There is an air of tranquility about this place. In a way it felt like I was being coaxed into feeling the hidden seriousness that lingers behind the true history this place tries to convey. Yet, it depicts a story of old, a story that undoubtedly changed history and without which we all probably wouldn't be where we are today. But, stop a moment between these scenes and let your imagination take you back to the heady days when such a dockside would have been alive with activity. It's difficult to do, but worth the effort. The shouting of orders alone over the hustle and bustle of moving and loading stores, equipment and last minute repairs, would have been deafening. These guys were going off into unchartered waters in tiny and I emphasise the word, tiny ships that look like they wouldn't make it across a reasonable sized lake in the grounds of a large estate! Whether mad, crazy, stupid or just dreamers of fortune and a better life, who really knows why they went. However, as I said earlier the world today would be a different place of these sailors hadn't sought to do the unthinkable. Spend some time stopping and soaking up the stalls and trying the food in the restaurant. The food was very reasonable priced and excellent quality. Would highly recommend. So, is this a place I'd return to? You'd better believe it. Every guest that every comes to stay with us, we'll take here. It just had to be done. 10 out of 10 for every aspect of this effort to transport you to another age.