Colin and Annie welcomed us to their lovely studio for a few nights, helping us find bicycles for hire nearby and pointing out the prettiest cycle way to the city. The studio has its own yard entrance and we rarely ran into our hosts, though they were reachable when needed.

The space is much larger than I expected - light and open, yet still private and quiet. The kitchen was fine to cook a small meal and the studio's garden-surrounded deck was a pleasant place to enjoy it. It had everything we needed.

Byron town was crazily busy over NYE, but thankfully Colin's studio is in a quiet area, an easy 20 minute bike ride away from the town centre (10 minute drive), and a 5 minute walk to the beach. The bus route to town is nearby too, as is a bakery cafe and small shop strip.

The studio was a perfect base for us and our relaxed New Year, and I'd happily stay there again.