'I think your service is second to none and we heard (via the taxi driver) that none of the other companies service is as good as yours i.e. people are dropped off whether the taxis are there or not. Woods always wait until the taxis arrive before letting people off the coach.

I always feel safe and well looked after when I go on holiday with Woods, and look forward to travelling again soon.'

AW of Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex

'Having just returned from the Thursford Spectacular break. I would like to say how enjoyable the four days were. The hotel was lovely - food too & T is a very nice helpful chap to have around & a good driver as well. So thank you for all that.'

RT of Lewes, East Sussex

'Dear everyone at Woods,
My husband and I would like to thank you very much for our lovely holiday in Sidmouth at the weekend. We had some lovely trips out and the hotel was very good. It is our fourth time there and it is still as good.

A big thank you to P for his help and kindness. Hope to book a holiday next year with you.

Thank you.'

M & KB of Lewes, East Sussex

'I would like to thank you all at Woods for providing me with a lovely first every coach tour (at age 63). I went on the October Mystery Tour, 3 days, alone, but with a spirit of adventure.

Our driver T was not only a very good driver but he made the holiday very enjoyable. He was friendly, polite, considerate, and helpful, especially as I had a small mobility scooter with me. What a nice bloke.'

'The Barcello Hotel was absolutely smashing. Everything was of a very high standard and my room was amazing! An executive double all to myself, clean, quiet, spacious and comfortable. The staff were great and I really enjoyed the food.'

'All in all it was a wonderful holiday and I loved every minute of it. As soon as I returned home I booked 3 more holidays for 2012.

Well done 'Team Woods' and thank you all so much.'

SH of Eastbourne, East Sussex

'To everyone at Woods and especially T our driver, thank you so much!

Thanks for your patience and cheerfulness when we joined you on the trip to Tenby. My first ever coach trip and I don't think it will be my last. To travel without having to drive was such a treat.

Many thanks.'

JM & GC of Slinfold, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

'I have just returned from The Italian Dolomites tour and feel I must put pen to paper to say what a most enjoyable tour it was.

The main hotel "Paganella" was most hospitable. Fausto and his family could not do enough for us, we felt very special.

Everything about the tour was just perfect and I would not hesitate to recommend it. I have travelled with Woods before and always been very satisfied but I felt this tour was special.

DM of Eastbourne, East Sussex

'Well I thought I just had to write and say what a wonderful holiday I have had with your company. I have been on several trips but this one without a double was the best. I was overawed with the beautiful scenery.

So thank you very much for a wonderful trip and lovely people on the coach. Thank you to P our driver and to L who kept us well supplied with drinks.

I am now looking forward to Christmas in Lincoln.'

BH of Eastbourne, East Sussex

'I have recently returned from the Lake District tour and would like to thank you, the Woods travel team, for keeping my name on your books and especially to A for contacting me when my selected holiday became available.

The holiday was very enjoyable.

Thank you.'

GS of Portchester, Hampshire

'Many thanks for all your hard work arranging Horsham Club's trip to Torquay.

We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The Coppice Hotel was very comfortable and friendly even the weather was good to us!

I don't think we were too much trouble for our driver P!

Again many thanks.'

M a private group organiser from Horsham, West Sussex

'I have just returned from the Eastbourne Trains and Gardens holiday and would like to express my thanks to all those responsible for the planning and execution of this tour.

The Lansdowne Hotel location was excellent, close to theatres and had a good outlook. The staff were friendly and always ready to help. The room was very clean, good decoration, comfortable and an excellent bathroom ideally suited for my disabled wife. I was impressed with the restaurant staff who were attentive and always to hand. The food was well cooked and the presentation faultless. Should I return to Eastbourne this hotel would be my first choice.

All excursions were well planned and the train trips were very good value with light meals well organised and presented. The cream tea was an absolute delight.'

'Our driver, M, proved to be a very competent and helpful person. He had a good friendly manner and was always willing to give a helping hand.'

'He is a credit to the company.'

