We found the cottage to be a wonderful place off the beaten track while being just a 15-minute drive from Methwen with all the restaurants and shopping we needed. The historic cottage is so full of great little details while offering all modern amenities. We loved the hot tub. It is located behind the cottage and has the ideal size for a couple, even with kids. Paul cleaned the tub and gave it a fresh fill for us. Towels were of course provided too. We really enjoyed a warm soak with a drink under the New Zealand sunset. Highly recommeded.