Of all the places we've stayed around the world, very few get all the details right. The beautiful vineyard resort in Provence, that checked all the boxes, but was missing a soul. The inn overlooking a lake in England that made a big fuss about its meals that looked, and tasted, like they came out of a box. The quaint B&B in Victoria, B.C that was so stuffed with dolls that there was no space left to put your things. All we're trying hard to deliver an experience, but blew it on the fundamentals. Not so with "The Sanctuary".
Meg and Mike have put a great deal of care into getting all of the details just right. From the welcome kit of scones and fresh homemade jam, coffee, tea, bread and yogurt, to the thoughtful details, like a woodstove ready to light, a long work bar to organize your things, and a comfortable bed to curl up into at the end of the day. Not to mention a washer with built-in dryer; an essential when you're on the road for a while, but so often overlooked. Who wants to spend vacation time in a laundromat?
"The Sanctuary" is aptly named. We arrived, exhausted after a red eye that arrived without serving breakfast way too early in the morning. We contacted Mike to see if we could check in early. He graciously accommodated us, gave us a quick run down of the features of the accommodation, and then left us alone to pass out in the peaceful, restoring womb of "The Sanctuary".
Meg and Mike are the most delightful hosts. They are so warm and welcoming, that you really want to get to know them better and to hang out with them. Tip to the wise, ask Mike about the "sessions" he runs.
After nearly a week at "The Sanctuary", we were sorry to leave. Meg and Mike set the bar high, not just for airbnb, but for all types of accommodation. We can't recommend them or "The Sanctuary" higher! If there's and airbnb award, they should win it, without a doubt!