Testimonials

Our aim is to maintain a reputation for Yew Lodge based on superb quality and service - and it seems we’re on the right track as the following sample of recent testimonials shows:

2009

Company Post Christmas Celebration, January 2009 “Peter & I would just like to say a big THANK YOU for making our evening special. All our staff & their partners has a good time and really enjoyed the superb food". Margaret Twinn, Director, Almit Limited	Wedding Reception, April 2009 “Thank you so much for all the careful arrangements you made for our wedding day. We had a fantastic day and were so pleased with how everything went. Yew Lodge provided the perfect back drop for our photos, they look wonderful. We received many compliments from friends & family who were very impressed with the venue, especially the food. They all really enjoyed the day”. Darren & Melissa Fryer
Golden Wedding Celebration, May 2009 “We wish to confirm our sincere appreciation for the wonderful services provided at our recent celebration. We have received many thank you letters all expressing delight at the venue, the gardens and the food. We would especially like to thank you for the welcoming and helpful attitude of you and the staff”. Joan & Kevin Blaxall	Wedding Reception, June 2009 “We just wanted to once again say a huge thank you to you and your staff for our fantastic day. The great food, atmosphere, building, grounds and staff helped make it a wonderful day”. Stuart & Liz Tamplin
Wedding Reception, June 2009 “Thank you for the wonderful time you gave us yesterday. The venue was perfect, the food was perfect, and the service was excellent. The friendly atmosphere made a beautiful day even more enjoyable and you were both very helpful”. Margaret & Brian Tamplin (groom’s parents)	Civil Ceremony & Reception, June 2009 “Many thanks for having hosted our wedding which was a fantastic success”. Andreas & Maria Farina Vaz
One day business event, June 2009 “The feedback on Yew Lodge from my delegates has been very positive. Comments include ‘fantastic venue, so peaceful & comfortable’; ‘Super location which created the right atmosphere;’ Lovely location – great space – food was perfect’". Michael Hughes, Triumph Coaching	Private Dinner Party, July 2009 “Many thanks for a splendid evening last night. We all thought the quality of food was great and very tastefully presented. The service was, as always at Yew Lodge, excellent”. Carol Rylance
Week-end birthday celebration, August 2009 “Many, many thanks to you both for hosting a great party. Everyone enjoyed and loved the venue. Thank you as well for all your help in putting the party together – I really appreciated your guidance”. Diane Morton	60^th Birthday Celebration, August 2009 “Thank you so much for your marvellous efforts in making by birthday party so memorable. I have received so many letters all of which have mentioned your excellent hospitality. Your attention to detail in serving 160 people throughout the evening was constant yet unobtrusive". Rowland Edwards
Mother’s 70^th Birthday Celebration “Just to say many thanks for making my mum’s party at Yew Lodge such a special day. The venue, staff and service were all first class and everyone had a wonderful time. Wishing you much success with your business”. Louise Coss	*Civil Ceremony & Wedding Reception, September 2009* “Thank you so much for making Steve & Chloe’s wedding a very special day to remember. It was perfect in every way. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. All your hard work was really appreciated”. *Judy & Geoff Harber (groom’s parents)*
Special Social Celebration, September 2009 “We have had so many cards thanking us for the celebration and saying how much they liked the venue and how delicious the food was. Thanks again from us to you both and all the staff.” Gill & Alistair Matson	Choirpower Christmas Dining, December 2009 “I would like to thank you for the wonderful evening we spent at Yew Lodge. I received lots of very nice comments, in particular the lovely food we had in such beautiful surroundings. Everyone felt so relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed the evening”. Trisha Fitzpatrick
Wedding Reception, November 2009 “We would like to say a big THANK YOU for all the work you put in to making our celebration a memorable and happy occasion. We appreciated the patient guidance and suggestions you made, all of which helped to make the day a success. Many of our guests commented on the attractiveness of the venue and we thought the food tasted delicious. Thank you also for accommodating last minute changes of plan and magically re-working the seating plan whilst we were at the Church”. Peter & Rosita Hartnett	Christmas Party for “Crowhurst Keep Fit Group”, December 2009 “Many thanks for putting on a delicious spread for us. All the ladies enjoyed the food and ambience of Yew Lodge. Well done and keep up the good work!” Carol Rylance

