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I would like to thank you and your staff for making our groups stay in the Lakes so enjoyable. All the reception and dining room staff were very helpful and courteous. We look forward to using your hotel again in the near future. 18th June 2008

Thank you to all the staff at the hotel. We had a lovely mini break thanks to the good food, wine and friendly staff. Having stayed in Damson Dene and now Newby Bridge it will be hard to choose in the future. We do intend to return. 30th May 2008

Just to say we have enjoyed 3 excellent days holiday. Food, cleanliness of rooms all fine. Staff very friendly and helpful. Compliments to the Chef. Even the weather was good. Hope to return. 21st May 2008

On behalf of my wife may I say thank you for the flexibility you demonstrated in accommodating my wife's special diet. The quality and versitility of your cooking was very much appreciated and went a long way to making our stay so enjoyable. 30th April 2008

Thank you for providing me with my special dietary needs. I will recommend you to my friends. Very friendly and efficient staff. 30th April 2008

Very enjoyable stay. Many thanks. 10th April 2008

Rooms and beds are comfortable. Good supply of hot water. Staff attentive. 8th April 2008

I would just like to express our thanks again to all your staff. It is quite refreshing to have such friendly and helpful service. 4th April 2008

Beautiful hotel. Very comfortable room. Staff very welcoming and also very helpful in every aspect. Nothing was ever too much bother. Food was tremendous, compliments to the Chef/s. We shall definately recommend you to family and friends. 17th March 2008

Just a note on behalf of the master Officers and bretheren of Newby Bridge Lodge, thanking you all for the splendid meail and service provided when we entertained our visitors from Scotland. The event was a total success, even though the visitors were about 30 mins late, which, in turn out us behind for sitting down for dinner. We apologise for that and congratulate you and all your staff for coping so well with the delayed sitting down time. Once again many thanks to you all. 15th March 2008

We would just like to say thank you. we have had a great time and all the staff are really friendly and accommodating. The room was lovely with a very nice view of the gardens and the food was excellent. 10th March 2008

A very relaxing and enjoyable stay. The food was superb and well presented. The Receptionist was attentive and helpful as was all the staff. Thanks. 8th March 2008

I would just like to say thank you for looking after us at the weekend. we were the ones with the 5 year old and the 2 year old. All your staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. This was much appreciated. Having a calm and welcoming refuge to stay at was great. 6th March 2008

All staff were very nice, all smile and offer a hand. Receptionist / Manager work long hours in good humour. Room good. 5th March 2008

This was our first stay at Newby Bridge Hotel and we have nothing but praise for the staff, the room and the excellent food. We will tell our friends to try a break here. Thank you for a wonderful break. 15th February 2008

Everything about our stay was wonderful, food, service, room. We will look forward to coming back. Thank you. 8th February 2008

This is our first visit to the Lake District. What a wonderful time we have had. The views are breathtaking. The hotel is fantastic. The staff have been so friendly and polite. The cleaners have left our room spotless every morning. The food Wow. Fantastic. The waiting staff in restaurant very quick and efficient. Bar staff friendly. In fact all the staff friendly and polite. Well done to all of you. You have made our stay very enjoyable. 3rd February 2008

Enjoyed our stay. Lovely meals and friendly staff. 2nd February 2008

Lovely hotel and facilities. Really enjoyable stay. Will certainly return. 27th January 2008

Thoroughly enjoyable break - food and staff excellent. Will definately recommend to friends and will definately be returning in the near future. 20th January 2008

Service extremely good throughout the hotel. Staff friendly and helpful. Cooked breakfast was best we have had in a hotel in a very long time. Thank you very much. 30th December 2007

Had a very enjoyable time. Food and room were good and comfortable. Will be back next year. 27th December 2007

Bar staff are fantastic - so happy. 27th December 2007

We have just stayed at Newby Bridge this weekend. I would like to say thank you, our rooms were great and the food was very nice, and the staff were lovely. We hope to stay with you again. 2nd December 2007

The room is so clean "just like home". Bed linen clean and comfortable. The furniture is lovely and the whole hotel is wonderful. It is our first time here and we will be coming back. The food is out of this world. Staff are very helpful and friendly. A big thank you. Overall opinion - excellent. The drinks and amenities reasonably priced which is good for families. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming and enjoyable. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. 24th November 2007

A really enjoyable stay, enhanced by friendly and helpful staff. Excellent value for money and a hotel to which I would happily return. 22nd November 2007

We have had a very enjoyable stay. 22nd November 2007

We enjoyed our brief stay and will come again. All staff wre extremely helpful. Your receptionist was outstanding in her attempts to help and please and make our stay enjoyable. 21st November 2007

Staff at reception and in the restaurant could not have been more helpful. Absolutely superb. Facilities were very good. Meals excellent. Will definately come back and recommend it to our friends. 15th November 2007

I write on behalf of the Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren, to express sincere thanks for the excellent dinner and superb service provided to us on the ocassion of our Annual Installation Dinner. Kindly pass on to all your excellent staff our heartfelt thanks. 14th November 2007

I was extremely happy with the decor and furnishings in the room I stayed in. The bathroom was modern and clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I was especially impressed with the annexe. I had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and would definately come again. 3rd November 2007

We have just returned from a lovely three day break at the Newby Bridge. We were very impressed with the service we received and the superb food and comfortable room. Thank you. 23rd October 2007

We enjoyed a most pleasant and enjoyable stay. No complaints - the food was excellent. 12th October 2007

