19.02.2011

J&S, Leeds

We were given a very warm and friendly welcome.  Our room was fantastic with everything provided that you could possible need - lovely, soft towels!  This has been an ideal place to relax and unwind in.  Thank you Janet and Robin - hope to see you again soon XX  PS - amazing breakfast!

18.02.2011

CT, Yorkshire

Superb hospitality and a wonderful breakfast - thank you.

18.02.2011

NB, Bradford

What a wonderful stay, great hospitality with a smile.  Excellent breakfast - will be coming again.

17.02.2011

J,A,H & L, Haddington

Thank you again for a lovely stay, our second time here at The Old Joinery.  Lots of love to you all, XXX

13.02.2011

The B Family, Wigan

Thank you so much, the Bluebell Suite was beautiful and perfect for us!  Your hospitality and breakfasts are wonderful.  We had a great stay and would love to come back again XX

30.01.2011

The B Family, Ripon

Just amazingly welcoming and comfortable - many thanks and much appreciated!  We can easily come again (if invited.........!)

20.01.2011

P&R, Irthingborough

Thank you for a lovely stay and your kind hospitality.

05.12.2010

RR & LB

Thank you for a wonderful weekend with such warm, kind and welcoming hospitality!  The views are fantastic and the accommodation is perfect with some lovely finishing touches.  Thank you so much and we will return soon!  The puppies were an additional bonus - would love to have adopted one!!

10.10.2010

B&T, Streatham

Janet and Robin, thank you for a truly exception stay! All you attention to detail made everything very special.  We had a lovely evening at the pub, thanks Robin for the personal taxi service!  Delicious breakfast Janet.  We hope to return soon.

19.08.2010

D&B, Kilmington

Back again - just as good second time around - breakfast has kept us going for  2 days now (energy use!!).  Will definitely back - just email/ring when you need dog sitters!  We will definitely be back and recommend you.  Good luck with your new venture "The Poppy Suite" - we look forward to staying in it.  Thank you very much for your hospitality.

18.08.2010

GP, Leeds

Just heaven.  So many thank you's.

04.08.2010

D&B, Kilmington

First visit to the Dales, lovely accommodation and great hospitality - nothing is too much trouble!  Great breakfast - we will be back in 2 weeks' time - doggies very entertaining.

28.07.2010

M&E, Abingdon

Thank you for a most enjoyable stay and your hospitality.

25.07.2010

M,T,E&T

thank you for a lovely little holiday.  Saved from camping in the rain!

11.07.2010

V&D, Stoke on Trent

Thanks for the memorable weekend and all your help with the booking.  Had a brill time, the weather didn't spoil it - thanks.

07.07.2010

PR, Brentford

Wonderful place and great hospitality - best night's sleep in ages.

04.07.2010

A&S, Shropshire

Janet and Robin are lovely people, very helpful, ferried us about up to the local pub.  Breakfast always good - thank you.

06.06.2010

J&B, Godalming

Second visit to The Old Joinery.  Fantastic hospitality and a really excellent breakfast.  We all loved our holiday but 'Lady' said a little less walking would be nice.  I loved your Strawberry breakfast room and am currently changing mine to look the same, but with a Poppy theme.  Looking forward to seeing you soon and once again, thank you for a lovely holiday break, we are passing on your details to all our friends!

04.06.2010

M&A, Kinlet

First visit to the Dales, beautifully looked after and very comfortable.  Thank you.  A wonderfully beautiful area to explore and walk in.

01.06.2010

M,J&L, Wigan

We came here as victims of circumstance!! (The cottage where we were staying had a broken water pump!).  But we are mighty glad it did - we had a fabulous stay, room was perfect - with a separate bedroom for the little one!  Breakfast was scrumptious!  Janet and Robin an absolute delight, we would love to come back!  Many many thanks!

24.05.2010

A & T, Tebay

Just one night's stay after a hard day on the fells.  Wonderful hospitality and kindness.  Both Titi and I enjoyed the breakfast!!  Many thanks.

23.05.2010

M&G, Derby

Our 3rd visit to The Old Joinery and looking forward to visit No.4.  Janet and Robin always do their best to make our stay just perfect.  Nothing is too much trouble!

17.05.2010

J&B, Coventry

Thank you for all your trouble in providing gluten free food.  Will be coming back for sure.  If I listed all the good things about our stay, we will fill this book.  Thank you very much!

10.05.2010

S, USA

Janet you made my stay a very pleasant and comfortable one.  Lovely spot.  Love the quiet and peaceful setting.  Hate to leave.  Hope to revisit in the future, when it’s warmer & dry!

