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WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE TO SAY
"Such a Relaxing and Blessed Break"
2023
“Absolutely wonderful. Everything was superb. One of the best places we have stayed. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our half-day pottery course. We will be back in 2024 for sure. Louise & Simon are lovely.”
Simon & Helena - December 2023/January 2024
“Amazing little cabin! We loved it! It was quiet and tranquil and we had everything we needed. We went for walks in the local area, had some dips in the hot tub and relaxed in the cozy living room. It was pretty much perfect for a quiet Christmas. Thank you both 😊.”
Abby & Ashleigh - December 2023
“The Crafter’s Retreat was the perfect home for our festive getaway. The grounds & lodge are immaculate and we had everything we needed. Louise & Simon were very welcoming and accommodating and made our experience that much easier. Couldn’t recommend it more. THANK YOU. A treasured memory.”
Sam, Casey, Jonnie & Pebbes - December 2023
“Last minute weekend away to relax and unwind and celebrate our anniversary. The cabin was everything we could have wished for. Attention to detail by the hosts and their thoughtful touches, i.e. welcome basket and anniversary card, was wonderful.
Fantastic cabin, relaxing place, private area, hot tub, garden. What more could you ask for? We will be back and will share with friends. Thank you.”
Debbie & Mark - December 2023
“Took this time for some much-needed downtime, away from emails, work and noise. This is the perfect escape with some wonderful added comforts. Many thanks to Louise & Simon for such a well-considered retreat.
I will be making this the first visit of many!”
Ali - November 2023
“Another brilliant stay! Always love the hot tub and the beautiful stained glass window. Everything we needed (and more) was provided. Welcome basket was amazing. Can’t wait to come again 😊.”
Z & J - November 2023
“Such a lovely cabin. All the things we needed were provided. There is a tasty butchers about 20 minutes walk away and a lovely local pub where everyone was very friendly.
Garden is beautiful and would love to come back and enjoy this cabin in the summer 😊.”
Emma & Ed - November 2023
"Another fantastic stay at the Crafter's Retreat. A perfect place to relax and re-set. Thank you :-)."
T & D - November 2023
"We had a lovely relaxing holiday - just what we needed. Thank you for all the thoughtful touches."
Janet & Brian - November 2023
"Very private, peaceful well equipped cabin with an excellent covered hot tub, comfy bed and hot shower. Louise is a very responsive, friendly host who provides lots of the extra touches that will make your break extra special."
Adrian & Lynn - October 2023
“Our second visit to this tranquil escape from modern life. Everything we need in one place and beautiful light from the stained-glass window. Thank you again for creating the perfect retreat.”
S & A - October 2023
“We had a really relaxing time. So quiet and peaceful. The welcome basket was a great touch. We loved having the hot tub to relax in. 10/10. Will recommend.”
Vikki & John - October 2023
"Thank you for the beautiful cabin. It made our stay wonderful having the 2 Crafts in 1 Day was a great addition to the stay. You are both warm and welcoming and the stay was peaceful."
Susan & Paul - September 2023
“A massive thank you for the most relaxing & peaceful retreat. This has been the best week for us this year.
The cabin is perfect and every detail was catered for. The welcome basket was a lovely touch. Sitting in the hot tub at night, under the lights was so peaceful and relaxing.
Listening to the birds in the mornings and watching the squirrels while eating breakfast was so lovely.
We look forward to a return visit.
If you get the chance, go to “WORZALS” for a meal. The food is amazing and there is a farm shop/gift shop and garden centre.
Thank you Simon & Louise for the most perfect retreat.”
Louise & Colin - September 2023
“Thank you for having us!! Cracking cabin and surroundings. The site offered the tranquility we were searching for and the facilities were spot on. Welcome pack was a lovely touch. Note to future guests, plan ahead for local taxis & consider eateries opening hours, especially on Sunday.”
Christian & Sarah - August 2023
“What a wonderful birthday long weekend I’ve had! Have to say my husband did good. What a lovely surprise! This home is amazing and we really do not want to leave! Can’t find a single fault … literally walked in and felt at home. Hut tub was fabulous, as was the retreat! Thank you 😊x.”
Melvin & Lisa - August 2023
“Big thank you for having us back for our 5-year anniversary! Amazing as always. Lovely welcome basket and card, it really meant a lot to us! Thank you very much 😊.”
L & E - August 2023
“A big thank you for a lovely stay in your beautiful cabin. The location is perfect. Loved the hot tub. Can recommend Gooderstone Water Gardens – it is amazing. Thank you again 😊.”
