Orchard House BnB was exactly what we needed midway through our trip. Maria was so incredibly warm and welcoming as we wandered in drenched by the rain. We were a bit homesick and felt immediately welcome and at home in her place. The house is beautifully kept and comfortable, the room and common spaces are clean and sweetly decorated, and the breakfast offerings were absolutely delicious (porridge, pancakes, fresh scones, eggs, etc). Honestly, one of our favorite parts of the stay was the lovely ensuite bathroom. We had not had a properly working shower up to that point, so having hot, pressurized water was a godsend. Maria even tidied up when we went out for the day (much as a hotel cleaning service would) and provided clean towels and a made-up bed to return home to after a long day of sightseeing. Those simple amenities really matter when you’ve been traveling far from home. She also provides a book suggesting local spots for food, drink, tourism, worship, etc. Such a wonderfully thoughtful touch! It helps that the actual BnB is located in a perfect spot to wander into the shopping & restaurant/pub areas. That being said, we comfortably spent a rainy evening in the living room sitting in front of the cozy fire with books. As far as I’m concerned, that kind of comfort is priceless.
Between the environment and kind company of Maria and her husband, we were sad to leave and wished we could have stayed longer. I’ll definitely be returning in future visits. Absolutely worth the value and highly recommended!