We really loved our experience at Shoreham Cottage. I visited with my partner and my parents and it was the perfect weekend getaway when none of felt like "doing much". The cottage has all the basics - linens, towels, big selection of kitchenware, rugs for the couch, outdoor BBQ and pizza oven, TV, sound system and a selection of books. There's salt, pepper and some tea but bring in everything else if you plan to cook.

With plenty of vineyards nearby, we were easily entertained for a few hours each day, but the main reason for our stay was to relax and spend time together. We all enjoyed time curled up on the couch in front of the fire with a book and a glass of wine, or pottering in the kitchen cooking or looking around the outside gardens. The pizza oven was a lot of fun and we spent an afternoon getting it nice and hot before cooking rounds and rounds of pizza.

Shoreham is a beautiful spot and we enjoyed strolls around the neighbourhood and through some bush paths.

The bedrooms are simply appointed, with good linens and extra blankets if you need - though we found the upstairs room particularrly warm after having the fire on downstairs so we didn't need the extra blankets. Very cosy. Plenty of storage and hanging space if you're staying more than a night or two.