Guestbook

These are some of the comments visitors have written in our visitors book after their stay in Old Oak Barn - self catering accommodation in Carmarthenshire.         Opened in February 2005.  

Jane, Pete and family from the Midlands - Feb 2005 wrote "A lovely cottage - could not be improved - we are very proud and honoured to be your first guests!  Best of luck in the future!!"

S and PG and their sons B & M from Bath  - "You have provided a wonderful place at which we all felt immediately at home - Thankyou for making us feel very welcome - shame it wasn't for longer!  We loved the walk through the woods"

Celia age 12 -"I loved seeing Buffy the kitten and Peggy"

Floss's friends - "It was fantastically comfortable and the heated floors are really, really amazing. So warm and clean everywhere.  Thankyou!"

L and T from Cardiff stayed Feb 2005 - "This has been the most relaxing weekend we have had in a long time.  The barn is perfect - you've thought of everything.  We will definitely be coming back later in the year and recommending Old Oak Barn"

March 19th - MW from Dorset "very comfortable and very well equipped...ideal as a work base (on this occasion) or for a holiday (perhaps in the future)........Thanks......I enjoyed the red kites hunting over the woods at dusk."

24/03/05 - D and S from Cardiff - "With thoughtful hosts, beautifully finished barn and perfect woodland setting we've had the week we'd hoped for.  Enjoyed woodland walk - picnic at the log cabin and watched the red kites......"

S and J from Islington - "Thankyou for a perfect weekend - so perfect that we are leaving here engaged!  You have done a wonderful job with the barn - we'll never forget it!  Thanks for the delicious eggs and champagne!"

A and J from London - "Absolutely perfect - great appliances in the kitchen - great decor.  Exactly what we wanted with the beautiful secluded scenery and great advice from the owners.  We'll be back in the summer.  I'll need to come to finish the jigsaw!"  Joe says "Its not often I get an amazing kitchen to work in for our trips!  Thankyou so much."

Gus and Steve - London wrote "We have had such a peaceful stay ...... very comfortable......enjoyed lovely walks in the woods........trip to Laugahrne was good.....thankyou.......we will be back .."

Colin and Viv from Brighton " Thank you for a wonderful time in such a glorious setting"

Flora - Age 8 years - from Northants wrote " I really enjoyd my stay and I hope that we can come again and stay longer"

Joe also age 8 from Weston Super Mare on 8th April wrote - "I thought the woods were very nice so was the barn and the stream."  His Mum wrote "Lovely, comfy barn - fabulous surroundings".

Jamie and Nic and baby son from Southampton - "We fell in love with Old Oak Barn on arrival. We came to celebrate but we really appreciated the tranquility.  We loved sleeping under the stars (skylight in bedroom).  Thanks for making it a weekend to remember!"

Anna and Rob and little Ella - "Thanks for such a fantastic stay in Old Oak Barn.  This is such a child friendly place to stay. We really enjoyed sandy Saundersfoot beach and Laugharne Castle.  Also "Talents" cafe in St Clears. Yummy!  Bluebells starting to come out in the woods - they will be lovely - shame we can't stay longer.  Thank you Charlotte and Jerry."

Jacky and Dave - from Oxon -  on May 2nd 2005 wrote  "Barn professionally and skillfully converted in a beautiful part of Wales.  Appreciated that it was so clean.  Loved the wild flowers."

Will, Sarah, Florence and baby Lois, on May 15th wrote - "We have been immensely impressed with the high standards, good quality and attention to detail - particularly the "child friendliness".  This is the first of many self catering holidays which we hope to return to.  Note for future guests: Folly Farm near Tenby is a runner - large play areas and you get to milk the cows!"

J and JF from Caerphilly - "Fab place - will come again.  Thanks for the eggs!  Good Indian Take Away in St Clears" - stayed May 2005

Deidree and Bryan from Kent  "Spot on!  Fantastic! What a haven!!"

