Testimonials
 

"I had a great weekend, thanks for all the organisation and also all the easter fairtrade chocolate."
Judith, London (Lake District Easter walking holiday, Apr 2010)


"Just a quick note to say thanks I had a great weekend, really enjoyed the walks. Hopefully see you on another trip."
Hannah, Birmingham (Lake Distrct Easter 2010 Walking weekend, Apr 2010)


"My first time on an organised walking holiday and found it a great experience. It was so nice to be able to relax in good company. I will be back for more. Thanks to you, Joe, and the other guides for your expert leadership, which contributed so much to the enjoyment at Elterwater."
Laurie, London (Twixmas Winter Break, Dec 2009)


"Thanks for another great holiday. Cheers"
Nick, Lancashire (Twixmas Winter Break, Dec 2009)


"Thanks for a great holiday. The fells were so magical with the winter sun and white blanket of snow, I felt really lucky to be there."
Judith, London (Lake District Twixmas Walking Holiday, Dec 2009)


"What a great break and lovely people. Thank you so much."
Sarah, Wales (Lake District Twixmas Holiday, Dec 2009)


"Just a quick message to say thanks for a great few days walking, fantastic company, weather and host. Hope to see you at Easter."
Pete, North Wales (Twixmas Walking Holiday, Dec 2009)


"Thank you for yet another wonderful weekend - full of excellent walks, beautiful scenery and good company."
Heather (Lake District Walking Weekend, Oct 2009)


"I would just like to thank you for this weekend. The walks you organised were great and your knowledge of the area was first class. "
Mick, Tyne & Wear (Grasmere Walking Weekend, Oct 2009)


"Just wanted to say what a fab weekend I have just had, climbing Snowdon. Couldn't have done it without Joe and Kieron, what a laugh - enjoyed the view! If only. Thanks guys. "
Alison K., Aylesbury (Snowdon Walking Weekend, Oct 2009)


"Well Joe what can i say, I was again looking forward to the weekend, but would never have guessed it could have been so great. What a fab bunch of people, I had such a great time. The walking was great and the scenary lovely, the food was fantastic - all of it not just the puddings, and the facilities. The group a great mix and a good giggle."
Beverley (Yorkshire Dales Walks & Pudding Weekend, Aug 2009)


"I have just returned from one of the best weekends ever - puddings, walking, great company and many laughs. What more could you want? Thanks to Joe and all those at High Trenhouse for a lovely weekend."
Elaine, Wirral (Pudding & Walking Weekend, Aug 2009)


"I had a really good time this weekend, the walking was good and the puddings were excellent."
Lisa (Pudding Weekend, Yorkshire Dales, Aug 2009)


"Hi Just seen the photos from the weekend in the lakes (jane told me about them we just had a little meeting) Had a good laugh remembering the weekend. It was hard but it really was great thanks Joe you definitely helped us get up and down the mountain. Really glad I had the chance to give lots of good tips for trekking!"
Stefanie , Newcastle, Marie Curie group (Charity Hill walk , Jul 2009)


"As usual Joe was an exceptional host and couldn't do enough for us all. Ben (the photographer) was wonderfully patient and gave some great tips. It was amazing seeing and capturing Blea Tarn on film at 7.00 in the morning. Can't wait to get out there with my camera and tripod now I know the best angles. The food was excellent and it was good to spend time with such nice and interesting people. "
June , Newcastle upon Tyne (Digital Photography Weekend, Apr 2009)


"Once again, I had an absolutely fantastic time. Lovely people, great experience, always is."
Maria (Buttermere Walking Weekend, Lake District, May 2009)


"Just a quick email to say what a fantastic weekend Judith and I had with you up at Grasmere. We really enjoyed it; the accommodation, food, company, photography, everything! And we really learned a lot from Ben (Tutor)."
Rob & Judith, London (Digital Photography Weekend, Apr 2009)


"Thanks for a lovely weekend in Whitby, I had a great time."
Louise (Whitby Walks & Sketches Weekend, Apr 2009)


"Hi Joe, the girls had a fab weekend. I enjoyed the holiday as always, and drifted back to my childhood, sketching. I value my free time and the weekends with Country Adventures give me an escape from the pace of busy life."
Bev (Whitby Walks & Sketches Weekend, Apr 2009)


"I just wanted to say thanks for organising another brilliant break in the Lakes. I was so relaxed when I got home it felt as if I'd been away for a fortnight. Louise, Jo and myself were very impressed with how you'd arranged the weather - wall to wall sunshine in the Lake District in April - we didn't think it was possible and as for the fair trade chocolate, that went down very well. "
Sarah (Easter Walking Break, Lake District, Apr 2009)


"Thanks for a fantastic Easter walking weekend."
Tricia, London (Easter Walking weekend, Lake District, Apr 2009)


"Thanks for a great couple of days walking. A nice group. Impressed with the Fairtrade chocolate."
Beverley (Easter Walking Break, Lake District, Apr 2009)


