This was our second visit to Aphid's Retreat at Rose Cottage and yet again it was perfect! From the moment we drove in along the driveway when Stewart, Nicole and their dogs came out to welcome us, to the lovely chat and stroll around the gardens with Nicole as our dogs settled in, and the farewell the next morning, we felt right at home! The cottage is delightful and everything you could ask for (and more) including homemade jams was provided. For us it is the ONLY place to stay when we pass through Kempsey. Thank you so much for having us to stay and we will see you both again on our next trip. Merry Christmas! Garry, Alison, Thomas, Romeo and Max!