Once you have experienced
the delights of Sail 'n' Dine you'll want to tell everyone
about it. You can tell us all about it in out visitor
book on board the yacht or you can email us your very
own 'Sail 'n' Dine Experience'. You can also send us
any images of your time with us and we will include
them in your gallery.
Personal comments
from some of our customers who have sailed 'n' dined
with us
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16th & 17th October 2011 |
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"What a fantastic time we all had with Sail n Dine and would recommend for any occasion"
"What a great day out, a lot of fun! Thoroughly recommend it!
""This is the best day of my life"
"Poetry in motion"
Pippa and the girls from York
p.s quite a lot of the Christmas Cake cheese found it's way back to York!
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27th August 2011 |
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Thank you so much for the evening Sail n Dine experience on Saturday 27th of August for Paul's 40th Birthday.
We had the time of our lives and have not stopped talking about it since. You made us feel so welcome and were very chatty and informative which helped us feel at ease straight away. We loved having our drinks and starters out on the deck and really enjoyed the pleasant sail and the beautiful views. We continued to have a great time even though the rain meant we had to continue our dinner inside. The cabin was really cosy and the sound of the rain hitting the windows added to the atmosphere! The drink was free flowing and the food was plentiful. We both loved the meal. Paul especially loved the cheese board as I knew he would and the chicken was amazing! We hope you enjoyed your helicopter ride on Sunday. We saw a helicopter about lunch time and were wondering if it was you! We have attached a few photos.
Hopefully we will get the chance to sail with you again in the future.
Cheers
Tracy and Paul
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26th July 2011 |
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Thanks for a great time last Tuesday. We had a wonderful time and Russell
has not stopped talking about it since, so I think we just about got it
right (minus the Chinese Lanterns). The food was great and so was the
company also the sunset. Once again thanks it was fantastic.
Aileen & Russell Rampton
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Adele, Carl, Graham and Mary celebrating Carls Birthday
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16th July 2011 |
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Just wanted to say thank you so much for a wonderful evening on Carl's
Birthday on the Sail and Dine, the food as ever was fabulous. It really
is
a lovely experience and this is our third time on board. Beautiful
setting
to just sit, relax, chat and enjoy the scenery. Cannot recommend the sail
highly enough. We also had a good laugh!
It was Mary and Grahams first
time (but not last) and they were most impressed. We shall see you again
John in July, thank you again!
Adele and Carl
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16th July 2011 |
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The Fell family celebrated Neil s 40th and have sent a picture of the occasion, stating:
"A brilliant way to celebrate a special occasion'
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2nd May 2011 |
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Dear John
Helena and I want to thank you for making our 30th wedding anniversary
celebration a most memorable one!
The look of contentment on our faces after 2 hours sailing speaks for
itself.
You are a very hospitable host and good company.
We can't wait to visit you and the Maddie Too soon.
Many thanks
Gary & Helena Ashcroft
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From: |
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Date: |
6th
April 2011 |
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For the ultimate Lake Windermere experience, you can't miss the unique opportunity to 'do it all!'
SAIL N' DINE offers an incredible, complete pampering package which includes pick up and drop off from your hotel. A glorious sail on Lake Windermere before anchoring to laze on the upper deck with a drink as the sun sets (unless you do the lunch cruise) as John, Captain and chef Extraordinaire goes below deck to prepare a fresh, locally grown 4 course meal that is hard to believe was cooked on a yacht. With a party of six, it makes an intimate setting and with the great food ( ... exceptional food....) and with both white and red wine flowing followed by cheeses and port, what more could you ask for.
We made great friends that night with the two other couples. John is the glue and has the ability to make "everyone connect quickly". All in all, being Aussies, we had the most incredible night and that night and it was a great finale' to our Lakes district vacation. When it comes to value for money - 10/10. don't miss the chance to create a wonderful life long memory, book a cruise on SAIL N' DINE.
Daniel Scott Mays, Brisbane, Australia
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6th
April 2011 |
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Hi
John,
Just a few words
to say that last Tuesday`s sail was
fantastic. As it was our third year
running that we had been out on Maddie
Too we had a good idea what to expect
but the company of Bill, Cathy, Joan
and Ivy made an excellent evening
. The food was very, very good, even
Bill who was an acknowledged fussy
eater left nothing on his plate.
