Where do I even start! First off, Location: When the listing says cataract gorge is at your back door, they aren’t joking! Within less than a 1 min walk, you find yourself walking down a few zigzagged steps to open into a view of nothing but natural beauty! We were so shocked just how somewhere could both be central AND tranquil at the same time. The car park space off the road also was handy to have.
Secondly, The Property: WOW. I have never felt so comfortable, at peace and so so so cozy as I have at FLAX. Katherine has such an incredibly talented eye which has been able to blend materials, colours and furnishings to create something that is the truely embodiment of the words peaceful, warm and homely. Katherine has thought of EVERYTHING! The heaters throughout the entire property were so powerful and never felt an ounce of the mid winter chill once, morning or afternoon and the bed has incredibly luxurious linen that you never were uncomfortable whilst at the property.
Thirdly, the hosts: Katherine could not have been a more responsive host. She was ready able to answer any questions I had from her within 5 mins and she had the best recommendations in her quidebook when it comes to food and antiques! We highly recommend bread and butter for the best oat latte in town, and the pastries where just to die for. However we found ourselves eating at home more than dining out, simply because we just could not bring ourselves to leave this beautiful cottage.
Overall, if you’re thinking about doing it, please please do. The magic of FLAX cannot be done justice on this review or by my pictures however I only recommend that you come and experience the property yourself.