"Hi Joe, I just wanted to say thank you once again for such a wonderful weekend."
Claire, London (Easter Walking Weekend, Lake District, Apr 2009)
llenging, the scenery remained spectacular. Looking forward to the Proms. Bev"
Bev (Langdale to Langstrath Walking Weekend, Jun 2008)


"Thanks for another super holiday."
Brian & Dawn (North York Moors Walking & Explorer Holiday, May 2008)


"We had a really good time, thank you for that! The photos say it all."
Hilary, Southampton (Pottery Weekend, Snowdonia, Apr 2008)


"I had a really good time and hope to join you again"
Val, Nottinghamshire (Walking & Beer Tasting weekend, Apr 2008)


"Just wanted to drop you an email to say thanks for a great weekend. The walks were fab & I keep thinking of that fantastic scenery. Looking forward to seeing the photos."
Sue, Cheshire (Easter Walking Weekend, Grasmere, Mar 2008)


"Joe, thanks for another excellent weekend."
Reg, London (Easter Walking Weekend, Lake District, Mar 2008)


"Thank you for SUCH a GREAT easter. I thoroghly enjoyed myself."
Carly, Essex (Easter Walking Weekend, Grasmere, Mar 2008)


"Thanks Joe for an amazing weekend. I had such a lot of fun although I wasn't really very confident of completing the climb but I'm definitely up for Scafell now so thanks to you for being such a excellent guide and getting the best out of us all."
Liff, Norfolk (Frieds reunion walking weeked Lake District, Mar 2008)

"Thank you for an absolutely fanttic eekend - great walks, excellent company, superb location. Well organised and great fun - will definitely holiday with Country Adventures again in the future!"
Jan, Oxford (Snowdonia Walking Weekend, Oct 2007)


"Thank you for a great weekend. "
Mary, Banbury (Castle Howard Proms, North Yorkshire, Aug 2007)


"Great company, great food and great fun! Definitely doing it again. Thank you."
Sarah and Robert, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (Lake District Multi-Activity Holiday, Aug 2007)


"Thanks for a fabulous weekend, Maria and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves."
Erica (Brecon Beacons Walking Weekend, Jun 2007)


"Thanks for a great weekend in Snowdonia. I have not laughed so much in a long time."
Nicole, Bedfordshire (Snowdon Walking Weekend, May 2007)


"Thankyou for a fantastic weekend. We couldn't have asked for better accomodation, activities or company!!! A great break and experience."
Kay & Dom, Blackburn (Lake District Multi Activity Weekend, Apr 2007)


"Thanks for a fantastic weekend - it was everything I wanted it to be and more."
Annie, West Yorkshire (Lake District Multi Activity Weekend, Apr 2007)


"Thanks for a great weekend."
Janet, London (Lake District Easter Walking Holiday, Apr 2007)


"Thanks for a good weekend in the Lakes. Both walks were exceptionally enjoyable. "
Sally, York (Lake District Easter Walking Holiday, Apr 2007)


"Many thanks again for an enjoyable break."
Janet, London (Lake District Christmas Walking Holiday, Dec 2006)


"Thanks for a good time on the twixmas break."
Mark, Dorset (Lake District Christmas Walking Holiday, Dec 2006)


"Another wonderful break where you managed to plan the weather so it was perfect and put together a lovely group!! Thanks for looking after me and my mate - it was memorable for lots of reasons. Roll on the next holiday."
Jeannette, Middlesbrough (Snowdon Walking Weekend, Oct 2006)


"I thought the weekend in the Brecon Beacons was brilliant - really well organised, very nice people, enjoyable walks - and the weather was fantastic too! "
Sue, Cornwall (Pudding Weekend, Sep 2006)


"All of your holidays are good, but I thought this one was the best yet. See you soon. "
Keith, Cheshire (Ribble Valley Scenic Walking, Jul 2006)


"Thank you very much for a great weekend. We all had a fantastic time and talking about doing it all again."
Taran, Richmond (Multi Activity Weekend, Jun 2006)


"Superb weekend. Great walking and lovely lovely company. Anne and Joe were both encouraging, knowledgeable and very professional and make a great team. I won't pretend I wasn't shattered at the end of the weekend but it was hardly surprising after a combination of walking, fresh air and a Saturday night where I have not laughed so much in ages! Many thanks for a wonderful time. You will definitely see me again! June"
June, Newcastle upon Tyne (Borrowdale Walking Holiday, Jun 2006)


"Fantastic weekend, great walking, excellent team and a lovely, lovely group. Tempted to comment on the wonderful stories our illustrious leader shared with us but suffice to say his caring ways are legendary - go Joe!! Special thankyou to Anne for her endless knowledge of the Lakes and for bringing along her action man fella for our vetting. Will definitely be back for more. JC xx"
Jeannette, Middlesbrough (Borrowdale Walking Weekend, Jun 2006)


