Woodpecker Cottage. A great cottage to rent out – and amazingly well equipped!" - Etherington, November 2011 “We very much enjoyed staying at your house and we were much surprised of all the little details that you thought about for making the stay for your guests so enjoyable. One of the best things was the fresh bread baking for us when we arrived. Thankyou!’ Schlachter, October-November 2011 "Our family had a wonderful get-together at the cottage – young and old! The cottage absolutely suited our needs and we oldies were very pleased to be allocated the ‘pent-house’ as we called it – far enough away so as not to hear the baby waking up in the night to be fed! The garden was well used and we enjoyed it and all the little comforts you had thought of. The cottage is delightful. We have very happy memories and hope to return some day." - Easton/Evans, October, 2011 ‘We’ve had a lovely week at Woodpeckers. A great base for exploring – we’ve been to Brighton, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Legoland, London. Off home now for a rest!’ - Balance, October 2011 ‘Our stay in the Woodpecker Cottage couldn’t have been more relaxing. Thanks to everyone and we hope to be back some day. Very sad to be leaving . . .’ - O’Neil, September 2011 ‘We have very much enjoyed the stay at Woodpecker's. It is a great house and everything was very well prepared for a nice welcome.’ - Kirvin, September 2011 “We enjoyed our stay VERY much. We could see the owners really love their house, and we did so, too!” - Boerner, August 2011 “Six friends of 25 plus years enjoyed staying a week at your beautiful cottage here in the countryside. We love the woodpecker! We walked the paths in the woods and soaked in the songbirds, flowers and fresh air. Thank you so much!” - Suckey & Manchester, July 2011 “We had a wonderful week here at Woodpecker Cottage. We visited London, Legoland, Beachy Head, The Seven Sisters and Beaulie. We enjoyed the garden with its flowers and birds . . .Thank you for providing such lovely home away from home.” - Van Kessel, May/June 2011 “Lovely house, brilliant for the boys in the garden. Loved the hosepipe and all the birds.” - Young, May 2011 “We have arrived successfully at the cottage and everything is wonderful! Thank you for the fresh bread and wine!” - Craig, May 2011 "Eigentlich auf der Suche nach einem Haus im Großraum London, bin ich auf dieses tolle Landhaus gestossen. Es war Liebe auf den ersten Blick, das gute Gefühl hat sich vor Ort bewahrheitet. Das Haus ist geschmackvoll und authentisch renoviert und verfügt über alle modernen Annehmlichkeiten ohne den Charme alter Zeiten zu verdrängen. Im Haus wude an alles gedacht - von der Taschenlampe bis zum Strandtuch, Bügeleisen bis hin zum Adapter - es fehlte an nichts. Zum Empfang wartete ein frisch gebackenes Brot, Butter, Milch und eine Flasche Rotwein auf uns. Wie im First Class Hotel... Schöner Garten, der während unseres Aufenthalts in voller Blüte stand. Und in der Gegend gibt es so viel zu unternehmen: London, Schlösser, Gärten, schöne Orte an der Südküste - die Woche war viel zu kurz!! Unbedingt empfehlenswert!!" . . . which translates as: “Originally searching for a holiday house in London, I came across this great country cottage. It was love at first sight – a feeling which intensified when we actually arrived! The house has been tastefully renovated with all modern amenities, yet is full of original features and character. The owners have thought of everything - from the flashlight to the beach towels, iron, and appliance adapters. We found freshly baked bread, butter, milk and a bottle of red wine waiting for us – as you would in a First Class Hotel. The lovely garden was in full bloom during our stay and there is so much to do in the area – easy visits to London, castles, gardens, beautiful resorts on the South Coast – a week was too short. Highly recommended!” - Mayer, April 2011 “We very much enjoyed our stay at Woodpecker Cottage! Your house is a little treasure and there is so much to do and see in this area. We would have loved to stay longer!” - Mayer, April 2011 (different family member!) “We had a lovely time in your beautiful home - thank you and we will definitely be returning in the future!” - Freeman, April 2011 “Many rentals market themselves as family-friendly. Woodpecker Cottage really IS! A wonderful, comfortable, family home-away-from-home . . .” - Ryan, March 2011 “We’ve had a lovely week and enjoyed every minute. The birds and walking were superb. The whole area was something of a revelation – hope to come back. Grandson (9 months) loved the waterbabies ‘pool’. Oh – and thanks for the home-baked bread – very welcome!” - Rudge, March 2011 “We had a wonderful week here in the cottage. The house is beautiful and lovely for children, and the location is perfect for visits to London, Southampton, Windsor etc. Thankyou for letting us stay!” - Overwater, March 2011 “What a terrific spot! Our daughter is studying in Haslemere so the location was perfect. This was our family’s first time so far from home and we were so comfortable. Hope we get to visit again. Thanks for everything.” - Muther, March 2011 “We just wanted to let you know that we