B&B Visitors Book
2019
July
Rosemary Actons, Gauteng, South Africa. – (Really enjoyed our breakfasts) Lovely countryside, Fabulous rooms. You really gave us a warm welcome and good Inn advice!
J Lacey, Leominster Herefordshire – Charming hosts, welcoming and considerate. We will be back.
June
Vivien Hargreaves, Utrecht, Netherlands – Wonderful room + gorgeous views + warm welcome! Thank you.
May
Vicky & Jo – Lovely
April
Hannah, Felix & Moritz – just amazing! Thank you!
Ty Clayson (Margate) – Happy Birthday!
February
Debbie Osborn – Wonderful stay and breakfast 🙂
2018
October
Anne & Martin Hilder, Rotterdam – Just like home. Thanks!
September
Aude & Philippe from Bruxelles – Thank you for your warm welcome with such short notice!
August
Bert & Arianne Klootwgk – Good breakfast, really enjoyed our stay. Hospitality amazing. Very welcoming. Spotlessly clean.
Jon & Julie B – Lovely and peaceful, clean and comfy room, great food & hosts!
July
Kevin & Julia Armstrong – as always a great stay. We will be back!!
John & Claire Greenwood, Cumbria – a beautiful house, thank you.
Anne & Mary, West Sussex – Really enjoyed our stay, beautiful house and views, good breakfast Jo!!
Alex Moody & Liz Ashton – Lovely, thank you;
June
Tony, Cliff, Alex & ‘The foreigner’ – Thank you for welcoming us into your home, being the perfect hosts and really helping us with our transport arrangements. Efharisto!
Olaf, enna, Anna, Andrew (Andries) Dear Joanna (& Paul) Thanks for your hospitality and style. B & B to remember! Good luck! 25-6-2018
Maurice & Laurine Vickery, Bright. Vic Australia. – Perfect hosts. We really enjoyed our brief stay in this area and Joanna & Paul gave us wonderful instructions how to get to castles & gardens etc. 10/10. Well done.
Andrew & Alyson, Brockley – A very nice getaway from London
May
Sue May & Warren, London. Thank you for a comfortable and very welcoming stay.
Jon & Steve, Tallington. Fantastic place. Great people.
Bob & Catherine KAY, St Albans – Great stay.
April
Antoine & Paulette Rychman (NL) – second time around, so it must be good …..
John & Irene Newly, Worksop – Lovely home from home very welcoming.
January
Herring?Dennett, Melbourne, Australia – Gorgeous home! Very comfortable & welcoming.
2017
October
June & Dennis Gibbs – An enjoyable & comfy stay, thank you.
Helena & Ingrid Broberg, Germany – Thank you, it was great.
September
Martin en Maria, The Netherlands – so nice to be back you’re lovely people.
Jacqueline Dillon, Chicago, USA – Perfect!!
Carol Carson, Derby – A very lovely stay in a beautiful place. Thank you!
Rowe/Sutton, Surrey – Thanks so much very comfortable!
Geert & Hilde from Belgium – Enjoyed it very much!
Pierre & Anne-Marie from Belgium – Many thanks for your hospitality, we enjoyed it!
Pearson, Kings Lyn, Norfolk – Very enjoyable, lovely setting. Thank you.
Secker, Norfolk – Very good, thanks
Jeanette & John, Barbados – Thank you for a very comfortable stay.
August
Geoff & Teresa, Norfolk – Excellent stay thank you.
Trish & Roger Hickman, Kenilworth – Thank you both for being so friendly and entertaining.
Ann & Edward – The truth is, lovely stay!!!
July
Ekkehard & Elena Class, Austria – Very warm and wonderful stay. We enjoyed it very much.
Smyth Family, Chiselhurst – Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, fabulous hosts.
“The boys” & the “Sat Nags”, Northamptonshire – Thank you for your hospitality & the “banter”, putting the world to rights!!
Paul & Christopher Fogden, Brighton/Dubai – A special time for us. Thank you for making us so welcome.
June
Barry & Val Kilby, Guernsey – Thank you for a wonderful stay xxx
Richard and Caroline – Thanks for staying in your house.
Frank and Margaret Temperton – A little idyll!
Jane & Steve Hunt, Battisford, Suffolk – So comfortable, peaceful and welcoming.
Jane & Jonathan Pope, Battisford – Thank you, a lovely stay in every way.
Mike Timperley & Daphne Ross, Derbyshire – V. enjoyable
Suzanne & Goran Ljungberg – So nice to stay here.
Duke & Florentina – Thank you
Jean & Peter, Essex – Enjoyed/Thank you.
Kevin & Julia Armstrong, New Zealand – Another year, another enjoyable visit – thank you for everything.
May
Helen Clove, Moya Griffiths – Really warm and friendly hosts, lovely stay in beautiful surroundings.
