I was greeted warmly on my arrival, and shown everything that I needed to know. Jo is very accommodating and showed me her lovely house. Firstly, I was impressed by the beautiful Georgian architecture of the building and wasn't disappointed when I was shown to my room. A good sized room with plenty of natural light, and a good distance away from the main road to ensure a quiet night's rest. The room is very comfortable and well equipped. Everything essential for a happy stay, from cosy bed/bedding, to clean towels and tea/coffee making facilities. Room has an historic feel with large bay-like windows and hard wood floors. The bathroom is chic and newly decorated tastefully.There are some good brasseries within walking distance, and I was lucky enough to have freshly made tagliatelle, at a local Italian restaurant.
Location is everything, and you will have a varied choice of bars, places to eat and quaint cafes to people watch as this is a lively, buzzing place. Clifton has upscale boutiques, and quirky indie shops as well. Cultural highlights would include, The Museum and Art Gallery (where I was lucky to spot a Moa skeleton from my native homeland), and an array of impressive
paintings to the best collection of Chinese glass outside of Asia.