Perfect for hiking and visiting the area. Access up to house is interesting but worth it when up there, as you are looking into the valley. My only comment really is the heating, we'd a big hike in the rain so we were cold getting home in the afternoon and the heating was only on a timer for twice a day (and couldnt be changed from the house) so access to that would have been welcomed. We used the log burner in the living room but the rest of the house was quite chilly!!! In saying that I would go back anytime for the peace, quiet and the feeling of living amongst the trees....