“The breakfast was excellent. Phillip and Anton went the extra mile and used locally sourced food e.g. sausages and black pudding which was a delight. Phillip and Anton are wonderful hosts and I enjoyed our morning and evening conversations.”

“Very welcoming ,comfortable, friendly, excellent food”

“Very homely and cultured feel with lovely works of art and books in abundance. Superb views Spacious bedroom”

“Exceptionally friendly, informative hosts. Beautiful setting and garden Good location for visiting countryside and coast”

“hospitality, comfort and generally of a very high quality”

“Location is first class. Classic style, great food. ”

“The warmly welcome from Philip & Anton, the wonderful view, the delicious breakfast.. we loved to stay with them!”

“The best breakfast we've ever eaten at a B and B. Similarly with dinner. Anton and Philip clearly source their food very carefully and know their suppliers well. Shallowdale is a very peaceful place to stay; no background music and quiet at night. Never intrusive, Anton and Philip were perceptive hosts; we felt very well looked after.”

“Gracious hosts. Excellent breakfast. Lovely room. ”

“Beautiful property and view. Tea by the fireplace. Loved the turn-down service and heated bed!! Very generous breakfast. Kind and helpful hosts. Close to Stanbrook Abbey. Good layout of the room, large clean bath and shower. Nicely decorated and cosy common rooms.”