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In our guests' words...

"I've slept in beds all over the world and the bed here is the most comfortable I have EVER slept in!  Thank you!"  Pollyanna MacLachlan, London February 18, 2010

"The only thing that got us out of the room was the breakfast.  (i.e. the room was amazing!)"  Clare & Paul, London, 15th February, 2010

"Thank you for a fantastic stay.  The location, food and company were brilliant. xxx" Pierre & Aristy, Temple Hirst, N. Yorkshire 7th February, 2010

"Great little break.  Hot tub was bliss! Thanks!" Paul & Wendy Arrowsmith, N. Yorkshire 31st December, 2009

"What a delightful home, warm and inviting.  We have been thoroughly spoiled.  Thank you for your kindness.  You have gone beyond anything we expected.  The breakfast was fantastic and company very interesting and friendly.  A wonderful place to spend our anniversary.   Many many thanks. "  Charlotte & Mike, Sheffield, 21st & 22nd November, 2009

"FANTASTIC!  We'd love to come back" Jenni & Alex from Wetherby, 29th Sept. 2009

"Another wonderful stay ... shame it's over" Kim, Tom & Dave from Kent, 6th Sept. 2009

"We spent 7 wonderful, quiet days at your beautiful house.  Thank you for your warm hospitality, the excellent breakfast and plenty of interesting stories.  You are the most extraordinary, humorous, and friendly b&b farmer couple we have ever met."  Dieter & Elisabeth, Bavaria,  2nd August, 2009

"What a wonderful two days!  Just wish we had longer.  See you soon.  x" Kevin & Carol from Leicester, 29th August, 2009

"Lovely accommodation, very comfortable bed.  I got lost in it!!" Kathy McNaughton, Manchester, 31/7/2009

"An oasis of tranquility!  We will be back in the future.  We were made to feel very welcome.  Thank you for a lovely stay."  Zoe & Paul, Manchester, 26.7.2009

"Had the most memorable anniversary ever - hot tub experience to die for!!! Brilliant hosts.  Super hospitality.  Thanks.  xx"  Steve & Michelle Saunders, Wharncliffe Side, 11/7/2009

" What a great place:  Haddon House Farm, Derbyshire and Marilyn & Bill's hospitality!  Thank you. xx"  Penny Morgan, Caterbury, Kent 11/7/2009

"Thanks for a great weekend.  Your hospitality made the stay very special.  The great breakfast set us up for a long walk and the hot tub was perfect when getting back."  Jenny & Kenneth, London, 18th - 21st June

"Thank you, it's been lovely" Neya & Mike, Nottingham, 4th May, 2009

"Perfect ... "  Rosemary, Sally & Jane (sisters), Newcastle, Hampshire & West Sussex on 26.4.2009

"Lovely place, lovely people.  We are leaving here fully refreshed & relaxed.  Thank you, Bill & Marilyn"  Tony & Sue, Leicester, 26th April, 2009

"Wonderful peace & quiet.  Many thanks" Andy & Julie, Aldridge, Walsall, 26th April, 2009

"Our second stay at this amazing guest house.  Think we've found our 2nd home - will return without any doubt".   Phil, Tracey Stack & family, Flint, North Wales, 19.4.2009

"Thoughtful & fun, clean & totally relaxing.  Thanks so much.  Brilliant stay!" Karen Trogstad & Sien, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, 18.4.2009

"Thank you for the map, the exquisite scrambled eggs, the comfortable bed, the stories, the smiles, the kindness, the atmosphere.  Lovely stay for lovers" Catherine et Raphael, Collombey, Switzerland, 15th April, 2009

"Comfy bed, lovely room.  Felt special.  Friendly folk live here.  We'll come back." June & Robert, Scotton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 6th April 2009

"Outstanding hospitality.  We had a great time and a terrific rest.  Would recommend it to anyone.  Can't wait to return."  Ben & Louisa, Cambridge, 1st February, 2009

"Very enjoyable stay, great hospitality, and lovely, comfortable bed!" Paul & Jo, Leicester, 23rd January, 2009

"Thanks for the stay.  We had a fantastic weekend.  Great muffins & walks!"  Tatiana & Robbie, 4th January 2009

