This is a warm house with options of either heaters, heat pump and/or fire. We enjoyed a selection of the owners music as background music when at the house as a preference for turning on the tv. Everything we needed was provided in the kitchen, which was fantastic as I'd planned all the food for the weekend. The house was tidy and clean and we took advantage of the house's washing machine and provided cleaning equipment. Easy walking distance to town and plenty to do in the area. Will definitely be staying again when we want to be in the area and it's an easy distance from Christchurch for a weekend away.