This is without doubt *the best* airbnb place I have stayed in. The whole experience was a delight from the initial discovery, through to the arrival, the stay and then the follow-up. Stewart and Natalie are simply fabulous. Aphid's Retreat is a piece of heaven on earth.

Stewart was wonderfully patient with me through the planning stage. We arrived late, in the dark, without internet access and a little frazzled. But within seconds of popping up to the house and meeting Stewart and Natalie I was relaxed and clam. The cottage was like a haven; candles burning, the woodfire alight and calming music. The atmosphere persisted for our stay. The dogs were a bonus and we could easily have set up home there, such was the draw to the place. The homemade bread and marmalade and jam and eggs for breakfast - what a small but simple pleasure which enabled us to sit out watching the wildlife and just soak up the winter sun.

I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a serious dose of downtime. If I could go back I would and for longer (and hope to in the future if we make it back to Australia).

Stewart and Natalie - thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us and making us feel so welcome. You are a special couple. You live in a special place. We feel privileged to have stayed even one night.