This sunny, quiet, clean and private cottage overlooking the Mahakipawa Estuary, in the Marlborough Sounds, is a great place to put your feet up and absorb the tranquility. With a combination of beautiful gardens, farmyard animals and stunning forest and sea views it is the perfect place for a romantic holiday, a catch up with friends or a well earned break with the kids. The cottage was renovated in 2005 with double glazing and solar water heating. As a base for exploring all the delights of Marlborough you can be as decadent or adventurous as you like. Within 20minutes drive you can relax at one of four beautiful beaches, fish for trout or go for a refreshing dip in the Pelorus River. Walk or mountainbike the Queen Charlotte, Waikakaho or Wakamarina Tracks. Into the Sounds, hire a sea kayak or enjoy a spot of fishing from your boat or a jetty. Or just chill out with the books, puzzles and DVDs provided. For coffee or lunch enjoy one of Havelock's great cafes. Further afield(30min) are the wineries and cafes of Marlborough and Picton, Omaka air museum and weekly farmers' market in Blenheim(45min). Nelson is 1hour 15min.