For us the highlight
was the time under sail, not a sound
heard and smooth gliding over the
lake.
As host you kept us safe and helped
to keep the conversation flowing
all evening. Please can I have the
recipe for the chocolate mousse?
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Louise Chambers and Paul Simmonds
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21st June 2010 |
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Hi John
Sorry its taken me so long to email to say thank you for your part in what was the most brilliantly romantic proposal a girl could dream of.
On 21 june we had the most perfect weather for our exclusive use of your yacht for what I thought was a birthday surprise and turned out to be the most romantic of proposals with the hills as a backdrop the sun shining and chilled champagne produced at just the right moment. Your cooking was very good and your hospitality was great.
For anyone else wanting a special evening Ii would recommend they experience a trip i will never forget.
Thank you very much!
Wedding is booked for next april and we plan to spend our honeymoon in the lake district too.
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22nd July 2010 |
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We booked your sail 'n' dine for my dads Christmas present.
Four of us came and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a great day, the sail was fantastic and being able to have a go made the experience even better, the food was outstanding, overall we had an amazing time, we would recommend you to anyone, we have already told a couple of our friends.
I usually suffer badly with sea sickness and I was relieved to hear, once onboard, from the skipper, that I would not receive any sea sickness on a lake due to it not being tidal, I can certainly say I had no sea sickness at all. Thanks once again for such an enjoyable trip.
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11th October 2010 |
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What a fabulous way to spend my birthday!!! After months of anticipation the evening didn't disappoint! The weather was fabulous, John made us all feel at home, and the food......sublime!
I would recommend this as a great experience for anyone wanting a special night! We are looking forward to the next celebration so we can come back again!
Thanks John for a memorable evening!
Louise & Mark
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Sharon and Phil Egan |
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25th September 2010 |
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Felt the need to drop you an email to say what a great time we had with you on the Maddy too yesterday.
We had a great time, it was fun and informative, although Phil didn't exactly show it outwardly!! (apparently he was observing closely) he's waxed lyrical about what a great experience and the brunch exceeded our expectations.
Although we were a bit apprehensive about spending 3 hours with strangers, we had a really good laugh and it all added to the day. So my advice to other people is please don't let that put you off going on this trip.
We had a glorious day weather wise, the views are just stunning.
I would recommend this trip to anyone, its worth every penny, a pleasure to spend time with someone who is doing something they are passionate about (sailing, cooking and I supect meeting new people) its very infectious.
Thanks John and can't wait to do the evening trip
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Rachel Daly - celebrating Sarah's 21st Birthday |
Date: |
20th July 2010 |
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Please find my parents statement below
"HI JOHN, THANK YOU FOR BEING A WONDERFUL HOST ON SARAHS 21ST BIRTHDAY,IT WAS A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE AND THE FOOD WAS FABULOUS! WE WOULD DEFINITLY VISIT AGAIN SOMETIME. CHEERS, DAVE AND LIZ."
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Sharon, Gary, Rhiannon and Callum Shove (celebrating Gary's birthday) |
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20th June 2010 |
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Thank you so much for a wonderful morning spent on Maddie Too. It was a fantastic surprise for my husband and he said it was his best birthday gift yet.
The weather was glorious, the lessons in sailing were amazing and the food was delicious. The children had a blast and keep asking me when they can go back on 'their' yacht! We are looking forward to another trip out on the lake soon we hope.
Again many thanks for a wonderful time, it was fun and informative.......
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Lyn and John Mayne (celebrating their Ruby wedding anniversary) |
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13th June 2010 |
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Both myself and my husband John would like to thank the Skipper, John, for his hospitality, friendliness, sense of humour and informal approach on this special day for us hich made it even more memorable. Oh! and the lovely brunch :-)
May I just say that for anyone thinking about booking Sail 'n' Dine, dont think, just book!
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Darren and Linda Shaw |
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10th April 2010 |
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Dear John
Tthank you for a lovely evening the views were amazing.
Food was
great very tasty you did a great job. We met two lovely couples didn't think
we would have so much fun with strangers.
The sunset was beautiful, best night
of the year so far.
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Joan and John Kendrew |
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9th February 2010 |
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Dear John
Thank you for the wonderful experience on Tuesday night, the food, the boat and company was truly original. Your cooking skills are brilliant and your Mum's chutney, well she should market it!
We will certainly spread the word!!