Fantastic food, friendly staff, lovely hotel. Very relaxing - lovely break celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Will be back again soon. Thanks to everyone  for an enjoyable stay. 2nd October 2007

Room very comfortable and clean. Food excellent. 1st October 2007

This is our third stay here this year and have found all the staff helpful and pleasant, the rooms clean and comfortable. We will not hesitate in coming back. 27th September 2007

Our 5th visit to Newby Bridge and just want to say we didn't think it could get any better but guess what - it did!. Excellent room, fantastic view, superb cuisine, staff with great personalities. All in all a fabulous hotel. Can't wait to come back. 14th September 2007

Please pass on to all the staff at Newby Bridge Hotel our thanks for a lovely 3 days. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, the food was superb, well presented and a great choice of menu. We have stayed at your sister hotels and also recommended them to friends. Thanks to you all. 7th September 2007

Good accommodation, good food and service. A hotel we will use again and recommend to others. 6th September 2007

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Newby Bridge Hotel. The rooms are particularly well appointed, alarm / radios, sewing kit and excellent supply of tea / coffee etc. The bathroom was kept very well cleaned. The standard of food was first class. The sticky toffee pudding was wonderful - compliments to your excellent Chef. The staff were helpful and friendly. Now if you can do something about the weather!!!. Thank you very much indeed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. 17th August 2007

Thank you for a lovely stay. This was a present for our honeymoon and it was perfect. A beautiful hotel with lovely settings, really friendly staff and very easy to find. The hotel and the staff had a very warm, homely atmosphere and the food was lovely. Thank you again for a lovely honeymoon and family holiday. 16th August 2007

On behalf of Members and Guests of the Twinning Charter Association, I would like to thank you and all the staff at the hotel for making our day excursion to the Lake District such a very pleasant and resounding success. Everyone enjoyed the stop at the Newby Bridge Hotel and the service and food were excellent. It is very difficult to cater for such a group consisting of young and old members but they were all very complimentary about the carvery lunch. Thank you again for your assistance. 15th August 2007

A most enjoyable stay even though it was only for 1 night. We especially enjoyed our bedroom  and use of the facilities. Also the Chef was very kind in taking our personal likes and dislikes into consideration, nothing was too much trouble. Many thanks. Would definately visit again. 9th August 2007

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The food was excellent and the staff courteous and helpful. 8th August 2007

We stayed with our golden retreiver and would like to thank the staff for accommodating our request to take dinner in the lounge area so that we could keep the dog with us (rather than leave her in the room which she doesn't like) Thank you. 3rd August 2007

Thank you for making our stay excellent. You are all so polite, cheerful and extermely helpful. Please tell the Chef the food is wonderful. We have been staying here over the last 4 years and will be back in 2008. 31st July 2007

Thank you for the magnificent service at your hotel. I think that the food and bedroom were excellent. 25th July 2007

Very enjoyable stay. Excellent food. Staff most helpful. Will be recommending you to friends and family. 19th July 2007

Excellent service. Wonderful food. Great staff. Highly recommended. 17th July 2007

Staff very helpful and friendly. 30th June 2007

Very good hotel. Excellent accommodation and food. Very high standard. Much appreciated by my husband and I. 30th June 2007

I just wanted to say how grateful my wife, our friends and I were with the help given to us last weekend during our stay at your lovely hotel. We were only with you for one night and had dinner in your establishment. Everything was excellent. A particular word of praise for your Assistant Manager. She was so helpful and informative and a real asset to your business. We very much hope to stay with you again, even our labrador enjoyed his time at Newby Bridge. Once again, many thanks. 27th June 2007

A very enjoyable stay. The room was lovely. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Excellent food. Would certainly visit again. 24th June 2007

Lovely, comfortable bed in a charming hotel. The food is absolutely superb and the staff are attentive and friendly. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back. 2nd June 2007

First class. Hope to come back soon. Room very good, plenty of room to move around. 30th May 2007

The best hotel I have stayed at in the Lake District. Lovely clean room. Enjoyed our short visit very much thank you. Very spacious family room and lovely hotel. 29th May 2007

A thoroughly enjoyable stay. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly. We will return again. Many thanks. 27th May 2007

Thanks for a most enjoyable break. We could not fault it in any way and hope to visit your hotel again later this year. 18th May 2007

We have just returned from a three day visit and I just wanted to thank you for a great stay and compliment you all on making our visit so enjoyable. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and in particular my two little Yorkies. I would like to tell potential visitors that should they have a dog then the Newby Bridge Hotel is definitely the place to stay. Thanks again to all the staff and see you later in the year. 16th May 2007

Enjoyed our stay. Food good. Staff excellent, always attentive. Hotel a good centre for exploring Lake District. No reason not to return. Thank you. 14th May 2007

Thank you for making our stay so comfortable. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff. Lovely rooms. You made our Mothers birthday very special. Pool lovely. 13th May 2007

Room fantastic, food excellent. Staff very pleasant. Enjoyed my weekend for my 70th birthday with my family. Well done. 13th May 2007

Thank you for a very relaxing stay. Breakfasts and meals very good. Room very good. All staff pleasant. 11th May 2007

Bar food was great. 9th May 2007

Enjoyed my stay. Meals excellent. The staff efficient and very pleasant. Altogether with bedrooms and general service of high quality and comfort. 6th May 2007

Lovely food. Friendly helpful staff. Excellent value for money. Very enjoyable stay. 2nd May 2007

