I stayed here for 2 weeks in June 2009, and was hosted by Mrs & Mr Faulkner (as far as i remember their family name).
Coming from a land famous for its generous hospitality (India), my opinion is biased on the same criteria. Once the language barrier was broken (they didn't understand English, and I didn't understand German), this [elderly] couple was the most gracious hosts I have ever met. Mr Faulkner especially, went out of his way to make me feel comfortable, giving me hitchhike to the city center, and once even to my office (TV tower, Hannover - opposite end of the city).
Mrs Faulkner ensure that I got what I liked for breakfast and also guided me with the places I should see in Hannover.
One wouldn't believe this - they gave me an extremely overwhelming farewell, gifting me a Hannover city travel guide.
Frau und Herr Faulkner - you continue to live in my heart..
