Well, where do I start. After taxying up the long country drive laden with all my fem clothes and shaking like a chihauhau in the artic with nerves, I was welcomed at the reception by friendly faces who signed me in and showed me to my wonderful olde bedroom. Being my first time, and never having applied make-up to myself, June matter of factly told me to get changed and she would then apply her magic to my face, transforming me into Melanie. My nerves disappeared and I was soon walking tall in my satin outfit and chatting to the friendly 'inmates' as if I'd been there all my life. The scenery is stunning and with the added knowledge of being secluded from the outside mentality I was in my element strolling round the lake and drinking (moderately) in the beer garden with my new found mates. Dinner was then served and was of the highest standard I have had the priveledge to experience. All in all, an unbelievable experience, of which I am going to repeat in June. I thank all the staff and especially June, for her reassuring and kind words, and look forward to seeing you all again.

Melanie x

Stayed at boddi hall last week for the 3 day TV event and was asked by June to write a few words on my stay ( 1 of many). I would like to say that the TV 3 day event is very nice, relaxing and you are made very welcome, the staff treat you as a lady the hotel is very luxuries with an old world feel shame i didn't have a dress of that era. The lunches out are a chance to wonder out in shirt and blouse and feel the Welsh winds around your legs ( A different feel from trousers). Lunch in the Chain Bridge is another exciting experience with the lovely June as escort and great staff there too.