Venn Farm Cottages

Since we came to Venn Farm over four years ago, our guests have been expressing their views and opinions about the cottages, hospitality and holidays at Venn Farm. In that time we have not received a single adverse view in over 220 entries representing almost 1,000 guests. Here is a very small selection of their comments:

13 June 2008 : 'Thanks for a fantastic five days at your farm. Best holiday I've ever had. Was lovely arriving to a homemade cream tea and chocolate for my daughter. She has loved being involved with the feeding of the animals, especially the bottle feeding of the lambs. Thank you for all the eggs you have given us - voted the best eggs we have ever tasted. Not sure how we'll go back to eating normal eggs. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed and more!'

19 April 2008 : 'We have all had a really fantastic holiday. You have all been so welcoming and made it feel like home. The children have loved the animals; you will definitely see us again. Thank you for our holiday, my favourite animals were the sheep and lambs and my favourite lamb was Jessica'

22 September 2007: 'We were so excited coming and so sad to be leaving again. The boys love it here, as do we. Thank you again for a wonderful, restful week. We will be back. xxx'

10 August 2007: 'Beautiful cottage, farm and countryside, its a real wrench to have to leave. Thank you for the lovely hospitality and welcome. The children loved the trampoline, tractors and table tennis - so did we!'

9 June 2007: 'Thank you for letting us stay in the fabulous cottage, it was great. My favourite thing was feeding the animals and making a fuss of the cats, especially George. Thank you for the photos they are great. I loved the trampoline and tractors and the eggs and the scones. I hope to come again'

7 May 2007: 'Thank you for a lovely long weekend. Great cottage. Kids love the animals. Can recommend the walk to the Grove; great food. Exmoor Zoo a great day out. Pauline, David, Mary and John have been wonderful hosts and we would love to come again'

9 April 2007: 'Outstanding hospitality, children's paradise. We have everything we need here. You have done a great job and you certainly know how to look after your guests'

22 September 2006: 'Thank you for a lovely week of animals, trampolines and tractors. Our daughter has truly had a lovely time. Thank you for taking the time to show her how to look after them. Wonderful welcome. Well equipped cottage. Hope to see you again'

29 July 2006: 'This is a really lovely place. The warmth and hospitality are marvellous. Thank you'

3 June 2006: 'Thank you for making this a holiday to remember. Everything was just perfect and we had so much fun. See you again next year'

14 April 2006: 'Thank you for a fab week, the children have had a ball. You have made us all feel so welcome it has been a truly lovely week. Thank you again'

29 October 2005: 'Beautiful cottage. Everything we needed and more. Wonderful scenery. Hope to come back soon'

20 August 2005: ' We have had a lovely week. The children don't want to go home. Thank you so much for looking after the children. Very lovely welcome. We don't want to go either. Thank you'

15 July 2005: 'As we sit here with George the cat curled up on our picnic rug and the animals safely to bed, the patchwork of fields and the golden sun is a sight to remember. We have all had a memorable experience here; especially our son who you have treated like a grandchild. Thank you'

4 June 2005: 'It's almost a lie that this is self catering. Everything we wanted was catered for!'

21 August 2004: 'A very peaceful enjoyable week. Our daughter loved feeding the animals! Thank you for the first class service and accommodation; a very enjoyable stay'

14 August 2004: 'We have all had a great time here. Many thanks for all your kindness and hospitality. The girls loved Solo, Geroge and all the gang. Thanks for a lovely two weeks'

9 July 2004: 'Lovely clean and comfortable cottage and such a warm welcome it was like meeting up with family. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Thanks so much'

18 April 2004: 'Lovely relaxing "get away from it all" holiday. Excellent cottage, beautiful surroundings, animals were great for the girls. They had a fantastic time. Thanks to all of you who made us so welcome'

23 August 2003: 'We've had a fantastic time with you all. The welcome you gave us made us feel really at home. The children have loved it here; the ducks, hens, sheep and hay barn have made it a holiday they, and we, will remember for a long time. We certainly hope to come back one day'

18 July 2003: 'Most sincere thanks for a lovely holiday. We really appreciated the personal touches of Cream tea, Chocolate Bunnies and Wine! The children loved helping with the animals; a real highlight for them. We hope to visit you again'

14 June 2003: 'Thank you for a wonderful stay and lovely welcome. The children and us have had a great holiday and hope to be back soon'

19 April 2003: 'Had a great stay, a lovely welcome and always friendly and helpful. The kids loved the hay barn and will miss the animals. Many Thanks'

Many people said they wanted to come again and they do come again to Venn Farm. This year more than half our guests will be return visitors who have enjoyed their stay enough in the past to want to bring their families back.

Venn Farm Cottages, Venn Farm, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9TR. 01769-572448. E mail vennfarmcottages@msn.com