GDH of Gosport, Hampshire

'I am writing to tell you that I enjoyed the holiday to the Isle of Man very much. Both the Foxfields Country Hotel and the Mount Murray Hotel were excellent.

Also I would like to say a special thank you to T and P for looking after us so well and for keeping us entertained.

This is only the second holiday I have had with you. The first holiday was to Guernsey in April this year. I am very impressed with your company and the way you look after your customers. I am looking forward to my next holiday with you at Easter next year and also hopefully to the Scilly Isles next summer.

JW of Petersfield, Hampshire

'I have just returned from the Waterways of North Wales & Cheshire holidayand would like to tell you how satisfied I am with it. T the driver was very attentive to all of the party, the hotel accommodation, food and facilities excellent, all the tours except the stop at Wrexham were interesting and most enjoyable.

I was widowed five months ago after being married for 53 years, had never been on holiday on my own, and was recommended by friends to book with you. I am not ready for another trip this year but look forward to travelling with you next year and plan to book on my own again.

Many thanks to T and all involved with the booking.'

JW of Hassocks, West Sussex

'May I thank you for a most enjoyable holiday last week to Blackpool. My wife and I were delighted with the excellent accommodation and catering at the Glendower Hotel and P, our driver, was not only completely competent in all matters concerning the coach but was also most considerate towards his passenger holiday makers. Please convey our thanks to him.

This was our first 'taste' of a Woods Holiday and we were most impressed particularly because of the last minute booking application.'

'Please let us have early notification of your 2012 activities which will be of great interest to us.'

M & B B of Worthing, West Sussex

'I have returned from my first trip with yourselves (Avon & Bath), and felt that I must say how pleased I was with the entire holiday. The organisation was first class, mainly due not only to your office but the driver T, who was attentive at all times and the most careful of drivers.

This was my first trip since losing my husband last year and certainly I will be happy to repeat it.'

JW of Lewes, East Sussex

'We have just returned from the Isle of Man holiday and felt we must write and say what a wonderful time we had. P, the coach driver and T, the courier were extremely helpful and knowledgeable'.'They are both a real asset to Woods'.

'The hotels were both very nice with lovely rooms. The hotel staff at the Mount Murray were very professional and the staff in the restaurants were extremely efficient and capable.'

'This was my second holiday with Woods, and my friend J's first, and we would certainly recommend you to anyone who is thinking of a coaching holiday and cannot wait until your new brochure for next year comes out to book our next holiday.'

GH & JD of Pevensey, East Sussex

'Having recently returned from your Scottish Borders and the Jacobite tour, and this being our first tour with your company, we felt that we had to write and express the super service we received all the time, hotels and excellent choice of places to visit. We could not fault any of the hotels, the food was up to first class standard and always enough to enjoy without feeling 'full up'.

We must also give praise to P our driver, from the time we were picked up to the point of being dropped at our home address nothing was too much, his cheerfulness, his faultless driving, his consideration to his passengers and also other road users, his driving was first class smooth and comfortable'. Of all the coach tours we have been on over the years, P out classed nearly all the other drivers completely.'

'As we mentioned, this was our first trip with your company but rest assured it will not be the last.'

T & RB of Brighton, East Sussex

'Just a brief note to say how much I enjoyed my six-day coach holiday, spent in Suffolk, staying at the Belstead Brook outside Ipwich town.
Please give my thanks to T, our driver, who was so kind and efficient.
Most enjoyable all round - even the weather was kind to us. With best wishes and thanks to all concerned.'

AK of Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

‘We were on the Great Malvern holiday (May 15th – 19th) and would like to thank you for a very enjoyable stay. It was a very good hotel, the coach and driver excellent and outings interesting. The weather was kind too. The icing on the cake is the taxi service. Well done all of you.
This was the first coach holiday we have been on and hope it won’t be the last.’

Mr & Mrs BC of Ditching, Nr.Hassocks

‘I have just returned from a holiday in the Peak District with your company, which I enjoyed very much.
During my stay there I unfortunately had a fall and cut my shins rather badly – no doubt you have seen the report from our driver T.

