Our first impression of the property was very good! A lovely garden, and pool, both well cared for! We however seemed to have a misunderstanding of the description of the house! We thought it was a self catering place but with breakfast included!
When we asked to use the kitchen, the owners were helpful, but obviously thrown by our request! They agreed that we could use the kitchen, which really was in a poor state of repair! There was never a microwave, or toaster, which were in the description, and the dishwasher didn't work, and the oven was in a poor state! Certain cupboards were locked, I presume in case we used the contents, so we bought oil, pepper, salt, , vinegar, and garlic, cling film, and any food we wanted to cook!
We understand now that the owners wife cooked meals if requested, so by us self catering, that reduced their income from the property! However we thought the price quite expensive, as we got very good meals in the local village cheaper!
If one didn't use the kitchen, there was really nowhere to keep any bits of food, snacks etc, as the small fridge was really just for drinks, and in the pool table room! So really not the best place to have food ., also the wrong place to access the tables outside!
As guests got the whole of the rest of the house, which was attractive and quirky, it didn't seem the usual B&B, so we think this needs clarifying!
At all times the owners were polite, kind and very helpful to us, and we would recommend the house and it's position to anyone! Just make sure you know whether it is B&B only, or self catering, with full kitchen facilities!