Lois left us home made bread, milk, Dorset cereals, bacon and eggs from her own chickens. It was wonderful to arrive late at night off a flight and find so much there.

There are also lots of toys for a range of ages, and our grandchildren played happily with them when they came to visit.

She and her husband, Paul, were also very friendly and warm, and we felt totally at home and relaxed.

The house was perfect for the five of us, and we loved the design of it, and the interesting art work, and, of course, the setting, in the middle of Redlands Park,is totally bucolic. Not a sound, except, in the morning, the dawn chorus.

Our bed was very comfortable and we slept soundly.

The house also has a gorgeous garden.

We had a lovely time.