We were upgraded on arrival to the "Blue Cottage" which is separate from the other cottages and a fair bit newer. Hayley was there to meet us and made us feel right at home. The cottage is in a lush setting with palms, flax and Pohutukawa and we were thrilled to see Tuis, waxeyes and a family of Quails living in the vegetation around the house.

Once we settled in we explored Golden Bay and we found that we were only a 5 minute bike ride from the estuary and a lovely bike track that runs along the beach for a few km. The Blue Cottage is about 5 mins by car from Steve and Hayley's farm (where the other cottages are), and we visited several times to enjoy the spa pool and make pizzas with Steve in the wood-fired outdoor pizza oven. Best pizzas ever!

Steve and Hayley helped out quickly quickly when the toaster died and with anything else that needed attending to. Our stay was very enjoyable and we would highly recommend Steve and Hayley as hosts - and Golden Bay for a holiday desintation!