Sarah and Samuel and children - Oxford May 28th wrote "What a wonderful place to stay - we wanted to move in.... walks in woods were beautiful"

Sue and family from Northumberland!  "We shall all miss the underfloor heating - especially in the bathroom and the surround sound of birdsong.  Cycling from Pembrey to Llanelli very worthwhile - cycle hire available.  barafundle Beach, Stackpole Head and lilyponds beautiful"  and the boys say "Brilliant cottage - nothing to add to it - thanks for trying all you could to make taking my mountain board worthwhile!"  They stayed over Whitsun half term for a week!

Joe and Michelle on 6 june 2005 from Ireland - County Cork wrote................." Received a very warm welcome from Jerry and Charlotte - nothing too much trouble.  Beautiful barn and area - we shall be back!  Thank you for everything including the advice re student accommodation (for Edel)  which turned out very well!"

Claire and Will - from Hampshire wrote "We had a wonderful stay - just wished it had been for longer.  Main highlight was seeing 2 badgers last night.  Georgeous place and exceptional hospitality - thank you!" June 13th 2005

Trefor and Linda from Glos wrote " WOT - NO BADGERS!!!" Shame we missed them - however Old Oak Barn is fantastic and the hosts all we could ask for - thanks!"  June 19th 2005

Daniel and Melissa wrote "A relaxing stay in delightful surroundings - with wonderful hosts - we'll be back!"

Natalie and Rob - Swansea 27/06/05 wrote - "An utterly relaxing short break in tranquil surroundings - the barn is fantastic with everything we could want!  The log cabin and camp fire are an added bonus - thanks for the barn eggs and abundant fine wood (to put on the BBQ and camp fire) - We look forward to coming back."

7 July - 2004 -  "Fantastic barn conversion set in wonderful woodland - so peaceful, so relaxing and so interesting.  We had great fun looking for the badgers!  If we can't live here permanently we'd better come back again and again...."  D and M from Derby.

Rob, Helen and Lewis - Bristol - wrote in July 2005 - "A fantastic location - had a great time - Lewis enjoyed the woods and the log cabin!  Very relaxing and we hope to come back again!"

Jeff and Theresa from Yorkshire also in July " A perfect location to explore this part of  West Wales - Old Oak Barn makes a truly perfect base and a relaxing retreat - we wanted for nothing"

Scott family from Bath - 29/07/05 -  "Quiet, very comfortable...for those occasional days of rain! Really nice hosts - really well located for all things - beach at Coppet Hall only 20 minutes - bike riding at the Millenium Park - surfing at Newgale and Pony Treking near Narberth" "A trip or two to Eynons the large butcher in the village is a must for some fabulous goodies....delicious...the list is endless... and good for the BBQ!" The boys age 9 and 12 say "The barn has been a very nice place to stay because it is so quiet and I liked it because its not very far to drive to lots of activities - very cool to have a 37 acre wood with a log cabin - I have had a lovely stay - really enjoyed playing in the woods - and the surfing at Newgale was excellent especially if you have never tried it before!"

Chloe (5 yrs) from Warwickshire " I liked the Topsy and Tim books - and Peggy the cat - and collecting the eggs"  D and J her Mum and Dad wrote on August 5th " Have had a great week here at Old Oak Barn - great woodlands and surroundings - Welsh beaches and coastline have been great particularly Amroth, Saundersfoot, Solva and Laugharne and the boat trip around Skomer - a return trip is likely - loved the flowers and the garden - Thanks also for Charlotte's hospitality"

The G family from Evesham "Beautiful & homely - everything you could possibly wish for a relaxing holiday - very tastefully furnished.  Thankyou to Charlotte and Jerry for making us so welcome - will certainly be recommending you and we hope to visit Old Oak Barn in the future.  Emily age 7 wrote"I really liked staying here especially the cats grubby, Buffy and Peggy" and James says "Brilliant barn conversion - walks in the woods are excellent Thankyou!"