Staff lovely and helpful. Food lovely and generous. Position excellent. Thank you all for a lovely break. Enjoyed every minute. 1st May 2007

Would you please pass on my sincere thanks to all the staff for their hard work and attention to detail at the Lakes Hospitality Association Annual General Meeting. Many people commented on how fabulous the buffet was and they were certainly right. Thanks again. 27th April 2007

Thank you for your unfailing helpfulness and good humour. 21st April 2007

A most enjoyable stay. Food great, room great. Above all else the kindness and helpfulness of all of your staff. Excellent value for money and a big thank you to all. 20th April 2007

Excellent as always. 19th April 2007

Really enjoyable stay. Great that we were able to bring our dog along - he absolutely loved it and got to say hello to so many people. 18th April 2007

Nice clean room, Staff very helpful and pleasant. Beautiful gardens. Would certainly recommend the hotel to others. 16th April 2007

We would just like to say thank you so very much for your kind hospitality and fantastic hotel. You have all been so very kind and helpful and have made our stay welcomed and enjoyable. May I also thank all of the kitchen staff who have made us feel relaxed by taking care of us. Your chefs are fantastic with the dishes that they have made. Thank you all once again for such a wonderful time and we will recommend you to our family and friends. 13th April 2007

Very pleasant stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. 12th April 2007

A hidden treasure! Dinner was excellence personified and all the staff were welcoming and full of character. We look forward to our return. 10th April 2007

This is one of the best run hotels we have stayed in. The service has been efficient, unobtrusive and always friendly. The restaurant had just the right amount of choice on the menu and the dishes were all of a high quality without being pretentious. Again the service was excellent. We shall certainly recommend you to our friends and family. 6th April 2007

We came on a special deal break and found everything at Newby Bridge to be excellent. Our 4 poster room was great and had a view of the lake, food was excellent and plenty of it. Staff couldn't do enough for us. Coupled with superb weather a fantastic chill out break. Thanks to all. 5th April 2007

What lovely, helpful staff - nothing too much trouble. Fillet steak was lovely. Thank you. 27th March 2007

Thank you all very much for a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend. The hotel facilities were fantastic, the meals were also very nice and above all else the hotel staff were very helpful and extremely pleasant. Once again thank you very much. 25th March 2007

Thank you for a great weekend. Everything was great, lovely food, very good service and all clean and tidy. Thanks again and see you soon. 11th March 2007

All staff, particularly restaurant staff, very efficient and polite. 10th March 2007

Very enjoyable stay. Room and food were great. All staff hardworking and pleasant. We would definitely recommend your hotel. Thank you for a great break. 2nd March 2007

A really enjoyable stay. Consistently good food and excellent service delivered with efficiency and charm. The staff in all departments are to be commended. 1st March 2007

A very enjoyable stay. Good value for money. Very courteous and helpful staff. Delicious food and very good service. We will most certainly be back. 1st March 2007

Thank you for a lovely stay. The room was lovely and the food was exceptional. 18th February 2007

Thank you for looking after us and for accommodating our wishes which made our stay enjoyable. 17th February 2007

I just wanted to thank you for your hospitality when we stayed with you last week on a short break. We thoroughly enjoyed it. My partner had never visited the area and fell in love with the scenery and found the people really friendly. We definitely want to come back for another visit. 16th February 2007

Thank you for a very pleasant stay, the food and staff are first class. I would not hesitate for a moment in returning for a longer stay and to recommend you to my friends and family. 13th February 2007

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of staff for a wonderful stay. Many thanks. Having served 17 years in the British army and stayed in many hotels around the world, the staff and facilities here were outstanding, polite and always courteous. Thank you. Your website does not do you justice. 11th February 2007

Thank you for a very homely, relaxed, well fed weekend. Didn't know you allowed dogs too! Next time we may bring ours. 11th February 2007

Thanks to everyone for a very nice visit once again. Thanks especially to the Chef. Excellent food. 4th February 2007

Thank you very much. We thought that the hotel was very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant is excellent and we were most impressed with the variety and quality of the dinner menu. 1st February 2007

We have been here before and will return. Very good value for money and the Jasmine rooms are excellent. They are very well looked after. 25th January 2007

Thank you for helping us enjoy a lovely weekend. The room was wonderful, the food was excellent. We will definitely be recommending you. 21st January 2007

Super hotel. Food good. Can not fault our Christmas stay here. Staff helpful and very dog friendly. Hope to be back in 2007. 27th December 2006

Just a quick line to say thank you for the very pleasant stay my wife and I had at Newby Bridge. This is not the first time we have stayed with you but as always the staff were helpful and pleasant at all times nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent so thank you again and we will certainly be back. 23rd December 2006

Thank you very much for a fantastic stay. The staff were awesome!. Customer service aspects were excellent. We truly enjoyed our stay. Staff were pleasant, helpful, professional and absolutely went the extra mile to make our stay great. The food was delicious. 1st December 2006

Just a quick note to say thank you for making David and I and in particular our two Great Danes so very welcome over the last few days. We had a most enjoyable break. Thanks again. 24th November 2006

Thank you for a lovely stay at your friendly hotel. You have helpful and considerate staff. Excellent food and comfortable surroundings. We look forward to staying with you again. Thank you. 22nd November 2006

We stay in this hotel on a regular basis and have always enjoyed our stay so we will be back again soon. The staff are always ready to help and are a welcome to meet each time we arrive and it's this that makes our stay with you the best ever. Looking forward to our next stay. 21st November 2006

