My stay was from July 19th through the 29th and I cannot say enough about how pleasant Merlin’s cabin is. First of all, it’s a great space with a large closet, comfortable bed, small kitchenette area, and a very nice, immaculate bathroom. I am from the United States and my daughter lives just down the road from this cabin. She and her husband have two small children in a two bedroom house so I decided to find an Airbnb so as not to crowd them. Thankfully, Merlin’s cabin was the perfect space for me. Not only was it very close to my daughter, it was separate from Merlin’s cottage, with a private entrance and a nice garden space between the two. I really like the private entrance because I feel awkward using a room in someone’s house. The neighborhood was quiet and I got to catch sight of the wily neighborhood fox that patrols the area.
There is no TV, which I was actually thankful for, but there is wifi. The place has a lot of windows so it is very well lit during the day if you open the curtains. It’s quite private and dark when you draw the curtains. Though I didn’t use it, it was very convenient to have the kitchenette, with its two-burner electric stove top, small refrigerator, and microwave, in case I wanted to make myself a cup of tea or coffee or reheat leftovers. Even though I arrived during the UK’s unprecedented 90 degree heatwave, the cabin is well shaded and it was still quite comfortable to sleep in with the windows open.
The check in and check out process was super-simple and I had a chance to meet Merlin, who is a very pleasant and interesting woman. The price is very reasonable and, as long as I have family in Bristol, I plan to book this place for every visit. Everything was perfect.

Mark Perez