The cottage is quiet, private and peaceful, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Looking out at the view over the dahlias and roses outside the kitchen window was lovely. The cottage has been lovingly restored and modernised with funky decorations, slabs of timber for the bathroom bench, etc. Comprehensive kitchen amenities but no food stores nearby (as advised by the host) so we bought food from the excellent Karaka Kitchen in Blenheim. The dogs came by but did not stay to say hello. 4G mobile coverage is fine at the cottage. We slept very well and had a delightful stay.