Somebody else's review says this is like a cottage from a Studio Ghibli (Miyazaki) film, and we agree! We really enjoyed our time here. The place was lovely, and our hosts were friendly, gracious, and accommodating.
I arrived late at night, and the cat greeted me and walked me to the cottage. I didn't know then if he was allowed inside, but he is. When I let him in the next time I saw him, he waltzed into the bathroom, hopped on the sink, and was very plainly asking me to turn on the faucet so he could have a drink. I did as he (nonverbally) asked, and afterward he sauntered off as if this was perfectly normal. Pretty sure he's secretly a talking cat like Gigi from Kiki's Delivery Service.