Dillington House. Somerset County Council reviews

13 Sep 23'

Julie smith reviewed: Indigo/ Shibori Dyeing Workshop - COURSE FULL

"Superb course with an excellent and knowledgeable trainer. "

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Julie. Thank you for sending your review for the Indigo/Shibori Dyeing Workshop you attended this week at Dillington House, we are so happy you enjoyed your day. I have passed on your kind words to the tutor Zara. Kind regards. Dillington House Events Team."

12 Sep 23'

Christina Davidge reviewed: Roman Blinds

"Really good course. Jenny our tutor is so patient and helpful. Looking forward to making something else now. "

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Christina. Thank you for sending your lovely review for the Romans Blinds course you attended this week at Dillington House, we are so happy you enjoyed your day. I have passed on your kind words to the tutor Jenny. Kind regards. Dillington House Events Team."

8 Aug 23'

Donna Prangley reviewed: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine - COURSE FULL

"Great course in a lovely location. Learned how to do various stitching and stitch button holes. Would definitely recommend, Jenny is very patient. "

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Donna Thank you for sending your lovely review of the Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Course you attended yesterday at Dillington House, we are so happy you enjoyed your day. I have passed on your kind words to the tutor Jenny. Kind regards Dillington House Events Team"

16 May 23'

Dicky and Puffin reviewed: Willow Chickens and Cockrels - One Day Workshop

"We had a wonderful day making willow chickens. Jo is an excellent tutor, and made the experience all the richer. The location at Dillington House is marvellous, so such a pity it will be closing in September. The chickens we ended up with have been admired far and wide. All in all great value, great fun, great company, great results, great experience."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Dicky and Puffin. Thank you for your lovely comments which we have passed on to Jo and all the staff involved in your day. We're glad you had such a wonderful time and have something lovely to take home as a result. Many thanks Dillington Team"

15 May 23'

Gill G reviewed: The Art of Kantha Hand Stitching - COURSE FULL

"Paula is a very knowledgeable tutor and the course gives you all the basics that you need to start a Kantha journey"

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Gill Thank you for your lovely comments which we have passed on to Paula. We're glad you had an enjoyable day. Many thanks Dillington Team"

18 Jan 23'

Elizabeth Morphew reviewed: Willow Leaping Hare One Day Workshop

"This was an amazing course excellent tutor, catering and accommodation very good. So pleased to go home with a lovely leaping hare more than I expected. But really made by the tutor who was fun, patient and very skilled in her art form "

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Elizabeth Thank you for sending your lovely review of the Willow Leaping Hare workshop you attended yesterday at Dillington House, we are so happy you enjoyed your day. I have passed on your kind words to the tutor Jo and the staff at Dillington House. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Karen"

15 Jan 23'

Jenny reviewed: Paper Cutting Day Workshop

"Excellent day. Christine very helpful informative and encouraging. She also had great stories"

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"" Dear Jenny Thank you for sending your lovely review of the Paper Cutting Day Workshop you attended last weekend at Dillington House, we are so happy you enjoyed your day. I have passed on your kind words to the tutor Christine. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Karen""

17 Nov 22'

Linda Peifer reviewed: Willow Angels Workshop - COURSE FULL

"I did Jo Sadler's willow angel making course on 16 Nov and loved every minute of it. I have COPD; everyone I came across went out of their way to be kind and helpful as I have a struggle with breathing. Found Dillington House for the first time - what a wonderful estate and buildings! The workshop was fantastic, Jo very good, enthusiastic, and helpful. She actually did a couple of bits for me to keep me up with the class, and suggested I break early for lunch. So thoughtful. Refreshments and lunch were all high quality and staff were extra special. All the people on the course were nice- Dillington obviously attracts all the right people! Thrilled with my creation - I left 10 minutes before the end, exhausted, not having expected to last that long, with a angel that just needed her head securing and her wings! Devastated to find the place only to learn it's closing. I will be back before then"

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Linda Thank you for sending your lovely review of the Willow Angels workshop you attended this week at Dillington House, we are so happy you enjoyed your day. I have passed on your kind words to the tutor Jo and the staff at Dillington House. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Karen"

5 Oct 22'

Kate reviewed: Printing with Leaves Workshop

"Brilliant course run by the very knowledgeable Clare Walsh in lovely surroundings. The whole day was well planned and enjoyable. "

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"" Thank you so much for your lovely comments, especially about our tutor Clare. I will pass these on to her. We're glad you had a lovely day and look forward to seeing you again at Dillington House.""

