The stay, although just one night, left me feeling I'd had a very full experience of Oamaru, of Michael's place and the garden (he is also an interesting and friendly person) and of a fantasy life of my own in a little cottage. The cottage is lovingly furnished and timeless and had for me a feeling of both nature and poetry; books and stories. The view and situation are lovely. Cat purrs, fresh eggs, fruit, sourdough, and a quill with ink and handmade paper.