Waterside Cottage Heron

Etsuko Suda San and her staff were super super! It was my favorite place during my Japan trip! I will come back again!

Food was good, room was clean, Many thanks for the hospitality Shuda San showed us.

Everything is good, while the comforter is a little hot for the June.

I chanced upon Kumihama and the Waterside Cottage Heron, as it wasn't in my destination initially and it's not in the usual list of sights to visit. It's a little town by the Bay of Kumihama - deserted (compared to other places I've been), quiet & simple. Yet, I must say that I enjoyed my time the most here! Etsuko-san made me feel so welcome and at ease during my stay here. The room and premise beside the water canal were so serene, peaceful and therapeutic. She cooked dinner and breakfast for me - with impeccable service and taste, and deep thoughtfulness; she handwrote the meal courses in English for me and kindly introduced each dish for me. I really look forward to each meal time and enjoyed the casual conversations! The next day, she recommended me to use the in-house bicycle (battery powered) to cycle round the Bay - it was such a breeze cycling and pleasure exploring the Bay and also stopping by the Jersey Farmhouse for a nice ice-cream! Oh, and her dog, Leo, was so friendly and he gave me a lick before I checkout. Thank you so much, Etsuko-san for making me feel so at home. I'm truly glad that I made it here and I hope to visit again.

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There are three things that set Waterside Cottage Heron above any other place I've stayed: the room/view, the hosts, and the food. The view of the river from the rooms is so calming, I loved going to sleep and waking up to it. Both the hosts were so kind and welcoming, they made it genuinely hard to say goodbye! The food is among the best I've had in two years of living in Japan, so fresh, creative, and so carefully prepared. Truly showing the ingredients at their best. I am already trying to figure out how to return and eat there again.

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Our stay at the cottage was incredibly enjoyable. The peaceful surroundings and cozy atmosphere provided a perfect retreat. A standout feature was the exceptional food, skillfully prepared. Overall, a delightful experience.