Despite us arriving on Christmas day, we found Caroline ready and waiting to welcome us to her lovely home from home. The accommodation was immaculate yet homely and was better than we could have hoped for, with the snug but luxurious bedroom nestled upstairs and the modern kitchen/dining and living rooms down stairs, complete with very useful utility room. The surrounding gardens were haven to relax in and we were even treated to some delicious free range 'home-grown' eggs. As a host, Caroline could not have been more friendly, welcoming and accomdating, even sharing her lovely friendly dog with us! Certainly the best place we stayed over our 3 week multistop tour of New Zealand and would be highly recommended for anyone wanting somewhere plush, peaceful and private yet practical for the surrounding area.