This freestanding cottage was remarkable both for its tasteful design and its country surroundings. An inlet off the bay, with waves breaking on the rocks, was just a minute’s walk down the lane. Of course, if you would be put off by dairy cows passing by immediately outside your window along that same lane, this would not be the place for you. But the morning and evening march of “the ladies” (as Mike referred to them) on their way to and from the pasture wasn’t disruptive—on the contrary, for us these were high points of the day. The place was very clean, and furnishings and amenities were ample, with the additional nice touch of enough fixings in the refrigerator to carry the two of us through two breakfasts and a lunch. At first the cottage seemed cool in the evening (this was early May), but the electric, portable radiator was surprisingly effective. Meg and Mike in their nearby house gave us privacy but were very gracious when we did speak with them.