Comments from our clients
Don't take our word for it - this is what our guests say:

"Just to say a big thank you for the use of Dinnaken again,we managed to get all the sites in this year that we didn't get last year. As before we really enjoyed the house and base, forgot to write in the visitors book but our sentiments are the same, a lovely house in lovely surroundings, in a never to be forgotten area, our thoughts are left as before in perpetually at the horror at that very sad time. Hope to visit again and ofcourse stay at Dinnaken."
G C, Herne Bay, Kent (November 2007)

"Excellent base for exploring the Western Front. House very comfortable, lots of hot water and soft beds - will come again."
Four policemen and One fireman, Bromley, Kent (September 2007)

"Excellent accommodation and visit - must come again soon."
B C, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

"The house was wonderful and just like "home from home."
J L & B B, Columbia, South Carolina, USA (October 2007)

"Excellent and comfortable "home base" to visit the battlefields. The weekend was good for adding a lot of items to our WW1 and WW2 collections. Excellent stay. We have some previous experience with B&B and hotels in France. Dinnaken house is the optimum solution for us, having privacy and all facilities needed (even books & video's).Thanks."
A, M, I, & T, Haps, Netherlands. (September 2007)

"This is our second visit to Dinnaken House and it has been even better than the first. This is a lovely and peaceful house and it saddens us to have to leave and return home. We have also cycled and walked many miles over the Battlefields and found some interesting artefacts to preserve. Our next visit cannot come soon enough. Thanks for the use of the house again - it has been brilliant."
The T. Family & I F, Acklington, Northumberland (August 2007)

"Would love to have met Rory - sat him down in a corner, such a lot of questions to ask about the house and memorabilia. Perhaps next time. Visited Uncle Alex's grave at Bulls Road Cemetery (East Surrey Regiment) KIA 15/09/1915."
B & L Families, Scunthorpe. North Lincolnshire. (August 2007)

"Enjoying the stay. Feels like home -"outstanding base."
A & E Mck & B.S, Belfast, N. Ireland (July 2007)

"All had a great time, brilliant location for visiting historical sights and great fun in the house. Thanks will tell others."
H A & E D, Nottingham Military Historical Society (July 2007)

"Enjoyed our stay, good base to travel from, comfortable billet."
P M, Abbots Langley (July 2007)

"Superb stay as ever. Got to enjoy the garden in the sun this time out here. See you in October."
The Brummies & Family, Birmingham (June 2007)

"What a great week. Plenty to do, lovely house (great videos too!). Many thanks for letting us stay in your home. What an amazing area you live in. Very thought provoking. My Grandfather died in 1917 (Queens Royal SW Surrey Regt). The memorial opposite this house also names the Queens Battalion, an unusual regiment, long since disbanded."
The F. Family, Woodford Green, Essex (June 2007)

"We enjoyed our trip and our stay at Dinnaken House. We had a very full schedule during our stay and I only wish that we had more time there. It was a pleasure to deal with you."
G S & S S, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (May 2007)

"The perfect central spot to visit the Somme battlefields. The atmosphere of Dinnaken House perfectly fitted the purpose of our visit. Great to have so much useful info to hand in the house."
The W. Family. Macclesfield, Cheshire and Kerry, Ireland (April 2007)

"Had a wonderful time. Great big house for us all. Kids had a lovely time in the garden when we weren't visiting all the great battlefields and cemeteries around. Thank you."
The B. Family, Poynton, Cheshire & Tipperary, Ireland (April 2007)

"Good well-equipped self-catering accommodation in a great location. Fantastic sunsets from the dining room and ideal garden for post-battlefield beers - at least this was the scene April '07. One would be hard pushed to find a better base for "doing" the Somme."
T B, Bristol (April 2007)

"A very enjoyable stay. A lovely home to come back to each day after our battlefield tours. Hope to be back again - thanks."
G & A A, G & S R, F M, Sittingbourne, Kent (February 2007)