Very comfortable room. Excellent food and service. Good value for money. Hope to return soon. 17th November 2006

Just a note to thank you and your staff for an excellent dinner last evening. The meal was good and the speed and efficiency of your staff was excellent. Please thank them all on behalf of the Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren of the Newby Bridge Lodge. 15th November 2006

Found the hotel very child friendly. Our first time bringing our grandson away and have been very impressed by the hotels attitude to children. Will certainly come again. 13th November 2006

As usual, excellent service and fantastic food. Once again staff very polite and helpful. See you next year. 28th October 2006

We have had a lovely time at Newby Bridge Hotel. We have had great kindness shown to is and as this is our third time here, we hope it won't be the last. Your staff are really wonderful as we are over 80. We fell a lot better with the attention we received. 21st October 2006

Very warm and friendly hotel. Excellent food and service. We felt instantly at home. We would like to return. Thank you. 21st October 2006

Lovely room and facilities. Food great. Staff wonderful. We had a lovely time. Thank you. 20th October 2006

Restaurant staff were friendly and efficient. The Chef is worth his weight in gold - the food is delicious. 20th October 2006

We have much enjoyed our 4 days at the hotel and are very appreciative of the provision made for dogs. The staff have been helpful and courteous. Thank you. 19th October 2006

The service from all the staff has been most pleasant. Dixie the dog wants to thank you also. To be recommended to all our friends. 18th October 2006

Excellent hotel. Friendly staff. Thanks for our stay. 16th October 2006

Excellent stay. Thanks. 14th October 2006

Enjoyed our stay. Helpful, friendly staff. 11th October 2006

A very enjoyable stay. Our room was maintained to a high standard and the facilities were excellent. 8th October 2006

We had a lovely time. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The room was small, but coy and clean and we had the promised Lake view. The food was of an excellent standard - all in all, great value for money and customer service - well done. 8th October 2006

I would like to say thank you for the break in the hotel. The staff were extremely helpful and understanding about my disability. Thank you. 29th September 2007

Many thanks for the warm welcome and great food received. Myself, Mother and Sister decided to pay a surprise visit to my Nephew who works at a hotel within the locality, he had finished work but wasn't allowed to drink with us in the bar area. WE decided to leave and pay a visit to the Newby Bridge Hotel which we drive past regularly but hadn't been in for years. It was so enjoyable, we will definitely visit again and we're certainly considering a luxurious stay when my Sister next visits from Scotland. Thanks again. 23rd September 2006

We have had a really nice stay. Staff are superb - made us feel very welcome. Really dog friendly. Thanks a lot. 22nd September 2006

Many thanks for a most enjoyable stay, very good service, nice food, will be well recommended. 21st September 2006

Once again we would like to say thank you for a most enjoyable stay at the Newby Bridge Hotel. We have been staying at least once a year since you first took over the hotel and have watched it's growth along with the adding of more hotels in the chain. Once again we we will be making a return in 2007 to honour my husbands birthday. He has chosen to holiday at Newby Bridge rather than have a party and I can think of nothing better personally. Thank you once again along with your pleasant staff. 20th September 2006

Excellent food, lovely staff, cosy bedroom. Many thanks. Very much enjoyed our stay. 17th September 2006

Once again another lovely visit. Room great, hospitality great, staff second to none, good fun and very professional. 15th September 2006

A really nice hotel ideally situated. All the staff friendly and obliging. Comfortable bedroom with every thing provided. All the meals have been excellent and well presented. The Chef and kitchen staff deserve particular praise. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Thank you. 13th September 2006

My wife and myself would like to express our thanks to everyone connected with the Newby Bridge Hotel for making our stay most enjoyable, the service and food was excellent, provided by very pleasant staff. Thank  you. 8th September 2006

Best food we have had in England. Thanks. 8th September 2006

A very enjoyable stay. Lovely room. Excellent service and food with friendly and efficient staff. Thank you. 3rd September 2007

Hotel room was lovely and spacious. Very clean and equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Jacuzzi bath was fantastic - didn't want to get out! Staff very pleasant and friendly. Dining room staff very nice and courteous and work very hard. Would recommend hotel to friends. 31st August 2006

Lovely friendly family hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely staff. We will stay here again. 21st August 2006

Room very good. Food very good. Staff excellent, helpful and friendly. Thank you. 20th August 2006

Had a really lovely stay again. Staff as ever were warm and friendly. Food was excellent. Room beautifully clean. Had so many nice holidays here and every year we enjoy our stay. Thank you. 18th August 2006

Thank you for a very enjoyable stay here at Newby Bridge. The food was of a high standard and very efficient service which is a great help with a small child. The room was also of a very high standard. The staff were very friendly and helpful regarding local areas of interest especially for families. 18th August 2006

You have wonderful staff. Very helpful. Food and accommodation excellent. 13th August 2006

Thank you for making our stay very special. 13th August 2006

Service very good, food excellent. Had a lovely time. 11th August 2006

The room was very clean and a wonderful size. The restaurant staff were wonderful and very helpful. Many thanks. 31st July 2006

Excellent 3 day stay - not had better food anywhere - bed comfortable - water hot - plenty of towels and very good staff - all essentials in the hotel trade. Thank you. 20th July 2006

Lovely stay. Staff very friendly, food great and weather fantastic! Had a wonderful time. See you again. 20th July 2006

