An overall pleasant stay - one of two self-contained annexes within the grounds of the proprietor’s house, fronted by a quaint cafe which also provides limited groceries for the village.
Highlights - comfortable, clean double bed (there’s also a single bed tucked away in a side room), choice of cereals, fresh milk and ground coffee available in the small kitchen en route to the w/c, which features a nice shower. Although just set back from the main road (A514), it’s still a quiet location in a picturesque village. Friendly and accommodating proprietor. Choice of inclusive breakfast in the cafe (not run by the proprietor), a lovely place to sit with views across the main road through the village - this was the highlight for me and vindicated my decision not to stay at a chain hotel in the city centre.
Minor points but the parking is a bit awkward if you wish to park within the grounds (via a boarded wooden gate directly off the main road), which is quite limited spatially - I left my car on the main road part on the kerb in the end. The property itself was comfortable but perhaps a little tired and basic inside, particularly the kitchen and toilet, but at the same retains a charm and certainly well suited for the explorer types (rather than those seeking a luxury, romantic w/e break). Kitchen might benefit from the addition of some fruit, cake etc.
I’d probably return as it serves its purpose for me (plus has the draw of the inclusive breakfast in the cafe).
