What a great hostess. Amanda was friendly from the first email contact to the last goodbye. The room, a converted garage, was very comfortable. I was greeted with a place of homemade brownies, fruit, and milk in the fridge, a private bathroom full of conveniences, and warm helpfulness. I was traveling light, so things like extra bathroom items, lotion and shampoo, were especially welcome as was the use of Amanda's washer and drier. There are restaurants and shop within walking distance, and the area is perfect for early morning runs, or walks to pick up a paper. It was also great to see Luisa wearing English World Cup Team socks, and to have my only decent cup of tea on my travels - British people take note!