Don't hesitate, if its available just book it, we decided at the last minute to have a weekend break and we are so glad we did, we stayed in the gate lodge and it was perfect for us. Alex is a great host , the accommodation, castle, gardens and tea room were all fabulous, its easy to kick back and relax here the perfect place for a country break. The place is full of history and with the Backstairs mountains and the beach an easy drive away, we have discovered a little gem and we will definitely be back .