Wow. The location, the cottage, the grounds, the owners....It’s a truly wonderful place and experience.
We arrived knowing the owners were on holiday until part way through our week, but they had planned our interaction well with their house sitters so no questions went unanswered. We were greeted with home made jam and a bottle of wine too.
The cottage has been lovingly and exquisitely refurbished/extended and it’s a lovely place to relax (not to mention the wonderful bath).
There are some serious grounds to explore here which are great for kids and adults alike. The owners are very dog friendly and were keen to make whatever provisions they could for us (eg fencing in a small orchard for our dog to use at night whose recall is not great).
There are caravans in the neighbouring field within the property and located in such a way you can choose to interact with them or not at all, your choice entirely.
The pool is wonderful with a huge pool house containing a pool table, boxing station, overflowing shelves of books, swim paraphenalia for kids, darts, tennis rackets and balls for the tennis court, and a table tennis table by the pool.
Dog walking options are extensive from a single enclosed field to local walks through farmers fields.
There’s use of a washing machine and line and you have your own gravelled patio with gas BBQ, table chairs and recliners and a grass garden too.
Parking is ample and there’s a wonderful view from the top of the small hill as you enter the grounds.
This place is what childhood dreams are made of and ‘what a childhood’ the family’s now grown 5 children must have had here!!
There space for ball games galore as well and the driveway is concrete for scooters /bikes.
We bought some delicious local honey from a neighbouring farm and everyone you pass had a smile and a wave.
Bedding and towels are well catered for as were toilet rolls, kitchen towel and washing up Liquid. There are scales, electric whisk and a plethora of utensils and dishes should you wish to cook/bake.
There were also fresh wildflowers in every single room when we arrived.
I really could not fault this property and the owners. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. We can’t wait to return!