I have stayed in hotels all over the world and this is one to remember. Staff, accommodation and food all excellent. A top hotel. Thank you for a very happy pearl anniversary. 18th July 2006

All staff were friendly and helpful. Room is very cosy but we were made aware of that at the booking stage. The menu and food were first class and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The three night package is outstanding value and if it continues we will have no hesitation in returning and recommending it to others. Thanks. 13th July 2006

Thank you for being so flexible and providing us with snacks for our journey. The room is lovely - our only regret is that we didn't have more time to enjoy the hotel - but look forward to coming back. The food is just so lovely and the whole place has a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you. 10th July 2006

This is our first time at your lovely hotel which is a bonus that it is also dog friendly. The facilities are excellent. The room, the service, all your staff are efficient, friendly and professional. Lastly I must comment on the food, it is absolutely magnificent, your chefs are the jewel in your crown. Keep up the good work, see you again soon. We will be back. 7th July 2006

Excellent. Great value. Staff friendly and helpful. Food very good. A great break all round. 5th July 2006

We have had a lovely stay. Very good value for the money. We will certainly be back. 27th June 2006

Good all round service. Will come back again. 25th June 2006

We have had a wonderful weekend. The staff have been really polite and helpful and the facilities are great. Thank you. 25th June 2006

We have had a very enjoyable holiday here at the Newby Bridge Hotel. Our compliments go to all the staff for there care and attention. Special thanks to your Chef, the food and presentation were 1st class at all meals and a special thank you to Kirsten for going that step further to meet our special needs. Thank you all very much. 23rd June 2006

Good food and friendly and helpful staff. 15th June 2006

I would like to say what an enjoyable time we have had at your hotel. Our room was well positioned near to the garden for the dog and close to the gym and pool for us. The food has been excellent and the staff very helpful and courteous. I would definitely recommend your hotel. Thank you. 15th June 2006

Thank you for a lovely break. Everything fine, meals excellent. The friendliest of staff made it a prefect break. Swimming pool marvelous. Thanks again. 5th June 2006

We have really enjoyed our stay. Please pass on our thanks to your very good staff. Food excellent. Room excellent. Thank you. 4th May 2006

Thank you for a very enjoyable stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food excellent. Will certainly come again if visiting this area. 24th April 2006

Enjoyed our stay with you very much. Food was superb, service was excellent. Thank you to cheery and helpful staff. Look forward to our next stay with you all. 23rd April 2006

May I offer my thanks once again for making our rally such a memorable event. The hospitality showed by your staff has as in previous years been exemplary once again and much appreciate d.. The staff on duty for the whole weekend were superb. 20th April 2006

Staff very helpful and polite. Service very good. 10th April 2006

Thank you for a most enjoyable stay. We would definitely;y use this hotel again. 6th April 2006

Very pleasant stay. Excellent room. Good, cheerful and courteous staff. Food excellent. 28th March 2006

No complaints. Service has been great. Food fantastic. Will be coming back later in the year. 22nd March 2006

We, as a rule have high standards and expectations whilst away. On this trip we found there is not anything one could find fault with. Hotel brilliant, staff exceedingly helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. 5th March 2006

Just a note to thank you for the excellent service we received at the Masonic Dinner with our Scottish friends on Saturday. The speed of service was excellent and the meal was most satisfactory. Many, many thanks for the cooperation that we always enjoy. 27th February 2006

The hotel is excellent with welcoming staff who were only too pleased to help and advise when asked. Service and food also very good and varied, catering for all tastes. Thank you we hope to be back. 21st February 2006

Staff very efficient and friendly. Hotel comfortable. Food excellent. Best stocked coffee/teas in bedroom compared to other hotels. Keep up the good work. 19th February 2006

This hotel provides an excellent service to guests that are seeking a relaxed and stress free break away. As two professional individuals we were able to relax totally in an atmosphere that was very calming. The standard of accommodation and food choice was of high quality with staff who have excellent genuine customer care skills. Newby Bridge Hotel will be recommended and a return visit is definitely6th February 2006

Excellent!! Room and food especially are exceptional. Great value for money. Loved the fact the dogs are allowed in the rooms - this was what attracted us to begin with. We will definitely be returning. 18th January 2006

Excellent hotel. Food was lovely. Rooms were spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. Very good value for money. Would not fault the hotel. 9th January 2006

We have had a brilliant four nights. Congratulations to all the staff in particular the Chefs. 2nd January 2006

Fabulous accommodation, food and service as usual. 12th December 2005

Thank you for a wonderful weekend. Everything was fine. Don't change a thing. Friendly staff and exceptional food. We will come back in Spring or Summer. 27th November 2005

Thanks to all the staff that made our short break excellent. Friendly, helpful and yet professional staff made it an enjoyable stay. The hotel is very welcoming to it's younger guests and we would definitely not hesitate in returning. 16th November 2005

Fantastic food. Excellent value. Very clean and well maintained. Friendly staff. What more could one want? Highly recommended. See you again. 13th November 2005

A relaxing, comfortable stay in a lovely location and a beautiful hotel. All members of staff have been helpful, polite and professional at all times, very rare these days and the cleanliness is second to none. Well done Newby Bridge. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you for a lovely stay. 21st October 2005

My wife and I were married at the Newby Bridge Hotel. We both wish to congratulate you on your excellent staff, service and hospitality. They were brilliant in all that they did and we cannot commend them enough. Everyone else who attended the wedding were also suitably impressed which is no mean feat either.! With staff like yours the competition should be worried! Once again thank you for making our day so special. 11th October 2005