John and Diana Hurd – A very enjoyable stay. Thank you.
James and Claire Went – Just lovely! Many thanks.
Peter & Sabine (Germany) – Wonderful. Thank you.
Christina Chopin – A lovely stay and warm welcome
Janice Swan – Idyllic, friendly and I loved having a round bedroom!
Erik, Sonja, Chiara – Thanks
April
Alison & Brian Martin, Epsom – A second lovely stay, thank you!
Family Huges and Gill Buckman – Wonderful stay, thank you
Jan & Freda van Kraaj (NL) What a lovely place to be! Hospitality and good advice!Thanks, we’ll be back.
Peter and Kate Barry – We certainly will be back & thank you for all your kindness.
Corinne Thivollet, Benoit Lambert – We were happy to be here a lovely home and a very nice welcome. Un grand merci pour votre accuel!
David, Nathalie, Victor, Adrien (FR) Thank you for your hospitality in this heart of Kent.
February
Jem & Claire Dickson. Ross-on-Wye – Lovely place, clean, comfortable room and no tv. + Thank you for the hotwater bottle!
2016
December
Chris & Alison Cree – We could get used to this. Huge Thanks.
October
Sue Nickson & Sandra Atkinson, S Oxon – Thank you for looking after us.
Sandra Ellinor & (dad) Ray Ellinor, Norfolk – Lovely place & homely. Helpful ideas of places to visit.
Chris & Alison Cree – Brilliant comfort breakfast & banter. We’ll be back
Lynne Burrows (France) – Lovely place – reflects personality of owners!
September
Norma Auberlan-Potter – Perfect. Great B & B.
Chris, Bridget & Davi Knowles from York – Thank you, lovely stay.
Kathy & Colin Hadley, Herts – Thank you for a lovely welcoming stay
Jal & Ray Gupta, Worcs – Enjoyed our stay with you very much. We’ll be back.
August
Bact, dirk, Ella & Stina, Belgium – Thank you for a lovely stay you make the perfect team.
Hazel & John Mills, Loxley, Warwick – Superb! Comfy lovely location & friendliness.
John Bushnell & Richard Whitehead, Derbyshire – Stayed in a room with a beautiful view.
Tina Sethi & Rowland Roome – Perfect in every way.
July
Sue and Colin Gannaway – Thank you for another lovely stay.
Tony & Ann Bott, Suffolk – Thank you for a lovely stay & so friendly.
Ann & Mike McNamara, Berks – Lovely stay, excellent hosts, great breakfasts.
Dan & Pip Walne, Suffolk – Absolutely perfick! Thank you all so much.
Trevor Coleman – What a situation! Lovely host!
June
Chris & Sam V, Hants – Wonderful, warm welcome from lovely hosts. Will highly recommend! Thank you for being so helpful and accommodating!
Ulla, Andrea, Julia & Valentina, Bavaria, Germany – Thank you for an unforgetable holiday in your wonderful house! We loved it!
May
G, P, & C Martin, Ruislip – Lovely stay, very welcoming thank you.
Sallie & Janet Harkel, Antigua – Glad we chose you!
Marion & Derek Shore – Home from home! Made to feel very welcome, Thank you.
April
Nicholas Frances Victoria Noble – A haven of peace with a warm welcome thank you! And see you again – soon.
Sylvia & Clive Fitz, Hayling -Wonderful as usual.
March
No name – Absolutely lovely! So happy we came here!
Mary Rottschild, Arizona – A great find and perfect for our nostalgia TRIP!
January
2016
Gaelle & Paul Tregoning, Australia – Great hosts!
December
Bernard Thomson, Switzerland – Lovely stay.
October
Peter & Judith Barrington, London – A happy & comfortable stay!
September
Gabriel, Germany – We were happy to be here!
August
Carola & Geardie Poulsen – Welcomed warmly into this family home we shall return.
July
Leni, Ronald, Frauz & Dorothea, Germany – Beautiful rooms and wonderful hosts* Unforgettable: Tea in the kitchen and warm towels at the end of a cold rainy day! Thank you very much, Joanna and Paul and all the best for the two of you!!! and this overwhelming lovely view over the landscape!
Stanislas, France – C’est super on fort super bien la vue magnifique. Tout ce passe tres tres bien, le dejeunetries tres bon continues comme ca!! Aurevoir!! Merci!!!
Fam van den Berg, Dom. Rep – Wonderful place!
June
Philip & Ria, Belgium – Hard to find but Heaven!!
Steven & Lucy Chapman, Suffolk – LUSH!!!
Ted & Sue Pater, Surrey – A wonderful find! We’ll be back….
Luc & Lea, Flanders – The perfect B & B!