Paul & Carole - August 2023
"A wonderful stay in this hidden gem - thank you so much Louise & Simon. Recommend the pottery workshop! Little touches - and the spa - help to relax & recharge."
Vicky & Matthew - April 2023
“What a wonderful place – loved the cabin and our “2 Crafts in 1 Day” workshops.
You even managed to arrange sunshine for our trip to Hunstanton!
As soon as we can get someone to look after our dog, we’ll be back. Thank you.”
Sue & John - July 2023
“What a fantastic little retreat! We truly felt relaxed throughout our stay and the cabin was thoroughly equipped to allow us to achieve this!
Louise and Simon have outdone themselves here; fantastic location, beautiful views and true tranquility.
The hot tub was everything and more, a beautifully relaxing spot (love the fairy lights). Beautiful garden space. We loved toasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Lovely local walks.
The recommended pubs looked fab but were mostly full unfortunately, but we enjoyed a Sunday roast to die for at the Oliver Twist Country Inn & Restaurant, 20 minutes drive.
Thoroughly recommended.
Only grumble would be the low pressure of the shower, but nonetheless a 10/10 stay!
Thank you Louise & Simon. To all future guests, you will love your time here and not want to leave 😊.”
Alicia & James - July 2023
“Fantastic location, fantastic accommodation. Privileged to see the green woodpecker, still looking for the deer!
Thank you Simon & Louise for being such fantastic hosts...!! A welcome change from the realities of the outside world & work.”
Lynn & Paul - July 2023
“Cracking place, cracking hosts, cracking surroundings.
We did the 2-in-1-day pottery & woodturning … if you haven’t booked, do it. What a lovely day & 2 new crafts to boot, both very good tutors in their respective crafts, loved it all.
The hot tub is a little gem, perfect for unwinding with a glass of wine ...
Visited “Worzels” for lunch. Lovely setting, nice food for lunch and lovely farm shop for eats in the evening.
After our crafting day we went to the Moorings for dinner. Lovely food, really nice actually, but lacked ambience – maybe due to midweek visit.
The best food recommendation was NAXOS in Downham Market. Absolutely delicious! Give this a go – beautiful fresh food from the med and the expresso martini was superb!!
Thank you Louise & Simon for a relaxing few days xx”
Tony & Kim - July 2023
“We had a lovely relaxing break away from our crazy life at home with the children! It was just what we needed. Thank you!”
Safron & Michael - July 2023
"We had a lovely break at the Crafter‘s Retreat, surrounding areas and especially the 1-2-1 woodturning for my husband & 1-2-1 pottery for me with Blended Monkey. A very special break & anniversary.”
Jacqueline & Mark - June 2023
“From the moment we parked the car, we gave it a massive wow.
This was our honeymoon & all the extra special touches made our stay even more amazing, event laying out the gifts from the Suffolk Secrets team had sent us, as my husband works with them.
A big fat 10/10 from us. We will recommend. Thank you so much. Please can we stay LOL.”
Larry & Julie - June 2023
“Had the best birthday weekend. Great place to relax and recharge. Thank you so much for the welcome basket, the local honey was lovely. Can’t wait to come back.”
Chris & Carly - June 2023
“A wonderful weekend break for a birthday treat. Everything was amazing from start to finish. Didn’t want to leave. Thank you.” Gemma
“Absolutely beautiful place. Super easy to find. Nice and peaceful. Perfect little getaway. Hosts were super helpful, and probably the best welcome booklet ever with lots of great information. Would 100% recommend to anyone.” Calum
Calum & Gemma - June 2023
“Louise and Simon were more than helpful from booking to check in and check out and everything in between. They went above and beyond. The cabin and grounds were beautiful and so peaceful, just what we needed. We only left once to go out for dinner the rest of the time was spent relaxing in the very private garden and amazing hot tub. We would definitely recommend staying at crafters retreat and will be returning ourselves later on in the year.” Glenn
“The best place we have stayed in by far. Beautiful cabin & location perfect. Our whole stay has been perfect. The hosts, Louise & Simon, have gone above and beyond for us and we will be highly recommending them.” Laura
Glen & Laura - May 2023
“Tranquil and beautiful. A wonderful place to spend our week away. A wonderful location to explore from. We visited many places but the most amazing was Fens Falconry, a must for any bird lover. Thank you.”
Sophie & Anne - May 2023
“Impromptu weekend away. So close to home but has felt a world away. So relaxed & chilled and wishing we were here longer. Made good use of the hot tub & so nice it’s covered when raining. Had a fab day doing pottery with Louise – lots of laughs. All in all a bloody marvellous weekend.”
