By pictures on the website it looks as if there's no one else close by ,the owner lived in the next cottage plus another one for rent .she also ran her business of boarding dogs and cats ,this did not suit us as we wanted a secluded cottage which is safe for our swd,to play in the garden, again if you don't want your dogs on a long line each time they go out this is not the place for you. Out side decking was slippery, (yes there's a sign). but not safe to walk on in the dark as there is no out side lights.this cottage was not suitable for our needs, but I'm sure some people will love it.