The Black Cottage is the best stay we discovered in New Zealand. The grounds are lush, gorgeous, & wonderfully maintained. Lovely, well-cared for animals wander the grounds happy for a scratch or whistle. There's something beautiful and eye-catching around every corner! We stayed here after our plans had to be scraped due to the cyclone, but I think we landed somewhere better! Moya is an utter professional at hospitality. All of your needs will be taken care of during your stay & should anything go off-kilter, Moya has a wealth of information to help guide you back on course. The cottage is well appointed with a lovely kitchen for preparing your own meals. The bed upstairs is comfortable & provides a great night's sleep. The wood-fire hot tub is a perfect place to wind-down in the evening & relax. And the balcony provides an ideal outlook for watching the evening sun cascade over the distance hills. As other's have stated, you'll find it so wonderful, it'll be difficult to leave!