This is a lovely cottage that has a quiet and calm atmosphere - perfect for my need for a study retreat. It was clean, had everything I could need (look in the chest of drawers for towels) and things I didn't expect: eggs, milk and bread. It rained for most of the time I was there so I didn't get full use of the great deck but it would be a very nice place to be on a summer's evening. The cottage is positioned to provide privacy from the main house and to have a great view down the large garden out back. Julia and John are very nice; check in and check out were easy; communication was prompt; and overall my stay there was great. I didn't venture from the cottage so cannot comment about the area. I highly recommend this cottage if you need a quiet and peaceful place to be.