We visited in a very cold week in November but the cottage was very warm and comfortable. We were there to walk, and you really need a car to get around, but, that being said, there are so many walks, both locally and further afield. The cottage is very well equipped, and we particularly liked the entrance hall, where there was space to take one's boots off and hang up wet clothes to dry. There was plenty of outdoor space and nice places to sit, but it was too cold for us to use them. It was a lovely peaceful and comfortable place to visit in the winter and we are looking forward to returning when the days are longer and the the leaves on the trees.