Again thank you for a lovely experience
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Rammah Shami |
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24th October 2009 |
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One of the best experiences I have had in a long time! I was quite surprised at how much fun dining with strangers could be.
As part of a package deal when staying at Blenheim Lodge, we were picked up by John and taken out for the night on his fantastic boat. John is a brilliant guy and I would definitely recommend this to everyone.
My partner and I hope to visit John again in the summer!.
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Alison and Andrew Kirkham |
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25th January 2010 |
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Thank you again for a lovely morning last week. Hope you can use this for promotion
Freezing cold, not much wind, but what a day! The views of the fells around the north shores of Windermere were clear,snowy and spectacular. We saw lots of waterfowl, cormorants and buzzards. The sailing was fun and John, as well as being the epitome of charm, is informative and instructive. The boat is beautiful, the food excellent and just what was needed on a cold January day (home made veg soup, bacon butties and John's mum's teabread).
We loved it and will repeat the experience, hopefully on a warmer windier day.
Best wishes, Alison and Andrew(Horatio) Kirkham
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Adrienne and Rob Evans |
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14th July 2009 |
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Thank you very
much for hospitality on Tuesday the
14th July, we had a fabulous evening.
The food and drink was excellent,
and the all round experience was
superb.
The
greeting that we received at our
B & B when
you picked us up made us feel relaxed
and welcome, and we knew that we
were in for a good evening.
We hope to see
you again in the near future.
Adrienne and Rob
Evans.
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Mandy (to celebrate Mandy's
40th Birthday) |
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12th July 2009 |
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We all had an
excellent time, the food was delicious
- we all recommend the chocolate
mousse!!. Even the thunder
storm didn't put a dampner on our
night. Everything from start
to finish was brilliant.
Thanks John for taking such good
care of us all. 6 rowdy females
can't have been easy.
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| From: |
Tina and Mick Youngson |
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6th June 2009 |
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A truly memorable evening for
our 20th Wedding Anniversary. We
were collected on our doorstep,
boarded Maddie Too and sailed around
Windermere. We were exceptionally
lucky with the weather after it
having rained all day we then enjoyed
a beautiful sunny evening accessing
inlets hidden from many.
John our Skipper/host/chef/wine
connoisseur/entertainer/chief bottle
washer etc cooked up a delicious
5 star, 5 course meal. We ended
the evening sailing by a glorious
sunset over the lake. We booked
this as a treat which we couldnt
really afford but did it anyway!
It was worth every penny and we
would love to go again one day!
Thank you so much!!
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Mandy and Dave Fogarty |
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13th May 2009 |
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On
our first day in Bowness, someone
on the foot ferry, on the way over
recommended that we look up Sail ‘n’ Dine.
On our way back to Hawkeshead, waiting
for us was a leaflet.
For somebody to
take that much effort to recommend
something, we thought that we ought
to try.
So
we called John – we
had a problem because the foot ferry’s
last service was at 5.30pm and wouldn’t
be able to get back. Straight away,
John made it easy for us by offering
to drive us home after. There then
followed a couple of days of working
round the weather and other bookings – we
felt like we already knew John by
the time we met him on the jetty.
And
so onto the boat, and out onto
the Lake. We were accompanied by
another couple who we had never
met before – Graham
and Elaine.
Dave
and Graham both took turns in sailing
the boat - Elaine
and I were quite happy relaxing and
taking in Windermere . We sailed
into the wind, tacked and generally
had a lovely time out on the water.
The
weather was about to turn, and
rather than take any risks, John
took us back to port where we went
below deck for dinner – as
much as it was lovely sailing, it
was a little windy and getting chilly
, so this was most welcome! John ‘battened
down the hatches’, turned on
the heating and it was toasty.
It’s very
cosy down there, and comfortable.
The wine was poured (over and over)
and conversation began – and
between the 4 of us, plus John, there
were no awkward silences and we had
a really lovely time – football
was the hot topic of conversation
( Graham for Everton and Dave for
Chelsea ) but also holidays
( camping in particular) and rubber
gloves and magic oven liners from
Lakeland ! J
The
menu is very clever – it has something for
everyone on there – all good
quality produce, cooked really well
and presented beautifully. Starter,
Main Course, Dessert (the chocolate
mousse is to die for) and a fantastic
local cheese board with port and
coffee to finish. The experience
was like having a wonderful meal
round at a friends’ house.
