From the word go Maggie & Rob couldn't have been more helpful both leading up to our stay and whilst we were there. They are truly the perfect hosts, always on hand if needed but also very much respectful of one's privacy. We had a wonderful welcome and we couldn't have been more pleased when we saw the light & airy, spotlessly clean, stylish annexe that was to be our "home away from home" for the next week. It is set in the most luscious garden with trees, bushes, shrubs and a magnificent lawn. And I would not like to forget the wonderful chickens who provided us daily with scrumptious fresh eggs and Carly, the family's adorable golden retriever, a gentle soul.
The area is truly beautiful and we were given excellent recommendations on where to go and spent hours exploring not only on foot but also on bicycles that were so kindly lent to us by Maggie & Rob. We lunched and dined at some great country pubs and can certainly recommend The Fox Inn, which is just around the corner, for fabulous Thai food, The Hatchet, a picturesque thatched pub, for a tasty lunch and The Old Bell & Crown, another chocolate box pub for good food and beer.
Whilst we were staying at the Oakcroft Annexe my husband turned sixty and as I couldn't get the surprise birthday cake I had planned to have, Maggie saved the day and actually took time out of her busy schedule to make a mouthwatering chocolate cake with fresh strawberries & Raspberries for the occasion. I cannot thank you enough, Maggie and I really could do with that recipe!
What a wonderful piece of the world this is! It was a break to be remembered and we will return again. Thank you Maggie & Rob for sharing your private paradise with us!