Hilary knows how to run a B&B so she runs an airbnb professionally. Knowing that a dressing gown was provided helped me pack light and an amenity tray in the room was a nice touch.
The walk into the city is about an hour maximum (if you include stops to admire the views) and is almost entirely flat until you get into the city. it's also a fairly quick bus ride.
If you're travelling alone I'd advise getting a taxi back to the house at night, but only because my sense of direction let me down and I went the wrong way!
The house is in a lovely location, very quiet and feels very safe.