August 2009 Mr & Mrs B from Holland - Our 5th visit and again a wonderful holiday. New places for us to visit: Woburn Abbey, The Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne. We were three days part of the the Fairport Convention Festival at Cropredy, Canons Ashby House, Sudely Castle. All of them very much worth visiting. We will be back next year.

August 2009 Family of 4 from Wales - Our 4th visit! We had a wonderful time yet again. Lovely location and scenery. Couldn't ask for a better holiday. We made some friends - the sheep who were very entertaining. We visited a new places this time and had a great time with family. Thanks again, will be back soon!

June 2009 Mrs & Mr E from Wales - We've had a fantastic time, it really is a home from home. Hubby thoroughly enjoyed the fishing. One tiny suggestion, being disabled and a bit of a crock, I did find the step from the patio doors a bit steep, but that is only me. We loved the views and the peace and quiet and we hope to come back in the future. Thank you.

June 2009 The M Family from Southampton - Wonderful views, wonderful location and wonderful facilities and accommodation. It is always worrying looking at pictures on a website and imagining the reality, well you have exceeded our expectations on every front. Thank you for a lovely and relaxing stay which we will remember for a long time to come.

June 2009 Family of 4 from Kent - Everything we wanted from a holiday. Lovely scenery, comfy accommodation, great safe playing for our girls. Weather scorchio for most of our stay. Feel relaxed and rested even though we've visited Mary Ardens Farm, Warwick Castle and Motor Museum. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and is top of our list for a return visit. Thank you.

May 2009 S & C from Mablethorpe - Our 3rd visit and as always had an excellent time in this superb lodge. Had a lovely time being amused by the lambs as usual. Thank you once again.

May 2009 The C Family from Cornwall - Thank you to you both for this excellent accommodation! Home from home! We have enjoyed visitng Stratford Upon Avon, Cropredy and Stockton Locks where we admired the many narrow boats on the canal and watching the people's mastery of the locks. Dry, sunny weather allowed us to explore the Windmill at Windmill Hill and the nearby resevoir. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning next year. Breakfast without sheep and trains will seem quite tame. Best wishes to you for the coming year.

May 2009 Family of 4 from The Netherlands - We've had a wonderful week in your 'little' cottage. We were really surprised in a positive way. Warwick, Cotswold, Oxford and the canals are good places to visit. Don't forget fishing in the pond.

April 2009 The B Family from France - Thank you so much for this wonderful house, very well equipped and so nice decorated. Thank you for all and congratulations for your kindness and your welcoming to us. Merci.

April 2009 The P Family from Ireland - We had a comfortable and relaxing few days, we're sorry that is wasn't longer! Lambs are very friendly!

April 2009 The O Family from London - Everybody loved the stay. Kids enjoyed playing on the trampoline and collecting eggs. It is our 4th visit and we will be back next year.

March 2009 Family of 3 from London - Thanks for a wonderful stay. Good acoustics and nice eggs! Shame the lambs wouldn't come out to play.

March 2009 Mr & Mrs G from Cardiff - This is one of the best accommodations I have stayed so far. Everything here is well organized, perfect, neat and clean. I enjoyed every moment of my stay here and I wish to come back here again. My 4 year old son seemed to have enjoyed the most. He loved the toys, the lovely farm animals, the lovely environment. With the lovely view of the trains passing after every hour or so. My husband too loved everything about the place. I will definitely recommend your lodge to my relatives and friends. Thank you so much for everything, it was a pleasure to stay in your lovely lodge.

March 2009 Family from Willsden - A marvellous time was had by all, especially me.

February 2009 Family from The Netherlands - We all enjoyed our stay! Thanks againg so much we will be back again! Lynn you've done a really good job and well equipped. You are very kind, friendly and helpful. Kids loved seeing the lambs, we were lucky to see them. See you again soon!

