Bruce and Leigh are superb hosts and made us feel very welcome. The pot belly stove/fire was lit when we arrived so all was cozy and warm. There was a lovely floral arrangement in the dining room and fresh, fragrant Daphne in the bathroom - adding to the overall ambiance. We enjoyed the winter garden with rhododendrons and camellias in full bloom and were very fortunate to have clear views of Mt Taranaki, clad in snow and gleaming in the morning sunlight.