Guest Book Comments Page
(2007)
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What an amazing experience. A perfect treat, great beds and breakfast but that was just the dressing. We were welcomed and treated as family members and were pampered like the lost son. We want to, and will, come back “home” and hope to be greeted by Heather and Dave, again. - Ulrike, Johannes and Benjamin Luther, Germany - September 2007
December 2007 - Simply the best B&B we have known. - Ron & Norma Bryan, Hampshire
December 2007 - Thank you for a wonderful stay. Such a warm & friendly welcome. Beautiful breakfast – amazing preserves; tea & home-made Shrewsbury biscuits on arrival – what more could you ask for! - David & Vicky Stubbs, Kent
December 2007 - Friendly, comfortable – a home from home. - Brenda Haughey, Norfolk
December 2007 - Very warm welcome and a great place to stay. Wish I could stay longer! - Gordon Watson, Barnsley
November 2007 - Thank you for a very friendly welcome. Lovely house and surroundings, great breakfast and a very relaxing visit. - Celia & Terry Payne, Derby
November 2007 - Claire recommended you as a base for our visit for Victoria’s confirmation at St.Chad’s. You have lived up to her warm recommendation. Thank you. - Keith & Anne Baird, Wakefield
November 2007 - Two very relaxing days based in a lovely home. Every detail is attended to. Thanks. - Marcus Taylor, Sussex
November 2007 - Superb in all respects. - Wayne Bennett, Bedford
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November 2007 - Dear Heather, dear Dave – thank you very much for the beautiful hours in your house. We enjoyed it to be integrated in your family. We will stay here so often as possible to see you and our Benjamin. (at Shrewsbury School) Sorry my English…… - Barbara & Gunther Shafer, Germany

November 2007 - Very welcoming, great breakfast, lovely surroundings, a credit to Heather & Dave’s hard work. Well impressed with the quality of service, would recommend to friends, no problem. Thanks for a very enjoyable experience. - Stuart Neal, Derby
November 2007 - Very warm, very welcoming and very friendly. A wonderful experience even if it was only for 1 night. Breakfast was excellent – do try the marmalade (home-made) – it’s to die for….! Thank you very much for your kindness. - Jane & Steve Crabb, Scotland

November 2007 - You must be doing something right as I came back – again! Thanks - Alex McGregor, Southampton (Toon army member)
November 2007 - A wonderful stay to finish off my trip to England. I really enjoyed re-acquainting myself with the lovely Shropshire countryside and old Shrewsbury. The room (Room Four) and ambience were great for a relaxing few days, not to mention the bonza tucker!! I arrived to be greeted by two strangers, I leave feeling that I am parting from two good friends. Thanks, Heather & Dave. - Peter Malone, Aussie from Thailand.

November 2007 - Couldn’t wish for a more pleasant stay. Excellent room. (Room Three) - Michele and Chris Franks, Warwickshire
November 2007 - Another delightful stay (I came back). Dave, even the best teams loose 4-1. Cheers. - Alex McGregor, Southampton (Newcastle supporter)
November 2007 - Didn’t really have time to appreciate all the facilities in a one night stop but the bed was really comfortable and the breakfast good enough to sustain us all day. - Bob & Libby Evans, Leicestershire
October 2007 - We appreciated all the thought and consideration put into everything. We felt very welcomed in this beautiful, tranquil place. Thank you. - Pauline Brown & Sue Kelly, West Midlands
October 2007 - Will miss the banter! Very many thanks again for all your kindness and care for us all. Yo, Tinkerbell! - Pauline Clegg, Manchester
October 2007 - It was a nice few days with you two. The beds are perfect and the breakfast is perfect too. I hope I’ll see you again soon. Bless you both. - Benjamin Luther, Germany

October 2007 - Thanks again for space to rest and unwind within an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity and lots of T.L.C. Bless you both. - Gillian Cornish, Manchester
October 2007 - Nice and clean B&B. Before we came to Lyth Hill House, French was a subject that worried my son most. Thanks to the help of Heather – she gave several private tutorials of French for my son – now he finds French is an interesting subject. This is the most valuable service we find in a B&B. - Dennis & Douglas Lo, Hong Kong

