Visitors' Book

Feb 10

Another fantastic stay – excellent food and a warm welcome

Simply the best

March 10

Absolutely fantastic. Amazing hosts,food and a superb setting. We cannot wait to come back.

Could not fault it. Made to feel very welcome. Food Excellent.

Excellent. Thank you for a great room and perfect food.

April 10

Fantastic place to stay. Try finding faults wit it – you won’t!

Like coming home. Luxury in every way, special place, special hosts

What a gem, thank you both for making feel so welcome.

May 10

Absolutely fabulous, very high standards, great location and friendliest most entertaining hosts. We will definitely be back.

Our second superb weekend with Simon & Jane. Relaxing in absolute luxury and eating such fantastic food.

Just another really enjoyable stay. Everything excellent.

June 10

Totally restful. The best B&B we have ever stayed in.

What an amazing place and amazing hosts. Food is excellent and room sooooo comfortable. We will definately be back.

Fantastic hosts, great food, beautiful room and peaceful location. Simply the best.

July 10

Fantastic weekend as always – see you in September

We will come again for a third time because this is the best B&B we have ever been in

Simply excellent, very relaxing. We’ll be back

Aug 10

Thank you so much for the most perfect break. We’ll be back.

Positively the best guest house we have stayed in. The food is excellent, we hope to return.

What a fantastic experience. Absolutely wonderful and the personal touches were great. Look forward to seeing you again.

Sept 10

Everything superb & what a warm welcome.

We think this is the best place we have stayed in with the perfect hosts.

What a lovely place- you have thought of everything

Oct 10

A wonderful stay in every way – welcome, accommodation and delicious food

We have so much enjoyed your amazing hospitality

Friendly people, excellent food and accommodation. Really lovely stay

Nov 10

Fourth visit – need we say more!

Lovely place to stay, very attentive owners, delicious food. Definitely home from home with a few added luxuries.

Had a fantastic time. Great place to stay. Perfect

Jan 09

An excellent weekend, great room and food, we will certainly be recommending it!!

Feb 09

Outstanding in every way. Simply awesome stay. Clearly the best of the best.

We stayed at the Glascow Hilton the night before – it was not as fine as this. Wonderful place.

Fantastic stay. It’s like heaven. Could stay forever.

Pure Joy from start to finish.

A lovely holiday – everything perfect.

March 09

If we ran a place, we’d want it to be this good. Fantastic.

Fabulous rooms, fabulous food but, most of all, fabulous hosts.

Faultless. Perfect in every way.

Second visit and not the last. Thank you for a 5 star stay.

Simply the Best

Thank you so much, our stay was wonderful

April 09

Thank you for a lovely stay. It exceeded our high expectations

What a delightful stay. Accommodation, food, friendliness and cleanliness all 20 out of 10!!

Wow! Don’t want to leave. The most perfect place for our silver wedding.

May 09

The very best place to stay

What a wonderful haven. This must be the best B&B in the world!

Outstanding in every way

June 09

We tried hard to find a better place to stay, but we failed completely,

Even better than we had hoped. Wonderful hospitality in every respect.

Absolutely wonderful

July 09

100%. Cannot fault it. Superb food & accommodation

Excellent. Best of the Best.

Last year we found a brilliant place to stay, we’ve been back and it’s perfect

Aug 09

Wonderful hospitality, fantastic food & great hosts.

As wonderful as ever

It is our 3rd time. As ever, food outstanding, hosts very welcoming. Looking forward to the next time

Sept 09

Quite awesome yet again.

Fantastic stay. Faultless. Excellent B&B and amazing hosts.

It has been such a pleasure staying here

Oct 09

Simply the very best

Simply the best – another perfect stay with perfect hosts

A really lovely stay – feel very spoilt. Love the little touches.

Nov 09

Another wonderful stay. Could not be improved

Excellent all round

Had a fabulous stay

March 08

Even better than last time!

Have really enjoyed our stay. Alovely warm welcome, very relaxing. Great breakfast.

Wow!! We have had a wonderful time. The most amazing hospitality and exquisite attention to detail. Sumptuous room, delicious food and beautiful setting.

Brilliant place to stay. Made to feel like home. The room, the food and the hospitality magnificent.

April 08

We have had a brilliant weekend. Mother’s 50 th will be one to remember.

Fabulous hosts, superb cooking, marvellous scenery, wonderful home.

Lovely weekend with our friends. Excellent accommodation. Food to die for and fabulous hosts.

May 08

Simply the best!!!

Thank you for giving us a fabulous birthday weekend and being so kind to us.

Thank you for a lovely stay. The most excellent breakfasts – we wont eat for a week!

