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"Thank you for letting us stay in your cosy & friendly cottage!  There are many books & toys for my kids and thank you for being so considerate & thoughtful to provide everything that we need and to fix the child gate.  The beds are very comfortable & we found all the books & flyers informative.  We had a great time.  It was our first time experience in the English countryside & we truly enjoyed it!  From the village to the many quiet & beautiful walks and nearby tree garden.  My older boy does not want to go back to London.  Thanks again for a lovely & homely cottage!"

E, L, M & C - London
April 12

"A really, really lovely cottage.  We came for the weekend to attend a wedding in Malmesbury and it was the perfect place to stay."

S, S & P - Corfe Castle, Dorset
J & S - Boscastle, Cornwall
March 12

"Lovely stay, wonderful.... Very comfortably and enjoyable mini break." 

A, A, B & F, and V & M - Monk Sherborne & London
March 12

"A wonderful place to stay and explore the Cotswolds.  Petanque at the Rattlebone alone and a phenominal steak made my stay.  M & C loved all the toys and trips to the park.  Added to the country drives a trip to the Steam Museum and shopping made this stay perfect for everyone.  Thanks! " Fish and Chips Thursdays" (mobile Chippy visits) was great too!"

L, G, M & C - London
March 12

"A very special stay in a lovely village.  Beautiful area and gorgeous Lantern House.  Thank you and please enjoy the Australia "Country Style" (magazine)."

J - Australia
March 12

"Fantastic break - better organised than our home - a real break thank you."

T, A & J - London
February 12

"Wonderful stay, very restful, even with 8 week old baby and toddler - very thoughtful toys and baby stuff."

P, B & P - England
February 12

"Another fabulous break at Lantern House.  Thank you so much.  Hope to return again soon!"

"We have had such a wonderful and relaxing holiday.  The cottage is beautiful and you have thought of everything to make our stay so enjoyable.  This is the first time we have been away with our 5 month old baby and there was everything here that she needed.  She rolled over for the first time.  We definitely want to come back again!"

Family R - Hendon, London
February 12

"Walking into Lantern House was like walking into a 2nd home I didn't know I had!  What a wonderful stay - wonderful surrounds and wonderful company.  I shall return!"

T  & M, & B & R - Hampstead, England
February 12

"Wow!! you have thought of everything, home from home and it's lovely, thank you.  We will be coming back and telling our friends!"

A, B & S - Corsham, London  Village, & Tunbridge Wells, England
January 12

"We are so happy to be back at Lantern House as we enjoyed it so much two years ago.  This cottage is just perfect with a baby, we felt very lucky.  We're already talking about coming back...  in the Summer!  Happy New Year!"

F, N, & V, & A & F - Paris, France
January 12

"It has made a lovely change to come to a cottage without having to worry about bringing all our baby/ child equipment!  A wonderful place, and we hope to return soon.  Thankyou."

M, C, A & D - Hull, England
December 11

"It was so wonderful  to walk into the warm beautifully decorated cottage after a dismal journey on the motorway - it's beginning to feel like "coming home" in reverse!  Thank you so much - HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!"

J & B - Cornwall, England
December 11

"What a wonderfully equipped cottage!  It had everything you might need with a toddler and more.  Sadly the weather has been dire, but my son has enjoyed playing with all the toys and I've enjoyed being inside such a cosy living room while the hail stones came down outside.  We'll be back... in the Summer!"

L, J & J - England
December 11

"Such a wonderful cottage in a great location!  As we walked in, we immediately felt "home from home".  It was absolutely perfect.  We look forward to returning soon.  Thank you."

J & R - Cornwall, England
December 11

"A lovely cottage, has an even more beautiful village.  Great Village"

D & Friends - England
December 11

"Lovely cottage, wants for nothing.  Ideal location for visiting an area we have not been to before."

C family - Bedford, England
November 11

"Great cottage, spacious, and comfy beds.  Ideal place for us to visit friends, thanks."

R family - Plymouth, England
November 11

"Lovely cottage, very comfortable, everything you want is in the cottage.  Good base for travelling.  Nice to come back where I was spending my childhood.  Thanks for everything."