Julie & Mark - May 2023
“A surprise birthday present for Colin, which didn’t disappoint. Everything was perfect from start to finish.
Colin came away with some wonderful pieces of woodturning.
We will be back. Don’t change a thing!”
Colin & Carol – April 2023
“Very relaxing and so picturesque waking up every morning to the birds singing (so peaceful). The hot tub is amazing (first time for both of us) 😊 Thank you Louise & Simon.”
Stacey & Shaun - April 2023
“An amazing place to spend our first engagement anniversary – a beautiful & peaceful place!
Thank you for the welcoming gifts!
Extremely relaxing time and Louise you were super lovely when you came to do the hot tub chemicals. 10/10 stay. Will defo return!”
Ebony & Lorna - February 2023
“We had such a lovely stay! The cabin is just gorgeous and the woodturning and pottery classes were great! We will definitely be back! Xxx”
Pippa & Alex - April 2023
“Just perfect thank you. Crafter’s Retreat certainly has a wow factor and is so tranquil. We’ve already started thinking about when to come back. Thank you so much for creating this haven where we can relax and unwind.”
Adrian & Sharon - April 2023
“Had such a lovely time here! Will definitely come back! So relaxing! 10/10 xxxx”
Francesca & Cameron - April 2023
“What a find! Such a quiet and relaxing place. Much needed. Thank you for the lovely welcome basket. We very much enjoyed several dips in the hot tub. The “Moorings” & the “Lamb & Flag” visited. Long walks by the riverside. Enjoyable.”
Sue & Ray - March 2023
“Wow – from the moment you park up. So relaxing, quiet, peaceful. The hamper, hot tub crystals are great touches. Already wanting to return or not leave. You have created the ultimate peaceful spot. Many thanks 10+”
Kerrie & John - March 2023
“An absolutely stunning place to stay! We didn’t want to leave! Thank you for all the supplies provided, it’s greatly appreciated. We really hope to come back! Thank you for the experience. Hope we were okay guests! 😊”
Megan & Lewis - February 2023
“Absolutely gorgeous location.
Most relaxed we’ve felt in weeks … months.
Loved the welcoming gifts, very thoughtful. Especially enjoyed the hot tub and the kadai.
Our first time here has been amazing and we are already planning our second trip.
The host is absolutely lovely 😊”
Sanija & Thomas - February 2023
“Thank you again for a lovely relaxing stay. Cabin was wonderful again & thank you for the basket of goodies. Had lunch at Jo’s Pantry which was very welcoming and traditional food made fresh. A lovely meal at the Moorings Hotel – steak was lovely. Tub was fab as always. Thank you again for a lovely relaxing stay.”
Claire & Shaun - February 2023
"Gorgeous cabin in a great location. We really enjoyed the hot tub :-). This is our 2nd visit and we'll definitely be returning!"
Drea & Jamie - January 2023
“Lovely cabin in gorgeous surroundings. Really enjoyed the woodturning workshop with Simon. Green curry from Dangs is well worth the drive to Downham Market! Thank you!”
Martin & Jason - January 2023
“Wow factor. Definitely. Such a lovely place. Nice and clean, everything you could possibly need. Loved the welcome basket. Thank you Louise & Simon. Enjoyed my birthday weekend (peaceful)😊.”
Marie & Rob - January 2023
“Wow!!! What a gem! The Crafter’s Retreat has given us the perfect getaway, a chance to relax and unwind. It is a superb escape from normality.
The cabin is fully equipped, cosy and comfortable. The hot tub is amazing even in December.
The Welcome Book is very informative, full of information about the local area and great knowledge about the beaches that are within reach, and nearby shops, pubs and restaurants.
Our woodturning class with Simon was great fun and we both came away with a little memento to treasure.
Arbuckles is great for a meal out, about 7 miles away but well worth the trip. We both had steak which was cooked to perfection!
Thank you, Louise & Simon. We have had a wonderful anniversary week at your retreat. You have both managed to create the idyllic retreat for couples and the extra touches like the welcome basket and Christmas tee made us feel very welcome indeed.”
Sandra & Kevin - November/December 2022
“The Crafter’s Retreat has been the perfect place to switch off, unwind and celebrate our 5th anniversary. We were pleasantly surprised at how well thought out everything was – every time we thought we needed something it was here, even bread and milk! We thought the guides to the area which were sent in advance were fantastic – we tried the Lamb & Flag and Arbuckles, both of which were amazing.
The facilities were really clean and everything was presented perfectly. The instructions provided were really clear, making it easy to use everything ... Thank you so much for having us, we will definitely by recommending getaways at the Crafter’s Retreat!”
Jude & Carl - November 2022
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