A fantastic stay among a lighthearted and thoughtful collection of furniture and objects that have the power to trigger a little bit of time travel in the imagination ... the restoration of the house and the warmth ( literally .. heaters aglow to welcome us in on a winters evening) of the interior is worth the trip to Whanganui itself. Furthermore, if you’re interested in mid century design and architecture don’t miss the Modernist jewel which is the Whanganui War Memorial Centre opposite the city museum . Deservedly listed among the 1000 most important buildings of the 20th Century.