My partner and I spent 2 nights at Mathias' place. All I can say is, wow! The setting is exquisitely beautiful, nestled between towering sycamore trees and far from the road. The cottage itself is very private, spotlessly clean, and with all the amenities you might need (tea, coffee, fridge, stove etc). The area is very quiet with not a sound of internal combustion engines (a welcome relief after some days in Los Angeles).
Lastly the house is beautifully quirky, bearing the hallmarks of love and care over decades. Swany's home-baked tiles with lively paintings on them leave their character all over the main house and cottage.
More than anything, however, is the kindness and warmth of the hosts themselves. Both of them have lived such fascinating lives and have so many interesting stories to tell that we were utterly riveted by the few brief conversations we were lucky enough to have.
You will not find a pair of kinder, more welcoming people, who will go out of their way to make your stay the quiet getaway you'd dreamed of. Thank you for having us, it will be something we remember forever.