I can't rave enough about Ellerton Bottle House. The views, the hospitality, the tiny touches. If you want to see a garden paradise surrounded by Kaikouras, sea - with incredible sunrises and sunsets, yup the outdoor hot bath and deck overlooking the sea totally romantic but I would go there on rettreat to, to write because OMG the gardens are a work of art. Everything you need to a luxury cottage stay is there. Talking to Tania is really interesting and informative as well. This is the best place for Kiwis exploring their own back yard - a part of the world that we tend to hoon through on the way to and from the ferry. Stop. Stay here. You won't regret it.