It was too chilly in the cottage when we came, bed was cold, we were tired after a long flight. Vickys house is very close, so they can see you when you are in the garden. Garden is very nice but when you look a bit closer there are lots of old dirty things. The room where the washing machine is is full with different things, it is packed. Not my style, I like when it clean and nice and empty spaces. We stayed for 3 nights and met Vicky only just before we left. The cottage is spacious, we had a nice time in Christchurch.