The Rookery turned out to be exactly what we had hoped for - the location is central to so many sights and a great jumping off point for day trips. Chris was a great host. Before our arrival he was very responsive to our questions and his directions were bang on. When we arrived there were little chocolate bars in a jar on the counter, milk in the fridge and tea and coffee there too (two boys on the trip...guess how long they lasted!). The Rookery itself is a gem - very comfortable, everything you need and lots of delightful design elements that you discover over your stay. Chris has put together a binder of resources that cover the Rookery, the sights around, maps. The Rookery also felt very private and secure.