Kristen lives in England but Julia her housekeeper was very friendly and gave us a tour of the cottage. The cottage is brand new on the inside and Kristen has thought of every detail. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds and linens are new. It's a great place to stay if you only need a place centrally to sleep (very quiet as it's in the of the house). It might be a bit too cozy on a rainy day but the pubs and shops are all within walking distance.