Thoroughly enjoyed our third stay. Wonderful food & hospitality.

June 08

A beautiful B&B in lovely spot with excellent hosts. Thank you for everything. Much appreciated the attention to detail.

Outstanding hospitality. Simon & Jane so so helpful. A breakfast to die for, wonderful company, outstanding hosts.

It’s the many little things that make a stay worthwhile. This home has got them all

Fantastic stay – such comfy beds. Never been looked after so well!

Fantastic in every way. Perfect hosts, excellent food & Simon is the greatest tour organiser.

Beatuiful room, great hosts, scrumptious breakfasts

Simply the best! Food: WOW!!

What an enjoyable stay. Everything just Excellent.

July 08

Wonderful Bed & Breakfast. Very Enjoyable.

Absolutely wonderful stay – everything perfect. Couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Exceptional; welcome, presentation, cleamliness, food! Nothing too much trouble. Looking forward to our return.

A lovely stay yet again! The best.

There are not many places I would describe as ‘home from home’. Thorney Mire Barn has succeeded and surpassed! Too many superlatives to fit in here

Aug 08

The warmest, most hospitable welcome we have ever received.

This is the best place we have ever stayed in the UK. Wonderful hosts, very welcoming and delicious food.

Everything absolutely superb. Wonderful friendly hosts. Top class food, especially the evening meals.

Jane & Simon run an excellent B&B. Everything more than perfect. Wonderful food and such friendly & helpful hosts.

Your desire to please and attend to individual need is outstanding. 5 stars is not enough.

Sept 08

Our fifth visit. You must be doing something right!

Very many thanks for super food, company and a wonderful bed.

Lovely stay in your charming home. Really enjoyable.

Oct 08

What a fantastic break. Far too short but so relaxing

Third time this year and as good as the first. We will be back early next year.

Absolutely flawless. So relaxing.

Simply Perfect

Nov 08

Really enjoyed our few days here. Lived up to all our expectations.

Excellent in every way. Superb food.

Dec 08

We had a perfect weekend. Excellent breakfast and hospitality.

Thank you for making my birthday weekend a special one. Everything about Thorney Mire is wonderful. The food has been exceptional.

Wonderful, Wonderful. Fabulous room, fabulous breakfast, fabulous hosts.

Feb 07

Gorgeous everything - Thank you.

Great Weekend. First class place & welcoming.

We have found the best B&B in the Hawes area.

A truly wonderful place with such warm hearted people.

Mar 07

In every respect (food, room, hosts, Lots of extras) our stay has been excellent.

A really warm welcome & stay in every respect, this is B&B at its very best.

The best B&B in the Dales - Superb

Divine food, exquisite rooms, wonderful hosts & glorious surroundings. If you could bottle all this we'd buy a whole case.

11/10. 5 star everything. Excellent hospitality. A wonderful place and area to unwind and be at peace with the world.

April 07

I'm not normally lost for words, but WOW! This is a little piece of heaven.

The best B&B that we have e ver, and no doubt, ever will stay in. We will definitely recommend this B&B for years to come.

Brilliant, made to feel really welcome on our first of many visits.

Another fabulous visit, just as great as our last.

If you could have 6 stars this would be the benchmark

Our 3 rd visit. It just gets better.

May 07

Superb week in every way. 1 st class accommodation - the best we've stayed in.

Jane & Simon are wonderful hosts whose thoughtful attention to detail over the specialist Garden Room facilities was much appreciated. Excellent food.

Superb! Top quality accommodation & food. 1 st class (& very personal) hospitality

June 07

Best B&B. Superb rooms 7 breakfasts, not to mention the hosts.

A wonderful B&B

2 nd Year. Again wonderful accommodation, scrummy food & brilliant hospitality

Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nd stay

A wonderful place - immaculately clean & friendly

What a wonderful place. So welcoming. The most comfortable bed

Thank you both for a very warm welcome, you have made us feel like old friends

What a fantastic place. Thank you for making our weekend so relaxing & special

What a find! Lovely rooms with everything thought of. Breakfasts enough to keep you going all day with fun & friendly banter added in

3 rd visit and as fantastic as the 1 st . Many more visits to come

Another lovely stay, looking forward to our next!

Aug 07

Simply wonderful in every respect.

What a great welcome. Just loved everything - the luxury, pampering & hospitality. Food to remember for ever & simply the best hosts

Another excellent stay, we will be back in October.

Sept 07

An absolutely delightful stay. Gorgeous surroundings, wonderful welcome & food to die for.

Absolutely excellent

Wonderful in every way - looked after superbly.

What a gem - couldn't be faulted

Lived up to its 5 star reputation. Excellent.

