Our first visit.   Julie and John were very welcoming.   B + B is immaculate.   Very helpful with directions.   Breakfast was super, especiallythe honey granola.   Thank you. (Mr + Mrs G. 01/03/10)

Absolutely amazing.   Cannot recommend enough.  Hospitality,  food - ten out of ten.   Attention to detail is incredible.   Hot tub - amazing.   Thank you both for a marvellous stay.   We will be back. (Mr + Mrs C. 28/02/10)

We had a great stay.   The room and food were fantastic.   We managed 2 hours cycling in the snow around the Forest.   We had a great 2 days and will be back to stay again when the weather improves.   Many thanks. (Mr E. + Miss U. 27/02/10)

Thank you for a lovely stay.   Your amazing hospitality and wonderful food exceeded our expectations and nothing was too much trouble.   Thank you. (Mr + Mrs F. 26/02/10)

Very homely welcome in the snowy forest.   Thanks so much for all your kindness. (Mr + Mrs D. 22/02/10)

Excellent!   We were superbly looked after, with every attention to detail.   Special thanks for catering for my dietary needs.   Will recommend you to family and friends.   Thank you. (Mr + Mrs D. 19/02/10)

Another wonderful stay - absolutely perfect.   Thanks and hope to see you both again. (Mr P. 02/02/10)

Thank you for a wonderful night.   You made us both feel very welcome and we could not have asked for more.   We most definitely will be returning in the future. (Mr S. 24.1/10)

Our second stay and will definitely come back again - John and Julie are so welcoming and food is amazing - home from home.   Thank you. (Mr + Mrs C. 01/01/10)

What a lovely place.   Thank you for your amazing hospitality and such yummy food.   We have had such a lovely stay and will definitely be coming back again.   Thank you again.(Miss H. 29/12/09)

A perfect place, with perfect people who have perfect intentions.   This place is amazing, so thank you. (Mr M. 29/12/09)

We had driven over 300 miles to Hamsterley for a funeral and here in the forest, found ourselves close to heaven.   Thank you John and Julie for being such angels! (Mr + Mrs B. 12/12/09)

Excellent food and hospitality.   So helpful and kind regarding  Elizabeth (John's feeding of Elizabeth gained him another gold star).   I can't leave Julie out - food to die for, as before - the only problem we have is not enough holidays to spend more time here.  (Mr + Mrs C., Mrs S. and baby Elizabeth. 29/11/09)

Where to start!!   Breakfast yummy - dinner very yummy - hot tub fab - cakes cookies and attention to detail is fantastic.   Thanks for very special treatment.   We will be back. (Mr + Mrs P. 20/11/09)

Wonderful!   Best B + B we've ever been to.   Thank you so much for a fantastic base and fab food.   Diets tomorrow!   If you ever want to collect some Stilton please say hello. (Mr + Mrs B. 24/10/09)

John and Julie - thanks for your wonderful food - your sticky puds are great.   Had a marvellous time.   Your attention to detail. is first class.   Company and chit-chat made us feel really at home.   Loved it! (Mr + Mrs H. 23/10/09)

What can we say?   Thank you! Couldn't be better! Absolutely fantastic! Everything first class!  Wonderful hosts and food. (Mr + Mrs M. 18/10/09)

Lovely location in the forest, great food and a very warm and friendly welcome from John and Julie.   Will definitely be back to explore further. (Mr M. + Miss C. 17/10.09)

Absolutely fantastic!! (Miss B + Mr H. 11/10/09)

Another very enjoyable stay.   Food and hospitality second to none.   Thank you for making us so welcome, and for all the little extras. (Mr + Mrs W. 09/10/09)

Accommodation - excellent!   Food - excellent!   Company - excellent! Value - excellent! (Mr + Mrs F. 28/09/09)

The three days went far too quickly.   We felt very relaxed and comfortable.  Food - excellent, hospitality - terrific, nothing seems to be too much trouble.   Will recommend you and hope to visit again. (Mr + Mrs W. and Mr + Mrs E. 25/09/09)

Often we think of our journey to England and Scotland and we like to think of the very nice B and B in your house.   It has been the best of all in our time in Great Britain.  Thank you very much for all kindness and the perfect rooms and breakfast. (Mr + Mrs S, Germany, 4/09/09)

We have now clocked up 18 nights!   The service and hospitality is as good as it was on day one - consistently at its best.   Fantastic hosts, fantastic food and great local quizzes - brush up on your general knowledge. (Mr and Mrs A. 26/01/09)