O & K - South Wales
November 11

"Thank you so much for your lovely cottage it was brilliantly equipped for the kids.  B loved her cot and they both loved watching the DVDs!  Oscar liked his "secret" room at the top of the stairs.  Great holiday - thanks again!"

S, S, O & B - St Albans, England
October 11

"We have had a very enjoyable 4 days in your beautifully appointed cottage.  Certainly worth the 100 miles trip...  Such care has been taken and much appreciated by us.  By your decorative and careful taste, you seem just the kind of lady I should like to go shopping with!  Many thanks."

S& G - Chertsey Surrey, England
October 11

"Lantern House is a lovely cottage in a beautiful village, well worth travelling 12,000 miles for... just perfect, thank you."

H family - Devonport Auckland, New Zealand
October 11

"Lantern House is a beautiful cottage in a very pretty friendly village.  Everything we needed and more.  Weather was unseasonable fantastic giving us every opportunity to explore."

S, R, D & D - Bridgend, Wales
October 11

"Loved our stay here and the village was wonderful.  Everyone we met were warm and friendly.  Thanks for all your considerations.  It was a great central point from which to explore the Cotswold.  The books were very helpful and the "Tucks Farm Shop"  served us well.  Hope to be back another time.  Loved the Church.  Happy Michaelmas."

P, S & M - Norfolk Virginia, USA
September 11

"Our second stay here was brilliant.  Tetbury great shops & the "The Close"  Hotel does a 2-course lunch for £9.95!!  Great value.  Enjoyed our visit to the Arboretum.  Hope to be back another time."

J, P & L - Hartland Devon
September 11

"A lovely stay in a beautifully equipped cottage.  Many thanks"

A & A, R, S & I - England

September 11

"Cottage magnificent - weather terrible - but found loads of interesting places to visit - a magical stay from 3 generations of Bradburys! Thank You."

J, L & T - Wendover, Buckinghamshire
September 11

"We really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful cottage - so cosy and homely and in such a lovely village.  Thank you and hope you like the sketches!"

C, H, J, R & A - Norwich, Norfolk
August 11

"Thanks for letting us stay in your lovely cottage.  We hope to come back and meet you or perhaps you will visit us in Spain!"

G, EJr, E, & J - Madrid, Spain
August 11

"What a lovely cottage in such a picturesque village.  We loved every minute here.  Thank you!"

W, T, M, T, S & K - Rheda-Wiedonbrueck, Germany
August 11

"A wonderful facility - we had a great time hooking up with family from Holland - a big Canadian thank you."

We've had a very nice time all together.  Lantern House is lovely and well suited for small kids like Thomas.  Thank you."

R, E &  R - Ontario, Canada
M, J & T - Haarlam, The Netherlands
July 11

"A fantastic weekend away - the perfect cottage in an ideal location with great facilities for babies - Chloe loved her nursery and all the toys!  We hope to come back again & wished we could have stayed longer.  Thank you!"

H, J & C - Addlestone, Surrey
July 11

"Lantern House is just perfect and we all had a wonderful time. Thank you"

C, E, C & J - Omagh, Northern Ireland
July 11

“Just about as perfect as the holiday cottage experience gets...”

J, C, B & H – London & Peterborough
July 11

“Perfect cottage for the weekend – very well equipped and comfortable.  Thankyou.”

M, G & family – Woodbridge
July 11

“Stayed here because we had some work on down here.  Absolutely lovely cottage.  Had everything we needed.  Thanks for the great stay. Kind regards.”

S, H, G, G & P – Nottinghamshire
July 11

“A wonderful weekend as always.  The cottage is welcoming, cosy and it has been a pleasure.  Thank you.”

K & D – Buckinghamshire
July 11

“We really had a great time.  You have thought of everything.  It made our anniversary really special.  Maybe next time we’ll bring the kids.  Thanks again it was great.”

R & J – London
June 11

“A comfortable base from which to enjoy all that the area has to offer.”