Absolutely wonderful, we are already looking forward to returning again

Just perfect in every way. Jane & Simon's wonderful hospitality & attention to detail along with stunning countryside really make this a very special place.

Oct 07

As ever; wonderful. Cant wait for next time

Fantastic. It'll be a pleasure to come back

A wonderful 2 nd visit, looking forward to coming again.

Nov 07

Fantastic as always. Another wonderful weekend.

Just gets better. See you again soon.

"Fantastic! A brilliant weekend and stay."

My second stay and it just gets better. Outstanding attention to detail

Our third stay and very much looking forward to our fourth. Simply outstanding.

This truly is a 'hidden gem'. Everything is first class- food accommodation & hospitality. A great place to revive the batteries

Best breakfasts, excellent room & good company. Deserves 5 stars at least.

Absolutely first class. We couldn't think of any improvements that would have made our stay more enjoyable. We will certainly be back.

Had a wonderful stay, the food was absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to return.

Came as strangers, left as 'family'! Thank you for a wonderful break. Hope to return soon.

Superb in every way, wish we had stayed for longer.

Superb. Words fail us in describing this wonderful place & people.

This is the true definition of; outstanding excellence, first class. We really don't want to go.

Fantastic from start to finish. Thank yo for making us so welcome. Your rooms are a delight and the food excellent.

Thank you for your excellent hospitality, wonderful room & service.

Great food, extremely hospitable hosts, lovely location. We have been thoroughly spoilt.

Excelelnt! If they gave out Oscars for B&B this would win them all

Absolutely fantastic! Warm friendly hospitality, delicious breakfast and wonderful personal touches.

Thank you for a superb stay. Five diamonds simply don't describe it. Difficult to equal - impossible to beat

Fantastic! Probably the best we have stayed in. Superb quality - wonderful people.

Perfect! Beautifully appointed B&B. Wonderful breakfast.

Wonderful hospitality, food & accommodation. The little extras made it more special.

Absolutely our lucky day when we found you. The warmest hospitality, superb room & the breakfast!!. We've loved it all.

Definitely the best in 25 years of travelling

A truly wonderful experience. Rooms are so tastefully decorated, enormous, sumptuous beds. Absolutely everything one could possibly need plus more. The most fantastic breakfasts ever experienced.

Accommodation, breakfast & especially the hosts excellent!!! Can't find fault.

Excellent accommodation, real family atmosphere. Very kind & helpful hosts.

We came away for a touch of luxury - and were well rewarded.

Fantastic accommodation and hosts. Had a wonderful holiday, only wish we were staying longer.

5 Star accommodation. Jane was a fab hostess, npthing any bother. Simon wasn't too bad either!! We had a lovely time.

Excellent through & through. Made to feel most welcome. Rooms sheer luxury.

Superb! The best we have ever stayed at. Excellent hosts. Ten Star!

What a delightful place to stay - it really does beat the Ritz.

Excellent as usual. Best B&B we have ever stayed at!

Thank you for an excellent break. A first class place to stay with excellent hosts. Marks out of 10: 11

We came here expecting to find fantastic facilities and a great welcome, but all our expectations were exceeded

Absolutely superb guest house. Nothing too much trouble for our friendly hosts.

We can not think of anything that would have made us feel more welcome or comfortable.

The hospitality and services are 5 Star. Jane & Simon are wonderful hosts.

Superb from start to end. What a find!

Outstanding B&B in an awesome setting. Quality in every respect.

Everything was wonderful. Beautiful rooms and views. Delicious food and friendly delightful hosts.

Absolutely excellent! Everything was perfect.

Have been 'in the mire' many times over the years but never has a 'mire' been more enjoyable. Wonderful breakfasts and hosts.

Wonderful area. Best B&B ever.

Excellent yet again.

Absolutely delightful stay. Will certainly be back

Absolutely perfect

Excellent - the room, the food, the friendly helpful service, everything. Thank you for making a special weekend into a really special weekend.

Another fantastic stay. Looking forward to our next.

Our first stay but certainly not our last

Excellent - loved the pampering. Sheer Luxury

Thank you so much for all your care - going the extra mile. Once again a lovely stay.

"Fantastic! A brilliant weekend and stay."

A warm welcome, excellent room. Outstanding breakfast and excellent suppers. A gem in the dales.

Thanks for everything - a really warm welcome, fantastic room & breakfast. Feels like we've stayed with friends! Will certainly be back.

A really fantastic stay with lovely people

"Brilliant - the comfort is superb."

"Excellent B&B and hosts. A top quality stay, will see you again."

