The area is EXTREMELY beautiful. Alan greeted us and showed us around the castle and his art and offered us tea. The room itself was minimal and perfect. I loved the ceiling and the large windows to see the beautiful view. Kitchen seemed well stocked and very spacious. We had a great time exploring the castle and the grounds - there's even a cemetery. The castle is old so it was a little spooky and unused in some parts but that just added to the charm and excitement in staying there.