Simon is an excellent, communicative host: responsive, friendly and welcoming. His cottage is truly charming and the setting is beautiful. I imagine it would be perfect in the summer months.
However, we were disappointed to find out that the oven wasn't working well enough to cook the food we'd brought (ready-meals from M&S to save any hassle on our holidays). Simon did try accommodate us by offering an air-fryer. (Note: the stove on top worked.)
Despite the beautiful fire in the sitting room, the house was just too cold for this time of year. Only one of the bedrooms and the sitting room (next to one another) were warm enough to spend any time in. We could see our breath when we tried to sit in the lovely viewing area upstairs. We're lucky we didn't need the other bedrooms.
There is a two-story climbing structure that we had to cordon off with a nearby palette in case our dogs tried running up it.
Cottage would be perfect if these issues were addressed.