Bancoora In is a Japanese Oasis by the coast. The owners Diane and David were very hospitable. I especially liked to learn about the conception of the place, David’s personal expertise in Japanese gardens and how they engaged a Japanese craftsman to make and install the beautiful roof tiles. It brought an authenticity to the place and felt a true appreciation for the depth of Japanese culture from the couple. Apart from the beautiful natural landscapes, the room was simply exquisite. I love the floating cantilever bed and the personal Onsen which I cherished every evening of my stay. The bathroom doesn’t have a step down and gets completely wet which is not such a good design feature as it would soak through the soft wooden doors and sometimes into the tatami mat of the room. I would also have loved some better tea selection. Perhaps some Japanese tea rather than Twinings. All in all, I loved my stay and would definitely return either on my own in the winter months for the Onsen or even as a group for a retreat. Thank you Diane and David.