02.05.2010

A & F, Stoke

It seems nothing is too much trouble for you Janet.  I will recommend you to all my friends.  Many thanks.

05.04.2010

D & J

Had a lovely time, great location, what a breakfast!  Digby loved his morning sausage and leg of lamb!  Thank you.

24.03.2010

D & S

We have had a wonderful time.  Our stay was comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable.  You both are truly hospitable and friendly.  Pheobe says thank you for her morning sausages - ‘woof woof’ XX

12.03.2010

DB

What a welcome!  Janet couldn’t do enough for you - clean & comfortable, thank you.

10.03.2010

JdQ, Shrewsbury

What a wonderful situation and the dogs.  Hope to come in September again.

05.03.2010

LO

Once again, great visit, well looked after, lovely weather - cold mornings but sunny days.

21.02.2010

J & J

Thank you for a lovely stay, lift to the pub and great breakfast.

17.02.2010

J,A,H & L, Haddington

Lovely to see you all and thank you for a wonderful stay - knew it would be good!

05.02.2010

RR

Very pleasant and welcoming overnight stay.

25.01.2010

JM, Inverness

Many thanks for making this a very enjoyable stop over.  You couldn’t have been more welcoming.

02.01.2010

L & A

Thank you for having us!  Had a wonderful time, the perfect New Year & birthday.  We’ll see you soon XXX

01.11.2009

G & M

Our 2nd stay at The Old Joinery.  Janet & Robin couldn’t do enough for us to make our short stay very enjoyable.  See you again!

31.10.2009

I & S

I am so happy to have found you and will certainly return.  What a lovely set-up, thank you.

28.10.2009

D & G

Beautiful room and outstanding scenery.  Bed is soooo comfortable.  The two of you couldn’t have been more welcoming!  What a lovely couple! Thank you.

20.10.2009

R & C

A beautiful spot indeed.  Excellent breakfast and some very fine dogs!

19.10.2009

G & S,

Lovely weekend, thank you.

16.10.2009

J & C

I wish my owners would let me stay a few more days.  Your B&B is a weary dog’s paradise.  Nobody else gives me sausages for breakfast and a cozy bed to sleep in.  Must go, they are dragging me off up them hills again - Love Benji (the dog)

04.10.2009

P & J, Lincoln

Thank you both for such a wonderful stay - couldn’t have asked for a better welcome to the area - friends already and soon to be good neighbours!

27.09.2009

L & G

Thanks again for a lovely stay and see you soon!

20.09.2009

N & J

What an enjoyable stay - lovely room, warm welcome, super scones.

05.09.2009

Mr & Mrs G

Made to feel very welcome indeed.  Lovely room, wonderful breakfast.

29.08.2009

A & T

Lovely, very homely, good food and peaceful.

28.08.2009

P & A

Lovely place, very friendly, everything perfect.

26.08.2009

R & N

Beautiful room with amazing views.  Love the rural setting with peace!  Looked after extremely well, will definitely have to visit again! Thanks.

19.08.2009

J, A, C & G, Crawley

Lovely room, plenty big enough for the 4 of us.  Fabulous hosts.  Perfectly situated for easy access to the Lakes and Dales.  We will definitely return!  Thank you so much for the few days that we spent with you.  We have since been discussing and we will be selling up and joining you in Cumbria!  We miss you and the dogs,  Once again, thank you.

15.08.2009

R & A, Chorley

Great room/ fab breakfast/good evening with mine host at the local.  We will see you again.

07.08.2009

J & J, East Sussex

Thank you both so much for looking after us so well and for providing such good weather!!  A very comfortable stay and we did appreciate the taxi service.

02.08.2009

R & L, Staffs

Yet another fab stay.  It goes without saying we will be back for more!  Fab accommodation and breakfast to die for! XXX

31.07.2009

A & M, Sussex

He told you he would be back and I can see why - lovely place with lovely people!!!  Thanks for recipe too!!!

25.07.2009

The S Family, Switzerland

Thank you very much for having us - even late night!  We slept like in heaven.

19.07.2009

JB, Cumbria

Thank you very much for your kind hospitality and for making our stay so enjoyable.

13.07.2009

S, T & D, Fife

What can we say but Excellent!!  What a wonderful stay.  We’ve been totally spoilt. Thank You.  Just a little note to say a great big THANK YOU for  making our stay with you so homely.  The homemade scones, the fantastic breakfasts and the wonderful welcome from your 3 lovely ladies as been just brilliant.  We look forward to seeing you again.

10.07.2009

S & J, Lancashire

Thank you for a wonderful stay.  I love all the little touches - just blissful and chilled

04.07.2009

B & S, Suffolk

Lovely, friendly welcome - hope to come back!