August 19th - Colette age 9 from the Mendips  " I really enjoyed staying in Old Oak Barn especially the log cabin" - Daniel age 11.......... "I also liked the Horrible History books.........."  Their Mum wrote  "Well done on a brilliant barn conversion - the fab website doesn't do it justice!  We loved it immediately and all the little touches were most welcome!.....we enjoyed Folly farm - Gwilli Railway - Botanical Gardens of Wales especially the pond dipping for children and the Canoeing at Cilgerran was a great morning - thanks for everything - we will be recommending you."

Wayne, Terri, Aaron and Euan from Hants - "Superb barn conversion - thankyou for your hospitality - boys loved toasting marshmallows at the log cabin - enjoyed the beaches and the peace and quiet at Old Oak Barn - great holiday - we hope to return."

Sept 2nd 2005 - Ruth, Paul, Jack and Sam - "Barn, surroundings and hospitality could not be bettered! The well equipped, brilliantly converted barn was a joy to stay in - Waterfalls at Aberdulais amazing - Good Indian Take Away at St Clears" Jack age 9 says - "I recommend it to all my friends and family - excellent!"

6/09/05 - Cal and Jo and family from London - "Wow! What a wonderful barn - fabulous location in a georgeous part of the country - excellent hosts - very hospitable - we loved the BBQ - Hope to come back - thankyou"

John and Sue from Edinburgh "We came for 3 days and stayed 9 - are reluctant to go home!  Thankyou Charlotte and Jerry for being such wonderfully thoughtful hosts - this is just a little corner of Heaven!"

S and M and little boys from Glos " Old Oak Barn is absolutely superb! - We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing on the patio - the boys loved the stream and the swings......great day at Saundersfoot...and at Folly Farm too....thank you very much" Sept 2005

K from Cheltenham ".....warm floors were heaven....." October 2005

S and A from Cardiff "......thankyou - a lovely relaxing break"  Oct 2005

Half Term Oct 2005 - Lauren age 8 wrote "I liked my bed - it was nice and comfy; as well as the swing by the log cabin. Thankyou!!"  Jack age 7 says "I liked the river."

K and D their parents say "What can we say! - Excellent - lovely barn - lovely welcoming hosts - we go home with our batteries recharged - see you next summer!"

J and E from Ireland!  Stayed during the storms and 8 hour power cut!! November 10th 2005 wrote   "Yummy floors and really good to have SCRABBLE in this November weather - thanks for the candles!"  "It is idyllic here and we enjoyed the creative details - the valley is perfect - one does not feel enclosed.It must have been difficult to share it!" 

T, R and little A from Lincs "We have had a wonderful time at the barn - such a warm and cosy place to stay - the snow just made it more fun to walk in the woods and more beautiful if possible......we will be back soon" Nov 2005

L and C from Cardiff stayed over Xmas 2005 "WOW! What an amazing place - stunning barn & location.  Fab log cabin - loved having a picnic and fire up there Thankyou for a truly magical Christmas in your very own winter wonderland - Its outstanding - thank you for the endless supply of wood - forgot to mention the underfloor heating - its fabulous!  We'll be back time and time again!!"  Lauren age 9 really enjoyed herself and says - "Thank you for a great Christmas - I've had so much fun here especially up at the log cabin - I loved your cats especially Peggy who came on the swing with me - also the books and puzzles in my room - I wish I wasn't going home - I'd love to stay forever - I hope Mum and Dad will bring me back very soon!"

02/01/06 K and N from London wrote "An excellent barn conversion in a lovely peaceful setting - enjoyed exploring the local area - Laugharne is gorgeous - we will definitely be recommending Old Oak Barn to friends and hope to return in the summer"

J and N from Cardiff 13 Jan 2006 wrote - "Perfect barn in a perfect setting.....we felt instantly at home .....we have refuelled ourselves ready for the rest of the winter - see you again in the summer - many thanks"

H and JB from East Sussex - "Lovely comfortable barn conversion near Carmarthen - one of the best - wonderful warm underfloor heating - ideal for a winter break."