Great food, excellent accommodation, fantastic hosts, romantic hot tub and a great cup of tea.   Probably the best B and B we have stayed in and will be back ASAP.   Thanks to John and Julie - see you again soon! (Mr J. and Miss V. 15/02/09)

Thank you!   Fantastic hospitality - outstanding breakfast as a highlight!   Gratitude also for providing two fifths of "The Dream Team" (for local quiz).   (Mr C. + Mr and Mrs M. 16/02/09)

Wonderfully relaxing break with gorgeous food and hot tub a memorable experience.   But the real joy was meeting such a lovely couple who so obviously love taking care of you.   So thank you Julie and John. (Mr and Mrs J. 23/02/09)

Hospitality to rival Elrond at Rivendell!   A fantastic stay. (Mr F. 1/03/09)

You've perfected the art of spoiling people. (Mr + Mrs D 13/03/09)

It's all the extra little touches that make Ayhope the perfect place to stay. (Mr + Mrs P 15/03/09)

A wonderful rest with excellent food and a very  warm welcome.   All the little touches really make your B + B outstanding.   Thank you so much.   (Miss S. 17/03/09)

Accommodation and hospitality second to none.   (Mr + Mrs L 21/03/09)

Simply splendid. (Mr + Mrs B. 6/04/09)

Very relaxing.   Lovely breakfast.   Extra little touches- great.   Sunhouse - lovely.   Very clean.   All round excellent plus very friendly hosts. (Miss S. + Miss B. (13/04/09)

Superb!   Cannot be faulted.   Looking forward to another visit. (Mr + Mrs K. 18/04/09)

This best B + B ever reflects the hard work Julie and John put into ensuring our every comfort.   Thank you for lovely food and a perfect stay. (Mr + Mrs T. 25/04/09)

A very comfortable stay - very friendly and lovely food.   Will come again. (Mr + Mrs R. 26/04/09)

A most comfortable stay for two sets of "in-laws", courtesy of daughter/son.   Every conceivable facility, many details not found anywhere else!   Excellent taste - not least at the dining table.   Hope to come again. (Mr + Mrs H. 8/05/09)

A lovely place to stay, Julie and John making us so welcome.   We definitely hope to come back again.   The very best wishes for the coming year. (Mr + Mrs H. 8/05/09)

Our return visit has been as excellent as the first!   Fantastic home-made cuisine and friendly hosts.   Many thanks again Julie and John.   Wishing you both all the best for future years. (Mr + Mrs H. 9/05/09)

Thank you very much, a wonderful stay, wonderful food - an hour and a half to eat breakfast!   (Mrs R. 16/05/09)

Fabulous hospitality - wonderful food and fantastic attention to detail - a truly excellent experience. (Mr R. 16/05/09)

Excellent!   Without doubt the best B and B we have stayed in.   Thank you for your warm hospitality and excellent food.   We'll highly recommend you.   Thank you for Gary's birthday cake. (Mr + Mrs R. 22/05/09)

Thank you again Julie and John for another delightfully warm and welcoming stay in your lovely home. (Mr + Mrs J. 25/05/09)

Fantastic!   Every possible comfort and consideration. Thank you for everything. (Mr + Mrs F. 29/05/09)

Wonderful!   Lovely stay, delightful bed and breakfast, probably the best in the country.   Beautiful rooms, and lovely little teapot!!! Thank you for a brill weekend. (Mr + Mrs M. 31/05/09)

Best B + B we have ever experienced.   Thank you John and Julie for your warm hospitality.   Lovely food.   Cannot fault anything.   Will visit again soon. (Mr + Mrs B. 6/06/09)

Fantastic!   Just as good as before, especially the breakfasts!   Every need catered for - highly recommended. (Mr C. 11/06/09)

One simple word - Perfect!   The food is different class!!!   (Best roasties in the world).   Thank you. (Mr H. 13/06/09)

Faultless! (Mr + Mrs W. 13/06/09)

Another wonderful break at Hamsterley Forest B + B!    Thank you so much for everything.   We'll be back. (Mr + Mrs C. 17/06/09)

This was our first experience with B + B.   It could not be any better.   Maybe our future holidays will be planned to use B + B when in G.B..   Thank you for your hospitality. (Mr + Mrs D., Denmark, 18/06/09)