02.07.2009

J & R, Yeadon

Thank you for a lovely night in your fantastic B&B.  Wish we could stay longer.

28.06.2009

M, B & W, Herts

We have really enjoyed our stay in beautiful surroundings and a very comfortable B&B. Thank you.  PS - the highlight was seeing your red squirrel!

26.06.2009

B, K, T & A, USA

Lovely rest!

25.06.2009

M & H, York

Thank you for making us so welcome - we’ve really enjoyed our stay!

20.06.2009

J & A, Plymouth

A wonderful start to our holiday, thank you very much.

18.06.2009

D & C, USA

Loved the beadwork, food, room - ALL!!  Thank you ever so much.

14.06.2009

L & P, Thatcham

Thank you for making us feel so welcome - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.  We will be back!

07.06.2009

B & J, Godalming

We really enjoyed our stay - very welcoming.

04.06.2009

R & D, Retford

Perfect night’s sleep - very quiet, lovely views, thank you.

25.05.2009

S & B, Nr Aylesbury

Thank you for a warm welcome, good breakfasts and excellent view of local wildlife!

16.05.2009

G & L, Northants

Always to come up to Cumbria and now even better that we have found this haven.  Comfy bed, good grub, what more do you need?

03.05.2009

E & I, Cumbria

Long hard cycle from Carlisle to here, we were greeted with great hospitality, which helped our aching limbs.

19.04.2009

B & D, Ely

A true example of good Yorkshire hospitality, every need catered for with genuine warmth.  Many thanks for making our weekend so enjoyable.  The room was beautiful, your scones just mouth watering.  I’m sure we will see you on our next visit to Garsdale.

17.04.2009

R & L, York

Spoilt with warmth and space, friendliness and good food.  Thank you Janet & Robin.  Beautiful place, warm friendly welcome and terrific breakfasts.  We depart full of the joys of spring, just like the birds outside.

15.04.2009

The Sculptress, Leics

Very lovely - only problem - I want to stay longer - a royal welcome.

13.04.2009

A & L

Couldn’t have chosen better for Easter weekend.  Perfect few days in stunning sunshine too. Lily (my dog) has rapidly become accustomed to her sausage breakfast.  Sorry Lil, back home today - back to reality!  The sunshine, the scenery, the breakfasts, but most of all the welcome.  Thanks for a great weekend.  Made 2 old ladies happy and inspired!

08.04.2009

The Infinity Walkers!

Very nice accommodation, breakfast and very friendly and helpful hosts. Thank you!

31.03.2009

P & C, Pulborough

A 1st class ‘find’ whilst son on rugby tour at Sedbergh.  A warm welcome and very comfortable stay.  Will certainly recommend and be back!

22.03.2009

T & C, Burnley

Thank you for a lovely weekend and your kind hospitality.

21.03.2009

LO, Desford

Excellent - nothing too much trouble, brilliant weather - no rain!  Dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves - we will be back.

20.03.2009

LK, Plymouth

Really delightful, welcoming, friendly - smashing breakfast.  Will call again - love the necklace!!! X

02.01.2009

L & R, Staffs

An absolutely fabulous time, the perfect way to see in the New Year!  A friendly & warm winters welcome from Janet, Robin & Holly ... and an extra special hello from Holly’s pups, who arrived New Year’s Day!  The perfect location, hospitality & breakfasts!  Thank you so so much!!  We’ll see you soon XXX

17.11.2008

JA, Castle Douglas

Working local - and what can I say!  Treatment was fab and the taxi run was excellent as I rally drive myself, so the roads suit me!!  The 4-poster is better than home!!  So if we’re back here working, I will definitely call - thanks so much

26.10.2008

C, J C, I & I, Lancashire

Thank you both for a lovely stay.  We thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.  Thanks again XX

28.09.2008

S & S, Nottingham

Thank you once again for the great welcome, comfortable bed at the end of a long days motorbike ride and the best breakfast ever.  We will be back again.  Thank you so much X

27.09.2008

S & C, Yatton Keynell

Such wonderful hospitality - thank you so much for the lovely good, beautiful room, comfy bed (very!) fabulous views & for arranging the sunshine!  “Home is where the heart is” - and this is a very big-hearted home!  Thank you for a delightful, happy, relaxing stay.  Future visitors - don’t miss the chance to look at Janet’s bead masterpieces!!

10.09.2008

B & E, York

Thanks so much for making us so welcome and looking after us so well.  Wee you again soon hopefully.

