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What our customers say about their holidays

• Laurie - Verified booking

  Absolutely amazing.

  We booked Carne Mill for a week in Feb as it was our 50th, and our Son's 25th, wedding anniversaries, our daughter & son-in-law also joined us. We travelled down through Storm Dennis which was interesting to say the least, especially crossing Dartmoor! 30mins before arriving we received a call from Pippa telling us that the storm had brought down the power lines to the house. Pippa was most concerned and was working frantically to get things sorted. We stopped off & bought some candles & when we arrived, at dusk, found the housekeeper, local electrician & the Electricity board all working hard to sort the problem. Not to be deterred we settled down to a romantic candle-lit evening of wine cheese & crackers and retired for the night. :-) The Electricity board worked through the night & power was restored by the following morning. What a delight Carne Mill turned out to be. The accommodation was spacious and of the highest standard. The kitchen had everything you could need & the bedrooms were a delight. Getting up in the morning & looking out over Gillan Creek was so restful and we did several walks straight from the house. The two swans in the creek would come over whenever we went outside and would happily take food from your hand. Right at the edge of Gillan creek, Carne Mill is perfectly placed for visiting the whole of the lizard. We enjoyed walking at the coast path from Kynance Cove, Church Cove and Helford & watching the breakers crashing at Mulion. We would thoroughly recommend this property.

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• Georgina - Verified booking

  I stayed two weeks, seeing elderly parents.

  Mum poorly. I was born in Tenby and I now live away, so for me it was a base rather than holiday. However the area and the cottages are in a beautiful setting, my children, grandchildren, friends & their dogs joined me at the weekends, owner & staff couldn’t be more accommodating, very friendly (Just like the Welsh, although I may be a tiny bit biased) Internet & WiFi a bit sketchy due to weather and location, but Owen the owner sorted it out with a phone call & once you know where the best reception is (Living room, bathroom & upstairs bedroom to be precise) it becomes the norm. Plenty of towels provided, logs supplied for log burner, the beds could do with new mattresses & duvets, not the most comfortable I’m afraid and I found the pitch forks, guns & saws on the walls a bit difficult to get used too, not very cosy, sorry. My family & their friends weren’t bothered, found it highly amusing, renamed the place “Saw Cottage “ that said, we will definitely be booking again, they had a great time despite the pitch forks, uncomfortable beds & slightly dated decor. Otherwise it’s a lovely place to stay, pet and family friendly. My granddaughter loved the play area and the Llamas, it’s a great base to explore the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast & countryside.

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• Jennifer - Verified booking

  Very pleased with The Stables.

  Excellent spacious accommodation. Ideal for a holiday any time of the year. Cosy lounge with two heaters to keep you warm on a chilly winter night. Easy to use appliances in the kitchen. A great fusion of old and new. Don’t expect an invigorating shower though as the water pressure is low. Ideal for a family or couple. Good too for someone with limited mobility. I took my sister who walks with the aid of a frame. Owners left a welcome gift of wine and chocolate and were kind enough to bring us candles and torches in case we had a blackout during Storm Eowyn, which we did! Lots of places to visit in the area although some attractions are closed in the winter. Nature reserve at Millom and a good pub in the square. Walk along the old railway at Broughton-In-Furness then visit the pub in the square with open fire to warm yourself. Swinside Stone Circle nearby. Limited parking on narrow lane near the entrance of the farm track that you have to walk up to access the site. All in all The Stables is the ideal all year round base for walking the quiet southwestern fells, cycling and scenic driving.

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• Rachael - Verified booking

  Fantastic cleanliness throughout this property.

  Great heating which was important in October! Very economical heating in the lounge which spread warmth to all rooms easily. Our two large dogs coped well with the property which has a six ft fully fenced and secure outside area. It's a bit of a faff getting stuff into the house because of the parking and some furniture is a little tired after the summer season hence 4stars not 5,but really these are minor things. The electric meter was extremely well fed on arrival and despite us using the shower and heating a good deal, usage was minimal. Fantastic location for the beach Also if you need a secure dog area there's a amazing place called Huttoft Hounds a few miles away from the chalet. This is a bonus for dog owners as you can book online and it's worth a visit. It was a shame there was no Internet and phone data was non existent too which meant planning for things was difficult. We had a lovely time though and would recommend this as a base to work from.

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• Sumeya - Verified booking

  Attentive hosts who provided a warm welcome to the western lakes.

  Cottage is cosy and is an excellent base for nature lovers and anyone wanting some peace and quiet -views and walks from the door shared only with Herdwick sheep. We were blessed with enough good weather for some stunning walks in the area- highlights being Black Coombe, Duddon Valley and sunsets on the sandy shores of the Irish Sea. Another treat was spotting a red squirrel scampering in front of our on our drive to Wast Water. Can’t control weather- it is Cumbria - but highly recommend as the cottage has everything you need to relax including digital appliances to make light work of chores. Thank you for opening The Stables to us- very apt for the week before Xmas :) (PS if -like us- you’re concerned with negative reviews about showering -be assured:: my partner used the shower, i however preferred the bath: water is hot and plentiful -perfect for hikers’ tired feet and muscles

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