October 2007 - Swimming pool – English Breakfast – above all so much kindness from you both – Whoopee! - Wilfrid Hansen, Wolverhampton
Editors note - Wilfrid is a regular at Lyth Hill House - follow this link is to him swimming on a previous visit
October 2007 - Our year of celebrations crowned with yet another wonderful stay at Lyth Hill House! Thank you so much, Heather & Dave and well done! - John & Maureen Harper, Wolverhampton
October 2007 - Thank you for the warm welcome and a lovely, peaceful, relaxing weekend. The breakfasts were fantastic! - Darren & Kirsty Brown, Milton Keynes
October 2007 - Enjoyed the swimming pool and the huge breakfast. Good walking on Lyth Hill and a peaceful weekend. - Malcolm & Annie Davies, Rotherham
October 2007 - Thank you, Heather and Dave, for such a warm welcome back. We have been spoiled again with your kindness and fantastic food. Here is a special sanctuary away from the “madding crowd”. We shall be back! - Mavis & David Hulme, Oxfordshire.
Comfortable, spacious bed; wonderful, crusty homemade bread – who could want more? – but there is more! – a lovely break..... - Jim & June Grindle, Liverpool
October 2007 - Great hospitality and comfort in a glorious country retreat. Many thanks to Heather and Dave, kindly “Matron” and “Headmaster” of this fine house. We hope to come again. You are the “Manchester United” of the Bed and Breakfasts!! - Mike & Pernella Kitts, Essex
October 2007 - A wonderful retreat from the outside world, given us time to relax and plan our future together, we look forward to our next visit very soon, with appreciation. - Cherry & Mike Pacey, Buckinghamshire
September 2007 - Another lovely relaxing holiday. Everything has been perfect once again, the accommodation, company, food and garden and even the sunshine! Happy Days. Thanks, Heather and Dave. - Jim & Glenys Markland, Lancashire
September 2007 - Wonderful sanctuary for a few days. Lovely to be looked after by genuine caring people – very best wishes wit your own future plans. - Caroline Hawthorne, Shrewsbury
September 2007 - Thank you, a marvellous place in the middle of Shropshire. Hope to come back soon. Grazie. Il posto ideale per godere il meglio del l’English countryside. - Giampiero Marghella, Switzerland

September 2007 - What an amazing experience. A perfect treat, great beds and breakfast but that was just the dressing. We were welcomed and treated as family members and were pampered like the lost son. We want to, and will, come back “home” and hope to be greeted by Heather and Dave, again. - Ulrike, Johannes and Benjamin Luther, Germany

August 2007 - Ardderchog = Exellent. A wonderful break in a relaxing, friendly and homely environment. Good food and good visitor information. Thank you = Diolch yn fawr. - Idris & Nora Jones, North Wales

August 2007 - A wonderful two days in Shropshire – by Heather & Dave’s hospitality. Thank you for a memorable stay. - David & Emma Brindley, Derbyshire
August 2007 - A very enjoyable stay – our first visit to Shropshire but hopefully the first of many. Thank you. - Shailam and Sachi Karia, London
August 2007 - Sadly only the one night but a lovely room (Room Three) and garden. Breakfast was delicious and a warm and friendly pair of hosts. Enjoyed very much. - Richard & Jenny Pearson, Hampshire
August 2007 - We have been several times, never too often, never long enough! Such a total break! Thanks very much (again) to Heather and Dave for a wonderful stay. Everything so well done, such care yet you still look to improve. Amazing – thanks so much. - Jay & Brian Dunning, Leicestershire
August 2007 - Thanks once again for your kindness and care. A real treat and rest. - Gillian Cornish, Manchester
August 2007 - This is my first holiday by myself. I couldn’t have come to a better place……. The people I have met, the BIG breakfasts of course, swimming twice a day……I leave here with 15 packets of home-made biscuits, a jar of Shropshire honey, a beautiful picture to remind me of my time here….. - Lynette McMillan, Somerset
August 2007 - Thank you, Heather and Dave, for everything Lyth Hill House has to offer. Wish we had come years ago when we first saw your advert in our church magazine. You have thought of every detail to make perfect accommodation: the best we have ever had. It was lovely to have a bedroom with a lovely view and a super breakfast….. - Gwen & Ray Bomby, Manchester
August 2007 - Lyth Hill House is not a B&B – it’s a home with a heart. Another super visit. Our sincere thanks to Heather & Dave. Perhaps a commercial venture with the lemon curd, Heather?? - Laura Pass & Sue Gatenby, County Durham
August 2007 - We enjoyed a wonderful time at Lyth Hill House. The comfortable room, the delicious breakfast and the relaxing surroundings make this a very special place. We want to thank you, Heather & Dave, for your hospitality and the attention you pay to your guests. And thank you again for the help with our car. - Eva Watel & Doris Hattmansdorfer, Austria

