5 stars, 10 times over! This was a real find. I couldn’t be happier. The setting is unimaginably beautiful and the school house has such charm. Bridget welcomed us like friends and we felt so at home. Our two kids (5 and 3), and my panther and I stayed 5 days. We loved the hikes, Jackson Bay, river fishing and jet boating as well as playing with Bridget’s dogs and relaxing in the house and garden. This is New Zealand at its best - the outdoor life, jaw-dropping landscapes and lovely people.