It is T whom I must thank for his efficiency and great help which brought visits from hotel staff and local medics to my aid. He was always there, ready to see what had to done and to do it cheerfully and correctly.
Please pass on to him my grateful thanks for all his help and kindness.’

BG of Horsham, West Sussex

‘Every time we go on a Woods tour, I find myself reaching for the writing pad when we get back. This is now our 3rd outing with your company, and…. You’ve done it again!

We have just had the most wonderful 4 days, in the company of P and S, on your “Bluebells at Easter” holiday. Enhanced by the best Easter weather we can remember, the quartet of days was as near perfect as can be imagined. We basked in warm sunshine as we visited the most interesting of places; Penshurst, Hever Castle, Leeds Castle, Hole Park Gardens and Rye: fantastic.

We enjoyed the company of some very nice people and the Ashford International Hotel was very good. It goes without saying, (but we’ll say it anyway), that P and S were unfailingly polite, friendly and efficient as we have come to expect from all your employees: full marks to them!'

C,S & DS of Horsham, West Sussex

'We have just returned from the Ironbridge & Shropshire holiday and although we filled in your questionaire, we would like to say how much we enjoyed this trip.

The driver was excellent, keeping us informed and setting us down near the places we were visiting and was genial throughout.

The hotel was one of the best , if not THE best we have ever stayed in. The staff were all friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The menus were imaginative and good.

We are looking forward to travelling with Woods to Malvern in May.'

J & DB of Lewes, East Sussex

'Just a note to thank you for a very Happy Christmas spent in the Cotswolds - despite snow and ice which made everything look so beautiful.
Father Christmas left me a very nice umbrella for which I thank you. I think it's about to be put to good use!

Happy New Year to you all!'

PW of Seaford, East Sussex

'I would like to say thank you very much for this splendid break. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip. The food was super and the staff very pleasant and helpful. It's a 10 out of 10 for me and for you!

E the driver was very good and helpful as was T our courier - they make a good team.
Thank you also for the gift of a pair of binoculars. This came as a very nice surprise.

May I wish you all a 'Very Happy New Year!'

P.S. I already have two trips booked with you this year and I look forward to those as well.'

RL of Lewes, East Sussex

'I spent Christmas at the Hampshire Court Hotel and enjoyed every minute of it - it was the first time I had been away at Christmas.

I just wanted to thank you very much for the very nice umbrella which we ladies were given as presents.'

JH of Worthing, West Sussex

'Mrs H and I would like to say how much we enjoyed our Christmas holiday. The coach was comfy and P our driver was very helpful and courteous. The hotel was excellent.
We thank you for our gifts which was a kindly thought.

We hope it will not be too long before we book with you again.'

DG of Goring-on-Sea, West Sussex

'We have just returned from Paris Afloat and am writing to thank you for arranging such a lovely holiday which far surpassed our expectations.
Our journey was stress-free with the taxi and coach arriving exactly to time and it was such a joy to know our cases would be waiting for us when we arrived.

We had a wonderful time in Paris and were in awe of C, the driver's expertise in negotiating the traffic which would have left me a trembling wreck! I could not fault the accommodation, food or super staff so I am now browsing through your brochure for next year.'

DS & BB of Eastbourne, East Sussex

'I wish to tell you how delighted I was with all the arrangements regarding the Touch of Class in Scotland tour.
Now aged 90 with wide experience of many aspects of the travel industry in the UK and abroad, I am a shrewd judge of quality. I found the itinerary exceedingly well planned with a delightful range of scenery in both directions and first rate hotels. As I am slightly disabled being picked up from home and delivered back is a great asset and also having no problem with my luggage along the way. I also appreciated the way in which the order was reversed on the return journey so that those who were picked up first were also dropped off first. The coach was very comfortable.

Most of all I wish to highly commend the excellence of your driver/guide, E. He was an excellent driver and throughout the whole tour, especially on tricky, narrow roads, we had complete confidence in his exceptional skill and judgement. He was always courteous and attentive to all passengers and we loved his subtle sense of humour. And for me, most important of all, he imparted all information clearly and concisely. I have known drivers who rant on at length in a way which drives everybody to sleep but E got it just right. Whenever we stopped he had my disabled 'wheelbarrow' at the ready! He was delightful company on a wonderful holiday. Thanks E.

