In reply to liz j:
Not sure whether that's the same place or not. I don't remember it as being far enough out to be "in the woods", but as I last stayed there in 1984 my memory probably isn't to be trusted. I do, however, well recall being impressed by the grasp of practical english exhibited by some of our continental neighbours. A german resident greeted me one morning with (thick german accent):-
"Good morning. How are you?"
"Fine, thanks. You?"
"I am not well. I have loose bowels."