This property has a lot of potential and is in a beautiful location but overall it is in need of a lot of TLC. Not wanting to sound too negative, we felt some of the basics were lacking and the place overall is in need of renovation if it is to be made available for guests. For example, broken and very uncomfortable furniture, no control and/or access to heating and water (this is controlled by the owner in the part of the house in which he stays). The kitchen is very small and is in fact the scullery of the house with the main kitchen also in the side of the house where the owner stays. Overall cooking facilities particularly if targeting larger groups is very tight. We also felt the listing is a little misleading (2 houses in one), in fact it's one house with some doors locked and the main kitchen not available. The shared deck where the main seating area is, is in fact the entrance to the owners part of the house and the main kitchen. The bedrooms whilst clean and functional lacked comfort and are in need of updating and more bedding and pillows also extra ventilation upstairs is needed. The shower upstairs was really very small and some of guys found it hard to fit into. Also not being able to control the heat was a real problem as the rooms upstairs became too warm and the water was cold on our first morning and we had to knock to ask for the water to be heated. In the kitchen some of the basics such as no sweeping brush, mop or hoover was not ideal. The large living room is lovely for guests to spend time together but there was a lot of old furniture, 3 chairs of which were broken. The decking and maintenance of the outside also felt a little tired. Overall I'm afraid we all felt it was in need of TLC and not really value for what we paid (1700 for 3 nights). We hope the owners continue to optimise the beautiful gardens and possibilities the place has. Thanks.