2008

Surprise Birthday Lunch, January 2008 “…. thank you for the excellent service. All the guests were impressed with the whole experience at Yew Lodge.” John Cornish	Wedding Reception, February 2008 “What a wonderful day we had – due in no small way to your excellent food and service which was greatly enjoyed and complimented on my all our guests. Our Italian guests thought the whole experience was amazing! John & Lesley Cox
Business Training Event, February 2008 “I was delighted with how the day went and I am pleased to let you know that the feedback on Yew Lodge from the people that attended has all been very positive.” Michael Hughes, Triumph Coaching	Family Christening, March 2008 “I would like to thank you for making the occasion so special for us all and we look forward to another family “do” in the future.” Marion & John Lettin
E.G. Catenian Circle Dinner, April 2008 “…at our meeting a vote of thanks was proposed and unanimously supported for the manner in which you hosted us when we dined at Yew Lodge. Everybody enjoyed their meal and the food certainly lived up to the expectation that you promised us. Adding the lovely setting of Yew Lodge and the ambience you created for us produced a combination that resulted in a most enjoyable evening.” Chris Pond, Vice President	Residential Training Programme, May 2008 “As always, the venue has been wonderful and the hospitality fantastic. Over the last week the delegates and the training team have all praised the venue and especially the catering and service that you have provided for us. Yew Lodge gives us both the exclusivity and peace & quiet to allow our delegates to train without distraction and also relax in great surroundings.” Duncan Bowins, Sales Director, Rentokil
Weekend Wedding Party, May 2008 “What can we say? The weekend was everything we had hoped for. Thank you for making it so special and responding to all our last minute alterations in a professional manner and yet with a personal touch. Not the sort of service we would have received in “any hotel”. Our heartfelt thanks to you and the rest of your hardworking team.” Sarah & Roger Gualtieri	Weekend Wedding Party, May 2008 “Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and arrangements for the wedding. It was a pleasure to enjoy a relaxing weekend, being waited on by your kind staff. My family certainly appreciated the whole weekend in such lovely surroundings.” Val Eaves (Bride’s mother)
Wedding Reception, June 2008 “…without exception all of our guests have commented on the beautiful location and the excellent food.” Jane Adkin (Bride’s mother)	Golden Wedding Celebration, September 2008 “Thank you for enabling us to celebrate our Golden Wedding in such a special way. Being able to bring the family together in such beautiful surroundings made it a memorable day. We were well looked after and everyone said afterwards how much they enjoyed it.” Pam & Brian Mitchell
Wedding Reception, August 2008 “Thank you so much for everything. Our wedding day was incredible and the wedding reception was perfect. Thanks for all your help.” Victoria & Stuart Griffiths	Wedding Reception, September 2008 “Thank you all for all your hard work in the preparation leading up to and the big day. Many people have commented that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! Everyone had a fantastic day and we can find no fault. Thank you so much.” Sarah & Nick Palmer
Wedding Reception, September 2008 “…the magnitude of our gratitude and admiration cannot be expressed, for you and your team did as fine a job as any first class establishment could have achieved and the food was superb. The house felt as though it was our home for the day. Again, your hospitality was appropriate and discreet. Once again, many thanks for helping us to give our daughter her dream wedding day.” Jackie & John Fallowfield-Cooper (Bride’s parents)	Civil Ceremony & Reception, September 2008 “Just want to say a massive thank you to you for making our wedding such a special day. We had an absolutely amazing day and it couldn’t have gone any smoother – your organisation was fantastic. Also our compliments to the chef – the food was out of this world. It was perfection and more (if that’s possible!). Lita & Stuart Prett
70^th Birthday Lunch, November 2008 “Thank you so much for a lover day. You made mum’s 70^th birthday party go so well. Everyone enjoyed the lovely setting and wonderfully tasty food.” David & Michelle Fry	Golden Wedding Celebration, 29 November 2008 “Thank you for making our day a very special one, everything was perfect and we all enjoyed ourselves. We have had a lot of thank you letters with lovely comments on your venue and surroundings.” Ann & Peter Rose
Golden Wedding Celebration, 30 November 2008 “Just to thank you for your hospitality on Sunday. My parents and family enjoyed a memorable afternoon and my parents are still glowing!” Hayley Bath	Wedding Reception, December 2008 “Thank you so much for all your amazing hard work to make our wedding day so special. We had a fabulous day. Yew Lodge was the perfect venue – the scenery, the food, and the staff – it was all wonderful. We are so very grateful to you for making everything go smoothly. We would highly recommend Yew Lodge.” Ann-Marie & Pete Evans
Christmas Party, December 2008 “Thank you for an excellent meal and evening in the delightful ambience of Yew Lodge. The plaudits have flowed! As the organiser, my personal thanks includes appreciation for the manner in which you made my task that much easier". Chris Pond, EG Catenian Circle	Company Post Christmas Party, January 2009 “I would just like to say a big THANK YOU for making our evening special. All our staff and their partners had a good time and really enjoyed the superb food.” Margaret Twinn, Director, Almit Limted

