Wow! I fell in love with this beautifully restored church from the listing and loved it even more when we arrived. Chris and her husband were excellent hosts. They gave us a great dinner recommendation and even called ahead for us to be sure to get a table. The home was very clean and nicely decorated (I happen to love the splashes of color and paintings of their two dogs). Speaking of which, the couple does have two large dogs, but we are animal lovers so it didn't bother us a bit. Even if you aren't a dog person I don't forsee an issue (except possibly with severe allergies) as the dogs were quiet and clean; they were only allowed downstairs and were mostly kept separate from the common rooms. The upstairs area where we stayed was perfect for us - comfortable bed, large clawfoot bath, and a view from the tower. If you stay here, be sure to see the photos taken during the restoration; it was quite a transformation. Chris has some interesting stories about the history of the church as well. In the morning a lovely breakfast was set out for us - which we were not expecting. Since we had left a bit of wiggle room built into our trip, Chris and her husband recommended some places to hike northeast of Galloway, gave us copies of maps, and recommended some stops along the way. Overall this was a great experience. I wish Brian and I were able to stay a couple of nights instead of just one. I would definitely recommend staying with Chris.