The heating was too high in the house.

Chris was a really good host, and extremely welcoming. The room in this lovely timber home was large and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was a good size with loads of hot water, though would benefit from the refurbishment they are planning, in particular removing the carpet. We had one night here to break up the number of hours driving on our road trip around New Zealand so it was a convenient stop-off outside of Dargaville.

We went to Dargaville for supper and were very thankful we hadn't stayed there as the town is sadly very run down. This property is definitely a better option. Given it is a timber house it makes a lot of noise as it contracts in the night, which when topped off with pinecones (?) or other tree bits and pieces falling on the roof made for disturbed sleep. Unfortunately, the dogs barked and bickered incessantly while we were there which we found annoying. Breakfast, in comparison to what we were graced with throughout the rest of our 4-week trip, was average. Perhaps it is the optics or we expect too much but we found the large containers of cereal, microwaved eggs, and instant coffee a little disappointing. Chris was such a nice chap. Very difficult to give feedback directly to your host and, typically English, we said we had a good night and gracefully thanked Chris for the breakfast. Reviews are about sharing our perspective to other travellers, who may of course be very happy with what was on offer. We hope they are able to get the renovation they are looking forward to and with a few easy adjustments would make this a place we would want to stop off at again.

Great hosts and helpful. Location just outside town but wonderful property. Lovely breakfast.

Chris was lovely and a great host. Loved the pool area, and view. Room was very comfy - we essentially were just staying for a rest and the bed was great.

The house does make quite a lot of noise. Not for you if your a light sleeper

Breakfast was delicious and plenty of it. Room was nice and airy with comfy bed. If you are a pet lover like us, it was great to have these animals around. They remained in the main house, so were not in the guest room.

Perhaps if breakfast spreads were in a smaller plate/container, rather than in the original tub or jar, so that it is easier to use and looks fresher.

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A very comfortable room in a great location with lovely views of the river. Chris & Roxanne we’re excellent hosts & couldn’t do enough for me. Fabulous breakfasts & the offer for me to eat with them in the evenings if I wished was very much appreciated (although I didn’t need to take up the offer). having a hot tub & pool available to use at any time was an added bonus.

it was a little hard to find with no sign on the road and only the house number to go by - I was very glad I had sat nav. A little bedside table would be a useful addition

Comfortable and very cosy private guest room under the rooftop; amazing fried breakfast accompanied by a good chat with the lovely owner :)

There was nothing not to have liked!