We have really enjoyed our stay. The room was spotless. The food was excellent. The staff in the restaurant were very friendly. It is a very friendly and warm hotel and I would certainly recommend it. Our only problem us that we have to go home. 3rd October 2005

I am just writing to thank you for a lovely stay at your hotel. As we have a little boy of 22 months, traveling in the UK can be quite stressful, as a lot of hotels are not very "child Friendly". We found your staff to be very helpful and friendly and as a result of this, and the luxurious room, we had a relaxing holiday which we hope to repeat soon. 20th September 2005

Hotel wonderful, staff brilliant. What more could one want. Thank you all again. We will be back. 12th September 2005

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Service of staff excellent. Food first class. Friendly atmosphere throughout. 8th September 2005

Many thanks to all the staff. We have had a nice weekend here and shall come back hopefully in the future. With best wishes to all the staff. 5th September 2005

We have had a marvelous weekend. The hotel is beautiful and the food and the staff are wonderful. We will definitely be back. It was great coming to a place like this and being able to bring our dog so thanks again and woof woof from Max. 5th September 2005

Friendly staff. Excellent service. Superb food with very good choice. We've enjoyed our stay. 26th August 2005

Lovely hotel with a friendly atmosphere. The receptionist set the tone for our stay with her excellent people skills and friendly smile. The food was consistently of a high standard with an excellent choice daily. We would like to extend our thanks to all the restaurant staff who worked incredibly hard but always had a friendly smile - nothing was too much trouble. 24th August 2005

Our 6th time with you. Room cosy, food excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. Pool, sauna and spa bath most refreshing and relaxing. As usual a wonderful break with you. 16th August 2005

The hotel is lovely. You have thought of everything. The facilities are fantastic. Rooms are terrific. Meals are superb. What more can I say? Thank you very much. 12th August 2005

Staff polite and friendly. Food excellent in every way. Service good. Facilities very good. Lovely surroundings. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay for our wedding anniversary. 11th August 2005

Everything very nice. Thank you. 29th July 2005

Thank you for making our Honeymoon stay so enjoyable. Love from Gordon and Caroline Rodgers. 20th July 2005

Food and service excellent. Towels and linen very clean and fresh - much appreciated. An enjoyable stay. 20th July 2005

Our stay was very enjoyable. Food was excellent and staff courteous as well as pleasant and helpful. Everything in your brochure was found to be as true as defined. Will surely return. 15th July 2005

To Holly and all the staff at the Newby Bridge Hotel, thank you for making our wedding day so special, everything was perfect. Best wishes John and Anne Stoddart. 13th July 2005

Had a very relaxing time no complaints about the room, service etc - all excellent. 30th June 2005

Thank you for your all your hard work at our wedding and thank you for making our stay so lovely too. 27th June 2005

Thank you Newby Bridge staff. Our second visit and certainly wont be our last. We were so pleased we returned and it was as excellent as last time. We have never had food as good as the meals you serve and we have eaten all over the world. 23rd June 2005

We love coming here, this is our 10th time in this room in 5 years. Thank you all for a lovely time with wonderful staff and food. See you all later in the year. God bless you. 17th June 2005

Pleasant staff, excellent service and wonderful food! Once again, a joy to spend a few days with you, kind regards to you all. 17th June 2005

Most enjoyable stay. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely food, would come back again. 16th June 2005

Room clean. Food excellent. Staff very good and helpful. 15th June 2005

A very nice hotel, food good and room nice. Staff very helpful. 13th June 2005

Excellent service and fabulous food. Nothing was too much trouble for the pleasant staff. Would definitely re-visit. 13th June 2005

Excellent stay. Highly recommended. Lovely food. Service second to none. Beautiful garden. Would like to return. Thank you all very much. 8th June 2005

Just to say we enjoyed our meal on Sunday at your hotel, the staff were very pleasant. 7th June 2005

Really enjoyed our stay. Staff and facilities of a great standard. 6th June 2005

The staff were polite, helpful and overall excellent in manner. 1st June 2005

We would just like to comment on how delightful the hotel has been to stay in - large enough to provide excellent facilities, but small enough to be warm, welcoming and friendly. Superb location and we would certainly return again and would recommend to others. 29th May 2005

What can we say? The food was excellent, the staff always there if you needed them but not intrusive, everything we could have wanted for a short break. 27th May 2005

Room is most comfortable and all needs are catered for. All staff were very pleasant and helpful. 23rd May 2005

Very comfortable, lovely food, staff all friendly, helpful and professional. 23rd May 2005

Had a lovely stay - food great and staff very helpful and friendly and sufficient - would definitely stay again. 23rd May 2005

We could not fault the hotel. The staff are superb, the hospitality we got was wonderful, the food was spot on. We would not hesitate to return and recommend it to our family and friends. 16th May 2005

The food is the best of any hotel we have stayed at. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Our stay has been very enjoyable and would love to come again. 12th May 2005

We had a lovely weekend - Thank you.3rd May 2005

Food Excellent! Our compliments to the chef, this is our second visit to the hotel and we would definitely come again. 3rd May 2005

We have had a super break, thanks for making it so enjoyable and helping us realize we have made the right choice for our wedding venue. 2nd May 2005