"What an amazing place! The BEST B&B I have ever stayed in. Fantastic views and opulent furnishings - we will be back!"

"A very warm welcome & excellent service. Will totally recommend you to all I know."

"A wonderful place. Happy memories of a good week-end."

"Go for the cooked breakfast whether you walk or not!"

"An excellent & lovely place to stay."

"Beautiful place, lovely people."

"A wonderful stay. Can also recommend the packed lunches, we'll be back."

"Accommodation excellent in all respects. Extremely helpful and generous hosts. Nothing was too much trouble, we will be back."

"Excellent! 5 diamonds well deserved. First Class."

"A thoroughly enjoyable stay. Every comfort provided."

"Such a friendly welcome and excellent accommodation."

"The best Bed & Breakfast we have ever stayed in. A gem in the Dales. As good as any quality hotel, with a personal touch."

"What can we say. Fantastic place, fabulous hosts and gorgeous food. Look forward to seeing you numerous times throughout the year."

"In every way - the best ever."

"What can we say! Hosts, accommodation, welcome, location, food – all exceptional. You have provided an outstanding B&B. See you again."

"Just one word sums it all up: EXCELLENT."

"Best B&B ever! Food was fantastic. You are wonderful hosts."

"What can we say that hasn’t been said already? You are fantastic hosts, the accommodation is more than first class. We hope to return."

"First class accommodation, nothing is too much trouble. We will be back."

"This is the best B&B we have ever stayed in."

"The ultimate B&B. 5 Star accommodation with fantastic hosts. First class food. We will be back for sure."

"Fantastic in all aspects. Will return in October."

"We have found a gem. We will return again and again………… "

"Thank you for amazing hospitality and a truly warm and relaxing atmosphere throughout. Beautiful interior and exterior. We will be recommending you to all our friends and family."

"Cant wait to come back, its been perfect."

"A taste of heaven on earth. We’ll be back again and will recommend you highly."

"We spent our 60th wedding anniversary here, this was the icing on the cake. The accommodation and catering were superb. Nothing too much trouble."

"One of the most memorable and perfect stays we have ever experienced."

"Exceptional in every way. Superb & welcoming hosts whose standards are reflected in all facilities. We will be back."

"Another wonderful stay. The place gets better and better. Booked in for next time already."

"Should be awarded 10 stars. Perfection from start to finish."

"Absolutely perfect. Exceeded our expectations. We will be back."

"Thank you for a truly wonderful stay in such a peaceful location. We will definitely recommend you to all."

"What can we say!! Tremendous! Such a warm, friendly welcome. Marvellous food, hosts and rooms. See you again."

"Superb attention to detail providing a level of comfort and welcoming atmosphere unsurpassed in our B&B travels. See you soon."

"Thanks for everything. Just one word: EXCELLENT. See you again."

"Beautifully prepared and comfortable room. Hospitality second to none. Plan to return."

"Absolutely everything PERFECT!! Will definitely be back. Many thanks for a wonderful week. Best B&B ever."

"We enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was excellent. Looking forward to visiting again."

"Wonderful – Best ‘hotel’ room we’ve ever had & food excellent. We’ll be back."

"What a beautiful property in a fantastic location. Wonderful breakfasts. Will come again."

"Luxurious accommodation with excellent food. A real treat retreat!"

"Second visit just as good as the first."

"This was so much more than a B&B. All our wishes fulfilled in a lovely room and a fantastic breakfast."

"What a gem! A real find, wonderful location, bur most of all excellent attention to detail. Will be back."

"This place is just perfect in every way. Have booked for 2006 already."

"Like a 5 Star hotel with the feel of a home. Will be back."

"Best B&B we’ve been to!"

"A wonderful experience. Outstandingly brilliant food."

"5 star hotel with real people."

"A really fantastic place with such lovely people. We’ll definitely be back."

"First class B&B. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Most wonderful breakfast. Will most definitely be back."

"Idyllic in everyway. We’ll be moving in when we retire!"

"An exquisite B&B in perfect surroundings. Allowed us to switch off from work and the rest of the world on arrival. We will be back with friends."

"Thank you for a superb weekend. Nothing was too much trouble. Wonderful breakfast, fantastic accommodation. Looking forward to returning soon."

"A wonderful place to stay, sure we’ll be coming back soon."

"Very high quality B&B. Great rooms and very friendly service. Food excellent too. We will recommend you."

"This must be the best B&B. Can not fault it in anyway."

"Beautiful rooms, lovely people, perfect service, wonderful food. We’ll be back and recommend you to others."

"Thank you so much for a lovely, friendly and very comfortable stay. You’ve thought of everything. See you again."

"Perfect. Will be back and will send or bring others."