"Thanks for your fantastic hospitality.  Muffins and hot tub a must.  We will definitely return."  Edward & Nicola, Wigan, 4/1/2009

"Fantastic place and lovely people.  We will be back!!"  Peter & Glenys, 4/1/2009

"Lovely place & warm welcome!"  Mandy & Rich, Isle of Axholme, 1st January 2009

"Fantastic stay!"  Michelle & Michael, Stourport on Severn, Worcs. 29/12/2008

"I can fully recommend the master bedroom!  Lovely.  Very comfy bed, too."  John & Elise, Swadlincote, 22/12/2008

"Thank you for making us so welcome.  Apologies, but we may return!  Cheers!"  Mandy & Graham, Nottingham 7/12/2008

"A perfect place to relax.  I am so glad I found you.  The best place we have stayed.  I may tell our family and friends but I would like to keep it my secret!  Thank you for being perfect hosts."  Mandy & Graham, December 2008

"Very friendly.  Good hospitality.  Pretty room & comfortable".  Derek & Jenny, Co. Durham 23/11/2008

"Wonderful hospitality & fab food & beds.  Thanks. x" Ian, Jane, Dan & James Shinnie, Bucks. 23/11/2008

"Delightful stay.  Room lovely, hot tub is a great addition to an already outstanding place."  Dave & Ann Wilson, Nottingham, 1st August, 2008

"Lovely Room and excellent hospitality, a pleasure to stay" Tony & Sue, Cromer, 9-9-2008

"Thank you for such an enjoyable and welcoming stay in your beautiful home" Judith, Richard & Emily Bridges, Halesowen, W. Midlands, 7th September, 2008

"I will tell lots of people how great you are.  What a wonderful start to married life.  Thank you for a lovely relaxing break."  Karen & Wayne & Cameron O'Flanagan, Luton, 2nd September, 2008

"A wonderful stay in very comfortable surroundings - and many thanks for answering our many questions!" Phil & Jacquie Owen, 1st September, 2008

"Very comfortable & cosy" Rachel & Denis , Manchester, 7-9-2008

"I find the Monet Room a little oasis of calm in a busy life.  The fourth time we have enjoyed your hospitality and company.  Hope to be back."  Robin & Audry Dent  25.9.2008

"What a beautiful county!  We love the Peak District.  You provided a glorious place to rest our bodies.  Thank you for the fabulous room and delicious breakfast."  Michael & Jill Bartlett, Minnesota, U.S.A., 10th - 13th August, 2008

"Had a lovely stay with great hosts, and great food.  Thank you both!"  Meghan & Robin, Nottingham 17th August, 2008

"Just what the doctor ordered - thank you so much!" Helina Thomas, Rugby, 10th August, 2008

"Thank you for lending us your map, Monsal Trail guide and leaflets.  We had two lovely walks - one from Monsal Head down into Monsal Dale and along the trail, and the other between Millers Dale and Chee Dale.  We enjoyed our stay and look forward to seeing you again sometime."  Linda & Derek Bettesworth, Dursley, 4th April

"Fabulous home, we'll definitely be back" Gail Morley, King's Lynn, 9th August, 2008

"Very charming & unique.  Thank you.  The peace was just what we needed!" Viv & Mick, Luton, Beds., 3rd & 4th August, 2008

"Lovely garden, delightful room & hospitable hosts.  Thank you!" Christine & James Helfers, Cambridge 1st August, 2008

"You put other hotels in the shade!  Absolutely fantastic place with every need catered for - and then some!  Thank you"  Elizabeth, Jersen, Nelly & Frits, 27/7/2008

"Possibly the best B/B in the world ... thank you" Les & Kim, North Wales 5/6/08

"Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful!  Thank you for a wonderful stay!"  Lisa Stinner, Winnipeg, Canada 23rd July, 2008

"What a lovely, restful, charming place - thank you so much" Gary - Huddersfield, Ros, Nottingham 25/7/2008

"Wonderful painted walls - great garden - lots to explore!"  Tony McCaffey, Elstead, Surrey, 23/7/2008

"Lovely people, lovely room and hope to return!" Terry & Beryl Smith, Finchampstead, Berkshire 23/7/2008