Thank you so much for a luxury break, non-intrusive and always helpful, happy staff. Delicious food, what more can I say; everything as it should be, I would love to return at some time. 30th April 2005

There is a secret widely know that if you find a treasure of your own, you keep it quiet and tell no one, or your precious treasure may be gone. But we have found a treasure that we really need to share, if your feeling that you need a rest, somewhere where people care, then be sure to find the best. Newby Bridge Hotel at the end of the lake will serve you with a smile and the food is just great, happy staff and good food from the moment you wake. P.M. Bryan 29th April 04

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, compliments to the Chef and waiting on staff. The food was lovely - well presented and quickly delivered. 9th May 2005

We have had a wonderful few days here. Having traveled from Hampshire and after a long drive this has been one of our best holidays. Thank you to all your hard working staff who have made it so enjoyable- we hope to return for a future holiday. 8th April 2005

A very relaxing break at your hotel. The service and food was first class as was your facilities. All the staff were extremely friendly which made our trip a memorable one. Thanks. 7th April 2005

Thanks to everyone for the good food and service. 5th April 2005

Hotel excellent we enjoyed our stay. 31st March 2005

Thank you for what has been yet again a very enjoyable and relaxing stay at Newby Bridge. Excellent food and first class service has again surpassed expectations. 25th March 2005

Excellent weekend in very comfortable surroundings. Food excellent and staff very friendly and most helpful. 20th March 2005

Thank you for a super weekend break. The accommodation and food were lovely as were your staff. We would definitely visit you again. 28th February 2005

Excellent value for money. The food was very good, great choice well presented and all tasted delicious especially starters and sweets, the chef should be highly commended. Staff polite and helpful at all times. Pool and sauna an added bonus - a great way to relax after a long walk. Will definitely be back. Thank you. 18th February 2005

A very pleasant hotel and staff. We will be back. 17th February 2005

What a fantastic 3 day break. Good accommodation, great food, lovely staff, fab view, clean room and excellent service by all. Will certainly be regulars. Thank you Newby Bridge Hotel. 16th February 2005

Our first stay at Newby Bridge has been very enjoyable. Your staff are very polite and friendly and we felt welcome immediately. The restaurant staff are excellent and never seem to stop. Food excellent, leisure facilities good, overall hygiene superb. Will be back. 9th February 2005

I wanted to send the congratulations of the Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren of Newby Bridge Lodge for the kind attention and excellent meal provided at the Lodge social on Saturday evening. 7th February 2005

We would like to thank all staff for a welcoming stay. Special thanks for arrangements made to accommodate our cat and for our 21st birthday in the restaurant. Food, service and cleanliness of rooms second to none. Would recommend to a friend. 31st January 2005

Friendly atmosphere, service excellent, staff very friendly, food excellent, room excellent, will be recommending it to friends. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. 29th January 2005

May I take this opportunity to thank you very much for our stay. The room was excellent, the food was of a very high standard and the service was very friendly and extremely helpful. Thank you once again for such a pleasurable stay

We would like to thank you for a lovely weekend. Your staff are an asset to your hotel as nothing is a problem for them. Thank you again. 23rd January 2005

I would like to thank everyone I have seen for a very helpful and wonderful stay. The meals were top notch. If I am working nearby again I would definitely stay here. I would definitely recommend anyone I know to stay here. 20th January 2005

I have only one comment to make - don't change anything, except give all the staff a pay rise, they are excellent in every way. Thank you. 27th December 2004

Very friendly staff in all areas. The Garden Room is a pleasure to eat in and the food is excellent. Everyone is so welcoming and very helpful. We will return and recommend your hotel. Our dog had a wonderful break. 22nd December 2004

I really liked the hotel - it is lovely and clean, also I liked the swimming pool and leisure part. Staff are friendly, food really nice. I had a really good time. 22nd December 2004

Excellent party night. Lovely and very comfortable room. Thank you. Will come again. 17th December 2004

All the staff were extremely helpful and cheerful. Food and service was more than excellent. 6th December 2004

The room is very comfortable. The food is excellent and the staff very friendly, courteous, helpful and always smiling. All this makes for 100% customer satisfaction. We hope we are able to return in 2005. 5th November 2004

Had a lovely couple of days again here. See you all again soon. Thank you.

Staff, food, service excellent. Nice hotel with warm and friendly atmosphere. Will stay again. 23rd October 2004

Really enjoyed my stay - very helpful, friendly staff, excellent facilities, great food for vegetarians and presentation marvelous - very creative! 10th October 2004

We visited the hotel some time ago, since which it has been extended. The previous service was very good, now it is excellent. Rooms are comfortable, food is very good and the staff are to be commended for their friendly service - in particular the dining room staff. A hotel to be recommended. 5th October 2004

It was a pleasure to have stayed here - it was my present from my husband for my 70th birthday. The staff were so pleasant and efficient it made our stay that much better. 4th October 2004

Our stay with you was superb. Food was great and accommodation was clean. 4th October 2004

First class all round. Meals superb, service second to none. Would certainly recommend this hotel to any of my friends or work colleagues. Thank you for a delightful stay. 24th September 2004

Thanks to all the staff at the hotel for doing their best to make our stay an enjoyable one. 19th September 2004.

