Visitors' Book

'Dear Maureen and Barry.

What a magic place!! We have been thrilled with the whole experience and would have loved to have stayed longer. You not only have done a great job in setting up the place [we thought it deserved 5 stars!!] but the quality and quantity of the food and products provided were 1st class. We really had a lovely stay.'

Ruth and Chris, October 2004 ... cottage 16

'A lovely cottage and very comfortable bed. Loved the fact that Mrs Ryan and family lived here many years ago. Very relaxing. Highly recommended.'

Daphne and John, September 2004 ... cottage 16

'My father Jim was Ellen Ryan's youngest child. How exciting it was for me to stay in Nanna's cottage and experience 'de ja vu'. Beautifully restored with lots of attention to detail. Something I will never forget.'

Joy and Russell, May 2002 ... cottage 16

'Beautiful cottage and the most sensitive restoration we have seen. Great dinner at the Commercial last night. Wish we could stay. Best wishes.'

Kath and Bruce, August 2004 ... cottage 16

'Here we are again! Our 10th visit. We still love it. Don't change a thing Maureen and Barry. See you next year.'

Gale and Mike, July 2004 ... cottage 16

'Stumbled on this place by chance and what a find! Travelling home has been made much more comfortable by our stay here - but one night is not enough! We are heading home tomorrow with the memories of the open fire, the warm bathroom, comfortable bed and the carefully decorated rooms of number 10. Hope to come back soon [for longer!]

Congratulations Maureen and Barry.'

Michelle and Ryan, September 2003 ... cottage 10

'A tomato with the bacon! Ground pepper! Plunger coffee! ... heaven. So much attention to detail in the cottage. So much attention to detail for our comfort - thick towels, robes, comfortable bed, underfloor heating and good hot water - we've had a wonderful stay. Thank you Barry and Maureen.'

Noeline and John, July 2004 ... cottage 10

'Wonderful - don't change a thing!'

Val and Colin, August 2004 ... cottage 10

'... the fire is excellent for toasting stuff and the shower is the absolute best I've ever been in. Thank you very much for a brilliant time. I hope to come back again.'

Ellie, July 2004 ... cottage 12

'Election day! The cottage at number 12 gets our vote!! Thanks for the details.

... it is reassuring to know some of the miners' dreams are still alive and we were able to share the memories of their space. Thank you.'

Jill and Justin, October 2004 ... cottage 12

'In a word delightful. Very impressed with bathroom facilities and lovely comfortable bed! We did appreciate the TV [hidden in the cupboard] and the electric jug for the 'cup of tea' was another 'modern' touch with definite advantages over boiling the billy! You have done a wonderful job in recreating the past - congratulations Barry and Maureen.'

Colin and Jill, August 2004 ... cottage 12

'We had a delightful breakfast in the garden. A totally charming cottage!! Thank you.'

Mary and Rob, September 2004 ... cottage 18

'This is more than three and a half stars. It is a real home. Thank you for making it perfect.'

Veronica, September 2004 ... cottage 18

'A very special cottage. Could easily settle in for life.'

Pat, from NZ, September 2002 ... cottage 18

'Great to learn how to cook perfect poached eggs with the help of the little book in the kitchen!! Would have loved to stay longer! Thanks.'

Mel and Clinton, September 2004 ... cottage 18

'I don't think there is anything you haven't thought of!!! Beautifully restored and equipped practically, your cottages are wonderful and perfectly placed in this historic town. I particularly enjoyed whipping Katrina at Monopoly while we sat in front of the warm open fire toasting marshmallows ...'

Ben and Katrina, June 2004 ... cottage 18

'Thanks Maureen and Barry , firstly for the Earl Grey tea [not found at other accommodation] and secondly for you attention to detail in making our 2 night stay warm and comfortable. Another highlight was finding two more of our Cornish relatives by visiting the Community Library Family History Section. Thanks, we'll be back.'

Rob and Linda, September 2004 ... cottage 14

'This place is amazing. You were the most thoughtful hosts. Thank you.'

Jeremy, September 2004 ... cottage 14

'Third visit. Wonderful to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Will be back next year!'

Jan and Gary, January 2004 ... cottage 14

'Absolutely beautiful. The cottage was immaculate. Everything we wanted and more. Would have loved to stay longer....'

Jen and David, July 2003 ... cottage 14

'The cottage was wonderful. It felt like home and I don't want to leave.'

Audrey and John, February 2004 ... cottage 8

'Enjoyed our stay immensely. Love the Clare wineries! And Burra is beautiful.'

Cathy and David, October 2004 ... cottage 8

'Wonderful accommodation bettered only by Barry's hospitality and thoughtfulness. Far superior to all supposed 4 - 5 star places we've stayed at during our trek from Melbourne. Will be back.'

Alasdair and Helen, September 2004 ... cottage 8