EdD836
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Ok so probably of all the reviews I have ever written, and there have been many, this is probably the most difficult as I know what I say will be difficult for Terri and David to take. The owners are really nice, good people who love nothing more than to chat and swap stories. They are welcoming and friendly and from the reviews you will read on TripAdvisor and in the comment books in their rooms appear to run an exceptional property. Unfortunately this is where our experience differs from those reviews. We were in room 3 - a large room with windows giving great views over the surrounding countryside and superb sunsets which it would have been great to take in except that all that was available were 2 old plastic chairs stuck outside the room with no shade which were not appealing at all - such a waste. The room itself was basic and had little character. Be aware that housekeeping is not done, or at least wasn't during our 3 nights and although at 1 point I asked for the bins (which are exceptionally small) to be emptied all the used tea bags in the bowl provided were left as were the dirty dishes. I realise that some establishments do state that they do little or no housekeeping but when on holiday and paying a very decent rate for accommodation I do expect some form of this to be done. The owners, as they took great justifiable pleasure in telling us, grow much of their own vegetables and fruit which we thought might be reflected in the breakfast provided but again unfortunately not - fruit were 3 small slices in yoghurt in the bottom of a small ramekin hardly enough to last more than 2 small spoonfuls. Breakfast is regarded by the reviewers as a superb meal but we found it was fairly sparse and certainly not up to standards within other 'sensational' establishments. A final issue as I don't really want to labour this review was the open area outside our room which from the website pictures looks superb but in reality is a collection of mismatched furniture in poor state of repair and not appealing to use. So why the great reviews and then this one ? Can't answer that I have no axe to grind not related to any other local properties just felt that we chose this due to reviews and pictures and felt so disappointed when the reality did not reflect the portrayed image. Again sorry Terri & David you are great but seriously your place could be so so much better.