Sue and Brian from Bristol - "Superb accommodation, superb location.  Also a great base for exploring this part of Wales. Thanks for being such great hosts - on our next visit we intend to completely fill the bottle re-cyclingbox!!"

Nancy and Vita - Feb 2006 - "Thankyou for sharing such a peaceful place.  The barn is a pleasure to be in and Vita (Age 3) loved the toys and puzzles. She says there is a dragon living in the woods - a friendly one!"

G, F and E - from Cornwall - March 2006 - "A very pleasant stay - wish it could have been for longer" and Esther says " I enjoyed the weekend - the hosts were very helpful towards a 95 year old lady."

L and C from Cardiff stayed for a very cold March weekend - "Thank you for a fantastic weekend - yet again we made the most of the beautiful surroundings & fabulous patio - a few too many BBQs"....."Jerry - Thanks again for all the firewood - give me a ring when you're ready to retire! The barn is awesome too!!"

Lauren age 9 stayed too - "Here we are back again.....thank you for such a wonderful weekend. The fairy tale bedding was lovely - we've had a lot of fires on the patio and in the woods at the log cabin - the books and puzzles were very nice - I saw a fox running down the field - Peggy (the cat) can come on the swing again with me!"

R and A from Cambridge wrote simply - "Peace and Comfort = perfection. Thank you!"  Stayed in March 2006

The Smith family from Bucks - "We've had a superb week in a beautiful place.  The boys have really enjoyed staying here and had a great time at the beach in Pembrey, Tenby and Saundersfoot.  Folly Farm was a big hit too.  The barn is lovely - we really hope to be back again - thanks very much."

Ted and Mary from NSW in Austrailia April 2006 "We have had the pleasure of being the first Austrailians to stay in the barn.  Our dream was to see as much of South West Wales as possible and have a comfortable "home" to return to each day.  Old Oak Barn has certainly lived up to uor expectations and beyond.  Thank you to Charlotte and Jerry for a wonderful week - we hope to return during our next trip to Wales....."

The Wright family - Cheltenham  "I've just missed out on being the first Austrailian by a matter of hours! Lovely place to relax and get away from it all - the kids have had a great time - definately recommended."

Anna and Rob and Ella too "Another super stay in Old Oak Barn!  Thanks Char and Jerry - so welcoming you are almost like family!! Ella loved the stream and swings. See you again soon."  April 2006

April 2006 - J, P, W, Granny and Grandpa from Somerset "2nd time here and already planning a third stay.  A small taste of heaven - safe and cozy. The "trees and birds make it a special house" says 2 year old Will who appreciated the stream - thank you."

T and S from Croydon - "Our first stay! We shall be coming back and recommending Old Oak Barn to our friends!"

R, H and Lewis - "Another great stay - see you in September!" May 2006

V and I from the Isle of Wight - "Good base for exploring this part of West wales - great beaches - lovely bluebells and we also saw some foxcubs"

S and B from Bristol - May 2006 - " Thank you for your help Charlotte and Jerry in trying to fill the bottle recycling box - didnt quite do it - we will have to stay longer next time............having come previously in February it was great to see the woods in May.  Stackpole Quay is a great place for coastal walks and Cwm Deri Vineyard only a 30 min drive away - great food and wine OK too!"

R, J, Milly and Max (age 7 and 5) from Worcs "No computers, no mobiles, no traffic congestion - all replaced by the sound of birds, running water and the peace of the countryside - BLISS!! Thank you very much for a lovely stay. and Milly says "I liked feeding the hens and playing on the swings - the best part was paddling in the stream & having a fire in the woods - hope Mum and Dad bring me back again and stay longer!"  Whitsun halfterm May 2006.