"I am writing to thank you for the splendid accommodation, it was a fine billet,and all were happy with it. I have stayed on the Somme, in that area a number of time's. I fear that I have now spoilt myself as both my children enjoyed their time there and now I will now be unable to visit the area on my own again, therefore B & B will be out of the question and use of your facility again being a dead cert."
M P, Beddau, South Wales (February 2007)

"Thanks for a unique stay. Will definitely come again. The view is amazing and the surroundings. Can't wait till we come again!"
The G Family, Germany (December 2006)

"A lovely house which we all enjoyed as our base for exploring the Somme Battlefields. This is our first stay at Dinnaken House and we shall be back"
The T's Family, Northumberland (August 2006)

"We have had a really comfortable stay in your wonderful place. I will recommend you to all to be the place to stay on the Somme"
C,C & TR Birmingham (August 2006)

"House is ideal for our needs - two young children and a Granddad - very comfy and ideal location"
S,C,J & ES Southampton (Sept 2006)

"Really enjoyed staying at Dinnaken House, perfect for exploring the Somme Battlefields. It was also good to stay in a village that was so heavily involved in the Battle of the Somme, imagining oneself watching tanks roll up the High Street, makes it all the more special to appreciate what our past generations went through. Thank you. We will recommend."
S,S,H & AD Sydney Australia (Oct 2006)

"Only here for a few days - lots of cold rain but a warm and comfortable house to return to"
The J's Doncaster, Yorkshire (Nov 2006)

"This house is a must for all battlefield trips to the Somme. It is a wonderful 'home from home' comfortable, warm and everything you could want for a break/holiday - thank you Rory we'll be back!"
GC Herne Bay Kent (Nov 2006)

".. Could not wish for a more enjoyable spot to stay. Perfect for the battlefields. Definitely come back! Thanks .."
C M, Grantham, Lincs

".. We have lodged at several diffreent cottages in the Somme area and this is definitely the best one and now our favourite. A really comfortable home from home in a pleasant village and well placed for touring. This is our second visit. Many thanks,.."
R D, Coleford, Somerset

''.. Our stay was an amazing experience. Felt right at home as soon as we arrived. Great central area and lovely village. I really loved all the historical informtion in the home and the interesting memorabilia .. ''
A.S, Glenties, Co Donegal, Ireland

'' .. Interesting experience in comfortable surroundings providing excellent location for historical adventures on foot!
Lovely peaceful setting for relaxing with the odd glass of wine..''
J .S, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

''..What a special place you have there! Felt at home as soon as we walked in the door ... will recommend to everyone coming over for the 'Great Australian Pilgramage' ..''
M & D M, Melbourne, Victoria, Austrlia

".. Will be recommending this place to all my members! Absolutely fantastic, and so vitally central to a visit to The Somme.. "
P T, Birkenhead, Merseyside & North Wales Branch WFA

".. This is a very beautiful & special area & Dinnaken House was a perfect base for our battlefield excursions...Hope to return .."
J& B S, Auckland, New Zealand

".. Fantastic to look over the Somme area from a good "base camp" .."
P & N H, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

'' .. A very comfortable 'home' for the battefield visitor.
We had a great time on the 90th Anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme. Will recommend Dinnaken House to anyone coming over. Thank you .. ''
ML S , Marlow, Bucks

".. A very enjoyable fortnight, nicely located for battlefields research. An enjoyable restful area. .."
G & H A, Sittingbourne, Kent.

".. A good location to see all aspects of the Somme. Plenty of facilities in house to make it homely …… Don't put it on cheznous or gites.com otherwise we wont get a chance to return! .."
S & Y T and M & J A, West Yorkshire.

".. A wonderful base camp to visit the Somme, a nice central location for all of those must see places to visit. …….. I will recommend it to anyone in my local WFA branch as a wonderful base camp .."
M M, Upton, Wirral

".. Very comfortable billet and good local walks. An excellent location for studies of "The Somme" .."
E, H, A and H J, Suffolk.

".. A thoroughly enjoyable stay. Everything you need to feel at home. Will be returning .."
P B, Birkenhead, Merseyside

".. A relaxing week, very central for all we needed. Hope to come back again. .."
M, J, J, & D H, Peak District, UK