Outstanding B + B in every respect.  Thank you for being so attentive to our needs.   Already planning our next visit.   Many thanks for your kindness. (Mr + Mrs W. 19/06/09)

Lovely room, love the shower and the breakfasts are to die for.   John and Julie made us, and Mum, really welcome.   Food and friendly attention off the top of the scale. (Mr + Mrs P. 25/06/09)

What a fantastic stay!   Great rooms, food to die for (try the pork balls - yummy) and those little extra touches that make this place a class apart.   Julie and John, you are wonderful hosts and we hope to see you both again very soon. (Miss B. + Mr W. 28/06/09)

This time we thought we would bring some friends.   Thankfully they behaved themselves.   This was our 25th night here in just over 12 months.   Two words sum up our experience - consistency and excellence.   Great fresh food, great local quiz, great hosts. (Mr + Mrs A. 28/06/09)

Thank you so much for being wonderful hosts.   Wonderful food, location, pub quiz and rabbit.   We will be back and recommending your lovely home to our family and friends.   Thanks again. (Mr + Mrs R. 01/07/09)

A little gem in the Forest.   Home from home and wonderful hospitality.   Thanks for making us so welcome. (Mr + Mrs D. 02/07/09)

A wonderful little guest house.   Great food and hospitality.   Would definitely recommend a stay to anyone. (Mr + Mrs P. 08/07/09)

Absolutely brilliant!    Thank you so much.   As a surprise trip for my parents' birthdays I could not ask for more - beautiful scenery, immaculate rooms and charming service, not to mention Champagne in a hot tub!   Brilliant, I can't thank you enough. (Mr P. and Miss O. 08/07/09)

If there was a Michelin star rating for  B + Bs this would get 3 stars (I think that is the maximum).   We were spoiled rotten.   Home away from home but more luxurious!   Thank you and enjoy your cruising. (Mr + Mrs P. 18/07/09)

I have stayed in many places before, but you're really on top of my list when it comes to hospitality and service.   You made me feel like one of the family whilst staying with you and the food was absolutely fabulous. (Ms V. 22/07/09)

Thank you for your hospitality and the superb catering.   Biggest breakfast I have had in years!!   Enjoyed meeting Jigsaw too. (Mr + Mrs D. 23/07/09)

We've had a lovely, relaxing stay.   Thank you for your warm hospitality. (Mr + Mrs B. 31/07/09)

A lovely place to stay.   Feels just like home. (Mr W. 3/08/09)

Many thanks for looking after us so well. (Mr + Mrs W. 5/08/09)

Splendid!   What an excellent time we have spent in your beautiful home.   Thank you so much for the wonderful meals, superb level of care and a relaxed husband! (Mrs G. 9/08/09)

You absolutely serve the best breakfast in the world!   Loved the weekend.   I'll be back.   (Mrs P. 9/08/09)

Absolutely fantastic.   Food was great and you are both lovely people.Thank you for such a great first time experience of being in a bed and breakfast. (Miss L. + Miss L. 12/08/09)

We have travelled the world - 5 star hotels don't come up to the standard of John and Julie's home - outstanding.   We have been treated like family.   I can't say enough about the quality of service and love they have shown us. (Mr + Mrs D. 13/08/09)

Another wonderful stay that even impressed my dad.   Once again great food and excellent hospitality.   Thank you both for making our time in the North special. (Mr + Mrs A. 16/08/09) 

Thank you for making us so welcome.   The food was outstanding and the walks beautiful. (Mr + Mrs H. 27/08/09)

A little gem in the forest.   Many thanks for making a good weekend even better, with your friendliness, hospitality, attention to detail and fabulous food.   Looking forward to the next time. (Mr + Mrs C. and Mrs W. 6/09/09)

Thank you for making our stay restful and enjoyable.   Your hospitality is excellent, the food and your company outstanding.   It has been like staying with friends. (Mr + Mrs W. 8/09/09)

A fantastic stay - great breakfasts and cake.   A wonderful couple - very helpful.   Thank you.   We have stayed in some excellent B and B's in the past and thought they could never be bettered, but yours has - by miles! (Mr + Mrs Q. 19/09/09)

Really enjoyed our stay.   A delightful couple - very friendly.   Made us feel very welcome.   Thank you. (Mr + Mrs S. 19/09/09)

Outstanding!   No request is too great or too small and as for the legendary breakfasts.......Many thanks. (Mr C and Mr + Mrs M)