5/5 Excellent
Nathan B.
31 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid isolation!
Had an absolutely amazing time here earlier this month. While browsing Vrbo we were in two minds over whether to go for civilisation or something more tucked-away and peaceful; we had a few options in walking distance of restaurants, bars etc but as soon as we found this the decision was pretty much made for us. It's a gorgeous property, within comfortable driving distance of everything but large and homely enough for you to not really need to go anywhere.
The grounds are vast, wonderfully landscaped but not manicured; clearly plenty of thought has been given to the local wildlife, from the ponds to the unmowed fields and patches of lawn left to grow long. We saw rabbits every morning. A baby deer came to snack on the foliage as we took breakfast. Lovely stuff.
My family and I (wife, two kids under ten, large dog) have spent the Covid years staying in various Vrbo properties along the south coast and this was comfortably the best. Most of the others have clearly been rental properties, run purely as businesses: a cottage, townhouse or converted farm building stuffed with spare furniture and the bare essentials. This feels like a home — the owners clearly spend time here, and it shows. It's comfy and cosy and the interior design, particularly in the sun room, is spellbinding.
We had a terrific time, left feeling thoroughly relaxed and energised, and fully intend on a repeat visit. (I quite fancy it in autumn, particularly if they'll let me have a go on the ride-on mower.)
Nathan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023