This place is simply wonderful - if you're looking for an upmarket farm stay, look no further. The location, host, and cottage all get five stars! We couldn't have been happier with our stay and look forward to returning one day soon.
A few practicalities for future guests: cell coverage and internet are a bit spotty due to the remote location of the cottage, so plan accordingly if that's important to you. A few miles toward town service is strong. The nearest town for provisions and full-sized grocery store are in Gore, about 45 minutes away, but the cottage comes with a fully provisioned kitchen for self-catering. Lastly, most mapping applications underestimate travel times in New Zealand. Many roads in Southland are gravel, and while the speed limit is 100 k/hr, traveling that speed is all but impossible. A good rule of thumb is to add about a half hour to calculated travel times.
I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and wholeheartedly recommend Denise's cottage!