We greatly enjoyed a 2 night stay with Pete and his castle. I was a bit concerned about the stairs at first but quickly got used to them. It was very clear the love Pete has for his special home. He was a great host. The castle is warm and very interesting. Very comfortable and roomy. My only suggestion would be that a shower would be a good idea. Although the underfloor bath was quirky, we would have preferred a shower to be available. However we knew when we booked that there was only the bath and therefore have no complaints. Good luck with everything Pete! I really hope you can keep your dream alive.