I was expecting something different after making the booking, but was pleasantly surprised when I looked at their own website and got a better idea of what to expect. You are booking the whole place and can choose to either self-cater or eat out as you wish. It was lovely to have a traditional Japanese house to yourselves, the setting is lovely and the Machiya is so gorgeous and atmospheric. We were very impressed by the facilities, particularly the bathroom and the kitchen, as well as by the lovely little internal garden. The staff were very helpful, providing information and making reservations, and our stay was thoroughly enjoyable. We just wish we'd stayed for longer so that we could have had more time to drink in the building and the peace it offers, plus the atmospheric location at the heart of the Geisha district.