T, K and Henry 14months "What a beautiful spot and such a lovely property - we have had a wonderful week and clear sunny skies everyday.....Henry will miss this - don't want to go home - PS We saw the backend of a badger in the woods" stayed June 2006

The W family from Bristol "We have had a superb week - we love the barn, the area - everything!  Thank you!  We shall be back again and recommending Old Oak Barn to our friends." June 2006

Claire, Will and Ben from Hampshire - June 2006 "Another lovely stay - we will definitely be back, next year hopefully.  Ben enjoyed his first holiday and in particular the swing - Thanks again."

Cronin family from Ireland "Thanks for the lovely holiday home and the hospitality - enjoyed by all!" June 2006

B,L,J and D from Cheltenham "Thanks so much for a great place to stay - I don't think it could be better!  We wish you all the best and hope o see you all again soon."

Janet and Robert from Scotland with Isabel from England and Marie from Isle of Mann  THE UPHOLSTERERS!  " Beautiful setting, great weather, lovely barn - a REAL treat!"

S and G from Dubai  July 2006 "The only self catering that matches this is "home".  We hit the heatwave of the century and loved this oasis - fantastic  location, fantastic renovation and amazing hospitality!"

S, B, K and T from Lancaster "Can highly recommend a week in Puffin House followed by a week in Old Oak Barn - two very different properties with lots to offer - thank you very much." July 2006

The L family from Plymouth stayed two weeks in August 2006. " A wonderful place - loved the wildlife including foxes and badgers and the children loved seeing the chicks just born and Peggy the cat visiting us!"  Thankyou for all the gifts - the flowers and cucumbers and potatoes".  Peace and Tranquility - excellent location, friendly hosts thank you Charlotte & Jerry"  "Walk up the lane and stop - badgers spotted all but one of the 14 nights - excellent views of them.  Fox, buzzard, woodpeckers and lots of small birds".  Once you have seen the badgers you will be hooked!  Will recommend to friends!"

J and S and the boys from Birmingham "Great to find a no smoking and no pets let as this makes life less complicated with Zac - the weather wasnt great but we still went out - Botanic Gardens have really come on in the last 3 years.  The boys loved the swings, patio, walks to the log cabin plus walking thru the stream - all in all a wonderful break but a real desire for two weeks not one!  Thanks for the Sweet Peas refills and cucumbers."

Lauren Age 9 from near Bristol "Thank you so much for letting me feed your chickens - it was fab!  The fresh eggs and cucumbers were lovely - what a difference!!  Yet again the beds were comfy and cosy - I loved playing on the swings and with Peggy - you also have a lovely range of toys and books - thank you so much!"  And her Mum and Dad echo Lauren's comments - "once again thank you for your amazing hospitality - the children have had an excellent week playing outside safely - they loved the chicks - we will be returning as soon as we can.....maybe we'll find badgers next time if we leave Jack behind!"  And Jack age 8 says "Thankyou so much for the cucumbers and eggs."

Phoebe age 8 from Birmingham wrote on Aug 31st 2006 "Thanks for the cucumbers and eggs - it's been a pleasure to feed the chickens and pet the cats - it was FAB!  Thank you for calling your chickens chicks Molly and Phoebe - bye"  Her cousin Molly age 10 says "My week has passed really fast but really enjoyable.  I fed the chickens with my cousin Phoebe - we helped move the hen and chicks because they didnt have much room.  Jerry helped us pick a chick up and Charlotte took a picture of us both and printed them out for us (Thank you) and also Charlotte named the chicks after us - Molly and Phoebe!"  Their Mum says "I think Molly and Phoebe have said it all - we've had a lovely week - thanks!"

Neil and Sadie from Ashburton "What a great place to stay - a fantastic spot and great accommodation"

Jeremy, Claire and Joseph from Aberdare "Brilliant!  Lovely surroundings, fantastic accommodation, very child freindly - you have thought of everything! Enjoyed the birds, the woodland walk and log cabin, the swings, chickens, the garden - hope to see you again soon - Thanks!"

