A fantastic stop-off along SH1. Well appointed, well presented, well supplied. There's nothing not to like here. Beware the chickens when the front door is open - they'll want to come in and be fed (I don't *think* they're presenting themselves to be your dinner).
Handy location to Cheviot, only an hour or so to Hanmer, about the same to Kaikoura.
Lesley and Tony have a lovely place here, and while we didn't need it, they're happy to do meals for you.