We spent around ten days here in late January, and yes, it was chilly and rainy (but nothing like Boston's cold!), but still the countryside was beautiful, the air was fresh and clean, and our visit was peaceful despite the stress of the times.My filmmaker son and his husband had a visit planned to NFTS in Beaconsfield--the drive was easy, and the train ride was even easier! We took day trips to Oxford, Stonehenge, Bletchley Park, the Battle of Britain Bunker museum in Uxbridge, St Albans, and the guys took the train into Marylebone station in London for a day, too. I'm strictly gluten free, so we made use of the Barn's terrific kitchen every day. The grocery store (Waitrose) in Thame was great. Thame is charming and delightful! My comments to other Americans who might be considering a stay here: English "king" beds are the equivalent of an American Queen, so heads up about that! Also, the Barn has a washing machine, but no mechanical dryer--only something called an "airer" which is a very small heated rack that takes many hours to dry a single (crunchy) towel! We are spoiled in America, I know, so my advice would be pack enough so that you don't have to do laundry!The farm dogs were great! We really enjoyed our stay and would return in a heartbeat! Huge thanks to hosts Duncan and Diana for making this trip comfortable and serene.