"We will be back a fourth time in the future, even if now it's a long way to come from Australia.  Thank you" Bruce, Sue, Dominic, David, Perth, W.A. Australia, 21/7/2008

"Thank you so much for the wonderful stay -- it has definitely been the highlight of our entire trip!  We hope to come back very soon!"  Meghan & Lara Getz, Michigan, USA  13/7/2008

Such a lovely family and a beautiful place to stay.  We can't wait to come back and be spoilt again!  A very special first wedding anniversary"  Andrew & Jenny Fairey, Long Eaton, Nottingham 7/7/2008

"A week ago we had just arrived in Bakewell and had just found you and your farm and lovely home.  Ted and I wanted to say Thank You once again to you for helping to make our visit to the Peak District so enjoyable.  We had a lovely tour of Crown Derby factory on the way home.  It seemed to round off our little holiday just nicely.  With love and best wishes" Vivien & Ted, Keynsham, Bristol

"Our second visit to the Monet Room.  We have had a wonderful stay here.  Bill, Marilyn & Matt, you are great hosts!!  We shall return for more of your fantastic hospitality.  All the best, smiles & laughter" Rita & Nicole 22/06/08

"We feel much refreshed after our stay here, thanks to your lovely hospitality & the unique bedroom -- with a very comfortable bed!  Thank you very much"  Len & Pat, 22 - 26/06/2008

"We are the newly-weds who arrived at your farmhouse on the afternoon of our wedding day, 29th July, looking for accommodation.  Thank you for your great kindness in telephoning around until you found us a place to stay."  Sarah & Stuart Whitburn

  "What a beautiful place!"  Susan & Shawn, Shropshire, 22/6/2008

"So spoilt by you!"  Therese Brown, St. Helens 22/6/2008

"Thank you very much .  The hot tub is wonderful!"  Sam, Jo & Marianne, Devon

"We had a lovely stay here - we had the pleasure of staying in both rooms - the Monet and The Wil Shakespeare - beautiful.  Thank you for your generous hospitality, we won't hesitate to return.  Thank you"  Love Kev & Lindsey 27/5/08 Lincoln

"Amazing family room, excelled in all areas of hospitality.  Hot tub a real treat.  Many thanks, will return" Tracey & Phil, North Wales 12/5/08

"Thank you for five fabulous days of warm hospitality, delectable breakfasts, restful nights, and all the extras you've so graciously provided our little group" Beverly Yates, Amarillo Texas USA, 7.5.08

" Your house is beautiful and homely and you couldn't have been kinder.  Glad the puppies came back!"  Ruth, Hugh and Holly 7.4.08 

"What a fantastic way to spend our wedding anniversary.  We can't wait to come back. xx"  Gary & Jules Beckwith 1.4.08

"A lovely relaxing break with lovely hosts" Elaine & Jon, Oadby 30.3.08

"Lovely stay - beautiful suite" 18.3.08 Dev, Kavita & Kumi from Littleover, Notts.

"Such wonderful hospitality - great food, bed and company!" 22.3.08 The Long Family from Kent

"We have had such a fabulous time - lovely room, breakfasts and great company - complete escapism! We shall be back!!"  24.3.08 Robin & Natalie, Lincoln

"What a fantastic house, people, + hospitality.  Fantastic hosts, breakfast + location.  We loved it!"  24.3.08 Fulden & Steve

"We've had a great time -- everything was lovely and Marilyn & Bill were fabulous!  We'll definitely be back!"  24.2.2008 Moira & Carol from London & Maidenhead

"Unforgettable, in every way.  Thank you!"  14/1/2008 Chris & Mary from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

"Best B&B ever!  Lovely room, people and landscape - Thank you for Everything!"  4/2/2008 Alexis & Chris from Waterloo, London

" Fantastic place, lovely warm hospitality.  We'll be back again."  11/2/2008 Rob, Katy & Olivia, from Walsall, W. Midlands

"Shakespeare Room fantastic!  Thanks for a lovely stay once again.  We'll be back ASAP!"  12.2.2008 Nicola & Chris, Nottingham

"A very enjoyable night away; beautiful room, lovely breakfast and wonderful hosts.  Thank you.  Merry Christmas."  Dawn & Simon Taylor, Sheffield, 15th December, 2007

