There was a friendly welcome with lights and a note. The house is very well equipped, including things you would not expect to find, like essential oil diffuser and self-tanning cream.
The roof terrace was a godsend during a very hot week. It was like sitting on a redoubt under the cooling boughs of a 150 year old plane tree. Felt very secure thanks to the entrance being a metal gate in 10 foot high wall, meaning that doors and windows could be left open for a fresh-air freak like me. St Werburgh has a nice community feel to it and we appreciated the eco self-builds further up the road.
Found just one bus route no 5, that takes you to Broadmead shopping centre. It is a 25 minute walk to Castle Park by the canal. Access to town is signposted and includes underpasses and alleyways. Ideal for cyclists which seems to be a much used mode of transport. Also compliment to the locals for leaving hardly any litter about.