February 2009 Family from Wheathampstead - It was so great! We will recommend it to our friends. The animal activities were definately the highlight of the holiday! We all enjoyed it. The chicken eggs were very yummy. Your lodge is a very comfortable retreat for families. Safe for the children to go out into the field, well equipped and lots of little items provided such as footstools and games. We would love to come back] soon!

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January 2009 The Neal Family from Scarborough - Thanks again for another lovely stay. The children had a great stay. They love visiting the farm. It was lovely and peacefull, just what we all needed. See you all again next June. Thank you x

December 2008 G & L from Spain - Once again we have enjoyed a lovely Christmas at the lodge. Thank you Lynne for the welcome and the Christmas decorations. See you again. Happy New Year to you and your family.

December 2008 R & M from Cyprus - Thank you once again. A lovely warm lodge for our thinned Cyprus blood!. We will be back again next year.

December 2008 S & C from Mablethorpe - Once again a lovely stay in the lodge, but just too short as usual. See you again in May. Thanks again for everything. Hope you have a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

November 2008 M & B from Dunstable - A weekend away from it all, great place, good company, hope to be back.

November 2008 The W Family from USA - Our stay was too short! What a beautiful lodge in such a magical part of the world. We'll be back!

October 2008 I & L from Norfolk - Lovely cottage, beautiful views, we had a great holiday. Enjoyed the circular walks at Bodicote and Cropredy. Hope to visit again. Thank you.

October 2008 The E Family from Germany - We enjoyed our stay in the cosy cottage "Littlegood Lodge" with its beautiful view at the english countryside very much! Our children were so happy to be with the animals on the farm. Thanks for the welcome eggs! Lovely interior! It was our rest when we went off to see our friends, lovely parks and manor houses, old english villages and towns. Our three children were happy to play with the duplo and so on. Bye for now!

October 2008 S & K from Spain - The lodge was excellent as always. Perfect place to stay for visiting old friends and neighbours in Banbury. Another great stay. See you next year. Thanks.

September 2008 The D Family from Essex - From Danbury to Banbury. We had a lovely time although it was not long enough. A very nice lodge with excellent views. Thank you for a nice break. We hope to return next spring.

August 2008 The G Family from Spain - What a wonderful holiday! The lodge has been just perfect both for us and the children. It is really well equipped, you've thought of everything, including the toys with which our children have played and played. As it is so well situated we've been able to visit lovely places such as Oxford, Stratford, Warwick, Cambridge, Silverstone, the Cotswolds, even London one day! Thank you for having been so kind to us at all times. We will miss the peace and quiet! and the children their visits to see the animals! Just one more thing, your free range eggs are delicious!! Muchas Gracias.

August 2008 Family from Yorkshire - Here for the Fairport Convention Cropredy Festival. Top time had by all! Also went to Broughton Castle (2m W of Banbury) nice old place. Good tea room with c17 griffith.

July 2008 Family of 4 from Scotland - Had a great time, very relaxing and only an hour and 1/2 away from London, Cadbury Land and Legoland - our teenage children enjoyed themselves too.

June 2008 The C Family from Norfolk - We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable lodge and the beautiful views. T (aged 3) enjoyed sitting in the tractor, grading the eggs, feeding the lambs, watching the trains pass and of course, all the toys. We had good fun at the Cotswold Motor Museum (Bourton-on-the-Water) and met 'Brum' the little yellow car. Also enjoyed Cotswold Wildlife Park and getting the train from Banbury to Beaconsfield to visit the model village - all the above, worth a visit.

June 2008 Family of 4 from North Wales - A lovely place to come as a family. F (aged 2) particularly liked shouting at the sheep and running around the outside of the house playing with the large gravel (no toys required). We all wish you success with the lodge as it is well deserved.

June 2008 K & J from Brighton - Came here on recommendation from friends, great recommendation! We all found the accommodation totally perfect.

June 2008 Family from Kent - (Childrens entry) I had a lovely time feeding the lambs. I caught 3 big fish it was great.

