It was a genuine pleasure to stay at Matthew and Rae's cottage in the hills above Christchurch. Communication was easy and responses were very fast, which we were grateful for as this was a last minute booking.
The view took our breath away when we arrived (always a great way to start a holiday) and the house was the perfect mix of homely charm with all of the modern touches that make a place comfortable. It was winter during our stay and the fire was laid when we arrived, the fridge stocked with all the essentials and wine and beer on the kitchen counter. There were candles in the bathroom (and Aesop bath products which was a treat), books galore (some really special ones to be enjoyed by the fire and replaced carefully as they had obviously been collected over many years), board games and jigsaw puzzles to get stuck into. Matthew even got the bikes out for us so that we could explore the incredible trails around the cottage - it is truly a cycling/hiking paradise.
We enjoyed every minute of our stay and hope to be back in the summer to explore the beautiful garden and trails. Thank you both for an amazing stay!