Wall of Love

What a lovely experience, it’s such a relaxing hotel. Were able to make use of the swimming pool and had such a relaxing time, the hotel is set in beautiful countryside and the ambience was just slow, relaxed and has an absolutely wonderful time and came home feeling rejuvenated

I feel it’s important to get time out for yourself once in a while. My husband and I really enjoyed our time away, and we feel refreshed. The hotel was beautiful, and the food was great. Thank you x

It was so nice just to get away, even if it was only for one night. It made a lot of difference to me when I returned and felt refreshed, and the hotel was lovely.

My husband and I had a lovely, relaxing night away, where I was able to forget about my care responsibilities and think of ourselves first. The pressure of caring for someone does consume my life, so it was great to have this break.

Thank you for allowing this to happen. My husband and I enjoyed a lovely stay, relaxed, and spent two nights alone!

Without the Carefree break, I don’t get any time away from caring for my daughter. It was lovely to be able to go somewhere without the stress that caring for a chronically ill child every day can cause. The hotel staff were lovely. The room had everything we needed. The breakfast was delicious. We really enjoyed walking around the grounds and visiting the gym. Thank you.

The break was important because it gave my husband and myself time for us together without worrying. The Village Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, the hotel was well laid out with it's own pool and gym facilities. Having a full breakfast that someone else had prepared was a luxury we don't indulge in at home, we also took advantage of the restaurant and the food was plentiful and nicely presented. The only downside was we were not prepared for the hotel being on the flight path for Manchester Airport.

I needed holidays more than I thought. A break from everyday life gave me a different perspective and allowed me to relax a little bit. It helped me a lot. I’m grateful for this opportunity, thank you very much.

Recharged my batteries and able to support my daughter with more energy and patience. Lumley castle is amazing - 10/10 for service and food

The hotel and staff were amazing! Loved the courtyard where we stayed. I did absolutely nothing but relax the whole time I was there. A much needed break and I can't thank you enough!

It helped me to focus on me and not just the carer part of me

The hotel was absolutely beautiful and relaxing. I could not fault anything. And I thank you so so much for the opportunity to be able to have a night's break away. You don't know how much this meant to me

It can be hard work and overwhelming looking after someone. This break away was exactly what we needed to relax for a few days. Thank you so much to everyone at Carefree and at Slaley Hall.

The hotel was superb, very clean room and very friendly staff. It was great to look after myself for a change and felt relaxed. I had a full night sleep. We enjoyed the pool and steam room after a lovely breakfast.

I got the chance to finally relax and even have a mini pamper. Self-care is important also for mental health. The hotel in Leeds was lovely and so were the staff. Being a carer and a mum of 2 is hard, so having a break from the kids also helped.

I really enjoyed the rest, to be honest. It's a hard job caring for someone you love. The hotel staff were so kind and polite; they were helpful and clear. The facilities at the hotel were just the ticket! A swimming pool, sauna, and steam room — I really enjoyed using them. Thank you so much to everyone concerned.

A well-needed break from my caring responsibilities allowed me to shower, find peace, and relax. Although I was still worried about my son—as any mother would be—the break was absolutely lovely. It was easy to book, and the communication was excellent. The hotel was out of this world. Thank you so much for my break.

My husband and I had a lovely time at Oulton Hall. From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly and kind. The free glass of fizz on arrival certainly helped to begin the relaxing break. The last few months of caring for Mum have been incredibly hard, trying to get services to support her in addition to the usual level of care I provide. I felt that it was all a bit too much for me to deal with. Having this break gave me some time to myself and some time with my husband, who so often gets overlooked due to my caring commitments. Thank you so much for this much-needed respite.

It was really important that I had time to have a rest for myself and feel refreshed on my return. The hotel was amazing, very clean, staff were welcoming on arrival and nothing was too much trouble. I will definitely return if I get the chance again 😊

The break helped with preparing and planning for what's ahead.

It was great to forget the daily grind for a night, and be me, again. The hotel was outstanding and breakfast amazing. Many thanks.

Is was nice just to have time with my husband, we don't get enough time together. Thank you so much.

Carefree is a beautiful idea and wonderful people who put that idea into action:) I'm extremely grateful for your support and help with being able to have a time off of everyday struggle:) This break was an amazing gift from people that I've never even met, but it makes no difference, because good people and their energy is always connected, regardless of physical circumstances. Endless gratitude, love and best wishes go to all good people from Carefree from the depths of my heart ❤️

Was able to meet up with my sister and niece who I hadn't seen for a substantial amount of time, and the hotel was lovely.

Lovely hotel. Thank you for the break.

I feel that Carefree helped me take time out for myself, which I hadn't done for a long while.

We feel really lucky to have had the opportunity of a break. Hotel staff and facilities were the best. This service is amazing we are so grateful.

I loved the freedom and how it helped my daughter and I reconnect. Thank you for a lovely stay. The free breakfast set us up for the day and was delicious. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and we loved the card and gift.

Extremely comfortable bed and the breakfast was amazing. Thank you for the service you provide.

Much needed relaxation. Excellent service. I will be using this again next year.

Spending quality time with my partner was really great. The whole process was smooth and easy. Thank you.

Amazing place! Close to all amenities. Friendly staff! Great food. I highly recommend. These breaks are amazing and so useful!

So lovely to enjoy some quiet time. Sleep in undisturbed and just generally switch off. It was nice to feel that Carefree understand the difficulties carers face. For once I felt understood and appreciated.

Thank you for the opportunity.

The hotel we choose was brilliant and staff were very helpful and professional.

Hotel, staff, food & ambiance was fantastic. The time to myself was great, and much needed.

The best thing was having peace and quiet time on my own with no worries. The hotel I stayed at , the Ro in Windermere, let me take my dog for a small £25 charge. Fantastic location, warm and friendly staff.

The freedom of having just myself to think about!

I would like to thank everyone at Carefree for offering this facility for carers to be able to have an opportunity to access a break, to allow them to relax and recharge. I personally found the break a refreshing change. The hotel was wonderful and I came home feeling refreshed, grateful and ready to continue caring for my loved one with a more relaxed state of mind.

The staff went above and beyond to make my stay a beautiful memory that I will keep forever.

Very easy site to book with and a lovely hotel. Thank you.

The relaxation and the ability to just breath for a second, and not be rushing about and constantly on the move. Hotel was beautiful, was a bit overwhelming for us when we arrived, as it is so big but the staff are absolutely lovely and so helpful. All the classic rooms are all on ground floor, spa was amazing. Breakfast was brilliant, buffet style continental breakfast. Grounds and views were stunning.

I felt somewhat normal and important to be able to stop in such a wonderful hotel. Pampering myself with face and feet masks, knowing I wouldn't be disturbed for ten minutes was lovely. I felt able to catch my breath again. The friendliness of the staff made me feel good and having a free breakfast seemed such a luxury, I could never have afforded this night away without Carefree. I am so grateful.

Thank you so much!

I’d like to thank Slaley Hall for joining Carefree and for them to know how much we appreciated the chance to stay at their beautiful hotel and use their spa. This has been a wonderful experience, relieving stress and anxiety. Once again, thank you!

A friend joined me on my break and we both came back feeling really relaxed after spending time in the spa and treating ourselves to a treatment. It's so good to know that this service is available when l am feeling stressed and tired due to my caring role and when l can get my husband in respite.

Before my break I felt like I couldn’t leave my responsibilities. Now I realise how important it is to look after myself.