As I said at the end of the meal
to Elaine – ‘you wouldn’t
have kicked your shoes off and have
your legs curled up on the sofa at
the end of a meal in a restaurant!’
Sadly,
it was then time to go home. Into
John’s
4 wheel drive which whizzes round
the windy roads of Windermere and
Ambleside with ease.
I
would recommend this experience
to anyone – it
is something very different, but
also very very enjoyable.
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and Dave's day out with us
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Kathryn and Mike Hutchinson |
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9th May 2009 |
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Dear John
Thank you so much for making my
40th birthday such a special night. It
was a lovely evening with good company,
fine food and wine with fantastic views
of the lake - what more can we say.
John you were a wonderful host, Captain
and Chef (and driver too!) - thank
you for your hospitality - we will
definately see you again and have already
recommended you highly and will continue
to do so.
With very best wishes
Kathryn and Mike
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From: |
The Perkins Family Celebrating
a Ruby Wedding |
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10th May 2009 |
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Thank
you for such a lovely experience, which
was even more special as we were picked
up from 'our' jetty at Pullwood Bay!
It was kept as a surprise from dad till
an hour before, and was a perfect pressie.
We didn't expect to take turns being
skippers too! Food was delicious and
John was very informative. Excellent
value for money too - we would highly
recommend to anyone.
Thank
you!
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| From: |
Rog and Dee Sims and Chris
and Suzy Williams |
| Date: |
4th March 2009 |
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We've
ad a gret time
on't Sail n Dine
loads t'drink
and we didn't sink
we ad super food
in a right grand mood
we'll be back quite soon
before t'next full moon
Rog and Dee Sims
and Chris and Suzy Williams
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| From: |
Mark and Jen Leckey |
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2nd September 2008 |
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Thanks
for making our engagement such a special
moment. Jen was completely overwhelmed
and enjoyed every second. She's still
buzzing now!
Thanks
for playing along at the start and
for organising the champers and rose.
We both had a fantastic time.
Mark and Jen
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From: |
The Durant Family |
Date: |
20th August 2008 |
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About
the evening - Maddy Too was the perfect
setting for an unforgettable celebration
of our Golden Wedding Anniversary.
In
John we had a friendly, likeable Captain,
who also had the ability to provide
us with a first-class meal.
Everyone
should try it!
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From: |
Mark and Paula Whalley |
Date: |
27th May 2008 |
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Dear
John (skipper)
On
behalf of my new wife and I, we would
like to thank you for a wonderful
Honeymoon evening with Sail 'n' Dine.
It was a very tranquil and romantic
setting watching the sunset, with
such fantastic views over the lake.
It was the perfect location to be
wined and dined aboard Maddie Too.
With such tasteful menu options your
cuisine was second to none. Once
again thankyou for your hospitality
and we look forward to our next Sail
'n' Dine.
Regards
Mark and Paula Whalley
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From: |
Michael Morton Family and
Friends |
Date: |
19th May 2008 |
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Of
course, if you have the money, you could
own your own yacht on Windermere and,
like so many other owners, become a jetty-based
sailor and visit it twice or three times
a year!
Alternatively,
you can visit beautiful Bowness, meet
up with your superb host, John Haworth,
board his luxury yacht and be treated
to four hours of sailing and eating
for a fraction of the cost and get
much more enjoyment to boot!
That’s
exactly what my family and myself did
on a Saturday evening in late spring
2008.
We
met Captain John at the Ship in Bowness
and were led the few yards to the marina
where we boarded his beautiful yacht.
Once out in the middle of Windermere,
we cut the engine and set sail. Oh! The
peace!
There
is nowhere on earth quite like the peace
of Windermere on a balmy evening under
sail.
We
chatted and enjoyed a glass of wine (or
two!) before mooring in a secluded part
of this vast stretch of water, whereupon
Captain John becomes chef and host John
and cooks up a superb meal with some
very good wines and we enjoy the convivial
atmosphere of dining aboard a luxury
yacht without the tedium of having to
wash up and sail ourselves back.
A
splendid evening and four hours of your
life has gone as if a mere few minutes! – but
what enjoyment.
We
will certainly be going back.
It’s
like having your own yacht but with no
strings (or ropes) attached (if you will
pardon the pun!)
Well
done John, God Bless you and all who
sail in your lovely vessel!
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