15 Sept 2006 "Superb accommodation, wonderful surroundings and friendly atmosphere particularly Peggy made for a perfect holiday - many thanks!" Wrote Dave, Audrey Rob and Jane from Cheltenham.

H and J from Sussex "Our second visit this year - accommodation as good as ever - would come again - recommended"

KP from Herts who stayed in September also! "The barn is a delight - it has provided me with respite while I take the excellent upholstery course at the local workshop.  The barn is beautiful - Charlotte and Jerry very welcoming and the fresh eggs  were very tasty! Please apologise to Peegt for locking her in while I went off to my course!"

H, R and Lewis age 2 - "Once again excellent - see you soon." 

Rachel and John from Yorkshire - Oct 2006 "The barn is fantastic!  Good location for us to explore the surrounding areas and fantastic beaches - we hope to return soon and will definitely recommend Old Oak Barn."

S, A and baby Henry only 6 months old, from Devon - Oct 2006 "The perfect getaway for our honeymoon and first family holiday!  The barn is so child friendly and cosy - we're sorry to be leaving.  Had an excellent week ......sure we'll be back...thanks for baby sitting!"

Louise, Martin and the boys Kieran and Nathan from Surrey  "Great half term holiday - managed to do lots of castle adventures (Llansteffan and Pembroke), farm discoveries and tons and tons of paddling!  In the stream and at Unlce Brian's and at Pendine Beach and in Jerry's tractor puddles!  Brilliant!! Thankyou!"

 Natalie and Rob from Swansea "Our 2nd relaxing break at Old Oak Barn - and just as beautiful in winter as in summer - enjoyed making fires and sitting outside. Trek to log cabin where we spottedbuzzards, robin and a redkite (we think)!  Lovely deli in St Clears.....we have had a wonderful weekend - luxury all round!"

Denise and Geoff from Mid Glam "Lovely relaxing break away from it all - we could have easily moved in permanently so will have to return again!"

Comments in Dec 06 continue -"A real chill out location - we will be back!"  "Your woods are great and I would love to come back in the summer - I went to the "Creative Cafe" and it was great"  "I loved it here and wanted to move in immediately! - "Absolutely lovely - we had everything we needed - Roahn loved fishing in the stream - thanks for a wonderful break and your hospitality"  "Thankyou - I really enjoyed it - the best bit was the forest!"  "Beautiful setting beautifully converted - I wish I could have stayed longer" "So warm and so gorgeous!"  "Fantastic location"  "It was so nice to have the grandchildren over for a visit - especially to such a lovely and friendly place - we'll be back!"  "I loved the swing"

The S family from Queensland in Australia who stayed for a week in Feb 07 wrote "Absolutely beautiful - the best accommodation so far in this round the world trip!  Quiet, peaceful and warm - a really great family week!"

Eric and June from Chesterfield - March 2007 "Had a good week, fairly warm and sunny except Sunday which was a shocker.  Hosts Jerry and Charlotte, the cottage and the eggs yummy - absolutely brilliant!  To sum it up UTOPIA"

April 2007 "Thank you for a fantastic week - the grnadchildren had a super time - the most child friendly place we have ever stayed" Lorraine and Jimmy and Louise and children.

Lorraine and Simon from Essex "Only 3 nights - wish it could have been for longer - what a wonderful location - adventure activities at St David's are fabulous."

The Smiths who stayed for Easter again - 2007 said "The weahter has been tremendous - beautiful barn and super location - we loved playing in the stream and look forward to coming back next year!"

Mike, Sue, Alex and Emily from Wiltshire "Thankyou for a lovely break we wish we could have stayed longer"

Lisa and Craig and Loz from Cardiff in May wrote "Well.......this is our third stay and we still have so much to say and to see so we'll just have to come back again! The woods look amazing with all the bluebells out - thankyou Char and Jerry you always make us feel so welcome - see you soon for another BBQ" Lauren says "I love collecting the eggs and feeding the chickens - we saw 2 foxes and 5 badgers - thank you for the nice things you put in my room and I loved picking some bluebells especially when Grubby the cat came with me".

