This was our second stay at Aphid's Retreat, and again it was perfect! The cottage is a home away from home and was everything we could have wished for. It's paramount for me that accommodation is pet friendly and that my boys are safe so the newly added fencing around the cottage was really appreciated. Stewart and Nicole warmly welcome guests dog's and it was lovely to find a plate of dog treats when we arrived. My dogs Sam and Oliver loved playing with Jasper the very friendly dog and Rosie, the sweet family cow and the host's other 3 dogs all took turns in coming to greet us. We loved sitting and relaxing on the extended deck at the end of a long day's drive and appreciated one of Nicole's many special touches, the throws to keep us warm as the sun went down. Such a wonderful stay again and we hope to return for a longer visit in the future.