This is a gorgeous place - spent 3 peaceful days in the sunshine in amongst the most gorgeous wild flower garden next to the stream. A Bach with heart and soul ...... Rowans. The place is a slice of the past but with the most comfortable modern touches - gorgeous bed linen hot powerful shower and great bathroom and Netflix! (For that last hour of the day once the sun has gone down) and lots of small things that show Rowans kindness - thank you for the treat from your garden. The valley is a quiet slice of life and the cottage is perfect there - also great walks to do, near the rail trail and not too far for Akaroa. But the best bit is just sitting on the deck in the sun enjoying the sense of the place.