We enjoyed our stay at Slopehill Retreat. The living area is more spacious than many holiday cottages, with views to Coronet Peak. We were hoping for a little more snow on the peak but at least there was a sprinkle (us Aussie's love snow). The kitchen was very well equipped and it was great to have a treat of a dishwasher. The cottage is very private with a hedge around the front yard. We were imagining that the animals would be in view from the living area, however they were in the paddock next door so could be sometimes seen through our bedroom window. The two sheep and two goats loved to be handfed, so this added to our stay. Our bed was comfy, and appreciated that blankets were also available as sometimes quilts are just too heavy. The air conditioner quickly heated up the living area in the mornings. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck for some of our meals. Kathleen was very friendly and made us feel exceptionally welcome. We enjoyed meeting Ed the border collie too.