Should you have any information about the Butler's Pantry relating to its history, family links, photographs or anecdotes we would love to hear from you. We are currently gathering this information and eventually we should like to provide an additional web page detailing the history of the house and the people that lived here. Please feel free to email us at: rbrookes@westdownho.freeserve.co.uk
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"...Short break, very welcoming, lovely cottage..."
Mr & Mrs W, Bognor Regis, West Sussex"After a long journey down we were delighted to open the door to such a gorgeous, well presented nook, complete with courtesy tea/coffee and biscuits...Thanks for the warm welcome...Packed our bags reluctantly. Thanks [R] for looking after such a wonderful little place and letting people enjoy it! Keep up the hard work down here..."
P& A, Woldingham, Surrey"Came for a romantic weekend away for our 34th wedding anniversary...Very quiet and peaceful. Came with idea to eat out every night - wrong, only once as it was lovely to sit quietly at night after a busy day out...Enjoyed our break very much"
Mr & Mrs H, Bristol"As we were driving towards Bradworthy my partner and I started to panic!! Where are we? There seeemed to be a lot of country roads when all of a sudden we emerged into Bradworthy village...Perfect!! Bradworthy was a delight, a tranquil village with lots to offer...The cottage is in our opinion ideal!! It brought to us the relaxing holiday we needed. All the facilities and surrounding grounds were very much enjoyed!! Thank you for a lovely holiday..."
K & M, Ashted, Surrey"A very nice week spent in tranquil, pleasant surroundings...The cottage was lovely and we managed to get a sunny spot to take a bathe in the pool..."
Mr & Mrs B, Swindon"We have had a very relaxing week...North Devon is a lovely place when the sun shines..."
Mr & Mrs C, Norwich"Lovely quiet cottage - just what the doctor ordered! Plenty to see within an hour's drive..."
J & L, Birmingham"Very relaxing stay."
Mr & Mrs M, Dundee"A superb base to use for Devon and Cornwall.The quiet is enough to relax anybody and the countryside peaceful and beautiful. Butler's Pantry is certainly one of the better class cottages and a credit to [R]. Highly Recommended..."
Mr & Mrs W, Margate, Kent"...Thank you very much for a nice clean & cosy cottage. The bath was great, the fire was great. Set in a nice peaceful village, would like to visit again..."
M Family, Camberley, Surrey"..Will definitely be back. What a wonderful place..."
C & A, Berkshire."Thank you so much"
Z & R, London."..this place is idyllic - don't spoil it; we will be back.. "
V & D, Bristol."The cottage really does live up to its description and is truly superb....the silence is fantastic!...you don't know how lucky you are! Had fantastic long weekend & hope to return sooner rather than later"
M & D, Staffordshire."..just wanted to put pen to paper to let you know what a smashing time we had in the Butler's. We had such a wonderful and relaxing time and were both really refreshed after our stay. "
Mr & Mrs N, Frimley, Surrey."Really lovely place & we've had a great time. Many thanks."
K&S, Penzance, Cornwall"Thanks to you for a lovely break."
J & K, Sutton Coldfield."We have really enjoyed our holiday and will certainly be back one day. Thank you for a very happy stay."
C&B."We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your cottage and hopefully will be able to visit again, maybe in the autumn."
CD, Bristol."We had a great time at West Down House and appreciated your hospitality."
Mr & Mrs F, Canada."A most enjoyable Easter weekend in a delightful retreat enhanced by lovely log stove."
A & C, Liverpool."Time to go, shame we can't stay. Thanks for the excellent place. Full marks it really is cool."
J & A."Cosy evening spent in by log fire…..yes you've guessed - another night by the log fire…Thank you for a wonderful romantic holiday - we hope to be back. A lovely place to stay and made very welcome.."
Mr & Mrs B."We woke in the morning to the sound of birds voices, to stir ourselves or slumber on - such difficult choices …Along the cliff tops at Bude to burn off our excess, I think in retrospect we should have ate less, We drank wine in the garden as the sun went down, it was so nice of your cats to call round….Thanks to you for our stay, we would very much like to return someday".
N& J, Kent"Booked a two day holiday as a surprise for W for his birthday & had a lovely relaxing time."
M&W, Reading."Thank you ever so much for such a lovely holiday and stay at the Butler's Pantry. We definitely hope to come back very soon."
J&D."Love the cottage…Blissfully peaceful night… Another night cuddled up in front of the fire! It's so quiet - the only sound is the owl hooting…We have had a lovely restful week. Hope to come back for another peaceful holiday soon."
L&D."Very welcoming. Butler's Pantry is what we expected and is lovely."
S&J."…Another memorable day….Last day sadly…Many thanks for an unforgettable few days"
S&R."On the occasion of our 26th wedding anniversary. Butler's Pantry is delightfully cosy….All together our holiday to Devon & Cornwall has been very relaxing and most enjoyable for this first visit"
Mr & Mrs M, Telford, Shropshire."Both delighted with the Butler's Pantry… Hope to be back again soon!! Had a super time ."
Mr & Mrs T, Rugby, Warwickshire."Arrived tired - but so pleased to see the Butler's Pantry again - soon bucked up & settled in with the log fire…..We've had a wonderful time - as - always….Sadly have to go home. Thank you for once again sharing your little bit of heaven with us."
Mr & Mrs C, Seaton, Devon"Most pleased with accommodation."
