The 2 bed cottage is nicely decorated, clean, and close to Ashburton.
I am merely disappointed there was zero compassion from Jo when I asked if an 11yrs old girl (who had just lost her father) could come and stay with my stepdad, my 2 boys (6yr & 10yr) in the 2 bedroom cottage. I explained I was bringing my stepdad to Ashburton for his reunion as he's not well.
I booked the entire cottage for 2 adults and 2 children for 1 night @ $185.00. I only booked it the night before. After organizing the trip, I thought it would be nice to bring the little girl along to spend time with my kids considering the hard time she's had loosing her dad. I explained to Jo her situation and said she could do with a break away from Christchurch.
I also said I understood there were only 4 beds. I was happy to pay the extra cost for having her stay with us & offered to bring her own bedding. Jo confirmed the sofa was too small and they were not able to accommodate 5 people. Anyone who has kids will understand kids are kids, they don't take up much room & would be happy to sleep anywhere or share, I told Jo it was such a shame she was not able to come as I had her in the car with us. The devastation on the little girls face when I had to drop her home was heartbreaking.
I was simply hoping to bring this little girl some happiness after such a sad time, I honestly didn't think any one would deny a child to stay after explaining their personal circumstances. But this is Jo's cottage and these are Jo's rules.
I felt the lack of compassion towards a child & her situation was very insensitive. It's a nice cottage, however we will not be returning.