May 2008 The C Family from Cornwall - We have all enjoyed staying in this beautiful lodge which is well equipped for all ones needs and very comfortable. The sheep provided us with entertainment each day. We have enjoyed the trains including the steam loco which passed one evening! Thank you for providing the lodge. We have also spotted the odd narrow boat negotiating the lock. Thank you very much! Hopefully we will be able to return.

April 2008 G & B from Spain - A delightful location with lovely views over the valley. Littlegood Lodge is extremely well equipped with modern equipment and appliances: the best and most enjoyable rental we had had. Many thanks.

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November 2007 Family of 3 from Birmingham - Twice this year and we felt a week was not long enough! Already booked for next year. Feels like a home from home, what more can we say but looking forward to Easter already.

September 2007 The C Family from South Africa - This is such a beautiful location. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and waking up to the lovely sound of the sheep in the morning. The accommodation was fantastic, it had everything we needed. We will recommend your place to friends back home. Thank you very much!!

April 2007 The O Family from London - another wonderful holiday. Great accommodation with a beautiful view. Kids loved to see the farm animals, they even fed the baby lambs! The scene was delightful and the vast space of grass made a very good game of badminton!

February 2007 Family of 4 from Watford - Love the lodge, the farm and everything else about this place. Have had a fantastic and memorable stay. Thanks

February 2007 Theatre Company - It was lovely to stay here, so quiet and relaxing. It was nice to see the lovely horse outside too. Thank you.

December 2006 G & L from Valencia, Spain - another comfortable and relaxing break, Littlegood is a perfect place for us to visit family and friends in the UK. Thanks to Lynne for making us very welcome.

January 2006 The H Family from Deventer, The Netherlands - Perfect accommodation, great view, we'll be back soon!

January 2006 The H Family from Taland, Aberdeenshire - (children's entry) We had a lovely time because we could visit our relatives and the house was very cosy.

December 2005 The L Family from Sutton Coldfield - Very comfortable and relaxing Christmas break. Our 3 year old daughter loved feeding the animals and our children were thrilled that Santa managed to find us here! Thanks for the welcoming Christmas decorations and for providing a clean and cosy place to stay. Very well equipped for families.

December 2005 Family from Perth, West Australia - A perfect home away from home. Better that any first class hotel. Situation is magnificent and accommodation everything we could wish for. Will recommend to family and friends.

November 2005 G & L from Valencia, Spain - Lovely lodge, well equipped & comfortable, had a lovely stay, will be back.

November 2005 Family of 4 from Belgium - We had a wonderful time. The children immediately felt at home. Unfortunately we had not enough time to do everything we wanted to do. We would like to return. It really is a nice and comfortable cottage!

November 2005 Family of 3 from London - A cosy base for exploring this area. Especially enjoyed Bourton-on-the -Water & Teddy Bear museum in Stratford. Would like to come back and do some walks in better weather!

October 2005 Family of 5 from Stockton on Tees - Our 2nd visit, hopefully many more! Excellent again - thanks! Recommend - Warwick Castle and walk to Cropredy.

October 2005 Family from Denmark - Have enjoyed a nice week in a nice house and a splendid landscape. Thank you for the toys - much played with by B!

October 2005 C & S from Lowestoft - This is our third visit. All our needs were satisfied. The owners were always please to help. Very nice stay, we will be back!

September 2005 G & B from Cheshire - Our second visit to "Littlegood Lodge" and as last year the weather has been good. This year we visited Oxford (no time last year, we were too busy slaving over a hot deckchair). What a superb place Oxford is with such wonderful architecture. The lodge as usual was perfect.

September 2005 D & G from Redditch - Back again, just like coming home, weather been perfect, been to some lovely places NT, caught lots of fish again, it's such a lovely place to come to, superb lodge will be back again soon.

August 2005 Family from London - What a truly superb cottage, beautiful surroundings. We didn't want to leave! See you next year!

August 2005 Family from Chester - Lovely well equipped cottage, best we've ever stayed in. Superb weather, we were very lucky. Perfect for anyone interested in nature and wildlife.

