My wife and I have spent a few weeks at Laurel Cottage and had a wonderful time! The old stone cottage is lovely, clean and very well equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine and drier, a reliable broadband internet connection, TV and Netflix. The open fire and a selection of books were great extras for cosy evenings. Extra electric heaters were provided for the bedrooms but we never really needed them as the central heating and thick walls kept us very warm. There are a wooden table and benches right in front of the cottage for a nice cup of tea when the sun is shining. The location is simply amazing, so incredibly quiet and secluded, we could only hear the wind through the trees and the dawn chorus of birds in the morning. The area's great for wannabe explorers with ruins of old farms, stone walls and a fairy ring up the hill (hiking boots recommended as it can get pretty muddy at times!). Yet, you are just a short walking distance to the village with the O'Grady's shop for all necessities and the lovely river walk. Take a torch and walk down to the postbox on clear nights to gaze at a wonderful starry sky. Lots of wildlife in the area, during our stay we have spotted fallow deer on a regular basis, sometimes resting just in front of the cottages, a red squirrel, pheasants, frogs in the local pond, all kinds of woodland birds and even a pine marten! Jack, our host, was very welcoming and amazingly responsive. I would highly recommend Laurel Cottage to anyone, for short or long stays alike. A wonderful place to recharge your batteries and rediscover the simple pleasures of wandering.