Rudyard was very welcoming and picked us up for a Tiki tour of Palmerston North, which gave us our bearings. Accomodation was as described and Rudyard has a very elegant abode with comfortable beds and clean bathroom. Breakfast was great with fresh fruit every day and tea and coffee available. The neigbourhood was quiet and lovely with gardens to be proud of and easily accessible to town. We walked to the centre nearly every morning and had a good hike along the river as well.