Blessed with perfect weather, cicadas in the air, bellbird song, kereru aerobatics, fantails, butterflies and sounds of distant cattle and sheep, we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon, night and morning at The Shepherd’s Cottage.
The location is but a short drive from Akaroa and light years distant from a metropolis.
Upon arriving, we walked up to the waterfall which ought to have been a location in PJ’s Lord of the Rings.
After a warm sunset meal overlooking Akaroa Harbour we returned to the cottage’s comfortable bed and a deep night’s sleep.
In no hurry to depart this delightful spot we made the most of the 11 o’clock check out, with a leisurely breakfast and bath, to leave feeling as refreshed as if the stay had been 3 nights rather than just the one.
I thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay when visiting Akaroa.