Michael and Clova Stinton fell in love with this lovely old house whilst on honeymoon nearby in August 1988. The folly of such a rash purchase has become a joyful element in their marriage and they have enjoyed returning regularly as their children, now 33, 32 and 26 have grown up, making many good friends, including their near neighbours, Marie-Hélène and Jean-Marie.
As creative people and school teachers (musician and artist, respectively) the long holidays have given the family the experience of a rural idyll away from the city environment of Oxford, where they live.
Renovating the house, using craftsmen from the village and nearby, has been a special source of satisfaction and many guests have commented on the tasteful way that the house has been restored, using local materials and respecting the rustic and authentic character of the house.