We arrived to find a welcome basket in the kitchen, complete with a gift for our youngest, who was due to celebrate his birthday - Tanya, our host, recalled my casual mention of that to her! The 2 wines included in that basket were excellent companions to our meals too.

The house is as lovely as pictured, and it's tucked away neatly off the main road - GPS/Maps will have some trouble finding it, but follow Tanya's detailed instructions & you'll be fine. There was more than enough room for our family of 5, with the kids happily choosing a room upon arrival. The en suite master bedroom upstairs gives parents the necessary privacy, when needed.

The charming wooden cottage has a huge living area and a somewhat narrow dining area (though this was no big problem), and the kitchen has a very convenient island with drawers for utensils, etc, accessible from both long sides. There's a breadmaker alongside the expected stove, toaster, water kettle, etc.. Together with the barbecue grill on the side patio, the place is ready for the family to bond over home-cooked meals.

The plot in which the cottage stands is very nice. There's a front patch through which the pathway from the parking area leads, and birds and rabbits can be seen. The lawn to the side & back holds a swing, and overlooks some pasture where sheep graze. The "back garden" is in truth a mini field & woodland - take time to walk, listen to the trees swish, and gather wood for the fireplace (which works very well & was most welcome during the recent winter nights).

Tanya is excellent with communication - she's ready to answer all questions & goes beyond with her suggestions and tips. In all, this is a lovely place that we certainly would stay in again if we had the chance.

Thanks for a superb stay! :)