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Comments made by visitors who have stayed recently

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“We always have a great holiday no matter what the weather does!! The chalets are well equipped and cosy. We are happy as it is today" - April 2008

"We love coming to Barend because it is in a lovely unspoilt area. We think you have the perfect balance for a wonderful holiday village" - March 2008

“We have really enjoyed our 5 days at Barend. The staff in Reception are so friendly and helpful and the site is very well kept and looks beautiful. The chalet is excellent, warm and extremely well equipped. It's a pleasure to be here." - March 2008

"Really enjoyed the stay! Beautiful area, great accommodation; facilities all we needed." - March 2008

“Love it here. Great for teenagers; lovely locals, so helpful. Beautiful site - not over managed. Be back. Thanks " - February 2008

"Best self catering holiday we have ever had. Made special because of the personal touches and super level of equipment supplied, especially dishwasher. Plenty to do in the surrounding area. Very relaxing" -
February 2008

“Excellent little hideaway, with beach nearby and plenty of walks" - January 2008

"We've enjoyed our holiday and Hogmanay evening very much, as we always do. Our friends have been very impressed and enjoyed it too. Thank you" - January 2008

“This is our second visit to the holiday village. We enjoyed it as much as the first. We will certainly be booking again for next Christmas - but for longer, because it has flown by." - December 2007

"I booked this break on a friend's recommendation for my husband's 30th. We have had a fantastic time and feel very relaxed. We will be returning and informing our friends about your place. Thank you!" - December 2007

“Superb stay as usual (14 times!). Look forward to our next visit" - November 2007

"We were extremely pleased with out chalet, it was just what we were hoping for and such a beautiful spot with fantastic views. Because we booked a winter break we looked for extra facilities like the pool etc. The quality, service and facilities are all excellent!!" - November 2007

“We have enjoyed our stay very much. Good place to come with children as the beach is nearby. We plan on coming back." - October 2007

"For a first visit we enjoyed the quietness of the site and enjoyed the pool for the children; also the loch for fishing and were impressed with your holiday village" - October 2007

“Lovely place! We had a really relaxing week, even saw a badger!" October 2007

"Most enjoyable stay. Beautiful countryside. First visit, but we'll definitely be back" - Sept 2007

“Excellent, clean, tidy, quiet site. Love the style of the chalets" - September 2007

"Absolutely gorgeous - chalet & surrounds are brill. Everything you need is here" - Sept 2007

“We were convinced that our chalet this stay could not be as comfortable as our last stay in April but it is just as comfortable and the bathroom is lovely - better than home!" August 2007

"Very impressed with chalet and site, staff friendly and helpful. A peaceful and pleasant holiday village. Well done to all concerned" - August 2007

“Beautiful, peaceful site. Very relaxed holiday. Enjoyed swimming pool and sauna facilities. Sandyhills beach very picturesque and lots to do in surrounding areas. Would definitely return for more!!! " - July 2007

"We were very impressed with Barend Holiday Village; everywhere is nice and clean, people friendly, the view of the lake is very picturesque - this alone would make us come back - well done - we would recommend you - July 07

“I've been coming to Sandyhills all my life (since Barend was mere shacks). It is a place all my family love simply for the tranquility and beauty. I come because it isn't Butlins. For myself and my sister, it is our "bolthole", our chance to relax and do absolutely nothing. We make sure we come every year - for our sanity! - July 2007

"The transformation of reception and bar are fantastic. For all the years we have visited Barend, we always leave knowing we will return - so no drastic changes, just retain the pleasures." - June  2007

“We are so pleased that you have a website - we needed to find accommodation at the last minute. Thanks to your website we found excellent accommodation on a lovely site" - June 2007

"A smart well cared for site with all the right facilities. Everything just seems to get done so discreetly, so the atmosphere of the site matches the freedom of the location (none of that 'welcome to Maplins campers' stuff here, thankfully!). It's why we keep coming back. Thanks. - June  2007

“Another enjoyable week at Barend. We always look forward to the rest and relaxation we know we will get. As usual everything lived up to our expectations. It has done for 29 years!" - May 2007

"A beautiful place where you can keep yourself to yourself or mingle with other guests easily, whatever you prefer; an idyllic hideaway I would definitely recommend to everyone" - May 2007

“Another lovely stay we will be back” - April 2007

“We had a fantastic holiday here & love the peace & tranquillity, the use of the pool & sauna and politeness of everyone. Thank you to all staff! - April 2007

“Been coming for 15 years and never won the free short break – fingers crossed this time!” -
March 2007

“Excellent value for money – will be back” - March 2007

“This is our 2nd visit, an ideal place for an off-season break, so peaceful” - March 2007

“Excellent as usual” - February 2007

“We were working in the area and being able to stay in such comfortable accommodation made it so much easier” - January 2007

“We cannot fault the holiday village” - January 2007

“It was a gorgeous chalet – comfortable, well equipped and the lovely Christmas decorations were a nice welcome” - December 2006

“It’s interesting that when we stayed here for the 1st time in August ’06 that every member of the family asked “when are we coming back?” Ages range from 4yrs to 68yrs; makes a good point don’t you agree?” - December 2006

“We have all really enjoyed our stay here and will be back in the Summer 2007.” - November 2006

“Only stayed for 4 days but what a wonderful 4 days it’s been, next time we will make it longer” - November 2006

“We were here 2 years ago and had a fantastic time again, not been disappointed. Everyone was very friendly and the chalet was very clean and supplied everything we needed. Planning to bring rest of family in March 07.” - November 2006

“This is our 2nd visit this year and both times have been very enjoyable. We will definitely be returning” - October 2006

“Relaxing few days in lovely surroundings. Great log chalet, bedding & towels; 1st Class. We will be back!” - October 2006

“I like the area, the chalets and the staff. I am really pleased to find somewhere, where our dogs are welcome with great places to exercise them” - September 2006

“Very pleasant stay – nice & quiet & peaceful. Booking process was clear, easy, accurate & helpful. Thank you” - September 2006

“Staff brilliant, very helpful. Chalet clean & well equipped.” - September 2006

“Excellent, relaxing. Bar & Restaurant superb - good opening hours. Good to have access to Sky.” - September 2006

“Have been lots of times and have always had a great time with my own children and now bringing my Grandchildren. Keep up the good work – excellent holiday” - August 2006

“Had a wonderful time. Chalet had everything we needed. Enjoyed the peace & quiet, wildlife & scenery. Most of all Restaurant food was very good” - August 2006

“Really high standard of self-catering accommodation. Good time had by all” - August 2006

“We didn’t know what to expect but found a treasure. The chalets are arranged so that everyone is private (very important) no rowdiness and a lovely peaceful atmosphere, thank you” - August 2006

“We have really enjoyed our first visit. We found you on the Web & found e-mail communication with you, friendly, helpful & convenient. We greatly appreciated the food supplies we had ordered in the chalet for our arrival – thank you - we will return” - July 2006

“We were impressed with our chalet and the fact that the whole site is very well looked after and set in such stunning countryside – an ideal location for family holidays” - July 2006

“Thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay in beautiful Barend surroundings. This chalet could not have suited us better” - July 2006

“We think Barend is excellent both in terms of the location and quality of the accommodation. Thank you for making it an excellent holiday.” - June 2006

"We have had a fantastic time and will recommend it to family and friends as it was recommended to us!" - June 2006

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