We had such a great time there that we are all still chilled out and relaxed even though we have returned to work!.

It's always great to see you both and spend time just relaxing, and a big thank you to Mike for his time spent with E. looking after the animals which she enjoyed very much.

And of course a big thank you to you both for making us feel very welcome, when we come down to you it's like staying with friends in their home. Rob & Sue - Easter 2009

Mary & Robert from Waco in Texas visited us in July 2005. It transpired that they are travel writers and the following is an extract from an article they wrote about North Devon in "Waconan", - Waco's City magazine:-

"..we hit the jackpot in Devon - Berry Park, just across the Cornish border in Welcombe. While Mike was our genial host, Val crafted the evening meals,....... with foodstuffs from the immediate area, including her garden. One night it was an Escalope of Salmon, poached in white wine and served with a lovely Sorrel Sauce. Another night it was lean pork cooked in the rough cider (scrumpy) of the region, served in a stew of fresh herbs and creme fraiche. Other nights it was whatever Mike caught off Lundy. We ate many of our meals in our second floor apartment overlooking the sea and the Jenner's flower and vegetable gardens.

Welcombe itself is barely a hamlet, mainly a pub (The Old Smithy, itself a foodie's delight) and the ancient St Nectan's Church, with it's strangely disturbing Norman altar screen. In Spring the church is surrounded by foxgloves. In fact every village was festooned with hundreds of the most glorious flowers......

Welcombe is the center of the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A steep 30 minute walk takes you from Berry Park to Marsland Beach, deserted save for the odd otter and red deer. Mike & Val thoughtfully post the daily tide schedule because at high tide, it's all wild rocks and crashing waves. At low tide, however, it's a half mile sandy beach, with innumerable tide pools in the rugged boulders that dominate the terrain. At low tide you can walk around the house-sized tumulus to Welcombe Beach, Marsland's better known cousin - bigger, wilder and busier, complete with a 15-foot waterfall trickling down from the valley."

"We are lucky we have spent our holidays at this marvellous spot" Andrea, Jim & Lima from Germany July 2008

"Thank you for yet another wonderful stay. See you next year" Paul & Ailene from Nottingham October 2008

"Fantastic Place - very welcoming and well run! Would Recommend. Andrew, Sarah & family from London April 2008

"Immaculate accommodation and wonderful food" Gordon & Irene from Reading June 2008

"A beautiful and peaceful area - lovely accommodation and warm hospitality" Mike & Penny from Southampton June 2007

Berry Park is so relaxing in unspoilt surroundings. Fantastic meals again. Thank you for all your hard work" Dave, Jo & family from Leeds August 2007