"I had such a good time. You went out of your way to make it a really friendly and fun time. Hope to see you again soon. "
Carol, London (Snowdonia Walking Weekend, May 2006)


"Thanks for a super holiday. Another good holiday with Country Adventures with good walking plus fantastic accommodation at Cropton Forest Lodge."
Derby Walking Group (North York Moors Explorer Holiday, May 2006)


"Many thanks for the weekend. I really did enjoy the walking experience and the wine tasting evening was excellent - very informative and the samples weren't bad either. !! "
Barry, Jaguar Land Rover (Lake District Wine Tasting & Walking Weekend, May 2006)


"Thanks for organising the excellent walking weekend in the Lake District at the weekend. "
Gary, Jaguar Land Rover (Lake District Wine Tasting & Walking Weekend, May 2006)


"Many thanks for a great weekend in the Lake District last week. Thoroughly enjoyed it and met a nice group of people. Please also pass on my appreciation to Dave the senior instructor."
Andrew, London (Lake District Multi Activity Holiday, Apr 2006)


"Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for a really wonderful weekend in the Lake District. We had such a brilliant time and it was a great introduction to a beautiful part of the country we hadn't visited before. The walking weekend was organised brilliantly and we can see why people return again and again on your holidays. "
Helen & Peter, London (Easter Walking Weeekend, Borrowdale, Apr 2006)


"I just wanted to say I am still beaming from the Christmas walking holiday in the Lakes, it was fantastic...I think...actually I know...I am definately hooked. It's tough coming back to the office but I have some fantastic photos to keep me smiling! Thanks again."
Miranda, Kent (Lake District Twixmas Walking Holiday, Dec 2005)


"Thank you for a great few days at Elterwater on the Lake District Walking Holiday between Christmas and New Year. We had a great time, enjoyed the walks, Andy was a great guide and it was a good group of people."
Dawn & Roger, Surrey (Twixmas Lake District Walking Holiday, Dec 2005)


"Brian and I really enjoyed the walking holiday at Arnside. The activities you arranged were so interesting and the food at YHA Arnside couldn't be beaten and to top it all we had such good weather."
Dawn, Cambridge (Explorer Walking Holiday, Lake District, Aug 2005)


"Thank you for a really good weekend. I had a really good time."
Alex (Lake District Walks & Wine Tasting Weekend, Aug 2005)


"Just a quickie to say thanks soooooooooo much again for our fantastic adventure activity weekend in the Lake District. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Joe & Dave the instructors made it so much fun and we're all massively grateful. The photos are brilliant too."
Jacqui, Hen Party in the Lake District (Adventure Activity Weekend, Coniston, Aug 2005)


"It was a great holiday with a great group of peolpe to share it with."
Ken, Derbyshire (North Wales Walking Weekend, Jul 2005)


"Thanks for a great weekend, I can't believe I did some of the activities but the photos prove it. It was a great group and thanks for making everything great fun."
Jackie, Hertfordshire (Lake District Multi Activity Weekend, Jun 2005)


"Thanks for organising the fantastic walking holiday at Arnside."
Pam (Lake District Walking Holiday, Apr 2005)


"A great day and cracking night. Thank you Country Adventures for organising the activities and the lodgings."√
Chris, KPMG (Group Adventure Weekend, Sep 2004)


"Thanks for organising such a great visit to Arnside last week. A good mix of walking and sightseeing on alternate days. See you again."
Hazel, Cheshire (Arnside Explorer Holiday, Apr 2004)


"Thanks for all your effort and organisation in making our company activity fun day a great success. The combination of all your hard work and attention made it a memorable day."
Managing Director, JPI (Group Adventure Weekend, Sep 2002)


"A wonderful experience..I can't wait to come on another of your holidays"
June, Derby (Sep 2001)


"We thoroughly enjoyed our break. It also reacquainted us with the Lake District after more than 20 years."
Mr & Mrs Davies, Berkshire (Adventure Holiday, Aug 2001)


"Thank you so much for your help. You have done such a professional job. Without it we would not be able to organise such a successful trip"
Warwick University Chinese Society (Guide Service, Mar 2004)


"Thank you again for a super week. As ever - great organising, fantastic scenery, and excellent company"
Glyn & Joan, Herts (Adventure Holiday, Mar 2004)


"Thank you for another superb break"
Derbyshire social group (May 2003)


"Thank you for the happy days we spent with you in Ambleside"
Paulo & Anna, Italy (Adventure Holiday, Jul 2002)


"Enjoyed it immensely!"
Elizabeth, Worcester (Adventure Holiday, Nov 2002)


'Many thanks for making 'Walking for Softies' a great weekend."
Elgin Hotel, Blackpool (Guide Service, Apr 2004)


"A superb programme of walks, visits, and activities"
Mr Wormsley, Derbyshire (Mar 2004)


Thanks for a super walking holiday in Llangollen"
Margaret, Basildon (Mar 2004)

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