Anna and Jim were great hosts and warmly welcomed us to our cottage. It was beautifully located at their historic ancestral home and had been in Anna's family for generations. The cottage was located at the end of a quiet gravel driveway through woods and farm fields. With walled gardens, it was an ideal sanctuary to get away from day-to-day life. If it's chilly at night, wood is supplied to make your own log fire. And if you're as lucky as we were on our stay, on a clear night, the skies open up to an amazing vista of stars.In the morning, we woke up to the sound of crows, abundant birdlife and sheep. Be sure to take some carrots with you to feed their donkeys on your morning walk.The cottages have been expertly converted by Jim's own hands from the original cow sheds and attached to the castle. Make sure you ask Jim to show you around the castle - you won't be disappointed with the views from the top, and with Jim's historical knowledge and description of how craftsmanship has restored the building over many years..We loved our stay and thoroughly enjoyed visiting local places of interest with our dog. We'll be back!