"Thank you both for a wonderful few days.  Merry Christmas".  Tony & Jeanette Bush, Basildon, Essex - 12th December, 2007

"Excellent weekend, perfect - so relaxing, we will be back.  Highly recommended."  Ian and LizHolland - 8th December, 2007

"An absolute pleasure, perfect down to every last detail".  Elaine & Andrew Bell, - 8th December, 2007

"I had such a lovely time at your home; the two of you were the most wonderful hosts".  Christina Burz, New York City - November 3rd, 2007

"We have done a lot of travelling.  This is by far the best place we have ever stayed", Chris & Diane, Kellyville, Sydney, NSW, Australia - 10th October, 2007

"Thank you for a lovely warm welcome, gorgeous room and hearty breakfasts.  Nothing was too much trouble" Sarah & Paul, Nottinghamshire - 8th October, 2007

"Very comfortable, excellent breakfasts" Margaret, Lucy and Bill Nicolle - 9th October 2007

"Room excellently appointed for a B&B!  Appreciated the North American attention to detail!"  Sue & Neal - Bristol - 16th August, 2007

"The rooms were very lovely & cute.  We will miss it a lot!" Meggy & Sofie Consing and family, U.S.A. - 19th July, 2007

"Thank you for a very enjoyable stay.  I very much appreciated the love and care which has gone into the decor, and the general comfort of your home." Oswald & Barbara Wilkinson, Warrington, Cheshire

"Thank you for making us so welcome - we just turned up unannounced and found a real treasure.  Thanks for a really comfy room and great breakfasts to set us up for a few days of adventures. Sally & George Renner, Oakham, Rutland - 24th July, 2007

"What a fatastic B&B.  The room is unbelievable, so unusual but completely comfortable.  The hosts are great, friendly and welcoming - makes for a relaxing break.  Thanks"  Helen & Phil, February 2007

"Perfect weekend made special by good company, great breakfasts and the room!"  Stuart Glass, Dorking, Surrey - 1/4/2007

"...thank you for your kind and generous hospitality on Christmas Eve.  Lisa and I were simply overwhelmed with your beautiful home and wonderful family.  The bedroom was out of this world and we had a truly romantic evening, what better way than to spend our first Christmas morning together.  Lisa actually said to me how lovely it would be were you to invite us to join you and your family at the breakfast table, her dream come true.  It is a rare and touching moment when people invite you into their own home on such a special day of the year.  Thank you."  Adrian & Lisa, Christmas

"What can we say? -- Wonderful!! Superb!!"
Arthur & Lazby Nicol, Newport, United Kingdom

"We had a fantastic stay in a beautiful room and were made very welcome by lovely people."
Sally & Steve, Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
"Absolutely perfect. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you so much. Happy New Year to you both!"
John & Carol Purdy, Heanor, United Kingdom
"Fantastic room! I'd like to take it home with me! Thanks for your hospitality, we will definitely be back."
Peggy & Gordon Evans, Ashton Under Hill, United Kingdom
"You are lovely people. Thanks for making our 30th anniversary special. Hope to see you again."
Janet & Steve Ellison, Sheffield, United Kingdom
"Thank you for the wonderful stay. You made your home feel like our home-away-from-home. Many thanks."
Kathryn & Robert Bray, Tottenham, Ontario, Canada
"How beautiful?!! -- Gorgeous! Thank you so very much. Couldn't have had a better room. We are very happy that we stayed here and we will be back for sure! (smiley face) Many thanks for being such great hosts! xx"
Sarah & Ian Bakewell, Melksham, United Kingdom
"Fantastic room and hospitality. Great thanks!"
Machiko & Sumire Kurosawa, Kyoto, Japan
"How can we thank you for such a wonderful time? The room was the best and the hospitality out-does anything we have experienced in the past!"
Mark & Rachel Linton Harrison, Harborne, Birmingham, United Kingdom

"Such an interesting room!  The window fabrics are delightful and each item a gem!  Your hospitality is equally as charming - glad we found you.  Thanks," Barbara & Kathy, Newbury, July 2006