It was a great holiday with a fascinating group of fellow travellers. Thank you.'

BH of Brighton, East Sussex

'I have recently returned from the Devon Delights tour with you and I hasten to say how much I enjoyed it. As I have only been on a Woods trip once before, a while ago, I was much impressed with the organisation, comfort and consideration shown on the entire trip and I will look forward to many more in the future. I thank you very much for this excellent service.'

DC of Horsham, West Sussex

'We have just returned from your Bonn & Cologne Christmas Markets tour and wanted to say a very big thank you.
Four women travelling for a weekend, we are the female equivalent to "Grumpy Old Men"!! Having said that, we couldn't find anything to be grumpy about. Your customer service is faultless, our courier K went far above and beyond the call of duty, M the driver was safe and superb with a great sense of humour, and the hotel you chose for us was fantastic.

We had loads of laughs, ate like "Queens" and just had a thoroughly lovely time. I just wanted you to know that you gave four "dotty old birds" a weekend to remember.
Many thanks to everyone of your team.'

EP of Crawley, West Sussex

'My wife and I have just returned from the Trier tour which was first class. The coach, hotel and food were all of a very high standand and the holiday was an excellent break with the run up to Christmas.

I wish in particular to mentioned the driver, T. He performed his driving duties over and beyond the call of duty. Driving down on the Sunday the snow came down and was unrelenting. I honestly did not think we were going to make it. T remained calm, professional and safe throughout in very difficult conditions. Everyone on board the coach sang his praises. He could not have done enough for our elder members who had difficulty with their cases and assisted everytime. Even as a bonus to us all, on our return journey, we went via Lille in France and had an hour at the market. He is a credit to your team in holding up the good name of Woods.

We have travelled with Woods three times now, Egypt, Bruges and Germany. We have booked to see War Horse in March. We have never been disappointed and your service has always been of a high standard. Thank you.'

JB of Selsey, West Sussex

'Thank you very much for my recent trip to Thursford Spectacular. Despite difficult weather conditions it was a very enjoyable trip, the hotel was warm and comfortable and food was very good.
The show was spectacular and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
All this was made possible because of P, the driver's excellent driving in very difficult conditions on the roads. He was always concerned for the comfort and safety of his passengers. He must be a valued member of your staff.
I look forward to my next trip with Woods, my thirteenth, and I'm trying not to be superstitious.
Thank you again.'

PL of Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex

'The Spirit of Christmas at Chatsworth was such a good holiday. My husband and I went last year as well so we were in a position to compare and contrast.
The house was as lovely as ever and we enjoyed it all, yet again. The Christmas Fair was more than double in size this year and that added to a very interesting day. T, the driver with the help of L, did a marvellous job of running a smooth and efficient holiday. His humour and friendliness meant that there was a happy atmosphere throughout the holiday.
Please pass on to him our grateful thanks for a lovely time. Your company and T gave us a Woods holiday at its best.

J & EO of Goring by Sea, West Sussex

'Having just returned from the Touch of Class in Scotland tour with E as the driver, (we write) to say how much we both enjoyed the holiday. The four hotels we stayed in were excellent, the itinerary varied, and the scenery fantastic and to top it all, we had a driver who was informative and very knowledgeable about Scotland as well as being friendly and helpful to everybody - a true professional!! Looking forward to seeing your new brochure.'

A & BH of Bordon, Hampshire

'We wish to thank you for making our Cornish holiday such a wonderful and memorable time. We were both extremely pleased with the whole trip. Your organisation surely must take some beating - from the taxi out to the taxi home - first class. Our especial thanks go to E (our driver) who was truly pleasant, safe and very experienced - on all counts. We await your new brochure and hope to travel with you again.'

J & B of Chichester, West Sussex

'I would like to express my thanks for a very enjoyable holiday to The Dordogne & Vezere. Apart from the scenery and good weather this was due to the professionalism of M the courier and J the driver.'

