My wife and I were lodged for four nights in Zoe’s timber cabin in the garden of Knockbawn Cottage since a room in the house turned out not to be available.
The cabin had a lot going for it though had deficiencies as well. It was impeccably clean. The living quarter was cosy with a comfortable double bed, a canvas single wardrobe with hanging rail, well-stocked small fridge, efficient microwave, electric kettle and electric cooking plate plus a more than adequate choice of breakfast provisions, teas, coffee etc. The adjoining bathroom with WC, small hand basin and first-rate shower complemented the main area perfectly - excellent shower and hot water. When we signalled our need for a bedside reading lamp, Zoe was fast on to the case.
The cabin, however, was cramped, the downside of cosiness being the lack of space for two people (especially two older people like us) to move around for more than a very short period; no second chair (or room for one) for a second person to sit down; awkward contortions needed for plug changing between the kettle, fridge and microwave. This would all have been more than challenging had the weather turned and forced us indoors more.
The shortcomings did not detract from the warmth and charm of Zoe’s welcome and her subsequent care of us - and by spoiling us with additional daily food treats (oat bars, apple flan, raspberries, cream + strawberry cakes, jumbo croissants…). She was a splendid host and looked after us really well.