The couple are also writing their own stories in the house. Last May, they held their wedding ceremony in the Bao Jian Mountain Room.

Gawne replaced an old beam which had been destroyed by termites and invited renowned experts on Hui architecture to engrave love stories on a new beam.

The couple's hard work has been warmly received by villagers and visitors.

"The old building was about to collapse and I am very happy to see that it had been renovated in such a good way," said Hu Shengying, a previous owner of the house.

Skywells has been rated 9.8 out of 10 on Booking.com, a popular travel booking site.

"I really enjoyed my stay at Wuyuan Skywells. The house is beautiful and perfectly restored. I enjoyed the remoteness of the village and getting out into the countryside," commented Hannah, a traveller from Britain.

"The house features Hui-style architecture and is well-preserved. It combines modern elements with Chinese history and culture," commented a Chinese visitor surnamed Lei.