View from the two front rooms is absolutely stunning. The house is really well designed to take in the views. We stayed in mid December and the pool water was cool but swimmable (the kids swam twice a day for 20 minutes each time). It was great to be able to look out over the epic view whilst keeping an eye on them. There were cows and rabbits which we could see from the house - the kids loved watching the bunnies. Raglan is a town nearby that has some great cafes and coffee shops. There is also a beach halfway between Raglan and the house which is very beautiful and great for surfing or walking. Overall, highly recommended.