My husband and I just returned from a two week tour of the South Island. We moved around a lot, never staying anywhere for more than two nights, and looking back, I think our stay at Chris and Julia’s is the only one we would have liked to extend! They have a fantastic location central to all of the wineries in town (and Julia can tell you which ones you need to visit) and walking distance to the Bannockburn Hotel (which is the only place you need for dinner- we ate there both nights and it’s amazing.) Our room was pristine and well appointed with a lovely deck attached so we could sit outside and stargaze. And Chris and Julia are the most amazing, kind hosts. They are chock full of knowledge and recommendations about all things New Zealand- make sure to talk to them! (And also, take Chris up on his offer of a bacon butty at breakfast in the morning...) If we are ever blessed with another opportunity to return to Bannockburn, we know where we will be staying!