We chose to stay at Sebastian and Phillipa's airbnb because of the lovely picture of their home and description of their charming country setting, and their place was definitely what had been described. Being rural, we had some difficulty finding their place, but Sebastian easily guided us with a phone call. We were warmly welcomed by all the family: Sebastian, Phillipa, Aurelia, Hugo, and Jolly their cute dog. Our room was most comfortable with private bathroom, and we enjoyed our adjoining sitting room when we weren't out chatting with the family in the living area. The furnishings in the house are lovely and include numerous antique items from England including a gorgeous, large grandfather clock. Their home is filled with books and Sebastian accompanied his suggestions of places to see on our trips to Christchurch and Akaroa with books to read pertaining to our trips. The town of Lincoln is close-by and offers a number of restaurants and a local tavern so dinner was no problem. Our daily breakfasts set out by Sebastian were yummy and always included his homemade bread and jam. We had enjoyable discussions with Sebastian and Phillipa encompassing history, culture, and modern life which enhanced our understanding of NZ and also made us feel more like friends than mere guests. Our stay with Sebastian, Phillipa, Ureala, Hugo, and Jolly was just delightful and are sure others who stay here will feel the same.