Some recent comments from our guestbook:

• “I feel like I’m in the secret garden. Beautiful scenery, lovely home, shame we have to go.” – Sophie from the UK. 
• “The sun came out to match the welcome – lovely rooms and lovely setting” – Clive & Tina from Croyden, UK. 
• “What a lovely evening and morning. We so needed time in a relaxing home. You filled our needs beautifully. Thank you” – Carol & Olin from Tulsa, USA. 
• ‘A warm and friendly welcome was extended to us by Peter and Gillian to their delightful home. On a practical note the best night’s sleep we’ve ever had, and the water on the property was truly sweet to drink. Comfortable and great hospitality.’ A&J L, St Albans, UK.
• ‘Lovely house, very colonial. Thanks for all your help and travel tips.’ M&B B.
• ‘What a wonderful place: full of treasures, comfort and friendliness.’ C&B C, Surrey, UK.
• ‘Delightful spot – we loved the peace and hospitality – Thankyou.’ S&G H, Somerset, UK.
• ‘Thanks for a wonderful visit. We wish you luck for the future. Best company and breakfast in New Zealand!’ M&B W, UK.
• ‘This was a superb house and hospitality. May you succeed. Thankyou’ C&J H, Gloucestershire, UK. 
• ‘Thankyou for a wonderful welcome & the best stay so far in New Zealand. I love the butler’ EH, London, UK.
• ‘A wonderful stay. Wonderful people. Not here long enough. Will be back.’ N&J A, Harrogate, UK. 
• ‘We had a wonderful stay. The beds were luscious. I felt like a Princess.’ PW, PA, USA. 
• ‘What a delightful respite. A pastoral setting with all the comforts one could hope to have. Exceptionally accommodating hosts. Delightfully surprising breakfasts. A lovely retreat for a holiday.’ JS&RT, California, USA.
• ‘Thanks for your terrific hospitality and very tasty breakfasts, great to see it is possible to make the life change, take care of all the ducks and chickens.’ P&K S, Sydney, Australia.
• ‘Charming and gracious host and hostess. Beautiful and peaceful home. Good Luck.’ M&s M, NY, USA.
• ‘It was a splendid visit. We enjoyed all the area had to offer, good food, good wine and great hosts. Wish you were not so far away from Toronto.’ M7M, Toronto, Canada.
• ‘The fondest memories of tranquil, picturesque surrounds, warm luxurious homely comforts and the most affable, genuine hosts – a treat!’ J&R A, Brisbane, Australia. 
• ‘Brilliant accommodation in a stunning location. The breakfasts were wonderful’ L&D B, UK.
• ‘Loved your beautiful home and delicious breakfasts. The “butler” was most accommodating. We’ll miss the kids in the front yard.’ Terri and Craig, Chicago. 
• ‘Brilliant warm hospitality, excellent conversation, beautiful home. Thankyou for this gorgeous “farm” experience and for welcoming us.’ Tanvi, Premal, Anoushka and Kabir, CA, USA.
• ‘A home of peace and seclusion in beautiful Hawkes Bay. Great breakfasts and warm hospitality from Gillian and Peter.’ David and Maggie, Devon UK.
• ‘Simply wonderful weekend. Perfect.’ John and Lyndall, Hunter Valley, Australia.
• ‘A beautiful relaxing location. Should have stayed longer.’ Geof, NY, USA.
• ‘Superb location and wonderful company’. Michael and Ruth, London, UK.
• 'Beautiful house, very sympathetic restoration and what congenial hosts!' Catherine, David, Dorothy and Mary, Gloucestershire, UK.
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