We had an excellent time at Hopewell Cottage. We arrived late after a very long day travelling from the north island and were greeted with a very warm welcome and an amazing home cooked pizza! We have eaten other pizzas in NZ and this is by far the best! The location is stunning, so peaceful and there are a couple of local walks through the bush just outside of the cottage, which were great. We enjoyed an exciting kayak trip over to the shipwreck out on the lovely sounds, followed by a relaxing time in the hot tub! The food at the restaurant nearby was excellent, especially if you are looking for something a little special. Mike and Lynley were fantastic hosts, by far the best we have experienced so far on our NZ trip! Thank you so much, wished we could have stayed longer!