We loved staying at Richard's place - it is gorgeous and we instantly relaxed upon arrival. It's been done really tastefully, the bath was beautiful and big windows allowed for some bird-watching. Thoughtful touches like bird seed meant we were lucky enough to have parrots eat out of our hands, which was magical. Richard was a lovely host, who left us to our own devices, but was available if needed - his house manual was a hilarious read. We also loved meeting his two puppies. Our dogs loved the place too and with Puffing Billy close by, we were able to take them on the steam train which was a chaotic highlight of the trip. We can highly recommend staying here and we hope to come back!