August 2007 - Delightful visit in delightful house. Heather & Dave have thought of everything! - Ray & Winifred Halliday, Lancaster
July 2007 - Thank you both for a providing us with excellent accommodation and hospitality during our period of no fixed abode! - Freda & Cliff Buckley, Shrewsbury
A lovely relaxed stay – had a great breakfast! - Julia & Rob Spencer, Staffordshire
July 2007 - Once again we have had a wonderful time here. Many thanks, Heather and Dave, for making our stay (probably our last?) so enjoyable. Usual very high standards. Best wishes for your retirement – you deserve it! - Hilda Maddock & Ruth Fisher, Cheshire & Warwickshire
July 2007 -
Thank you for a lovely stay
And I would just like to say
How much we would like to
Come again another day
Perhaps to stay in May. - Bill & Marion Marshall, Hampshire. Editor’s comment: thank you for being the first to book for 2008!
July 2007 - Thank you for looking after me so well, and being so helpful. All good wishes for your retirement! - Simon Wakefield, Sussex
July 2007 - Thanks for making us most welcome. A lovely relaxing stay …. What a pity it couldn’t be longer. - Mark & Dawn Dixon, Yorkshire
July 2007 - The best B&B we’ve ever stayed in. In spite of the weather we’ve had some good days. Hope you have a wonderful retirement and we wish you every success in any further ventures. - John & Kath, Southport
July 2007 - Champion! Pity you have no control over the weather – everything else was great. Thanks. Best wishes for your retirement, and hope the move goes smoothly. - Steve & Jill Salsbury, Northampton
July 2007 - A trip on the Welshpool steam Railway, visit to the CJ Wildbird factory, a swim each morning, fantastic breakfasts and excellent hospitality. Many thanks for everything, Heather and Dave! - John & Maureen Harper, and Ray Sellars (Wolverhampton & Cheshire)
July 2007 - Never-r was better-r. Thank you both. - Wilfrid Hansen, Wolverhampaton
July 2007 - Very enjoyable holiday – best ever accommodation. Hosts thought of everything and nothing was too much trouble. Brilliant and relaxing atmosphere. Pity the weather wasn’t suitable for sitting out in garden but we enjoyed it all the same from the lounge, watching the birds. Thank you. - Nigel & Jackie Philips and Pauline Nash, Hampshire
July 2007 - Thank you for a lovely stay and for making so welcome! We have had a lovely time and hope to be back! - Sian & Ken Alexander, Devon
July 2007 - We have really been looked after here, our hosts couldn’t do enough for us, every need was met with a smile. We hope to return. Thank you. - Dorothy and Ian Hedley, County Durham
June 2007 - Everything brilliant, even better than our first visit. It would be very hard to find somewhere to compare with Lyth Hill House. Thank you, Dave & Heather. - Christine & David Brigden & Sheila Constant, Lancashire
June 2007 - Ask for pancakes
! This was a beautiful getaway – every possible need was met! Thank you for a perfect bed, scenic
atmosphere and spectacular breakfast. Couldn’t find a more pleasant couple to run a B&B. - Jane Bitomsky (18), Australia

June 2007 - Jane says it well. Thank you for welcoming us so warmly into your home – so much better than any 5 star hotel!
- Elizabeth & Greg Bitomsky, Australia

June 2007 - We chose to visit you after seeing your excellent website. However, it couldn’t reflect the attention to every detail and fantastic hospitality we experienced. Thank you! - Karen & Robert Smithson, Kent
June 2007 - Thank you so much. I love it here and the pool was really nice. Thank you for the warm welcome and the biscuits, yum, yum from - Tom Smithson, (14) Kent
June 2007 - This return, without my husband, just 6 weeks after his death, could have been difficult but Heather and Dave handled it sensitively and the welcome was as reassuring as ever – thank you for a relaxing and much-needed break with Philip’s family and all the memories. - Joyce Collins, Leicester
June 2007 - Philip was my dearly-loved brother and I was touched when Joyce asked me to take his place at Lyth Hill House. I now know why they loved coming here so much. Thank you for a wonderful stay. - Joyce Collins, Brighton
June 2007 -

Thanks for the welcome, the care and the fun.
The warmth of your kindness; there was no warmth from the sun!
Wonderful hosts both Dave & Heather
who run things so well, excepting the weather.
Thanks for the memories of peace and quiet,
And those marvellous breakfasts. Now back to home and a day or two’s diet.
- Ken & Inger Collins, Hertfordshire
June 2007 - Heather & Dave, it’s been a wonderful break. The times we have spent here have been brilliant – this time has matched the past!!! Thank you so much – you have a wonderful way of putting people at ease. Thank you again. Can we come again, please? - Ruth and Will Cook, South Wales

