Shepherd cottage is a very beautiful cottage with new amenities and a large functional kitchen. The checkin process is very easy. However, it was not made clear that the fireplace was the only form of heating, which was unfortunate as the cold, damp weather during our stay made it a struggle to keep the fire burning. Katherine was quick to reply with advice but our schedules unfortunately didn’t align which lead to a chilly stay. Overall, a nice location, with beautiful grounds including a short walk to a secluded beach and great wildlife!