A & J – Rochester, Kent
June 11

“As soon as we stepped into the cottage it felt like home, comfortable, clean & relaxing.  Fully equipped and great attention to detail.  Fantastic location too.  Sunny courtyard to sit & comfortable sofas and beds.  A very lucky find.  Thank you!”

D, G & G – Kent
May 11

"This was our first trip away with our 5 month old, Jacob.  A perfect first start in a lovely house with such fantastic attention to detail."

“Thank you for our time in Lantern House.  We had a great time and it’s a really nice property in a great location.”

T & P – NSW Australia
May 11

“Thanks for your lovely house – it made our Badminton visit more comfortable.”

ITS – Shropshire
April 11

“We slept well in your lovely house.  Thank you.”

P & S – Sherston
April 11

“This was our first trip away with our 5 month old daughter and it has been thoroughly enjoyable – especially since we didn’t have to bring half our house with us!  Will definitely be re-booking!”

E, P & I – Shropshire
April 11

“Lovely cottage in a great location.  Everything we needed for the kids (3½yr, 15months, 3 months) was here – in fact, we brought too much with us needlessly!.  The scooter was a big hit too!”

R & G families - Solihull
March 11 

“Lovely Cottage, lovely time here in Sherston catching up with good friends.  We will be returning!”

W family – Essex
March 11

“Our second visit to Lantern House and another few relaxing days.  Visited Bristol and Cirencester this time and enjoyed both.  Thanks for your hospitality again – we look forward to relaxing in July”

N, C, R & W – Essex
February 11

“A splendid base for an annual gathering and hen party of very old friends.  We particularly enjoyed the hospitality of the lovely landlord at the Carpenters Arms”

C, H, W, D & R – Bristol, London, Norfolk & Scotland
February 11

“Thank you so much for a lovely relaxing stay!  Samuel thought Christmas came again with the toy sack!  Jasper settled in well to his nursery and we were very impressed with all the baby essentials especially the baby blender (we forgot ours!).  Your cottage had everything we needed and so much more.  God bless xxx”

 R, C, S & J – from Herts via New Zealand
January 11

"Excellent cottage.  Everything we could have wanted.  Our stay has been thoroughly enjoyable, & we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to our friends, & the rest of our family.  Thank you.”

S & E – Dorset
December 10

“Another relaxing visit, and a memorable one!  The cottage is always welcoming.  Thank you.”

K & D – Buckinghamshire
December 10

“A very comfortable and extremely well equipped home.  We felt the children are very well catered for, especially with toys.  Our 3 year old granddaughter thought Christmas had come early I think.”

B, S, B, B & J – Fareham, Hants
November 10

“An absolute gem!!  You have obviously put an enormous amount of thought into equipping + presenting Lantern House for guests – none of us wanted to leave; we are all now looking for an excuse to return.”

M, H & K  – Isle of Anglesey
October 10

“A fabulous cottage everything fantastic. Very well equipped you have thought of everything.  We had a super time here”

K, T & M – Ireland
October 10

“Lovely cottage – v. Comfortable.  Ideal location for our reunion and 60^th Birthday celebrations.  We’ve had a super weekend”

J, P & L – Sheffield, Aylesbury & Bury
September 10

“What a wonderful cottage to stay in.  The only disappointment was that it didn’t get cold enough to use the wood burner!  Next time perhaps.”

A & D, & N, R & J – Bungay, Suffolk
September 10

“Lovely comfortable cottage and really clean.  Had a very pleasant weekend.”

P, D & T – West Yorkshire
September 10

“We have had a lovely stay.  The house is home from home and the area is beautiful.  Thank you.”

C, A & J family – Kendal, Cumbria
August 10

“Beautiful cottage – well presented and warmly.  Nice surroundings everything at hand with Post Office next door.  Thank you so much for our lovely stay.  Every effort made for a comfortable stay.  I can see how people have a second visit”

P family – Plymouth Devon
July 10

“Thank you for a great week.  We loved the cottage and Sherston village.  Would recommend both the Rattlebone and Carpenters in Sherston for food and a game of Boules for young children.  Cotswolds Wildlife Park in Burford was excellent.  A day out in Bath spotting 100 lions on display was great, as was a day in Bourton-on-the-Water.  Hopefully we’ll be back some time.”

