What a lovely treat this place is. We'd studied the photos before arriving and hoped it would be as good as it looked. It was that good, and better - very homely and comfortable. Not every place provides comfortable seating in a place that could basically be a motel room, but here there is a lovely couch to relax on as well as all the other facilities.
Importantly - that bed is comfy!
One tiny disappointment is the flow of water from the electric-heated shower. It's not a monsoon, but is slightly more than a drizzle. Allow a few moment longer for the shower and you'll be good to go for the day.
We did wonder if a place that looked somewhat like a garden shed could be warm - it is. There is an electric convection heater that is plenty to keep the space warm. While we were there the night temperature dropped way down into single figures yet the living space was totally comfortable. There must be plenty of insulation in the walls!
On the plus side are the many little treats and bonuses in the room. Honey from the bees in the garden - yummy! Whitakers chocolate nibbles to enjoy - what could be better? Oranges picked ripe from the tree - out of this world :-)
Next time we are in New Plymouth, this will be our first choice to stay.