We are surprised and delighted to have found you in peaceful backwoods of Shropshire – very like winning a rather special treasure hunt!. - Edward Ash and Timothy Boyce, Staffordshire/Derbyshire.
June 2007 - Thank you for making us so welcome during our 3 day break. The service was first class all the way. The memories will always remain with us both. Best wishes for the sale and your future retirement – we hope to visit again later this year. - Ron Rodgers, South Wales - I have been taking holidays for over 60 years, and Lyth Hill House is the best – it is beautiful. - June Rodgers, South Wales

June 2007 - A haven of peace which we consider ourselves privileged to have found. Everything was perfect, and Dave and Heather made things easy for us. We wish you all the best for the future. Thank you. - Mavis & David Hulme, Oxfordshire
June 2007 - How do you improve on perfection? Well we found the answer – stay longer in paradise. Dave & Heather make these breaks a home from home. Hope all goes smoothly for your future. - Andrea & Trevor Waistell, Sunderland
May 2007 - Another enjoyable break. First class. All the best for the future. We will keep in touch. Love - Helen & Bill Johnson, Crewe
May 2007 - Enjoyed our stay again. Very well looked after by hosts Heather & Dave. - Betty, Alec & Ian Asher, Lincolnshire
As usual, top class. We shall miss you both, all the very best with your future plans. - Jack & Eve Pritty, Norwich
May 2007 - A very enjoyable stay – thank you for making us all feel so welcome – excellent rooms and delicious breakfasts! What a beautiful part of the world as well! - Maureen & Brian Pidgeon & Mary Robinson, Cheshire
May 2007 - …. Please see 24th February 2007, - Pauline Clegg, Manchester
May 2007 - Yet another wonderful stay – a fitting culmination to Dad’s 90th Birthday celebrations! - A joy to see him in the swimming pool again and eagerly enjoying your fantastic breakfasts! Many thanks, Heather and Dave! - Maureen & John Harper, Wolverhampton. P.S. from John – the tyre may have been flat ….. but the company certainly wasn’t!
May 2007 - I may not be the most handsome, but at ninety I’m perhaps the eldest of your guests – and so grateful to you both. - Wilfrid Hansen, Wolverhampton
Absolutely fantastic weekend - nothing too much trouble for “mein hosts” hopefully we will be able to come again (if we are allowed
...) - Ron & Edna Wooldridge, Sussex
May 2007 - A most enjoyable stay. A super B&B!. Excellent food, service and hospitality. - Jill & Harold Walker, Sussex
May 2007 - Thank you for letting us have the opportunity to come again. We enjoyed our break away. Hope you enjoy your retirement, you will be sadly missed. - Debs & John Howland, Cheltenham
May 2007 - Very comfortable room and lovely food. Great attention to detail in every aspect. We’ve has superb hospitality. The website was totally accurate – unusual these days – lived up to all expectations. - Lynne and Trevor Brumpton, Cheshire
May 2007 - Heather & Dave, thank you for proving customer service, quality and attention to detail are not urban myths. The breakfast was an awesome finish to a great experience. Thank you. - Andrew Hart, South Wales

May 2007 - Hhmph!! Leaving fatter than I arrived: I blame the breakfast. - Nigel Andrews, Somerset
May 2007 - Thank you for this comforting home-from-home stay. I will never forget this special place where you arrive as strangers and leave as family
Good luck with the fun you are about to enjoy as you retire! Hugs…. - Julie Andrews
May 2007 - Thank you for your kindness and hospitality. Our stay was only for three nights but the pleasant memories will be with us permanently. - Elwyn & Mair Davies, Somerset
April 2007 - Lyth Hill House will be one of our fondest memories of England. Thank you for your hospitality. - Daryl & Dianne Karlsson, Australia

April 2007 - Heather & Dave, thank you for making my first trip back to Shrewsbury after 28 years so special. - Ingrid & John Howard, Australia

April 2007 - Once again we have enjoyed our visit to Lyth Hill House. Best wishes for your retirement. - Bob & Marion Pearson, Lancashire
April 2007 - Another fantastic five day break. Heather and Dave’s “Shropshire Spinlette” is always a winner at breakfast. Our thanks to you both for making our holidays here happy ones. See you soon!! - Jim & Glenys Markland, Lancashire
April 2007 - Returned at last and so pleased we did. Nothing has changed, except to improve – if that is possible. Still wonderful. Many thanks and our very best wishes to you both for the future. - Jonathan & Christine Palmer, Sheffield
April 2007 - Enjoyed a wonderful return visit. Have a good long retirement. Thank you for everything. - Sheila & John Clay, Essex
April 2007 - Excellent hosts, excellent food, excellent accommodation. Thank you Heather and Dave for making our stay so enjoyable. - Phil & Jenny Buck, Cambridgeshire
April 2007 - Good welcome and food – everything above expectations. - Maggie Veasey & Pappa, Hertfordshire
April 2007 - A jolly good environment to relax in! – in all aspects. Thanks. - The Chapman family, Milton Keynes
April 2007 - Lovely stay. Pool is just right! Thanks for your hospitality and good luck to you in retirement. - Claire & Steve Donovan, Cheltenham
March 2007 - We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Breakfasts are wonderful. - John & Anne Byas, California, USA