William and Claire from London wrote in April "Beautiful barna nd beautiful woods - the egss were some of the best we've tasted"

Andy, Helen and Laura from Worcs "We have ahd the most beautiful weather - a lovely location in a lovely part of the world - so peaceful - birdsong everywhere...."

Geoff and Pauline from Seaton "Enjoyed our anniversary break - nicely unwound - lovely barn ....."

Lucy and Rob say - "wish we could stay longer - very child friendly and we loved the woods and the little garden...."

David, Michelle, Julie and James June 2007 wrote "The holiday at Old Oak Barn has been everything we hoped for and more!!!  Thanks!! For making us feel so welcome and being so helpful. The free internet access was awesome - fast and problem free and the cabin in the woods brilliant - do we have to go back home ... to Manchester?"

Emma and Giles, Evie and Joshua "Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful barn - the woods are fantastic - we couldn't ask for a more idyllic stream - we'll tell our friends and are sure we'll be back."  Stayed June 2007 from Bristol.

Lee, Jane and Rosie age 3 also from Bristol wrote "We've all had a brilliant week - weather not fantastic but loads to do none the less.  Old Oak Barn is a fabulous place to stay - all needs catered for - for all ages. The little swings, the tractors, the stream, the woods and feeding the chickens have been so enjoyed by Rosie who wants to come back next week! Lovely hosts - thanks for all your kindness - I sincerely hope we will meet again in your little slice of paradise."

 Kevin and Christine from Cheshire "......saw buzzards and a Red Kite ..."

Patrick and Cornelia "The wonderful barn was worth every single minute of the long drive from Germany...very relaxing ...nice woods ....tasty fresh eggs....thankyou!"

July 2007 Ian Nicola Andrew and David from Tyne and Wear wrote "Enjoyed every minute..Andrew and David loved the chickens and the tractors and they think Jerry is "mint" ...Thanks for a lovely holiday".

The Websters wrote "Wonderful, peaceful holiday - weather fabulous and sunny and warm all week - Jake loved Grubby the cat and the "girls" ie the chickens!"

Mallalieus write "We've had a perfect week here and Theo loved the Olympic swing in the woods and Isabel loved all the puzzles and books and lying on the giant bean bag! We loved the camp fires and the woodland walks!  Thanks - we dont want to go!"

Hannah age 9 "I really love this place and the favourite part is the woods and the swings - AWESOME!" Jordan her brother says "We saw a fox, buzzards kites and lots of bats! Beds were so comfy! I really enjoyed the swing too"  Mum and Dad say "Hopefully we'll be back next year in 2008" and they have already booked!

Martin, Claire and Danny adn Jamie from Cheltenham wrote "Old Oak Barnis the perfect venue for a family holiday - we've all enjoyed the woods and the animals from Smokey and Blue Moon the 2 horses, Grubby and Buffy to Miss Piggy the greedy chicken!  The BBQ worked a treat - thankyou for making this a holiday to remember - we'll be back!" Jamie said "I love it here and I don't want to go!"

And from America Douglas and Kirstie wrote - "we came for a family wedding and a vacation - lovely place, very peaceful - hope to be back next year!"

From Barry in South Wales - at 24 hours notice in September a family came with 3 children and Jac says "It was SO fun - at first at the log cabin on the swing I was scared but then I loved it! I'm begging Mum and Dad to bring me back again!" Phoebe his sister age 11 months and 3 weeks says "Thank you for the lego, the eggs for breakfast, the small swing in the garden, my high chair and travel cot and most of all for letting me feed the chickens. xxx" Steve Dad said "This is probably the best spur of the moment decision we've ever made! We didnt plan anything but everywhere was amazing with so much natural beauty to simply take your breath away! This was a much needed break from the Rat Race that has brought us closer together as a family and I thank you for it!" Bec says "Thanks for providing all the home comforts. Set in such a beautiful location the boys have had the freedom to raom that they dont have in a busy town. The wildlife was amazing - a perfect holiday and we've had a great time."