August 2005 Family from New Jersey, USA - Wonderful place to stay, excellent for Fairport's Cropredy Festival!

August 2005 Family of 5 from Co. Durham - We had a wonderful twelve days. The lodge is well equipped with everything we needed for our holiday. We loved the peace and quiet. I am sure we will be back next year. Thank you.

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July 2005 Family of 5 from Norfolk - Excellent well equipped cottage with everything you could possibly need in beautiful surroundings. Just sorry we couldn't stay longer - we will be back! Thank you!

July 2005 Family of 5 from South Australia - Beaut spot - well situated to visit lots of nice areas in England. Very comfortable cottage - enjoyed our stay.

July 2005 Family of 5 from The Netherlands - We found your lovely cottage on the internet and it was just as you promised it would be: quiet, superb view and lots of space. Extremely comfortable house! Apart from the usual tourist attractions (Oxford, London, Cotswolds), we enjoyed the Cherwell valley walk and had the luck of fair to extremely good weather. Also enjoyed petting the cats and the lambs! Would love to come back and will certainly recommend your cottage!

July 2005 Family of 4 from Holland - Every year we come to England and every year we find a place where we find something of what we are looking for. Sometimes it is a nice cottage, another time a nice view or lovely villages in the neighbourhood. Littlegood Lodge has it all! Real comfort in the right place. Tips for visiting: Oxford, Coventry Cathedral, Cotswold Villages.

June 2005 A & P from Canada - Very comfortable and a wonderful view, loved your trains. The local sheep were friendly. A memorable stay.

June 2005 Mr B from Hampshire - Cottage is very well appointed with a truly beatiful view over the valley. No hesitation in re-booking.

June 2005 Family from Sheffield - The accommodation was superb - we were short of nothing and appreciated the kindness showed to us. The location was ideal for our purpose as we did not have to travel to find places of interest and beauty. We had some good evening meals at the North Arms in Wroxton. Thank you for a lovely week.

June 2005 Family from Redditch - Back again, had a fantastic holiday, weather has been perfect, caught some lovely fish two days running, it's such a lovely place we are coming back again soon.

June 2005 Family of 4 from South Australia - We have had a delightful 4 days and I'm sure this lodge is the highlight of our 3 week UK trip, accommodation-wise. Set in beautiful surrounds with lots to see and do in the vicinity. Particulary enjoyed walking through Great Bourton and the quaint towns in the area. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable venue and we enjoyed feeding the lambs.

May 2005 Family from London - (child's entry) I had a great time feeding the lambs and seeing Max and playing in the grass. Don't worry we'll be back Soon!

May 2005 Family from London - Had the best time, cottage was excellent, kids enjoyed themselves so much, everything catered for, we loved Max and all the other animals. Definately be back soon, thanks.

May 2005 Family of 3 from Nottingham - Our search for theplace that we'll be happy to come back to again and again is over. S (10 months old) thinks it's fantastic. Recommend Hatton farm for the little ones and the big ones too).

May 2005 Family from France - Our children don't want to leave, and for that matter neither do I! The house has everythings we could ask for, the countryside is beautiful. Thanks!

April 2005 The A Family from Edinburgh - Had a wonderful holiday here. The cottage was really comfortable and had everything we needed. Visited many great places. Hope to return sometime.

April 2005 Family of 5 from Hove - (child's entry) I had a lovely stay here, I really enjoyed feeding the lambs, it was a great experience.

April 2005 Family of 5 from North Carolina - Thank you for such a lovely place to stay and for all of your help! Wish we could have a longer stay - our girls have enjoyed your lodge and farm immensely. We would love to see you again someday. Blessings to you and your family!

April 2005 Family of 3 from West Sussex - "6 stars" accommodation! We have had a very relaxing stay in your lovely well equipped lodge. Thank you for the lamb feeding experience and all the little extras provided in the lodge. We will be back hopefully this summer, so see you soon!

March 2005 Family from Hong Kong - We have had a wonderful stay in this beautiful lodge. Nothing is so good as to be away from the noisy and busy city. Just love the greenery and the fresh air. So enjoyable!

