If we'd had it our way, we would've stayed at Shelley's three out of three times we've visited LA. It still rankles that we were too late on one occasion, and missed out. Please don't make the same mistake - if Shelley's garden cottage is available at the time of your planned visit, BOOK IT NOW!!!

It's all been said before, but Shelley is a wonderful host - as available or as invisible as you wish - and the cottage is clean, comfortable and well appointed, not to mention supplied with delicious fresh ground coffee and breakfast goodies. It is situated in a quiet, leafy and picturesque neighbourhood.

It's always such a pleasure to return to this garden oasis of tranquility after a day exploring Los Angeles. I love to sit and unwind under the arbour with a refreshing beverage and my wi-fi connected phone or tablet, contemplating tomorrow's adventures as the hummingbirds flit mesmerisingly around the garden.

I'll be back in a few months, and again after that, just as soon as I'm able