This place was amazing full stop, and is only going to get better. This was my first airbnb experience where I researched and booked myself. Nick was a delight to deal with in this aspect. I am actually originally from the region so I was aware of the general area and wanted to bring friends down for a couple of night for a quiet catch up. Even though it was local, it did not disappoint. It is so far removed from any of the main roads or town light or noise pollution yet had all that we needed or wanted.
The exterior hides the actual size of the building, it seems so much smaller from the outside but once inside the rooms feel roomy, the beds immersive and the heating at all times was perfect. The rooms were extremely clean, yet homely. The bathrooms modern, lit at the right places and the showers were the type of showers you wanted to take with you and fit at home!
There were 6 of us who had to share and use the common/breakfast room at the same time - this was no problem - its a long room, with a long table, plenty of seating, well lit and heated. It was fully stocked with great coffee, bagels, cream cheese, lots of fresh fruit etc.
Other than that, the smell throughout the rooms and common room was striking, a delightful and unexpected touch. The host were more than accommodating and although their house overlooks the airbnb there was no issue whatsoever of encroaching upon us and we were left to ourselves - it still felt very private.
The property has a lovely green area, a tennis court with racquets and balls, a kids play area with a trampoline, stables with horses, vegetable garden, paddocks etc. You can also see where the hosts are developing the woodland are with paths and quirky designs, so in time this will be ever better and im sure more well known. My advice is to get there and try it out before it gets too popular....to take it to another level we were offered dinner using their own farm products, and we could have taken yoga or reiki sessions too!
All in all, I could not have asked for a better first airbnb experience - best of luck to Nick and this property going forward and well done to date. Thanks