Marianne was a naturally gracious host, welcoming us and our two children into her picturesque fairy-tale home. Our children warmed instantly to Marianne's gentle grandmotherly nature and they enjoyed her company very much. Marianne supplied us with plentiful healthy breakfasts on her wide wrap-around verandah overlooking her incredibly pretty flower garden. The rooms upstairs were decorated with beautiful country touches - fresh flowers, antique furniture, big brass beds, lamps and fine bone china tea cups. With the panelled attic roof, looking out the big windows overlooking the peaceful sheep grazing at the foot of the mountain, it felt like a beautiful storybook come to life. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and we slept very well.