J&S."..went for a walk around beautiful gardens had romantic night in…Sat by pool, cottage is fabulous, four-poster bed amazing…Going home - not very happy - love to come back again."
T&A, Liverpool."Cottage was all & more than expected….saw beautiful sunset - very romantic. We do not want this holiday to end…Back home today - had a great holiday. Shall miss this place. Hope to come back soon."
A&S, Brierley Hill, West Midlands."place looks ideal….slept to 12 noon - lovely!…I ask M to marry me. She says yes….Delightful - our stay has been a wonderful tonic…good hosts, great cottage, wonderful tranquillity."
D&M, Bromley, Kent."Hope to return to the Butler' Pantry next year. Had a great holiday."
Mr & Mrs P, Coventry"…the cottage is lovely and we have found everything we need."
B&J"Cannot fault anything. "
Mr & Mrs P, Coventry."All in all our cottage and holiday was first class."
Mr & Mrs T, Yorkshire."We both had a wonderful time at the Butler's Pantry…we are both sure we will return as well as recommending West Down House to friends & family."
Y&B, New Malden, Surrey."Being so far from home, what a splendid & perfect way to spend Christmas - here in front of a log fire listening to the wind & rain outside, knowingly warm and snuggly inside, dining on wine and Harrods' delicacies whilst at home Christmas dinner is cold ham & king prawns as it is 30 degrees plus. A most relaxing & romantic couple of days. So relaxing to be out of the London rat race. Longing to return next year. Thank you for making our Christmas so special. A cosy, memorable home away from home. Christmas touches were perfect! Thanks a million"
. Mr T, Palmerston, North New Zealand & Ms B Perth, Western Australia."Back again..we're hoping to be the first & last entries for the year!. Had a sinfully late morning this morning but eventually dragged ourselves out of bed to open some Christmas presents languishing under the tree…opted for an early evening in front of the fire….A much less out & about stay this time but very relaxing - we'll be back (again!)."
S&C."What a lovely, cosy, romantic place….thoroughly enjoyed our 3 days - loved the lanes! Hope to come again - super late break."
C&P, West Wiltshire."…arrived earlier than expected - fell in love with the Butler's Pantry immediately. [Today] our only full day here so wasted half of it sleeping! Leaving in the morning. Very sad would love to spend more time here. Perhaps one day….Thank you for a wonderful stay. "
B&A, Chichester."First impressions matched description exactly. Slept like winter hedgehogs! - despite heavy rain showers through the night. Many thanks."
C&H, Woodcote, Reading."A very enjoyable stay - just what we imagined it would be. "
A&B, Birmingham."Goodbye Butler's Pantry. It's been a lovely honeymoon…Back to reality, but we'll remember this week for the rest of our lives. Many thanks."
D&N, Highworth, Wiltshire."We arrived on 8 Oct and felt as we did the first time - wonderful - time to relax & wind down. We can't really advise anyone as to what to do & where to go as we always enjoy everything here! We just go out every day and travel the country lanes & depending on the weather, walk & enjoy the beautiful countryside…eat out…But always it's coming home to the fire at the Butler's Pantry that we look forward to….We have to leave this morning - but we'll be back - please don't change anything while we're away!!!"
Mr&Mrs C, Seaton, Devon."R's birthday (42). The cottage is a delight…wonderful break"
R&E, London."We have had a wonderful stay. Thank you…Hope to return in the near future."
K&J, Knebworth."Accommodation is delightful…..We enjoyed our stay."
R&J, Lincolnshire."…Getting up late means lunch gets later & later until today it simply became teatime. That says something about how relaxed we have become…All very relaxed and satisfying….Our holiday all too quickly over."
J&F, Berkshire."Very impressed with the cosy & romantic Butler's Pantry - this will do very nicely for our honeymoon! Started to unwind by the pool. The weather is glorious and the grounds are very beautiful. What a wonderful bedroom - love the 4 poster bed…Goodbye Butler's Pantry - you are a wonderful place to spend a honeymoon!."
M&J, Oldham."…very impressed with the cottage particularly the four-poster bed!…A thoroughly enjoyable stay. We shall return!"
C&M, Ashford, Kent."..it is a good location for visiting lots of different places. Lovely grounds in a quiet setting."
Mr & Mrs P, Poole, Dorset."…First sight of Butler's Pantry - really lovely. We'll take home some great memories of the Butler's Pantry."
K&J, Staffordshire."…Well worth the journey. Had a lovely welcome and the cottages are just as they had been described. Never slept in a four - poster before. Had a wonderful time. Hope to come again."
The M family, Worcestershire."…One look at Butler's Pantry - it was well worth the journey….Shame to go back to the rat race. I thank my husband for these beautiful few days. It was my surprise short break away. I couldn't have spent it in a nicer place than the Butler's Pantry. Thank you .."
C&B, Kensworth, Bedfordshire."…Cottage perfect…Sad to leave must come again…."
J&S, Titchfield Common, Hampshire."…Unpacked and found how well-equipped & beautiful the place is."
J&D, Southend, Essex."…Goodbye Butler's Pantry! We really enjoyed our stay in the area & loved our little home from home."
Mr & Mrs H."…Really lovely little place - just what we expected. Really glad we came - not long enough."
J&N."Once again a very relaxing and pleasant weekend at West Down - we hope to return soon….."
Mr & Mrs S."In all, a lovely holiday & stay - we hope you enjoy yours as much."
C&S, Poole, Dorset.
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