2006/7

Funeral Reception, November 2006 “I would like to congratulate you for an excellent buffet presented on 7^th November. Your professional skills were top class – what more can I say.” Jackie Westley	Ladies Hen Night, December 2006 “Yew Lodge was the perfect setting for our evening, lending itself from the informal gathering in the Lounge, through to the formal setting in the Dining Room. The team involved provided an excellent service. Their timing and discretion was second to none, complimented by first-class food. We could not have asked for a better evening. It was everything we hoped for plus more.” Alison M^cNeill
Company Christmas Party, December 2006 “I think it is true to say that every single member of staff who joined us last night thoroughly enjoyed themselves. All of them commented on the homely atmosphere and the superb dining room. You and your staff deserve a huge round of applause. The whole evening surpassed our expectations. Thanks once again for looking after us and doing so in great style.” Howard Cundey, Estate Agents & Valuers	Wedding Reception, January 2007 “Thank you once again for all that you did to ensure that Thomas and Alice’s wedding reception was such a success. Every one of our guests said how much they enjoyed the food and what a perfect setting. The whole day went well and we all felt very happy (and a little tired) at the end of it.” Mike & Ann Slaughter
Birthday Tea Party, March 2007 “Just to say how pleased and impressed we were with the tea you provided us with yesterday. The homemade food was delicious and the service was excellent. We will definitely be visiting you again. Many thanks.” Sally & Alan Hooker	Company Party, March 2007 “Can’t believe it’s a week ago when we were at Yew Lodge having fun. Just to say a big thank you for all your hard work and effort you put in to making our leaving party such an enjoyable one. The food was amazing and the whole day went to plan.” Gill King, Rentokil Initial
Naming Ceremony, April 2007 “We had a fantastic day on 7^th April, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The venue was lovely and the catering to a very high standard. We wish you all the best for the future.” Mike & Anna Jackson	Rotary Club Dinner, April 2007 “Just to thank you both for a good evening last Wednesday. Everyone that I have spoken to praised the food.” Mike Richman
Residential Training Course, May 2007 Thanks for the last few days. Peter and yourself were fantastic. The feedback from all of the delegates has been nothing but praise.” Paul Goldsmith, Rentokil Pest Control	Pre-Wedding Family Group, May 2007 “Dee and I would like to say how very much we appreciate the way you looked after our guests during their stay at Yew Lodge. All our guests have been full of praises of the quality of the accommodation, food, drink and service that was second to none. Like one said “nothing was any trouble for Peter or Pauline – always obliging and there to meet their needs”. We are most grateful for making our guests feel so special and most of all “at home”.” Ash & Dee Thakar
Wine Tasting & Gourmet Dinner, May 2007 “Jane and I thought last night went very well and many of our members expressed their pleasure during the evening saying what a beautiful venue we had selected and that the whole evening: tasting, meal and wines were excellent. So congratulations and we look forward to revisiting you next year. Andrew Gordon, Wineshare	Wedding Reception, May 2007 “I was absolutely delighted at how well everything went off on the day, if only I’d known I could have saved myself all that stress beforehand! We have had so many lovely comments from friends and relations, all of whom thought the venue was terrific, especially as the gardens were looking so pretty. Many thanks to all your staff and everyone who helped to make it such a fabulous day.” Andie Harding
