Liz and Martyn were lovely hosts and Berry View Cottage is a cute place to stay. We loved waking up to see cows grazing on the paddock and the cottage was spotless. Having the experience of staying on a farm was definitely very special.
For guests looking to stay here, be aware of a couple of things. The property is smaller than it appears on the photos but is still comfortable. It is also in a fairly remote location - it is still quite a long drive to either Hobbiton or the Waitomo glow worm caves. The award winning jams advertised in the listing as being provided for breakfast come with a price tag and are not free for guests.
The sewage system for the property is via a septic tank which drains overnight, so the system cannot cope with multiple people taking showers as the toilet will become blocked. This was an inconvenience during our trip as we had to use the laundry toilet on the main property instead, which lacked privacy as the toilet was situated opposite a large window that faced the driveway that did not have a curtain or frosted glass. The hosts were very apologetic about the toilet mishap and very promptly tried to rectify the issue but there was unfortunately nothing that could be done about this until morning.
It was still an enjoyable stay despite the inconveniences.