Michelle is a delightful, thoughtful host with a good knowledge of the local area, and surrounds. She can personalise your experience by suggesting local attractions depending on your interests.
The home is large with expensive views of the sea from all the main windows. The rooms are large and the beds are comfortable. Inside the home our highlight was the spa. Being a beachside town we were able to enjoy light until after 9 each night in January hence the spa was a nice way to end each day.
Surrounding the homestay is a small farm with some of the most delightful animals we have ever encountered. Mary Lou is the resident alpaca. She is friendly and has a great personality. Chop Chop the pig is a delight. We have never met a pet pig before so this was a real treat for us ‘city folk’. Other animals included cats, sheep, cows, rabbits, chickens of all varieties, roosters and Guinea pigs. We chose to interact with them, however this is optional.
Michelle invited us to feed the animals with her each morning during our stay which was the highlight for our daughter. She also took the time to explain how each of the animals came to the farm, she talked of orphans and hand raising other rescue animals, which gave us rich history, a laugh and further demonstrated her love for animals.
We would recommend ‘Farmlet by the Sea’ to anyone looking for an experience whilst on holiday. Our only regret is not spending more time at the home as it had so much to offer. Had we known this, we would have stayed longer. With its great views, this is a little piece of paradise in Penguin.