It was exactly what I expected from the other reviews and from the description. The house itself is beautiful, though it's been sadly abused and neglected over the years. Despite that, or perhaps because of that, it gives a fascinating glimpse of yesteryear. Furthermore, the sheets were clean, the bathroom was too, and the breakfast was delicious. Nicola and Durcan are great hosts. There are many dogs, all nice, which make nighttime bathroom excursions or waking before the rest of the house a loud, barking affair, so that's a bit awkward. I recommend it and hope the house will be brought back to life.