have arrived safely and that we are enjoying every minute. The house is beautiful and we felt so welcome. Thank you for the lovely card and the nice bottle of wine. The boys are sleeping nicely in their rooms, so, in other words, we are having a great holiday.” - Overwater, March 2011 “Lovely house, well equipped, cosy and warm. Great views. Saw the woodpecker every day! Great facilities for working, too. The Wifi was essential for our working week. Still had plenty of time to visit the area, though! We had a fabulous time at Woodpecker, it was just the break we needed. We will definitely recommend you to our friends!” - Illsley, February 2011 “A lovely stay over New Year for a friends’ reunion – the babies loved their first New Year holiday. Alice Holt Forest was a wonderful place to entertain visiting kids and the beach at Frensham Big Pond was fun too! Thankyou!” - Ellis & Co, January 2011 “Wonderful Xmas! Family gathering, snow fights and lots of birds. We put out the nuts that you left for them and saw them every day.” - Ury, December 2010 “Adrienne, you keep a good home! We were very comfortable, thankyou!” - Robins, November 2010 “Thank you so much! Cozy cottage, beautiful views and family parties. Wonderful home!” - Jamieson, November 2010 “A beautiful, well equipped, comfortable and cosy place to come back to after a hard day’s work. Thankyou! Wonderful views from the bedrooms and wish we could have made better use of the garden – rain in November! Who would have thought it?! Hope to stay again in the future!” - Rusty, Jayne & Chris, 31 October – 5 November 2010 “We have loved it! Just to say thank you so much – and hopefully we will be here again. Thanks so much for the lovely gestures – such as the wine and bread and milk . . . Such a lovely touch! Thanks!” - Richard, Kestrel Communications, November 2010 “We had a great stay! Highlights were hide-and-seek in the garden and huge kiddie baths in the waterbabies’ bathroom.” - Byrne, October 2010 “A great place for a family get together. We did see the Woodpecker!! The sun shone. Children loved the space hoppers – and the space to use them.” - Tirrills, October 2010 “Beautiful countryside escape. Everything was wonderful! You have such a beautiful home. We will definitely consider it again if/when we return to England. Thanks for the good times!” (Nooren, October 2010) “This has been a delightful home base for three weeks. We’ve enjoyed it very much. Only downside was not seeing the woodpecker (sadly discovered dead, it seems of natural causes, but a new family of woodpeckers is in the woods and we are hoping for visits before long - Owner.) The garden is gorgeous – and you have such a treasure in your wonderful housekeeper, Liz!” (Mackay, September-October, 2010) “As we are leaving tomorrow I would just like to thank you and tell you what a lovely cottage Woodpecker is - but of course you already know that! We all had a great time and our grand-daughter (18 months) was spoiled for choice with things to do and see. It is very rare to find such a well equipped self-catering property and in such a super location. We certainly will recommend 'Woodpecker' when we get home, and, of course, show lots of photographs.” (Donnison, September 2010) “We had a really lovely time at Woodpecker Cottage – it is so peaceful – thankyou! Also, we really appreciate your business-like but friendly, helpful approach. The cottage was perfect for us, well equipped and felt like home in such lovely surroundings. Our only regret is we didn't spot the real woodpecker!” (Carvel, September 2010) “I just wanted to say that we had a wonderful stay in your lovely cottage. We all really enjoyed it and it was very easy to get to local shops and not far from the A3 which was brilliant for day trips. Thank you again!” (Potter, July 2010) ‘What a fabulous family home! We had the most relaxing and enjoyable week and felt like w had found a new home. Thank you so much – and congratulations on a brilliantly designed space!” (Colton, July 2010) ‘Loved our week, even though here for work. Homely, warm and comfortable, spacious and well equipped – and SO CLEAN! Birds were lovely, as were the walks. Thankyou!’ (Croucher-Jones, plus 80 year old mother, plus 2 Shelties! – June, 2010) ‘We’ve all enjoyed a wonderful week visiting theme parks and being able to come back and relax. A real home from home. Seen all the birds – woodpeckers, jays, nuthatch, great tits. Would love to come back! Thankyou!’ (Burton, June 2010) “What a lovely house and garden. Thank you for all the added extras. We’ve had a wonderful stay and especially enjoyed the garden and paddling pool.” (Skinner, May-June 2010) ‘We spent a wonderful week with beautiful weather. We enjoyed the garden with our four children aged 2-7 years old. The house felt like home. The 70th birthday party with pre-made home-cooked food from the local ‘Cook’ (recommended by our hosts) was a great success! Thank you for the wine – and soap in all toilets!’ (April, 2010, Derwig) "Wonderful week - despite the weather! Great walks. We enjoyed being in this peaceful, light and airy home with its wonderful views. Thank you for the warm welcome, too. A 'birders’ paradise'!" (March, 2010, Runciman) "A fabulous week! Woodpecker is very well equipped and we loved the open plan living. Such a gorgeous area, too! It has definitely helped make our minds up that it is worth leaving London for a life in Farnham, knowing the commute is manageable. Boys LOVED the waterbabies bath - we couldn't get them out!" (February, 2010, Cossey) “Lovely setting, beautiful countryside, cozy and warm and very comfortable. Two feet of snow! We were able to see Surrey as a winter wonderland – stuck for three days, and couldn’t have been in a nicer spot! Thankyou!” (January, 2010, London) “The house was absolutely lovely and the birds in the garden were amazing. We went on a couple of fantastic walks and hoped to get snowed in (the Lane was incredibly icy with a light sprinkling of snow) - maybe next time. . . (New Year, 2009-10, Lake) “Back in Woodpecker Cottage for the second time. We had an absolutely lovely Christmas and this is really our home from home. I am telling everyone how wonderful Woodpecker Cottage is. Everything is absolutely perfect!!!” (Xmas, 2009, Westlake) “Wow! Great place and, as everyone else says – home from home. Very peaceful. Very impressed with the facilities. The birds were a wonderful addition. We all met tonight and mentioned booking again sometime soon!! You are very lucky to have such a beautiful cottage.” (November, 2009, Carleton) “Home from home – just what we need with all the building work that is currently going on at our own home!! We are sad to be leaving.” (September/October 2009, Thompson) “Here we sit in the garden, just had cheese on toast whilst watching the birds! Enjoyed a country walk and trip to Farnham for some lovely shops. Thank you for sharing your lovely home. Just what was needed – real relaxation.” (September 2009, Pushparajah) “Excellent place. Everything that was needed to make it home from home was here. We had a wonderful week, good weather and lots of places to visit. Enjoyed the garden. Even managed a ‘Pims & croquet’ game in the evening”. (September 2009, Baldry) “Excellent facilities, wonderful location. Highlight of the week was the garden party and reunion we gave at this great cottage with all our British relatives. Saw lots of wildlife including an adder in the Lane outside! In summary: fantastic week.” (August 2009, Barnes) “A short note of appreciation for our stay at Woodpecker cottage. It is a wonderful place, homely and light and set in an amazingly scenic location. Our whole family had a relaxing and fun time. Highly recommend.” (August 2009, Knight) “Really delighted with Woodpecker cottage - really super and just what we need - lovely and light and with good open living areas and very well equipped. As I write this, I can hear the children giggling in the garden – discovering all its secret delights.” (June 2009, Hollis) “A real home from home with everything you need and more. We had a most relaxing time and enjoyed the surrounding countryside. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the water babies bathroom. Saw Mr and Mr Woodpecker most days along with a jay, a magpie and a cheeky squirrel. Many thanks!” (May 2009, Doyle) “I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated the welcoming gift of wine, bread, milk, and butter. We had a minor hiccup with the car rental pickup at the train station which caused a three hour delay in our travels to Woodpecker cottage. It was a wonderful surprise after our long journey. We got to relax and enjoy your beautiful cottage while our children discovered all the hidden delights in the garden. Thank you very much.” (May 2009, Preston) “Great place, good kitchen, excellent garden. Seen “woody” every day. Grownups and kids all loved it. Soothing on the soul.” (April, 2009, Manuel) “Cozy and peaceful. Very pleasant place to stay. A very lovely location – overwhelming!” (March, 2009) “What a fantastic family house! We are booking again right away!” (January 2009, Westlake – Australia) “Everything perfect – saw the woodpecker twice and we all loved the cottage. Hope we can come again.” (December 2008, Beney, Derbyshire) “We discovered our English paradise here. We hope we can return in spring.” (October 2008, Becker, Germany) “Beautiful cottage and location – we will definitely be back!” (August, 2007) “We have had a fantastic time. The cottage is lovely and a peaceful haven. However, we now need a holiday to recover from our trips to Legoland, Birdworld, Milestones, Chessington, Watercress Railway, Alice Holt Woods . . . all so close by! “ (August, 2007) “We spent a wonderful week in the Woodpecker Cottage. What a nice place to stay in. A week is too short! We shall come from Germany again – there is still much to see.” (May, 2007) “We all left Woodpecker Cottage with regrets and want to thank you again so much for it. The thought and consideration that has gone into its facilities, condition and provisions made it so easy to move in and feel instantly comfortable and at home. If you want to use such words in your literature - or have me post something somewhere - please let me know.” (April 2007 and November 2008, Carbonell) “The best-equipped cottage we have ever been in.” (March, 2007) Back to Home Page