March 2005 The B Family from Scotland - Thank you for accepting us for a short stay at short notice. We will certainly return for a proper holiday in the future.

February 2005 Family from Seattle, USA - Great place to stay - thanks for the wonderful surroundings and the cozy atmosphere - feels like home away from home - hope to return someday. Thanks again!

February 2005 Family from Billingham - Superb cottage in an excellent setting. Very well equipped with lots of thoughtful extras for families. Good location for visiting many different places. We visited Oxford, Rugby, Stratford and Cadbury's World - all very enjoyable. The walk to Cropredy along the canal path was great (and a bit squelchy!). Hope to return soon.

February 2005 P & S from Bloxham - A delightful cottage, beatifully equipped. A very pleasant respite from the builders etc! We hope to visit again.

January 2005 Couple from Penn Valley, CA - Our second stay at Littlegood lodge, it's like coming home. Thank you Lynne!

December 2004 Family from England - What a wonderful place to spend Christmas (with lots of family visitors). The weather - unbelievable, waking to glorious sunshine in such ideal surroundings. A week to remember, Many thanks.

December 2004 Family of 3 from Australia - Very well equipped and cosy. Thanks for a great stay in Little Bourton!

November 2004 Family of 4 from Abingdon - This has been our first "home" away from home in New Zealand. The girls have loved living rural (also like home) we would love to stay here full time! Thank you for all the toys, kids videos and games, we have made the most of them as well as the pleasant walks around and about.

October 2004 Family of 4 from Newcastle - (child's entry) We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable cottage in the most beautiful surroundings. We would love to return.

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October 2004 Family of 3 from Germany - I love the outstanding view while sitting in the living room. A very comfortable lodge. Everything we need was there! Thank you for all - a very very good place to stay. We enjoyed Warwick Castle and Warwick, Oxford is great, inspiring, fantastic. Also Chipping Campden, Bourton-on-the-Water and all the little villages in this area.

October 2004 Family of 3 from Wales - We've really had a great time staying here. The accommodation is excellent, comfortable and quiet. J enjoyed looking at all the animals, just like at home on our farm. It's a lovely area with plenty to see and do.

October 2004 Mr & Mrs S from Monmouthshire - A very nice place, well done with the barn conversion, not too far from Pizza Hut.

October 2004 Family from Goodwick - The cottage was excellent as before. An ideal base to explore Oxfordshire and Warwickshire and see all the family. We hope to return again soon.

The following entries are copied exactly from our Visitors Guestbook in the cottage covering the period of March 2003 to October 2004.

The H family from London - The first of many. Thank you very much, see you soon.

The S Family from Yorkshire - What a beautiful barn, lovely scenery. Very difficult to find one this good.

Mr & Mrs E from Norfolk - What a super place. Wish we could have stayed longer but will be back.

Mr & Mrs K from South Africa - A wonderful retreat. We will certainly be back now we have found such a wonderful place for us. Glad to see the sheep back this morning!

Mr N from Lowestoft - Wonderful accommodation and convenient location in the English heartland. Vive L'Angleterre!

Mr & Mrs D from Cleveleys - Sad to leave, booking for next year as soon as we get home!

Ms G from USA - Thanks so much for the wonderful accommodation and friendly help you and your family gave us. This was my first time travelling and it could not have been more perfect!

The F family from Israel - A glorious cottage. We had a tremendous time.

The P family from Birmingham - Just down the road everything we needed was here amid beautiful countryside.

Mr & Mrs J from London - Years of self catering holidays, we have never known better that Littlegood Lodge. Looking forward to returning.

Mr & Mrs B from Norfolk - Quite simply superb!

Mr & Mrs H from Middlesex - This is the self catering property we have been looking for. It has everything to ensure a wonderful holiday. We shall return!

The H Family from Southampton - Definately one to recommend to family and friends.

Mrs & Mrs C from Crew - We were really taken with the quality of the conversion.