My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights while on a two-week trip around New Zealand and we wish we could have stayed for 3 more! We loved the space and made use of the fully stocked kitchen and beautiful deck. We loved walking around the grounds and watching the birds and other animals. The free and fast Internet was also AMAZING since connecting in NZ was more difficult and costly than we expected!

Elspeth couldn't have been more generous giving us fresh veggies and herbs from her garden and offering advice on which restaurants to eat at and which vineyards to visit. I highly recommend Rata Cottage for anyone looking for a healthy and relaxing couple of days. We left feeling energized and invigorated!