Protea Cottage is tucked away from the daily hustle in the gorgeous Okuti Valley with native bush and streams surrounded by Bell birds, Tui, Fantails & more.
Upon arriving we were met by Tom at the main house were he kindly took us up the steep hill in his 4x4 to the cottage (if you have a two wheel drive vehicle, you won't be able to drive up as it is loose gravel and extremely steep, so Tom is happy to take you up )Being early Autumn the fire was lit and the space was immediately inviting and we felt at ease.
Tom gave us a thorough tour of the surroundings and amenities and he also had a hand drawn map of the Protea gardens which Glynis is happy to take you around the gardens. There's several short tracks and quirky garden ornaments and signs it's a quite the novelty and very Kiwi. Top notch place. My favourite items are the steps made from old FH signs. When leaving Tom gave me a bouquet Glynis had made from the types of Protea they grow. We will definitely revisit. Thanks again