"Meeting you was a highlight of our trip to England.  Staying at your beautiful place gave me inspiration to pick up brushes and paint .. thanks ever so much for your hospitality and I do hope I will be able to offer an extra large waffle with strawberry & cream on our terraces in Bruges one day ... "  Filip, Dominique & Jolan

"Dear Marilyn and Bill, Your hospitality is the best, the room lovely, we enjoyed midsummer nights and the Topiary Garden.  We will tell our friends this lovely secret."  Lynn & Rich Maron, August Bank Holiday, 2007

"This room is blue green, pink and white

This room gives me sheer delight

I love the colours and decor

The artwork from ceiling down to floor

Good music, films and a restful night

Yes, this room gives me sheer delight" 

Conty & Adam, mid-summer's night, 2006

"Excellent -- B&B inadequately describes this paradise! I'll be returning for the muffins! Thank you for style, cleanliness, and great hospitality! I'll return!" Diane Louise Jordan, BBC Songs of Praise, United Kingdom

Our thanks to all our guests, whether they've written in our visitor's book or not -- your company and conversation have been so helpful to us over the years.  How lovely it is for us to read such beautiful words (and poetry!) as our guests write ... we're providing here what we like to find when we go away - a friendly face who is interested in us as people, not just the money we bring, and a quality bed with beautiful linen. 

It seems the whole world comes to our kitchen table and tells us about their life back home.  Farming can be an isolated existence, but our guests' conversation lets us see the other side of the fence.  The income from the B&B business is very important, helping to plug the holes in the farm cash flow.  Farmers really appreciate your business! 

Please stay on a farm whenever possible.  You'll be helping food producers and yourself - you'll find value for money and keep your holiday spend in the area where you stayed, thus helping a local economy to survive until the next time you want to visit.   

We constantly reinvest in our business.  We believe passionately in supporting local small businesses - doing our part to help sustain local employment.  As much as is possible, we source food ingredients from Peak farmers, and we always buy food produced in Britain.  Taste and quality go hand in hand with freshness.  We want you to savour the difference, and enjoy your time away to the fullest.   

You can entrust your precious time away to us with confidence.  Your holiday experience is very important to us.  Bill and I hope you'll book to come stay with us, and join those who regard our home as their special place to visit a couple of times a year.

Here's a poem written yesterday by one of our guests - what a surprise!  I think they enjoyed their stay:

Haddon House Farm

 

Time away from home  - with all it’s worries.

Somewhere where no one really hurries.

A peaceful setting without need of car,

The local shops close and not too far.

Somewhere to be pampered, and slightly spoiled.

We deserve it, for how hard we’ve toiled.

 

A walk in the country, would also be nice,

To test our stamina and earn the evening rice.

We found it in Derbyshire’s countryside,

A place called Bakewell - or just outside.

Haddon House Farm run by Marilyn and Bill -

A place that just exudes goodwill.

 

Homely comfort, with a well cooked meal,

Fills the body and gives good zeal.

A hearty walk over the dales and hills -

More beneficial than a hundred pills!

A bubbling hot tub and a glass of wine -

Gives a feeling of luxury – sublime.

 

‘Anything you need?’ asks the kindly host.

‘Your pleasant stay, pleases us most.’

Breakfast is cooked before your eyes -

With blueberry muffins -  a nice surprise!

Take them with you on your walk today,

To give you stamina and keep hunger at bay.

 

Back to Haddon House Farm, we’ll happily go.

Shouting it’s praise to all I know!

Our grateful thanks for a wonderful stay -

Comfy beds when we ‘hit the hay’!

Our thanks to Marilyn and to Bill

Staying there was a wonderful thrill.

 

 

Barry Edmonds-2009.

 

Wow!  Thanks a bunch, Barry! 

How kind was that, plus all the other really warm and friendly feedback we've had (only some of which is reiterated above - I have albums of lovely thank you cards collected over the 20 years I've been welcoming visitors to our farmhouse.)  We know you work too hard and your time away has everything riding on it - all your hopes for a trouble-free and comfortable time away.  Everything we do, we have your needs in mind.  Come give us a try.


Marilyn Nichols - 24th March, 2010 - 01629-814024  marilynnichols1@me.com 

 

 

 

 

 

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