The location suited us well, being on the route to the West Coast after a days visit to Christchurch, about an hours drive away.
The cottage is in a very peaceful street on a quiet road.
When we came it was cold so it took an hour or so for the woodburner to heat the main living area. There is plenty of wood in the garage.There are oil fired radiators, hit water bottles and plenty of blankets if needed.
There was plenty of space for the three of us.
There are no supermarkets near by so shop on your way. We cooked both our evenings there and was nice that leftover non fridge food was left in the cupboards - oil, flour, the odd tin of stuff. Much better than bare cupboards.
Unfortunately it was too cold to use the very nice little garden.
We enjoyed our two night stay and would recommend staying if you like the cosy cottage feel.