A very comfortable stay with excellent food and service. 17th September 2004

Extremely pleasant and helpful staff. Hotel very comfortable. Food excellent with brilliant menus. Would definitely recommend you to all our friends. We have had a very good holiday here and will take home some lovely memories. Thank you all. 9th September 2004

Good food and value for money. 2nd September 2004

The standard of accommodation was excellent. Staff were brilliant - very efficient and attentive and friendly. Food in the restaurant well presented and very good quality. Overall a good value holiday break and would recommend to others. 31st August 2004

The food was excellent, staff polite and helpful. No cause for complaint. Room felt like home. 30th August 2004

Enjoyed stay. No complaints. Staff the best. 27th August 2004

The new extension is tastefully done in keeping with the hotel. Been coming for the past 4 years. The food was excellent , room lovely and clean, staff friendly and helpful. Had a lovely stay as usual - hope to come back soon. 17th August 2004

We've had a lovely stay. Thank you. The food was very good and the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely and we would definitely come back. 4th August 2004.

We cannot suggest anything because it has all been fine. The room and service are very good. Your staff are wonderful - very helpful. We will come back again. We had a lovely stay. Thank you. 19th July 2004.

I brought 54 ladies to your hotel for lunch as part of our outing. This was a lovely experience for our members. Most of the ladies are pensioners - very few have cars and they rarely travel beyond the boundaries of Seaham. The welcome we received was lovely, the food, presentation and arrangements were first class. The meal added much to the enjoyment of the day. Well done. Many thanks. Brenda Seed, Chairman Townswomen's Guild.

Quiet room, excellent food, excellent staff. Thank you. 10th July 2004.

Your staff are so pleasant and helpful. Your food was excellent. The evening meals were delicious and so well presented. Compliments to your Chef. 9th July 2004.

Everything very nice. Really enjoyed our stay. Hope to come again in the near future. 5th July 2004.

Clean and tidy room. Very enjoyable stay. Friendly and very helpful staff. 4th July 2004.

Had a very enjoyable stay. First class accommodation. Would not hesitate in coming again. 28th June 2004.

We would like to thank the Chef for such wonderful food. Our stay here has been enjoyable and relaxing and it has been a pleasure staying here. Thank you all. Gemma Vallender and Neil Adams 19th June 2004.

Our stay with you was thoroughly enjoyable. The food was amazing and all the staff courteous. Thank you for a wonderful honeymoon. 16th June 2004.

The service from all staff has been amazing. You have all made our break away. Special thanks to the Restaurant ladies. 15th June 2004.

An enjoyable stay. Food very good and above all the staff were, without exception, friendly, helpful, efficient, professional and obviously well trained. Pretty unusual in my experience of UK hotels! 10th June 2004.

We've had a very nice 3 days with you - room and food very good. Friendly staff. You've looked after us very well. Thank you all. Mike & Jackie Barker 19th June 2004.

Had a fantastic time. The meals from the restaurant were brilliant. Even our dog said it was great. Couldn't get the kids away from the pool and spa. The service is brilliant also. Mr & Mrs Houston 4th June 2004.

Thank you for a wonderful weekend break. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was superb. We used the leisure facilities a lot!! We left feeling very pampered. Thank you once again, we will not hesitate to recommend the hotel to all our friends. Bev and Philip Bale 17th May 2004.

Warm and Comfortable. Helpful Staff. Wonderful Food. Thanks for a lovely Break. M&G Bloor 25th February 2004

A lovely relaxed stay. We were well looked after. Food was very good. We will return to this hotel again. Ray and Sarah Wood March 2004

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to all concerned for helping us to enjoy such a lovely holiday. The rooms are lovely, comfortable and really helpful. The swimming pool is great and the food superb. Compliments to the Chef. I'm sure we will be visiting you again in the future. Many thanks again. Mr & Mrs Sutton 23rd January 2004

Thanks for a great holiday. Mr & Mrs Bryant 4th March 2004.

Really enjoyable break, hotel and food excellent, staff friendly, helpful and courteous. Will definitely return and will certainly recommend you. Mr & Mrs Newell 1st March 2004.

We cannot think of any suggestions that could have made our stay here better. It has been an enjoyable three days at this hotel which we found comfortable and relaxing, also friendly dining room service and food first class. 20th March 2004

The Staff are extremely friendly. Bed comfortable. Food excellent - what more could we ask for? We shall definitely recommend this hotel to others. 27th Match 2004.

We were impressed with the quality of food in your restaurant - making our choice each night was a hard task!. We were also pleased with the standard of service in the dining room. 1st April 2004

Food, drink and service excellent. 16th April 2004

Our stay here has been very enjoyable. The staff are extremely pleasant and very efficient. We have also enjoyed the food each day. Wonderful to have everything freshly cooked. 30th April 2004

Enjoyed everything. Food brill. The dog enjoyed it. Will be here again. 29th April 2004

Our stay here was very nice. The staff are very helpful and the meals were superb. Staff were very polite at all times. Glyn and Beryl 2nd May 2004

Wonderful stay - staff very friendly and helpful. 25th April 2004

An excellent stay. The friendly staff have been helpful and attentive without being intrusive. The hotel is excellent and the food is even better. We will recommend to anyone and look forward to staying here again. Thank you for all your hard work.

I am writing to thank you for the wonderful hospitality you and your staff showed to our organization last weekend when we held our annual rally at Newby Bridge. The staff on duty over the weekend were extremely helpful and friendly. We look forward to seeing you all again next year. A truly wonderful venue. I was informed that 16 rooms had already booked again for next year which shows how much they enjoyed the rally and the hospitality and friendliness of the Newby Bridge Hotel. Bob Whittall - National Coordinator Northern Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue.