“We really did enjoy your gracious home and your unending attention to our needs, which did not go unnoticed. You both have the knack of knowing what people want but being unobtrusive about it. We do hope to return again one of these days.....“ Jim and Maureen - USA. February 2002

“The welcome and attention to detail have been first class. Well done.“ Mike and Enid, December 2006

“I have to say thank you to my destiny for staying in such a wonderful place! Yummy breakfast, wonderful hosts and lovely house. It's a little bit hard to come to stay every month but I hope to come back some time. Thank you!“ Alexandra - Germany. February 2002.

“I enjoyed every minute. I am sad that I have to go away but glad I can come back!“ Alexandra - Germany. November 2005.

“Your warm, gracious hospitality has been overwhelming. We have stayed in B&Bs from Australia to Canada. All the hosts should come to you for training!  What a memorable experience you have given us.”  Laurie and Kim - Canada. October 2002

“Absolutely perfect! Delightful hosts make you fell like family!”  Stephanie and Joseph - U.S.A. December, 2006

“This was the highlight of our B and B stays. Phillip and Rayma have a gift for hospitality and have got it just right! Breakfasts were a delight with all sorts of goodies, freshly baked by Rayma. There was always something different on offer.  But for us the icing on the cake were the evening gatherings on the verandah where we were offered wines selected by Phillip and nibbles beautifully presented by Rayma”   Ann and Jim - Great Britain. March, 2003

“Fabulous gardens, awesome bed and room! Great breakfasts - what more can we ask for? Oh yes, did I mention the wines? Thank you so much!“  Rob and Gek - New Zealand. June, 2003.

“The best accommodation that we have had here in New Zealand. Also warm and friendly atmosphere. We should stay longer......“  Alexander and Anke - Germany. December, 2003

“A highlight of our stay in New Zealand. Beautiful accommodation, wonderful breakfast, genuine hospitality and interesting communication. Full marks across the board!”  Kristine and Jan - Belgium. December, 2003

“In an country where service and friendliness is excellent you are head and shoulders above the rest. We will certainly be back to New Zealand ... and will return to Cobden Garden”   Ralph and Dawn - Great Britain. July, 2004

“Thank you for our wonderful two days with you in your beautiful home. Your hospitiality was, as usual, so generous and it made us feel very special to be so well looked after.”   Jane and Kevin - New Zealand. April, 2004

“We have been so far travelling for 9 months and we must say that it is the most charming and friendly place that we have been in. Thank you very much, Rayma and Phillip for your hospitality - your sundown wine is a must!”   Eduardo and Inma - Spain. March, 2004