Mary Carpenter’s Cottage is a gem. It is a unique opportunity to experience life as it was in 1870 (albeit with all the modern conveniences). The cottage is stunning in and out, lovingly restored and updated but retaining the charm of living in days gone by. Heat is from an antique pot-belied stove burning coal, supplemented with wall heaters, which was a fun reminder of how it was and of how far we’ve come! There is fast, strong wifi, suitable for 2 digital nomads to have simultaneous video conferences going (more than 25/25 MBPS), so we were able to work in the 21st century while living in the 19th! The cottage is very private, with it’s own gated yard next to a lovely open meadow with grazing sheep — no other people or homes within view. However, Eddie, the wonderful owner and host, lives in the home he built behind the cottage, so he’s available for questions. Like having a friendly neighbor, but only if needed. Highly recommended!!!