Stayed here for a couple days and realized that I could have just moved in for a month.

This was a really lovely place to spend 2 calm and romantic days around Christmas. The whole premises, house and grounds are really lovely, with lovely views of the surrounding hills. The house is wonderful with gorgeous wood floors and ceiling and rich, warm textured decorations. The bed and bedroom were so comfortable. We whiled the day away sitting on... More

We stayed in the Kokopu Cottage for our first two nights in New Zealand. It was an excellent place to relax and acclimate after our long flight from the U.S. We felt totally isolated from the world. We loved the beautiful trees, the wild calla lilies, the outside table and chairs, the birds singing in the mornings, our own little... More

Absolutely beautiful little cottage with just so many surprises around every corner. We loved it...especially the outdoor bath! Very private and the owners were very nice.

Second time we have stayed in Mark & Wendy's beautiful cottage and in opposite seasons. We just love our second home, so peaceful with a log fire and a warm cosiness it's great in Winter/Spring, and with a beautiful garden and the babbling brook, spending time outside in summer is super...Not forgetting the bath..... Akaroa is beautiful, we love the... More

This is a cool place to stay. It's a beautiful house, and a charming cottage. While Mark and Wendy are friendly and caring hosts they also afford you privacy. The house and the cottage are both quiet and we slept really well. The setting is just spectacular... hillside drops away to a view of the bay, a wee stream, native... More

We stayed at the Gatekeepers Cottage for 2 nights, to celebrate my partners birthday. The surrounding gardens are a dream and the private courtyard with pond by the cottage door is a pleasure to spend time in. Lovely clean interior and very comfortable bed with luxury linens. A good selection of tea and coffee. Everything you need for a quiet... More

This was exactly what you dream a cottage should be, absoultely quaint, picture perfect, cozy...highlight of our trip! The outside bath in the forest was so special too! THANK YOU THANK YOU for making our honey moon wonderful!

We stayed for one night - mid week - in the Gatekeepers Cottage in May. (We should have taken more time off for my birthday and stayed longer) The Gatekeepers cottage is beautiful . It has a little kitchenette with a great selection of teas and coffees - fresh milk in a jug is just so homely. The shower was... More