A Veritable Home Away From Home

I stayed at Gayle's place for 13 weeks, while working nearby. It was a complete home away from home. It had everything that I needed to look after myself. It is in a fantastic location and the views are magnificent. Coming from the middle of a big city, it was so relaxing to walk in the fields, see the farm animals, and go down to the river.

Mount Taranaki provides an awesome backdrop that changes every day with the weather. Gayle and Greg are very friendly and welcoming. They are there if you want to be social but they will leave you alone if you just want to draw the curtains after a stressful day. Even the family pets welcome you.

I couldn't recommend this place more highly. It's great value for money as well. I don't want to make out that it's perfect, but it almost is. I had to think hard to come up with some criticisms to balance the review :).

The New Plymouth airport is nearby. I was concerned that aircraft noise might be a problem. It isn't. The first morning I was there, I thought I was hearing a plane taking off. I wasn't. It was the hot water system that makes an horrendous noise.

If you are tall, watch out in the kitchen. It is fully equipped - better than my kitchen at home - but the cupboards are a bit low and I struck my head a few times before I got used to them.

Low cupboards and noisy hot water. Not much to complain about when you are so well looked after and staying in such a beautiful place. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Thanks Gayle and Greg for a wonderful stay. I will miss your beautiful farm.