We had a fantastic time at the cottage. The living area was bigger than we expected and we just loved hanging out by the fire, reading, playing board games and drinking lots of tea! One of us was not too keen on the outdoor shower at first but looking at the big bathtub and the amount of water it would require to fill decided to at least give it a go and ended up a complete outdoor shower convert. I cite:"It is just like showering at home!" but with the added bonus of being able to look at the milky way. Incredible! The fresh flowers and herbs from the garden added a real nice touch to the wonderful kitchen. Tip: when using the kettle while having the fire going, simply place it on top of the fireplace and wait until it whistles. It does not take long! :-)