This is one of the best Airbnb experiences I have ever had! This cottage is tucked away into the forest, on a small working goat farm/homestead. The cottage is the original farmhouse, so is about 120 years old (some pieces of the furniture are also that old!) and this is reflected in the simplicity of the accommodation. We LOVED it. It's a complete get away from real, busy, complicated life! If you are after a getaway with a pool, 100 channels on a large screen tv and all modern facilities, this may not be the place for you. But, if like us, you prefer a literal 'getaway from it all' experience when going into the countryside, this is the place to get it!! There is wifi which is great, we could keep in contact with our little girl (we were away for a mama and papa weekend), but that is really the only modern facility.
This accommodation is beautifully and authentically rustic. Windows and doors are original and the cottage is wooden with no insulation. It is allll origional. In the winter it is cold after sunset. There are plug in heaters for bedrooms, electric blankets for the beds and a fire in the living room, along with lovely blankets to wrap up in. There are cooking facilities outside in the covered veranda area in the form of a BBQ and a table top gas cooking rings. There is an old TV set which has basic terrestrial channels - that is the only screen (which was perfect for us as we wanted to get away from screens and such). There are books and games for use, though we brought our own. Everything was clean and tidy. The cottage is well supplied and anything we needed was provided.
Pamela and Andrew are two of the loveliest people we have had the pleasure to be hosted by. They are so welcoming, offered us access to explore the goat farm, and are very knowledgeable of the area, having lived there for many years.
This is a perfect getaway for us. We cannot wait to go back with our daughter and two dogs later this year! If you want a real farmhouse experience, an authentic escape from busy life, and to slow down, switch off and reconnect with your people without distractions and whilst enjoying the simplicity of cooking, hiking, chatting, and just spending time together, we cannot recommend this enough!