Mark and Sharon make you feel welcome and at home as soon as you walk through the door. They know a lot about the local area, what’s on and where’s good to eat. Do not be afraid to ask questions– they are a lovely, open couple who always go the extra mile for their guests, and their enthusiasm is simply irresistible. The room I stayed in was beautiful, spacious and so clean it sparkled. I loved the make-up removal towels they had in the bathroom, along with all the other lovely goodies. The shower pressure is excellent, which is exactly what you need after a day out walking. There’s a TV, where you are able to access your own digital streaming accounts if you fancy curling up one night and watching a show. The bed is comfortable, so much so I didn’t end staying up to watch television– I was just too cosy.
When I woke up in the morning, there was a coffee- and tea-making spot in my room, and the cutest little milk jugs in the fridge. Having stayed in a couple of BnB without fridges, I think having one is a real bonus. You always have milk to hand for your morning cuppa, but during the summer months, you can keep your soft drinks and bottles of water cold. But if you’re able to hold off, you can have excellent coffee in the breakfast room, along with a delicious, fresh breakfast, whether it is an exotic fruit salad and yoghurt or a freshly-cooked English to order. It’s a wonderful way to start the day.
Melba house doesn’t simply check all the boxes or the big-ticket items. Yes, my room was clean, incredibly comfortable, and tastefully done. But it’s the little things that made it for me. You can tell a lot of care and thought has gone into the detail. And it is all these little things– the things that you wouldn’t notice if they weren’t there, but when they are– it just makes your time there just right.
I would definitely come back for a visit even just to have Mark’s eggs again, and Sharon’s fruit salad.
Siobhan D
