“The cottage is located in a uniquely hidden spot on a stream and is close to an old textile mill.”
It now houses a nice tearoom and there is work on display and for sale from all kinds of local artists.
Contact with the owner went smoothly.
Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the cottage itself. The space downstairs was much smaller than we had imagined based on the photos. The kitchen was very small, especially the sink. And that was quite a struggle, because there was no dishwasher. We traveled with two people and two average sized dogs, it was too small for us. There was also no dining area, just a fold-out table with stools, but there was no place to put it anywhere normally.
We also found the house smelling musty everywhere, of damp and mold. We immediately bought scented sticks, but that didn't really help.
At a glance it was clean, but the location and age of the house require better ventilation. That smell also gets into the curtains and other upholstery.
And finally: the owner indicates that the access road is unsuitable for large cars, but even with a normal size car you must be an experienced driver. It is really very narrow and you cannot afford a small steering error.
All in all, we only stayed 3 nights, even though we had booked for a week.
We had to go back south for an appointment, and decided to rent another location for the rest of the week.