S family – Brentwood Essex, England
Jul 10

“We had a fantastic weekend and my sister & her husband also loved the cottage.  Thank you so much for your help”

B & A – London, England
Jun 10

“We celebrated Father’s Day weekend with our one year old, my sister and her hubbie.  Incredible to go somewhere and just slot in as if we lived here!  It’s a beautiful cottage with everything we could have wanted – enjoyed the games, the fire & having breakfast outside.  The pubs were fab.  Managed to get “take away” from the Rattlebone – just popped the plates back the next day.  Loved the park and swings.  Thanks so much”

C, K, J, A & - London, England
Jun 10

“What a pretty cottage!  We celebrated our daughter’s birthday here and she was so happy here she didn’t want to go back home!  Thank you so much.”

C, K, A & M – London, England
Jun 10

“Another great weekend!  Thanks so much, look forward to coming back”

K & D – Buckinghamshire, England
Jun 10

“We’ve had a wonderful stay here.  There is so much to do in the area and the cottage is perfect.  We hope to be back very soon!  Thank you very much.

B & A – London, England
Jun 10

“Thank you for a great first holiday as a family.  Wonderful cottage.  Everything you could think of was here.  I’m sure we’ll be back.”

K, N & J – Essex, England
May 10

“Another lovely Badminton weekend for me and my family.  Fantastic cottage could live here permanently.  It’s like being at home.”

J & family – Staffs, England
May 10

“Thanks you for a wonderful time – you have thought of everything!  Our little one has been very happy here as have we.”

J, C & W – London, England
Apr 10

“Thanks for making our transition between homes so comfortable and “relatively relaxing”.  You have done such a fantastic job with this house.  Everything we could have needed and so homely.  Thanks once more.”

L & M, - Wilts, England
Apr 10

“We loved our stay and our 2½ year old thoroughly enjoyed the toys.  Our 10 month old took advantage of the space to do his first long walk across the living room – on camcorder too!”

A, A, J & T – Herts, England
Mar 10

 “What a great stay we have had everything you could want.  We have been racing at Cheltenham.  We lost but coming back to Lantern House made it better.”

L & J – Milton Keynes, England
Mar 10

“Another return visit!  Excellent , thank you again for a wonderful weekend.”

K & D – Bucks, England
Mar 10

“A brilliant weekend thank you. We will be back.”

S & friends – London, England
Jan 10

“What a lovely way to start the New Year!  We just loved this cosy house, had everything we needed.  We’d be really happy to be back.  Many Thanks”

F & friends – Paris, France
Jan 10

“We spent a very happy Christmas in Lantern Cottage & wish we could stay longer.  Thanks so much for decorating the house for Christmas, the children were delighted to see the tree.”

K, B & Family – Zurich, Switzerland
Dec 09

 “... it’s like coming home! Always a wonderful stay.  Thank you & all the best.”

K & D – Bucks, England
Nov 09

"Our second visit this time with our new daughter.  We had a lovely time, the cottage fantastically set up for babies. "

N, H & B –  Lancs, England
Nov 09

“What a cosy cottage – a refuge whilst our house was undergoing building work.  Will certainly recommend.”

M, J and family, Wiltshire, England
Nov 09

"We loved staying in your cottage and wished we could have stayed for longer.  Thank you.”

H, J, T, K, H & J – London, England
Oct 09

"We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated all the toys for our child."

C, S & family, Sheffield, England
Sep 09

"What a haven.  From the moment we stepped foot in the front door we thought we had arrived in heaven.  So cosy, comfortable and welcoming.”

D & family - London and Tasmania, Australia

Sep 09

"We have enjoyed our break in your homely cottage and will return.”"

T & C - Essex, England
Sep 09

"A lovely cottage, nice village.  Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

C, S, M, M, D & L - Berkshire, England
Aug 09

"Lovely cottage, lovely village.  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year!"

