Overlooking Motueka River Valley and the Mt Arthur range, this charming 130 year old cottage has welcomed homestay guests for 25 years. Situated in 4 acres of secluded native trees, ferns and flower gardens on a natural river terrace looking out across the valley to Kahaurangi N.P. it offers homely hospitality, peace and tranquillity, friendly, helpful, experienced hosts, very comfortable beds, ensuites, home cooked meals, homemade breads, preserves, homegrown produce, free range eggs, etc. Comfortably furnished cottage style, guest rooms and private garden chalet have extensive garden/valley views. Native birds abound, sheep, chickens, ducks and donkeys. Your hostess spins wool from her own sheep, her weaving studio offers sweaters, blankets, wall hangings, rugs, etc. which she has produced. A chuckling stream runs through the property, flowing into the Motueka river, famous for its brown trout, with five more trout streams close by. Guiding & licences available. Our central location offers short distances to excellent day trips/activities in Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks. Nelson and Golden Bay - mountain and coastal bush walks, wilderness fishing, golf etc. (Bookings handled for cruising, water taxis, kayaking, horse trekking). Award winning wineries, arts and crafts. Or simply relax and soak up the country atmosphere of yesteryear in this special place. 45 minutes to Nelson; 2.5 hours to Picton; 3 hours to the West Coast; 5 hours to Christchurch; 20 mins Motueka (1 Mile North of Woodstock Junction).