The Youells from Hamps wrote ".... lovely break made perfect by the accommodation which far exceeded our dreams! Spot on! We hope to be back!....."

October 2007 Dave and Sue "A perfect place for us to stop on our walk round the coastline of Britain - a 10 year project -"

The Dunbars at Half Term wrote "really enjoyed our short break...loved the swings..... managed to explore the area .... beautiful beaches and a spectacular walk is round the Stackpole Estate, park at Bosherston, Stackpole Quay and Barafundle and Broad Haven SOuth..... Fab!" Lucy age 13 wrote 2 pages in our book includig about the sweet shop in Saundersfoot .....think she enjoyed it too!!"

The Mehls from Bucks stayed and Katilyn age 7 simply wrote "The barn is so pretty we want to stay again!" October 2007!

Christmas week saw Diane, Paris and Chanelle from Herts staying and they wrote "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the barn which is lovely and in a beautiful location. Enjoyed cooking in the lovely kitchen and slept for England in the comfy bed! Recommend Hurst House Hotel in Laugharne" Chanelle age 11 said "Me and Paris both enjoyed the swings in the woods and we went shopping and bought loads of prezzies for my friends. I loved the underfloor heating - Thanks Charlotte and Jerry." Paris wrote ".... hope to come here again ... the barn is so cosy and warm and I loved the Xmas tree".

From Antwerp for the New Year 2008 Jurgen and Sofie and their two children stayed and wrote "It was an amazing and relaxing place - won;t forget how peaceful and quiet it can be. Our kids Liz age 4 and Leon age 3 loved the swings. Liz wants to live i Pembroke Castle as Cinderella and Leon wants to come back to see the wolfs in the woods. Hope to come back one summer - Thankyou!"

Jan 2008 Brian and Jo returned for a week and simply wrote "2nd time - even better - many thanks!"

Feb 2008 - Steve and Peggy - "The best self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in!"

Spring and early summer 2008 - lots of visitors including from USA, New Zealand, Japan and Europe - and all without fail have told us they loved their choice of Old Oak Barn - and already some have rebooked for 2009.

The Bridges Feb 2008 "Everything here was wonderful ... walks were fab .... I also liked the bean bag! Will be back for longer next time"

Steve and Peggy - March 2008 "The best self catering we've been to - we'll certainly be back!"

The T family from Herts "A fantastic week - thankyou We loved the fox we saw in the quarry ... thanks for the eggs ... we loved the stream too ..."

In April amd May we had Mark staying from America for 4 weeks collecting wild herbs for his skin care products and he left a lovely poem in the visitors book and thanked us for a wonderful stay.

Miranda from Brighton said "To start with I think its cool and everybody thinks its super!  The barn is lovely and it is so nice that we can go to the woods by arselfs and we like the cats!" Her brother Isacc wrote "I love cycling up the hill - you can hear lots of beautiful birds in the morning mostly but sometimes anytime - they tend to stop at 10.00pm" 

W and A from America stayed in June and simply said "Thank you for creating such a lovely environment and for your consideration during our stay." 

Stuart and Adele from Shropshire July 2008 wrote "Such a wonderful place - peace and tranquil - make sure you take the wild flowers handbook on any walks around the farm - very addictive and an eye opener on how many different tyoes we take for granted." "Folly Farm brilliant - Tenby brilliant!"  "At the end of a hectic day it was so nice to sit and wind down on the lovely raised patio - south facing - what a sun trap!"

The Brumms from Germany wrote "Thanks for the wonderful week in this carefully rebuilt and beautiful barn"

The Millers (July 2008) "Thank you for a wonderful stay - we only wish it was for longer - take care and we hope to be back."