We had a wonderful time staying at Birdsong Cottage. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed. There were lots of lovely, thoughtful touches — a jar of tea lights in the bathroom for a candlelit bath, a vase of silver beet from the garden that was both visually beautiful and a yummy addition to our dinner, pretty blankets on all the beds, the fire made up ready for us. We were also treated to a gorgeous and delicious green salad awaiting us on our arrival fresh from the host’s organic garden.
The kitchen was very well stocked, with ample crockery, utensils, and cooking pots, all the basic cooking ingredients (salt, pepper, olive oil, cider vinegar, herbs & spices), and an excellent assortment of herbal teas. All the cupboards in the house were labelled, which made it very easy to find everything.
Being on a residential road and close to the street and neighbouring houses, it isn’t the best option if you’re wanting more of a sense of seclusion, but it is a wonderful accommodation if that isn’t a priority for you. The street was very quiet and peaceful throughout our stay.
The other thing worth mentioning is that the polished wood stairs are quiet steep and awkward (they go around a corner), which wouldn’t be ideal for anyone with mobility issues. There is a bedroom downstairs with two single beds but the beds are very close to the ground, so again, may not work for you if mobility is a concern.
This was a beautiful place for us to unwind for a relaxing weekend in Golden Bay, and we look forward to staying again in the future. Thank you, Nic & David!