We had a fantastic few days with Alfie and Margaret, and their lovely dogs Minnie and Ross, cool cat Ruadh, and the host of ducks and chickens that roam the lawns. Alfie and Margaret couldn't have made us feel more welcome, and we felt instantly at home and in the company of old friends. They are genuinely hospitable people, and extended the use of their farmhouse and gardens to us and our kids. Our two kids absolutely adored their stay, and spent much of the time racing around the garden with the dogs, or swinging under the branches. We ate like kings on two nights - both Alfie and Margaret are very good cooks, and breakfasted wonderfully with Margaret's homegrown and homemade produce and Alfie's fresh breads. We toasted marshmallows on the fire on our last evening at Alfie's suggestion, which the kids were thrilled with.

We're really looking forward to coming back for another stay at this lovely farmhouse run by lovely people in a beautiful area.