Peter’s Cottage is a gem. An oasis of serenity situated in Peter and his wife’s back garden but surrounded by trees and foliage and therefore secluded from the main home, not that you need the privacy as Peter and his wife are very discreet and I did not encounter them other than at check in. The pictures do not do it justice. The cottage is pretty spacious inside and it feels like home. I wish I could have stayed in it for longer. Peter really makes you feel welcome and his generosity with what he leaves for guests is amazing. He is very thoughtful and considerate. Definitely recommend. There is plenty to do in the Hutt valley and as long as you stay away from rush hour traffic Wellington is only a 20- 30 mins drive away. I used it as a base for the main city so it’s doable.