We stayed a whole week at the Hallam Cottage and felt that even this was too short! We felt like being at home right from the beginning, as you can feel how much care and energy Robert and his parents put into maintaining the accomodation and the surounding premises.
The cottage itself was cleaner than clean, freshly renovated and offered all you need: the best equipped kitchen so far, a lot of space, aircon/heater, a nice deck with two chairs and a lot of privacy. Having access to a laundry was very handy, too!
Robert and his parents are very friendly hosts. Thanks again for offering us to shower our car, which was full of dust after a long trip on a gravel road!
Rai Valley is a good starting point for the famous Pelorus Bridge (film location for The Hobbit, 10 minutes' drive, nice to swim), to Elaine Bay, French Pass, Nelson, Cable Bay and probably much more.
We would stay there again anytime!!!