We arrived later than expected from Christchurch and were delighted when Neil told us he'd made a couple of tentative dinner reservations for us in town - a lovely touch.
The cottage was exactly as described, immaculately clean and very well appointed. Neil and Rebecca had left some of their delicious smoked salmon in the fridge so the first morning we had a lovely breakfast on the deck overlooking the valley listening to the birds, sheep and cows.
My colleague and I were on the Banks Peninsula for work, but both of us plan to return independently for a holiday as the cottage just begs to be used as a retreat from everyday life. The beds alone are worth coming back for.
Neil, Rebecca and their son Nick could not have been more helpful and we loved our time with them. Highly recommended.