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Marian & Nick Smith

A really fabulous week at Otters Retreat.
The cottage really has got everything you could need and more – spotlessly clean and modern but with an old charm.
Angela and Ian were lovely and took the time to welcome us and check that everything was as we'd hoped during our stay. Little Nancy (dog) also popped in to check in on us at meal times.
The weather was absolutely perfect too.
We'd thoroughly recommend a pint or two in the Wincle Brewery beer garden.
Thank you x

McConachie sisters Links and Lancs

Just like coming home, greeted by Angela and Ian and Nancy.
We love being here, Thank you

Nicola and Paul

Thank you so much for a wonderful week. Our first unforgetable visit to the Peak District. A stunning part of the Country. A beautiful, well equipped and cosy cottage.
We will be back next year

Karl and Louise Norfolk

This is our second year at Otters Retreat and we love it.
The cottage is so warm and cosy a real home from home. Lovely walks and great to see the lambs.

Hilary and Colin

What can we say, simply wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed and relaxed in otters retreat.
Your hospitality was so kind and the treats are such a lovely welcome.
We will definitely be back

Corrin, Lorna and Lorna Rugby

A lovely home and fantastic beautiful location. Just what was needed to relax and recharge
We will be back

Neil and Gill

Thank you Ian and Angela.
What a beautiful cottage and so nice to come back to a cosy fire after walking.
Idyllic and peaceful

Mark and Nicola

Thankyou so much for your kind hospitality
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay over the New Year
Our friends and ourselves were able to celebrate the season together and had a great time.

Karen, William and Ed Oxford

Thanks for a relaxing if slightly damp week

Neil and Sarah Swindon

We love ottersretreat and the surrounding area.
Despite the snow, or perhaps because of it.
A great place to stay during the cold months of the year and hope to return in the Summer.
Thanks for your hospitality

Diane and Nige Lancashire

Quite simple, we love Otters and what makes it so special is Angela Ian and Nancy.
Thanks for your kindness and hospitality,

Until next time lots of love

Catherine and Elizabeth

We had another terrific week visiting old haunts and new places, you are always so kind and hospitable.
Can't wait to come again love to you all Angela Ian and Nancy.

Beth form Surrey and Rob from Norfolk

A stunning area, The House is perfect, so cozy and Angela and Ian are so welcoming.
Stunning views.
Will definitely come again.

Steph and Jurgen Hertfordshire

When we first came here in 2016 it was an amazing place, beautiful scenery and walks.
After all these years what make it really special is Angela and Ian's welcome and hospitality, second to none.
Thank you and see you again soon

Glen and Helen Skelton

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location.
Angela and Ian are very welcoming hosts. Lovely walks from the Cottage, Ship Inn fantastic for food and hospitality.
Otter's Retreat is everything that you could wish for

Karen and Andy Guisborough

Wow, an amazing cottage, location and fabulous hosts. Cake, Eggs etc. a lovely touch.
Lovely area, pub, walks. Thankyou both.
We will be back.

Jane and David Farmer Seaton Sluice, Northumberland

Goodness, we love this place. You will not find more generous and welcoming hosts than Angela and Ian
The Brewery makes a great end to a walk and Lyme Park is well worth a visit.

Kajal, Sundar, Ayannsh and Arush

The Cottage is beautiful and the charming owners are very hospitable.
Loved our stay

Dave, Nic, Zach and Charlotte

Another wonderful stay, Kids love it here.
A perfect way to spend our pre-wedding week

Erica, Chris, Jacob and Cora. West sussex

I have lost count of the number of times that we have stayed at Otter's Retreat but we keep coming back because Angela and Ian are so welcoming . The house is beautiful and the views are stunning!
I'm only sorry that we didn't manage a glass of wine with you on the pateo as the weather turned wet.
We hope to see you and Nancy again soon.

Nic, Des, Marco and Holger

Thank you Nancy, Angela and Ian for making this week an astonishing experience i Otter's Retreat. The place, the landscape and all the rest we will never forget this vacation here.
Goodbye for now and hope to see you again.

Janet and Terry Clitheroe

A big thankyou Angela and Ian and Nancy for making our stay brilliant!

Peter

Great location and accommodation.

The Alexanders and Wyldes

Absolutely wonderful stay here! The cottage was perfectly equipped with everything. The surrounding area was stunning. The home made cake was a lovely touch. All in all a brilliant stay.

Ian and Jill K

We really enjoyed our stay in this luxurious and beautifully appointed cottage. The area is beautiful and peaceful and the owners, Angela and Ian could not have been more helpful.

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