PR of Bognor Regis, West Sussex

'Having recently returned from a holiday in Oberammergau and Austria with your company, we feel that we must write and say a huge "thank you" for giving us such a lovely time.
Of course, the highlight of the trip was the "Passion Play" at Oberammergau, superbly performed. We also enjoyed the many trips including Salzburg, St.Wolfgang, and the drive beside the Rhine, and all the other extras that were added to the itinerary.
We enjoyed all the coach travel, the beautiful scenery, the gorgeous weather, and the company of other passengers with whom we travelled.
Please say "thank you" to T for all her hard work, and to J our excellent coach driver, they certainly helped make the holiday a special time for us.'

E & DB of Arundel, West Sussex

'I have just returned from the trip to Oberammergau and Austria and I just wanted to let you know that T and J really made the holiday special for us all.
As I solo traveller abroad for the first time in many years, I was somewhat concerned about how the trip would be, but I had no cause for regret as it was a really enjoyable holiday.
As I mentioned, T and J went the 'extra mile' to make sure that everyone was included and involved, truly superb customer service.
I enjoyed the holiday so much that I have already booked another trip for next year - what better testament could that be?

RE of Worthing, West Sussex

'We returned last night from your Ring of Kerry holiday. We felt that we really must write to congratulate you on your excellent company.

To begin with, the Door to Door system is unique in our experience. Quite what it is like for the drivers to have to go through the places they live and on to Pease Pottage at the end of an exhausting day, and then go back to their homes, only they know, but they do not complain.
Indeed T last night was as cheerful and polite as he was throughout the holiday, which was excellent.

We went with your company last year to Highlands and Islands and enjoyed it very much, but the Irish holiday was even better! Just how good can your holidays get?
All the arrangements were spot-on and we know that all our fellow passengers agree.

Thank you so much for a very memorable 8 days. We have travelled all over the world and regard this holiday as one of the best we have had anywhere.
We look forward to our next holiday with you in the very near future.'

C,S & DS of Horsham, West Sussex

'Having just returned from the above trip (Swiss Glacier Express) we would like to express our complete satisfaction for the organisation of this holiday. We were most fortunate to have two excellent couriers/drivers who were cheerful and caring as well as giving us a lot of incidental information.
In fact, the whole holiday was magnificent, the journey, the Swiss Glacier Express, hotels with food to our taste which was backed up by wonderful weather.'
'Many thanks to E and L - they were superb and made the vacation extra special. We hope to 'Travel the Woods Way' in the future.'

DH & GW of Goring by Sea, West Sussex

'Having recently returned from my first Woods holiday, I feel compelled to let you know how much I enjoyed the experience. The carefully planned itinerary ensured that everybody could enjoy the gardens at a leisurely pace, and we certainly did.

Rosemundy House is a delightful country hotel with very comfortable rooms, friendly and efficient staff and excellent food. An ideal choice for this holiday.'
'Our driver, J, was a first class ambassador for your company. From day one he was always courteous, friendly, efficient and very professional as well as being an excellent driver. The comfortable coach was always immaculate, and nothing was too much trouble for him.'

'Having spent most of my working life in the tourism industry, I am only too aware of how much work goes on behind the scenes to ensure a smooth operation. Even so, things can go wrong, but if there were any glitches on this holiday, they certainly did not show!
Thank you for a very enjoyable week and I hope it will not be too long before I travel with Woods again.'

IB of Worthing, West Sussex

'Dear 'Mr Woods'. What an enjoyable holiday we had in Cornwall, staying at St.Agnes. Friends had told me, for a few years, how good Woods were to travel with, now we have discovered for ourselves. Thank you!

M & FB of Chichester, West Sussex

'I should like to thank you for my recent holiday with your company in Norwich and the Norfolk Broads. I found the arranged programme very interesting and enjoyable, the Maids Head Hotel and the coach both very comfotable, the taxi pick-ups good and our driver, P, cheerful and helpful and, most importantly, a very safe driver.
Thank you.'

