Victoria’s sanctuary was absolutely amazing! Like a piece of paradise with all the greenery, a pond, and many animals and birds around. There is absolutely no traffic noise, all you can hear is the bird songs flying in the wind. It is just so peaceful and quiet. The most fun part were the animals. We got to feed the goats and sheep and every day I enjoyed fruits from the small orchard. Victoria’s dad was so nice and gave me a tour of his birds (pheasants, doves, ducks, and others). The cottage itself was very nice - stylish and clean. It was the little touches that made this experience truly different. As part of our welcome and arrival, we immediately noticed the beautiful, fresh flowers in every room and the basket with local and homemade goods (like Nelson honey, local fruits, and delicious cake!) It was so nice to taste those yummy things! We loved our stay with Victoria and would definitely go back.