My husband and I booked the Omaka Valley Hut for our 40th wedding anniversary. It exceeded our expectations in every way (including the fresh eggs, milk, and Muslim). The hut was elegantly simple and the view was breathtaking! The first day there, we went into Blenheim to buy groceries because we knew we didn’t want to spend a minute more than we had to away from their property. We spent HOURS on the back deck watching the view change with the weather and the sheep “bahhing” and goats “bleating”. If you want to stay somewhere that eliminates screen time—this is it! There are walking trails and, if you are lucky, will see sheep hearded by their dog (no price you can put on that)! The best thing was the outdoor tub. We spent time star gazing and an early morning marveling at the rainbow over the mountains in the warmth of its water. Truly a magical place! We couldn’t have asked for a better respite halfway through our four-week marathon of New Zealand! Thank you Ros and Fern!!