H & U – Stuttgart, Germany
Aug 09

"A fabulous holiday cottage.  Really made our visit hassle free – thank you."

C, A, W, A, G & G - Ipswich, England
July 09

"We’ve had a lovely break in your cottage.  Fantastic provision for babies.  You’ve thought of everything.  Thank you."

C, A, S, J & B - Cheshire, England
July 09

"A relaxing, comfortable stay – fab facilities for little people too!"

R, T & O - Surrey, England
July 09

"Thank you for another lovely stay."

H & J - London, England
July 09

"Thanks for a fantastic stay – you thought of everything.  The house is so family friendly.  We’ll be back."

E, H & T - Wakefield, England
July 09

"Thank you so much for a lovely stay in your beautiful house.  We got married this week.  We hope to make use of the baby room when we come back!"

E & B - Dundee, Scotland
Jun 09

"This cottage is so baby friendly, our little boy had his 1^st birthday here and loved every minute.  Thank you so much – we had a fantastic holiday – can’t wait to return."

S, D & D - South Yorkshire, England
Jun 09

"The cottage was everything we hoped for.  So comfortable and homely to return to after a long day sightseeing.  Thank you so much."

S & R – Perth, Australia
Jun 09

"Kia Ora.  Just so delightful.  The cottage is heaven."

M & R - Perth, Australia
Jun 09

"Another lovely stay."

J & H – London, England

May 09

"Thanks again for a lovely stay in the cottage.  With the weather being so blustery it was particularly nice to come back to warmth and comfort."

The S Party -  South Staffordshire, England
May 09

"Thank you so much, a lovely stay in a lovely house.  It was nice to come with 2 children and not have to worry about anything.  You have thought of everything."

J & H - London, England
May 09

"3^rd visit!!  And look forward to many more!”

K & D – Buckinghamshire , England
Apr 09

"A home from home.  Everything has been thought of.  Makes a holiday with a child very easy.  Will recommend. "

M, J & K - North Yorkshire, England
Apr 09

"We had a wonderful weekend.  The cottage was a perfect location for our reunion.  Look forward to returning."

A & family -  London, England
Apr 09

"Everything clean and tidy.  Lovely location.  Many thanks."

A, L, E & N – Cumbria, England
Apr 09

"What a great house for a holiday with a baby – there’s just everything you need.  Thanks."

N, M & J – Basel, Switzerland
Apr 09

"Very comfortable.  Well equipped and delightful for a family get together."

J & C - Brisbane - Australlia
Apr 09

"A welcoming, comfortable and tranquil place."

R, G, M & K - London, England
Mar 09

"A return visit.  Perfect as before.  Tricia went out of her way to help arrange my husband’s birthday surprises.  Still do not want to leave but will return!  Thank you."

S, S, & D - Nottingham, England
Mar 09

"We’ve had a wonderful stay.  Very comfortable.  Our 3 year old son does not want to leave!"

M, L, J & K - London, England
Mar 09

"A perfect place to spend a few nights with our children.  Will definitely recommend to our friends with children."

 G, I, K, U & E - London, England 
Feb 09

"A return visit."

K & D - Buckinghamshire, England
Feb 09

"Beautiful and well equipped cottage.  We felt instantly at home (nicer actually!)  Would highly recommend and return, thank you.”

L, D, H & A - Hampshire, England
New Year

"Magical!  Excellent cottage, great location, thank you for a wonderful weekend. "

K & D - Buckinghamshire, England
Dec 08

"A beautiful cottage well presented in an idyllic location.  We’ve had a lovely weekend, enjoyable and stress free.”

M & S – Dorset, England
Dec 08

"A wonderful family weekend in 5 star house!  Perfection, thank you, we loved it and we’ll be back!”

C & family – Gloucestershire, England
Nov 08

"Had a great time, lovely cottage, had everything we needed and we felt very much at home, we’ll definitely recommend the cottage and will visit again – thank you”

J & R – East Yorkshire, England
Nov 08

"Very impressed with cottage and helpfulness of owners, thanks for a great week”

C, T & J – Lancashire, England
Oct 08

"Had a lovely stay, the cottage was fantastically equipped & clean. Would definitely come again”

K, A & C – Devon, England
Oct 08

"Loved our time here. Very comfortable and easy. Thank you!”

