Myself, my partner and 2 small dogs spent 4 nights at Mount Kid in Chris and Patti's beautiful cottage. The feeling on arrival was one of instant calm surrounded only by the sound of robins and finches feeding in the trees. The cottage is beautifully restored and practical with everything handmade inside. The table was set upon arrival and the fire was lighting along with fairylights and candles, setting a beautiful ambience for our 5 star meal cooked by Patti. The cottage is equipped with all things necessary to enjoy your stay and to cook meals and sometimes the cows come to peer in the kitchen window to see what's on the menu!
We enjoyed the private jacuzzi every night which is located in a fairytale setting next to a lit up water feature and under a large tree with fairy lights...the perfect end to any day! Waking up each morning was such an enjoyable experience with views over the green hills and mountains and feeling like you're perched among the birds in the large trees outside. We often just sat up in bed with little talking simply appreciating our surroundings until we'd decide to start the day in the sauna!
The local village has some very traditional pubs, a healthfood shop and a visit to Restaurant Chestnut comes highly recommended. There are beautiful walks and drives in the locality and Chris and Patti are so friendly to talk to. We are already looking forward to our next visit, and the dogs loved it too!
I'd need to be a poet to capture the magic of this place in a couple of sentences, it's a must have experience and the holiday you don't realise you need until you have it!
P.S. Order the home cooked meal while you're there, it's top restaurant quality and most ingrenients are grown in their garden. Overall 5 stars from us and the dogs...thanks Chris and Patti!