May
Gordon & Linda, Bexhill – As nice as we remembered it. (Owen & Cindy) they loved it too
Martin & Ciel, Belgium – Lovely place, lovely people. Thank you very much.
April
Emma, Thomas & Terrie, Norfolk – Wonderful relaxing stay lovely hosts. Thank you so much!
Demelza & Edward, Oxfordshire – Thank you for another great visit.
March
Yvonne & Peter Morant, Perth, Australia – Enjoyed your warmth & friendliness it was a most comfortable stay. Thank you.
Barbara Hilton – Many thanks for a comfortable welcoming visit.
February
Susannah & Gary Butcher, Lynsted – Wonderful stay, thank you!!
2014
November
David & Stephanie Jones, Essex – Beautiful house. Wonderful hosts!!
David & Maureen Pascall, Wimbourne – A lovely short break
October
Jeanne Giulio Conora, Italy – Thank you for so friendly welcome and perfect stay!
September
Brian & Gerry Shaw, Bedfordshire – A great stay! Happy Flying!
Jane Smith, New Zealand – Wonderful welcome, ideal location. Thank you
Petra von Essen, Berlin – Warm welcome, fantastic views
August
Mario Kuibus, Bucharest, Romania – An incredible family, lovely and amazing and willingful!!
Christine Puddicombe, Sussex – A+ all departments Great Place.
July
Herve Gundstrom, Sweden – Lovely
Reinhard, Nicola, Robert, Clarissa, Vienna, Austria – Thanks for warm hospitality.
June
Krystyna & Amanda, Brighton – Had such a lovely stay & chats with a very welcoming family. Thank you. x
May
Larissa & Colin Dangerfield, Basingtoke – Lovely relaxing stay
April
Sarah & Lauren (Beauty by Sarah, Shrewsbury) – Thank you for a lovely stay, we were made to feel very welcome.
Paulette & Antoine Ryckman, Belgium – What a warm welcome…. What a lovely place to stay… We’ll come back!
2013
December
Jean Tennant – Thank you for a very pleasant stay and warm welcome.
Helen, Kelvin & Sam Grayston, Gloucestershire – Thank you for a lovely stay. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast!
November
Demelza & Edward – Thank you for a kind welcome and an excellent breakfast. See you again!
October
Clive Simons – Thank you for your warm welcome and for sharing your beautiful home.
September
Tom & Lesley Dudson – Great stay, friendly hosts & charming property.
August
Edgar & Elizabeth Vincent – Very comfortable and v. charming hosts
Karsten & Tino – Dear Jo & Paul, for us it was the best b&b place during our trip through England. You were such a good and warm host. We enjoyed the nice conversation in the evening. Thank you and all the best for you. K & T
Brigitte & Gordon – Thank you for a lovely stay, a delicious breakfast and above all friendly & delightful company.
July
Jody & Rob, Surrey – The nicest B & B we have stayed in. Thank you.
The Tidman’s, New Delhi, India – A lovely welcome to new beginnings at Cranbrook!
June
Aleksandra & David Mathews, Bristol – We had absolutely wonderful time here. Many thanks for your very warm welcome, peaceful nights and delicious breakfasts. You are fantastic hosts! That was our first trip to Kent. We love it and will be back soon!
May
Barry & Vera Cookman, Sussex – Really lovely hosts, house of food, will recommend to friends and will return. Many thanks
Silvia & Peter Ensink, Geneva – Great room, fabulous view, and wonderful breakfast.
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January
Phillippe Limet, Bruselles – Lovely, thank you for the welcome, good breakfasts
June
Mark and Maria from Sittingbourne – Beautiful house have had a lovely stay Paul and Jo were very helpful, will gladly recommend to others.
Steve & Sue – Splendid sleep. Great family. Good luck.
January
Ester Guirado, Spain – Dear Jo, Paul, Katie, Sophie & Will. We had a very pleasant stay here at your house. Thank you so much for everything. Come and visit us soon in Spain. See you soon Ester & Anne.
2003
August
Zoe, Christopher & Annabel Barker, Haslemere, Surrey – Thank you for a delightful weekend. Your hospitality and warmth surpassed all expectations. We would highly recommend you to our friends. Thank you for sharing your family life with us!
July
Sebastian, Ann, Gemma & Sophie (The Bissons), Liverpool – Thank you for your hospitality at this very difficult time. The accommodations was excellent and would love to stay again under better circumstances!! All our love and best wishes for the future. xx
June
Kevin Armstrong, Nelson, New Zealand – Great weather, great hospitality and great friends. Thank you.
2002
June
Kevin Julia, Thomas Michael & Jack Armstrong, New Zealand – What a remarkable family. What a fantastic visit – from Soccer, swimming and even cooking..! Our stay was made magical by the Mantles! We’ll sure be back for more !