Alice's Cottage is a marvellous place for a quiet retreat. It's very quiet, the stars very bright. I stayed in mid-December when the nights were cold but, between the excellent central heating and a very generous supply of turf briquettes and firewood for the stove, I was snug. Michael responded quickly to my request for a reading lamp. He was very welcoming and made it clear that he was available if I needed anything else, but didn't intrude. I highly recommend this cottage.