the house was perfect. More enchanting in real life that on the photos! There is even an ornate, panelled turret attic space. Very cute. I love old buildings like this. The kids loved it, and we looked forward to coming home every day. It was like being transported back in time, or living in a museum piece like a local from times gone by. The house is within a compound with a few other buildings (including the residence of the hosts) and it was like being in a postcard. We kept taking photos of the place. The location was fantastic for us (we had a car) because the surrounding area is some of the prettiest on the island, green, beautiful gardens, quickly up into the mountains and back roads but also not far from the capital, the motorways to get to other parts of the island, and more. But best of all, Ilka and Dirk were wonderful, attentive, friendly hosts and the house was set up completely with everything we needed. Many little details that show they love hosting visitors. It was spotless and Ilka even offered to buy us some essentials from the supermarket as we were arriving late so we could relax and have a great breakfast the next day. A lovely touch that made us feel very welcome.

Im fairly tall (185cm/6ft 1) and I had to bend down when moving around in the house, it was like being on a boat, squeezing past each other on the squeaky old stairs. or in a hobbit house. but that was part of the charm for me!