Great hosts, there if you need them but also make you feel like you have the whole land all to yourself as you are right down the back. The field beside you feels like it is part of your private garden with the very friendly curios cows that some to say hello from time to time 🙂 You really can switch off here and enjoy the countryside for all it's beauty.
We lucked out with a fabulous weekend of sunshine. So outdoor cooking for breakfast and dinner was lovely. Even in a little chill of an early morning on our last day it was really pleasant. I recommend when cooking to light one of the candles and then you can use that to light and relight if using the gas stove then you can turn it on and off when not in use and use less matches. We liked to get up for a cup of tea and then have breakie a little later. Home made bread was lovely. Had all the amenities you need - all the kitchen implements you can think of.
My first time using a compost toilet and it was so simple and actually didn't smell or anything!
I used the outdoor shower in a bag and it was really pleasant as we had such gorgeous weather. I did shower just after the midday sun! I filled the bag with a bit of cold water, I'd say a litre or so, and then a full boiling hot kettle of water and that was enough for me to have a decent shower - long hair and all! Bring shampoo or use the soap provided.
Very comfy and warm cabin. Ample room for the two of us and our dog. They have Chess and Backgammon there. Solar lamps are plenty for what you need and there is a USB charger on one (read the check in and handbook info on Airbnb - it's sooo detailed and useful!!). Bed was very comfy and it was all really well insulated. We even had the window open at night one evening. Don't think there would be any issues in winter there!
I'd definitely recommend coming her for a relaxing switch off from the world week/weekend. We didn't really bother with going to the city, but it is only 10-15mins away.
Recommend the pizza in the kings mill - it's second to none! Creme brulee also lovely and the staff were great. We were there on mother's day in good weather and was really busy so if looking to sit down for dinner inside then do book as it's only small inside. We were lucky to turn up and get a picnic bench outside. Very dog friendly too.