We stayed for 8 days. It was perfect for what we wanted. Jane and Charlie were warm and friendly and very respectful of our privacy. They greeted us with wine, chocolates and fresh eggs from their chooks. The house is cosy and comfortable with everything that we needed. The kitchen and bathroom are well stocked, the gardens are beautiful. We enjoyed visiting the ducks,, chooks and Theo pet dog. There is limited internet coverage and no TV which was not an issue as we wanted a place to relax, read and enjoy the peace and quiet of rural life. At the same time it is only a few minutes drive from Halswell and15 minutes to Christchurch CBD. We can’t wait to stay again.