27 Aug 22'

Tristan Peacock reviewed: Aran Knitting - Cables & Bobbles

"What a wonderful experience, the instructor is great, the people I met were wonderful, and the location couldn't be nicer. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Thank you for your lovely comments. Tracy is a very good and experienced tutor and I will pass on your kind comments to her. Look forward to seeing you again at Dillington House. Events Team, Dillington House "

28 Jun 22'

Christine reviewed: Dot and Speck and Dash and Dab - COURSE FULL

"Thoroughly enjoyed learning a new technique. A relaxing day, with David as tutor, who was extremely supportive and instilled confidence. Group of 12 just right."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely comments, especially about our tutor David. I will pass these on to him. We're glad you had a lovely day and look forward to seeing you again at Dillington House."

28 Jun 22'

Gail Davis reviewed: Dot and Speck and Dash and Dab - COURSE FULL

"This was a very enjoyable day. David was so interesting and his teaching method really easy to understand. The studio was light and airy with a beautiful view! The venue was excellent and the lunch very nicely laid out and enjoyed by everyone."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Thank you for your lovely comments. We're glad you enjoyed your day and look forward to welcoming you back to Dillington House again in the near future."

10 May 22'

Wendy Cutts reviewed: Chinese Brush Painting - Lotus Flower & Fish in Meticulous Style on Silk: Intermediate & Advanced

"I learnt a lot from these two days. The tutor was very accomplished and inspiring. I will definitely be continuing to practice the technique The setting was picturesque and the food excellent. Sadly some of the joining instructions had suggested the buying the wrong paper and brushes which meant we had to share our equipment amongst us. This wasn't easy at the beginning when we didn’t know one another but got easier as the camaraderie grew. The room was spacious but as we had the door open the noise from an adjoining room with a very loud tutor was drowning out ours. The accomodation was poor as the lights in our twin room kept flickering and the table lamp fused. The bathroom light only went on as you walked back out so we had to leave the strip light over the sink on. This course was a birthday present from my partner and I'm glad I went on it."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Hi Wendy, Thanks so much for sharing your experience at Dillington House on the Chinese Brush Painting course. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the course and that you learnt so much from the tutor. We’re sorry to hear that your joining instructions weren’t accurate in terms of the correct brushes to bring along. It appears that this slight change on materials/tools required from a previous course to this one did not get updated on our system. We have implemented additional processes now to ensure this doesn’t happen in the future. The noise from a nearby room coming from an open door is unfortunately due to the additional ventilation that some of our guests request in order to reduce the risk of COVID transmission. We will endeavour to brief all tutors further on the need to manage volume when teaching in spaces with open doors/windows for ventilation. In regards to the issues experienced with your accommodation, these have now all been identified and rectified. Please accept our sincere apologies for the issues which took the shine off what was otherwise a positive experience for you at Dillington House. We do hope that we can welcome you back soon and would be glad of the opportunity to show you that these were without doubt isolated incidents and that you will have a universally positive visit upon your return. We always welcome feedback and once again thank you for taking the time to get in touch. Kind regards, The Dillington Bookings Team "

26 Apr 22'

Carol reviewed: Country Hares & Foxes Needle Felting Workshop - COURSE FULL

"Absolutely excellent, loved every minute and Carla is an excellent tutor, very patient. Will book another felting course soon."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Thank you for your kind comments with regards to the Needle Felting course with Carla at Dillington House, we are glad you enjoyed your day. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dillington House soon. Kind regards Dillington House Bookings Team"

15 Apr 22'

Karen reviewed: Willow Deer - One Day Workshop

"Really fun well organised day, great venue and you actually take home a sculpture that looks like a deer."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear Karen Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your Willow Deer Workshop at Dillington House. It is such a lovely setting to make a hand made sculpture using locally grown willow from the Somerset Levels. We hope your deer is enjoying its new home. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dillington House soon. Regards Karen"

26 Aug 21'

David Livingstone reviewed: Indian Block Printing - One Day Workshop

"Clare is an excellent tutor - informative, encouraging and hugely positive. Dillington is a magical place and the studio superb."

Dillington House. Somerset County Council responded:

"Dear David Thank you writing a review with regards to the Indian Block Printing course you recently attended at Dillington House. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the course & we hope to welcome you back to Dillington House soon. Kind regards Karen Dillington House Bookings Office"