Val was most welcoming and very generous with her time and food. She drove me to some interesting places and plied me with fruit from her garden.
Her old house had great character, but had all necessities for living there. My large bedroom had a comfortable bed; the kitchen had every item needed for making meals; and the sitting rooms were very cosy.
There was some traffic noise, but the bus stop into town was nearby, and a supermarket a short walk away.
I really enjoyed my stay with Val, and her other lodger Chris, so much so that I extended my time there.