06.09.2008

M & R, Outer Hebrides

Thank  you Janet & Robin for a lovely short break – the food was excellent and the room is very well equipped to handle the 2 young children!  When we are back in Yorkshire again we will come back here!

27.08.2008

M, G, T, A & M, Germany

We had a wonderful time here.  You and Holly were very friendly – we felt like home and staying a day longer than planned.  It was the best British Breakfast we’ve ever had!  And the afternoon tea was very fine!  Than you for all.

24.08.2008

G & C, Newcastle

Very friendly and hospitable, fantastic views, very peaceful, great food – would definitely come back, thank you.

21.08.2008

S & G, Oswestry

One night stop off, enjoyed it , sad we are on the way home.

17.08.2008

S & S, Nottingham

Perfect oasis at the end of a long days ride, the accommodation was perfect and also the breakfast.  Nothing was too much trouble for Janet, she was very friendly and welcoming.  We WILL be back – thank you.

16.08.2008

SH, Potters Marston

What a wonderful location, a great place to stay, I will be back!

10.08.2008

MC, Essex

The Old Joinery made a great long weekend  perfect.  Will be back!!

08.08.2008

D, R & A, Hatfield

Thank you for all the things you’ve done for us like breakfast, making us welcome, making my room very nice and thank you for letting us stay here and introducing us to Holly – Thank you (A = Aged 8)  We have had a very nice stay.  Short and sweet but a lovely stopover on our way to Scotland.  We hope to see you again.

07.08.2008

L & R, Staffs

Thank you so much for a truly lovely stay.  Excellent accommodation in outstanding beautiful surroundings.  Janet, Robin & Holly are perfect hosts.  Nothing is too much trouble, once again – thank you.  We’ll see you very soon! XX

03.08.2008

K & K, Lincoln

Thank you, had a lovely stay here.  Janet & Robin were so accommodating and friendly.  We recommend to friends XXX.  PS – kids, dog & tadpoles lovely too!

29.07.2008

GO, Montrose

Thank you for the fine stopover on my return journey from touring Wales on the bike.

26.07.2008

E & J, Durham

We had a wonderful stay.  Very friendly & thank you again for the lift.  We have both enjoyed it.

25.07.2008

G & J, Ayrshire

Didn’t we have a lovely time the day we came to Garsdale.  Lovely food, accommodation and view.  All the best Janet & Robin and every success for the future.  And the dog says thanks as well, He says ‘woof & kisses to Holly’.

23.07.2008

C & M, Australia

Very welcoming, lovely room and outlook.

14.07.2008

T & B, Stamford

Excellent accommodation in beautiful surroundings, we would hope to see more after a change in the weather.

04.07.2008

P, J & C, Loughborough

We ‘joined’ Janet & Robin after se ‘saw’ The Joinery on the internet and moved ‘sharpish’ up the motorway.  The rain did not ‘blunt’ our enjoyment of this fantastic area.  Many thanks to our hosts.  Great breakfasts –even for our dog – who scoffed the sausage without it seeing his ‘teeth’!

28.06.2008

N, F & P, Inverness

Lovely room and adjoining room, excellent for our 14 month toddler.  Very welcoming and good breakfast.  Hope to be back – Thank you.

14.06.2008

The D Family, Edinburgh

Thank you for a brief but lovely stay.  Very friendly and breakfast delicious.

11.06.2008

C & A, South Africa

Thank you so much for a pleasant stay.  ~We also thank you for your kindness, you made us feel so welcome.  This was the best breakfast we ever had in England!!!

08.06.2008

S & L, Penistone

‘The Old Joinery’ is clearly a ‘cut’ above the rest.  Janet & Robin provide nothing but the best!  Our thanks for a relaxing short stay in the words of ‘Arni’ – We’ll be back!!

07.06.2008

R&B, Holland

Thanks for a great stay here, loved the room, the service, the kindness, a very warm welcome and hospitality, we will recommend you in Holland!

06.06.2008

JH, Worcester

Recommendable

29.03.2008

R & T

Thank you very much for a pleasant stay in a beautiful room with a view.  You have been very helpful – a great start to the weekend.

09.02.2008

BG, Wigan

Great room, could not fault the B&B – great owners, Robin & Janet

10.02.2008

C & S, Shipley

Had a lovely relaxing weekend.  Great walks and refreshments in pubs.  Thanks to Robin and Janet for making our stay special.  Can’t wait to visit again - thanks.    Thank you for a lovely weekend.  We wish you both success in your new venture, hope your future guests will enjoy it as much as we did.  Best wishes and see you soon.

03.02.2008

JB, Crawley

A fabulous view – particularly in the snow.  I was made very welcome and am honoured I was the first visitor!  Will come again – soon.