March 2007 - A wonderful, homely and comfy few days. We never thought we’d swim again! Fantastic breakfasts. - Peggy & Peter Greenwood, Herefordshire
March 2007 - Charming, warm and relaxing. Food excellent! - Kathy Lead, Hampshire
March 2007 - Absolutely delightful, and 3 delicious, different cooked breakfast options. - Pauline Daniels, Hampshire
March 2007 - Our second visit – just as good as the first – very sorry you’re retiring – for us, that is - but hope you have a long and happy time in Shrewsbury. Thanks again. - John & Sue Fidler, Leicestershire
March 2007 - Fabulous, as ever! I really hope I can squeeze one visit in before you go. You always manage to turn a working trip into a mini-holiday for me. Much love, - Jane Watts, Cheltenham
March 2007 - Your fame reaches the far North-East – and so well deserved. Thank you and much attention be yours in “retirement”. - Stephen & Mary Pedley, Hexham
March 2007 - Thank you for a lovely stay. We do enjoy our times here. May God bless you indeed in your retirement. - Bill & Marion Marshall, Hampshire
March 2007 - Thank you for your hospitality – and the fab breakfast – we’ve had a lovely time. Good luck in your retirement.
- Polly Mead & Cameron Kerr, Bedfordshire.
March 2007 - We’ve had a lovely time, great accommodation, food and hospitality! Recommend Shrewsbury, White Horse Inn and the Tankerville Arms. - Ian & Miranda Kirby, Sheffield
March 2007 - Heather and Dave care and provide for guests in a very special way and fully deserve their gold award. Every visit has been a great pleasure, the breakfast is always first class, accommodation excellent, and location superb. Thanks Heather and Dave and our love and best wishes for the future. - Barry & Jean Fletcher, Sutton Coldfield
March 2007 - Wonderful time, couldn’t have been more welcoming. I’m only sorry we found you only to hear that you’re planning to retire! My father says you’re so thoughtful, there’s even hooks on the doors! - Mavis, & John Evans, Beryl & John Barker, Chester
March 2007 - We really enjoyed our stay. Sorry, we never got to use the emergency button (ed: Vicky was 37 weeks pregnant at the time!) Thanks for a lovely warm welcome. We will be singing your praises over in East Anglia. - Gary, Vicky Smith (& soon to be born Freddie) Suffolk
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay: 10/10 for everything. We couldn’t fault anything, hopefully we will be able to return. - Sheila, Christine & David Brigden, Lancashire
February 2007 - Excellent all round in particular the hospitality and “football chat”. Good luck to Sunderland for promotion this year! - Dominic & Rebecca Barron , Yorkshire
February 2007 - …… can’t think of anything original to say, other than a big “thank you” …. It’s been great being here again. Hopefully I can make it back before the doors shut!
- Pauline Clegg, Manchester
February 2007 - Extremely comfortable and welcoming. All the little touches that are what make it special. - Margaret and Steve Pashley, Leeds
February 2007 - Excellent hosts; very hospitable; lovely surroundings; breakfast to die for . . . . what else can one ask for! Would recommend to anyone. - Nina & John Maynard, London
February 2007 - Heather and Dave’s service has a wonderful attention to detail. The setting is wonderful also – especially to our inner-city eyes. Thank you. We’ll come back in the summer….. - Morley & Sue Morgan, Manchester
January 2007 - Once again a very enjoyable mini-break. Lovely time and hosts First Class with honours. - Bill & Helen Johnson, Cheshire
January 2007 - The B&B that sets the standard for all the others. Every aspect gratifying in the extreme. - Jack & Betty Howarth, Yorkshire
January 2007 - Heather and Dave, thank you so much for a wonderful time. I think that 6 nights is never enough to stay here. It’s been a time to re-charge the batteries ready to face the mad, crazy world we live in. It’s been a wonderful place to relax and “chill out”. Thank you again. Please can we come back?? - Ruth & Will Cook, South Wales
