Testimonials
Self Catering Disabled Access Holiday Bungalow
September 2012
"Superb - difficult to find accommodation like this with 2 permanent wheel chair users. We all had a wonderfully relaxed holiday!"
Andrew , David, Richie and Adrian
September 2012
"Fantastic well done, as Arnie would say 'I'll be back!' and a big thank you to you both."
Melv and Linda
September 2012
"Thank you so much for salvaging our holiday without your kindness we would have been really stuck. Lovely bungalow and so very well adapted."
Stephen , Mary, John and Fran
August 2012
"The Bungalow was like hidden gem, very spacious, clean and welcoming, no stone had been left unturned! The location was great and we were able to visit many places, wonderful holiday."
Rosie, Cherry, and Mike
August 2012
"Absolutely lovely house, very homely and well equipped! Very clean and tidy on arrival, very friendly welcome, Lovely neighbourhood really well thought out, love to come back."
Lu, Anna, Terri and Hanna
August 2012
"A lovely bungalow, so well equipped. Comfy home feeling would definitely stay here again."
Wald, Anna and family
August 2012
"Very Nice when we came, but one thing there was no wifi, the beds were very comfy and I loved the bath."
Louis, Anna and Freddie
August 2012
"Huge thanks to the two Carols for making our weeks fun for everyone. Your care is second to none! The accommodation is brilliant with all the space and adaptions to make everything less of a struggle. Spa bath was a big hit, fantastic!"
Colin, Rachel, Josh and Annie
July 2012
"Very satisfied with accommodation. Had a wonderful week, the weathers been great."
Debbie and Lindsey
July 2012
"Fantastic holiday despite some bad weather. Cannot fault this place, you really have thought of everything. The little touches really make a difference. We will recommend you to everyone we know and hope to be back soon!"
Garfield, Rachel and Laura
June 2012
"A great holiday, adaptions to the bungalow are well thought out, air bed a real bonus. Visited lots of lovely places, carol was very helpful. We will be back."
Leslie and Tracey
June 2012
"Lovely holiday! Alfie enjoyed his 'holiday home'. We visited lots of places and the two carers were excellent, Anna loved the spa bath!"
Anna and Alfie
May 2012
"We have had a really lovely holiday and really lovely weather. We haven't had a holiday for 12 years, thank you very much and for the carers, for all there help. Thank you again Home from home, we will come again next year."
Marion and Stuart
May 2012
"What a lovely place, we were impressed with all the little touches! Had a lovely holiday despite the rain, out first holiday for 15 years. Thanks for making it possible, we'll be back"
Lynne and Mike
May 2012
"What a lovely place, we were impressed with all the little touches. Had a lovely holiday despite the rain, our first ever holiday for 15 years. Thanks for making it possible."
We'll be back."
Anon
April 2012
"It was a home from home, beautifully thought out, best adapted accommodation we have ever stayed in, tip top care and will see you next year."
Anon
March 2012
"The best adapted holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in and best equipped as well, home and abroad, coupled with fantastic weather, a really great holiday. As carers it provided us with a restful holiday.
Hope to come again. Thanks and well done."
Anon
March 2012
"Visited new Tesco and bought a teddy bear. Another lovely visit."
Anon
Dec 2011
"Lovely!"
Anon
Dec 2011
"Another lovely visit, be back for Jane's birthday."
Percy Brayley and family
Sept 2011
"Another lovely time, roll on Xmas"
Percy Brayley and family
Aug 2011
"We were so lucky with the weather "don't listen to the forecast" We would recommend Mortehoe near Woolacombe to sit and look over the bay.Atlantic village is good if weather is iffy! (Near Bideford)."
Diane, Peggy and Debbie
Aug 2011
"The bungalow made the weeks holiday so much easier, nice and clean with everything though out well. If your looking for a good restaurant for wheelchair use I can recommend 'cooks Island' great food."
Sandra and Dave Lamend
Aug 2011
"Lovely accommodation, wonderful facilities, Thank you. Absolutely wonderful! carers both carols were a pleasure to work with. Suggest WIFI! "
Barbara Kennealy
July 2011
"Had a lovely stay, wished we could live here. Thank you carol and carol for your help."
Lisa Mal
July 2011
"A lovely few days, great bungalow and will be coming again.
Thank you."
Sheila Faye and Toni
June 2011
"First class accommodation for the disabled and company. The lay out is well appointed so that no one feels uncomfortable. We can not wait to come again.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!"
Dave and Linda Ikin-Daley
June 2011
"Supreme spoiling, total comfort, wonderful caring. It has been wonderful to see my husband so very content and lovely to be with the"carols" in the reutpoian heaven, faultless and fabulous. Thank you so very much for another lovely weekend."
Kenneth and Caroline Anderson
April 2011
"A lovely week spent in this well equipt bungalow. Made for a relaxing smooth sailing week."
Rachel and Amy (Justin Allen Party)
April 2011
"Very well equipt with lovely interior made us feel at home. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Thanks for a fab weeks xxx"
Justin and Christina Allen
April 2011
"So pleased we came again. We have been well looked after and are looking forward to our next visit"
The Johns
April 2011
"Very well equipt with lovely interior. Made us feel at home. Looking forward to coming back soon. Thanks for a fab week"
Justin and Christina
April 2011
"A lovely week spent in this well equipped bungalow. Made for a relaxing smooth sailing week. Thank you"
Rachel and Amy
March 2011
"Another lovely weekend, roll on the next visit"
Brayley family
March 2011
"Very nice and lovely accommodation, we enjoyed staying here very much"
Lee
October 2010
"Excellent home. Everyone is of the same opinion that no stone has been left unturned to give everyone a perfect time, Well done!"
Brayley family
December 2010
"What a wonderful weekend. Everything that one could wish for. Surprise after surprise with all the gifts. Really unexpected - everyone pleased in every way. Roll on March, Janes Birthday"
Brayley family
October 2010
"Excellent accommodation, well laid out and easy access to everything. Very well equipped. Also the best carers you could wish for, hope to visit again next year."
Bill and Ann
September 2010
"We were the first people to visit Phoenix Retreat and what an excellent week it was! The bungalow was excellent, the carers after being shown once, put Kieran to bed at night and got him up and showered him."
"Braunton is good for touring from, with Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Woolacombe, and Saunton Sands to mention but a few. The week went too fast, the holiday as a whole was brilliant, and we can't wait to come back next year"
Rita, Keiran, Albert
August 2010
"Impressive standards of cleanliness in all areas, with an excellent eye to detail displayed at higher and lower levels. This property offers a very good standard of accommodation, and considerable thought has clearly gone into its preparation."
"Guests benefit from a very good welcome procedure, including wine, flowers, pre-ordering service and personal greeting."
"There are plenty of personal touches, such as books, games, impressive sound system etc. Guest information is also comprehensive and well presented. The garden is well tended and the decking provides a pleasant outdoor seating area"
Brian (Inspector from Visit England)
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Testimonials
"Absolutely lovely house, very homely and well equipped!"
"Fantastic holiday despite some bad weather. Cannot fault this place, you really have thought of everything."
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