T, M, J, W & R  – Jersey, Channel Islands
Oct 08

"Lovely warm welcome enjoyable holiday in delightful cottage, thanks!”

A & C – Dorset, England
Oct 08

"Have really enjoyed our short break here, very relaxing – could have done with a few more days!”

J, P & L – Devon, England
Oct 08

“Had a lovely time at the cottage!  Everything lovely and clean and would highly recommend!”

P & A – Twickenham, England
Oct 08

"Such a cosy cottage.  Immediately felt at home.  Everything you could wish for here and everything so clean.  Lovely village and people too.  Would love to return.  Thank you very much.”

M & B – Cardiff, Wales
Sep 08

 "Of all the self-catering accommodation we’ve stayed in, this has been the best equipped and most homely.  The thoughtful touches were greatly appreciated.  Thank you very much!”

S & C – Glasgow, Scotland
Sep 08

"The time spent here in your lovely cottage was simply delightful.  Thank you and our best wishes.”

B & T – Sweden
Sep 08

"We have all had a great time staying in your lovely cottage.  We really appreciated all of the home comforts that you provided and will recommend you to other.  Thanks.”

P, L, N & C – Northumberland, England
Sep 08

"We had a lovely stay in your cottage, thank your for making it so child friendly! Great to be in Sherston again.”

The Gs – Singapore
Aug 08

“ Excellent ….. Many Thanks.”

The Ys – Essex, England
Aug 08

 "An excellent experience.  The cottage proved a great base for local exploration.  Many thanks.”

The T clan – Cheshire, England
Aug 08

"Our first time in the Cotswolds and staying in a cottage.  We had a lovely time and staying here was just perfect.  Many thanks.”

P & D – Middlesex, England
Jul 08

“This is a delightful part of England we have never visited before.  Your cottage is just lovely, you seem to have thought of everything, it’s a very welcoming place.  We have really enjoyed our stay here – just wish it could be for longer.”

T & J – Auckland, NZ
Jul 08

“Tricia & Martin thank you for a wonderful break, your cottage is really beautiful, a great place to explore the Cotswolds.  Sherston is such a lovely friendly village we can’t wait to come back”

K, S, B, K & W – Devon, England
Jun 08

“A lovely base for our annual trip to Badminton Horse Trials.  Comfy cottage, everything we need, very comfy beds too.  Post Office very friendly and great local pubs.  See you next year!”

The S Party – Staffs, England
May 08

"A truly lucky find for us, your beautiful cottage.  Every home comfort has been thought of.  We have enjoyed our week immensely, a great base for visiting all surrounding places of interest and coming back to a very homely Lantern House.  With many thanks.”

The H family – Essex, England
Apr 08

“Thank you for a lovely stay in this wonderful cottage.  It felt very much like a real home and gave us a whole host of memories to take away with us and cherish.”

S, S, D & S – Nottinghamshire, England
Mar 08

"We have all enjoyed our stay at Lantern House.  The accommodation is excellent and all the little extras provided are appreciated.  The location is perfect and we'll definitely come again & recommend you to our friends."

Y, M, C & P – England
Mar 08

"Thank you for a lovely stay in your lovely cottage.”

D & J – Kent, England
Feb 08

"Thank you for a lovely stay in your lovely cottage.  I wish you all the best in the future – thank you"

R & B – Victoria, Australia
Feb 08

"Thank you very much for a very warm, comfortable stay in your lovely cottage.  We all enjoyed ourselves and felt very much at home."

M, L & family & friends – England
Jan 08

"We are honoured to be your very first guests at Lantern House.  You made us warm + cosy during Xmas.  We enjoyed all the facilities - this is a wonderful location - well done on a great cottage! and thank you for making us feel like home-from- home!"

M & H – Boughy-Villars, Switzerland
Dec 07