Pauline offered a warm welcome and great liaison and communication prior to the trip. The cottage heaters were on when I arrived and the electric blanket was very cosy on a cold winter's night. There are great walks from the cottage down to the Lake and the service station next door really does make awesome takeaways for a treat!
The bathroom is tiny but perfectly formed for a single person, or a couple. There is no TV or hair dryer (just a note in case you were hoping for one of those!), and it is a little basic (but I thought this was rustic!). The cottage is quite near a main road but Pauline provides ear plugs for light sleepers. The shower was hot and there was plenty of hot water.
This place made a welcome stop en route to Levin, and thank you Pauline for letting me do my washing.