Ruru cottage was a very warm and cozy place to stay if you want some quiet family time.. Gives you that cabin feels too. It has a lovely view that is really relaxing especially the sounds of the waves (Yes!you heard it right). It may look like its a bit far from the beach but you could really hear it from the cottage.
We attended a wedding at Flaxmere house and it was only about 10mins drive.
Tip: Take a seat outside the bench at night while listening to waves with a cup of coffee. Very calming. Plus if the weather is good, the sly will be perfect for stargazing.