Friendly before and after contact by host. Lovely small lodge in very rural setting, surrounded by open fields, droves and lanes, great for rural walks, with or without dogs and straight from the door, be prepared with waterproof shoes or boots, especially in wet conditions. Watched a squirrel bury an acorn in the garden, deer walk by and ducks. We stayed in November, weather was cold, on arrival noticed how clean and fragrant this property was, glad radiators were easy to operate as it felt a bit cold in living room area and bedroom heater wasn't on, easy to turn on though, after a few hours whole place warmed up nicely so we had a cosy stay. There were fresh eggs, some small pots of milk, sachets of tea, coffee and sauces plus condiments, tea towel and washing up items, nice thick towels in the bathroom. There is a folder with plenty of details about the surrounding area etc, in opposite directions there is a Co op shop and a spar shop both only a 5 - 10 minute drive away. My husband drives for a living so we always look for somewhere where there are walks straight from our stay and shops not too far, we like quiet, peaceful and rural and that's what this is, but also to be able to have a lovely hot worlpool bath or nice drench shower and we found the bed to be soft with a deep mattress and great for snuggling down to watch tv in bed. A few board games etc provided. Need to take bedding for dog, all wood flooring, could do with doormat at french doors. Gravel parking area.

Very well kept cottage, happy with all the amenities, the whirlpool bath tub was a pleasure to use,very relaxing & peaceful stay.Definitely recommend and would also go back in the summer months.

The property had everything we needed good location and very accessible easy walks.

Beautiful walking territory even in December would be absolutely perfect when in good weather and the lakes would be alive with wildlife.... Local pubs too in walking distance. Hostler’s is very well equipped and would definitely recommend a visit!