Ruby Wedding Anniversary, July 2007 “…every “thank you” note I received has commented on the excellent food, the beauty of such a special venue and the courtesy and friendliness of the staff. Christopher and I agree we had a lovely day. We wish you every success in developing Yew Lodge and assure you that for any family event in the future we will approach you first”. Anne Lavender	Marquee Wedding Reception, August 2007 “The wedding was a brilliant success. I enjoyed every minute of it and so did every guest I spoke to on the day. In fact I have to say that even the very seasoned Irish wedding attenders were full of praise, and comments such as ‘this is the best wedding I have even attended’ were common”. James Kennedy (bride’s father)
Wedding Reception, September 2007 “…the day was everything we hoped for and more, due in no small measure to all your hard work. We cannot fault what you have done for us and we are extremely grateful to you for what was such a very special day. All along you have been efficient and very professional. The food for both the wedding breakfast and the evening buffet was superb and your cheerful staff are a credit to you”. Nikki & Steve Howe	Marquee Wedding Reception, August 2007 “…we would like to personally thank you for the very important part you played in making the weekend so special for us, from looking after our guests, Friday to Sunday, with homely service, beautifully cooked breakfasts and a wonderful wedding meal, co-ordinated without a hitch for over 140 guests. As the day unfolded we were delighted to experience fantastic service and professionalism. Friends and family alike have expressed enormous gratitude and pleasure. We are so grateful and appreciative to you both for creating our “dream come true”. Nigel and Sinead Farquhar
Marquee Wedding Reception, August 2007 “The wedding was a brilliant success. I enjoyed every minute of it and so did every guest I spoke to on the day. In fact I have to say that even the very seasoned Irish wedding attenders were full of praise, and comments such as ‘this is the best wedding I have even attended’ were common”. James Kennedy (bride’s father)	Ruby Wedding Anniversary September 2007 “Thank you so much for making our Ruby Wedding a special day. We have had many, many comments, all very good on the venue, food and service. Everyone enjoyed themselves – we now look forward to our golden anniversary!”. Josie & Steve Wellbelove
“Special” Birthday Party, October 2007 “Thank you to both yourself and Peter for your hospitality on the night. We had a truly marvellous evening and have received many compliments on our choice of venue! Barbara Maude	80^th Birthday Celebration, November 2007 “Thank you for the excellently prepared food and the generous servings. We recall that many expressions of appreciation on both aspects were made. Many thanks to you and your support team for making our “special lunch” an event and a day to be remembered. Molly & Dennis Turner
80^th Birthday Celebration, December 2007 “Just a quick email to say a very big ‘thank you’ for the party yesterday. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and the food and service could not be faulted. Please give your chef a pat on the back because the food was superb. Many thanks for making my mother’s party such a success”. Sue Rackstraw	50^th Birthday Celebration, December 2007 “We all had a splendid time at Yew Lodge yesterday. You were very kind and patient and we greatly appreciated the care and attention we received. It really was a very happy family day and you and your staff helped to make it so. Jenny Lochhead
Company Christmas Party, December 2007 “I am sure I speak for everyone who attended the function that the Christmas Party was once again a huge success. I compliment your staff on the way they looked after us most attentively and the food was excellent. Once again I have received several calls from members of staff who told me how much they enjoyed the event and Yew Lodge is a perfect setting for a get together.” Howard Cundey, Estate Agents & Valuers

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