Hello my name is Sue and I live in the village of Ozankoy close to Kyrenia alone with my two children who are now aged 12 and 13. When an old cottage (with a pre 74 British title) came up for sale in early 2014 I went to see it, and fell in love in an instant. I could visualise exactly how it could look, albeit the garden was totally overgrown, and the exterior of the house in particular, was in a dreadful state! But the fact that it had been under foreign ownership for many years, likely saved it from losing its original features, as is what often happens here, due to no listed building policy. So I set out to bring the place back to life and a lot more. The inspiration for Ladera Cottage, was based on the most romantic hotel I ever visited in St Lucia. OK so I could not transport the view of the Pitons, but I could transport a certain romantic ambiance, and in particular the private plunge pool with waterfall as the cottage garden very much lends itself to that. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but with some great improvements including the integrated seating where there is also an area for drinks, and of course the underwater night lights! Not a feature you could have in St Lucia anyway, due to volumes of huge flying insects attracted to any form of light! I used to run successful publishing and events business for many years, so in times gone by I have travelled all over the world and stayed in some marvelous places. Had Ladera Cottage existed then, and had I also known about North Cyprus (rather than just visiting the South as I did several times before discovering the North), then Ladera Cottage would certainly have been on my wish list. The renovation was completed at the end of July 2014. I love to spend time there when there are no guests. It gives me a lovely warm feeling, so pretty like a picture postcard, and I am so delighted with the result. I love to sit in or next to the pool in the garden, just as I also like to sit on the roof terrace and admire the breathtaking scenery. As for the 4 Poster, I have never slept in it, but I have had the odd lie down and it is extremely comfortable. I also like to collect old things for the cottage. One day, if the children return to the UK, I can see myself living there! I love that house, and I hope that all guests will love it as much as me too, and that you will look after it during your stay.