SH of Hailsham, East Sussex

'Last Thursday we returned from a most excellent & enjoyable 5 day trip to Ironbridge & the Shropshire area. Everything went perfectly, except the weather of course, but that's always had a mind of its own.
We would like to express our appreciation for the brilliant driving talents of T & to commend T for her exceptional abilities as a courier. Nothing was too much or too difficult for either of them & it made our first experience of a coach holiday with you a most enjoyable one.
It was also greatly appreciated that we had door-to-door service. There is nothing more disheartening than leaving a coach (excusion or holiday) then having to find out whether there is a bus soon or where can we find a cab.
Thanks to T's excellent saleswomenship at the end of the holiday we are seriously considering taking one of your Christmas holidays. Just the difficult decision of which one to choose.
Thank you once again for making our first ever coach holiday a delightful experience.'

E & J D of Sompting, West Sussex

'We wish to thank you for acquiring such a brilliant team and so make it so easy to feel so comfortable with all you staff; drivers, couriers and office staff for the brilliant service you have given us. At all times they have been very professional making one feel as if we were the most important customers. All of which have made our holidays with your company to be such a memorable and enjoyable time. Without exception the drivers have all been so helpful and knowledgeable which all helps to make our time on holiday with you so unforgettable. We will most certainly carry on holidaying with you for many more years to come'.

Mr DD of Crawley, West Sussex

'Just a line to say how much we enjoyed our Xmas Markets holiday. It was excellent value for money. T - our driver was very helpful - dropping us as close as possible to the markets, and K - our courier was superb, very helpful & friendly. Thanks again.'

MW of Shalford, Surrey

'Many thanks for another very enjoyable holiday. The excursions were interesting, delightful, and blessed with glorious weather. The hotel was well situated, of high standard in all departments, staff helpful and pleasant, the food was good too.
C made the journeys relaxed with his high standard of driving and his smooth handling of people kept everyone happy.'

PL of Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex

'We have just returned from our first coaching holiday with Woods.' 'From the start of picking us up by taxi, to the end of our holiday and bringing us home by taxi, we were very well looked after.
The days out were always full, with lots of things to do and see, and were very interesting.
We would like to say "Thank You" once again, to our coach driver E. He was on hand always to make sure we were all alright, and enjoying ourselves and he was polite, always had a smile, nothing was too much trouble.
To have a really nice driver makes a difference, and adds to making an enjoyable holiday. We look forward to using Woods Coaching Holidays in the future.'

Mrs & Mrs H of Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

'Over many years we have travelled with several other coach companies on various holidays. However, our trip with Woods Travel Ltd has, in our opinion, been the most enjoyable of all the coach holidays we have experienced.
One of the reasons for this is the fact that you provide a taxi to transport customers to the pick up point to join the coach and on the return a taxi to take us back to our home.'
'We were both impressed with the performance of the driver/courier E, throughout the holiday his friendliness and attitude to all the group was exemplary,' 'also his performance at the wheel was first class.
We were interested to learn that the majority of the passengers had travelled with your company on a number of occasions and in fact many had already met each other on previous Woods tours. This speaks volumes for the satisfaction they had previously enjoyed with Woods Travel Ltd.'

R & BT of Brighton, East Sussex

'This was my first holiday with you and my first visit to South Wales. I very much appreciated your policy of collecting clients by taxi from their home. Our coach driver, T, was a star! He looked after everyone very well, and contributed a great deal to the holiday with his knowledge as well as his expertise as a driver.' ' I shall certainly hope to travel with Woods again in the near future.'

GY of Cranleigh, Surrey

‘I have been holidaying abroad for the last 15 years in search of sun, sea and good hotels and after the wonderful holiday you organised to Falmouth – I wonder why I bothered!
The journey was perfect, the driver T, exceptional and the Royal Duchy Hotel one of the best I have stayed in. For the first time I was offered a diabetic menu and the food and all amenities were fabulous.
Thank you and Well Done Woods Travel.’

JM of Hassocks, West Sussex