We stayed four nights at Tinakori and the only draw back was the cleanliness.

We used two rooms of the farmhouse and found it well equipped. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space inside. Two bathrooms were handy for the family. The kitchen was very well equipped.

Janet called the children every morning and evening for the animal feeding time and they loved it - ducks, geese, chickens, guinea pigs, cockatoos, peacocks, sheep, kangaroos, emus, deer and an enormous friendly pig. Almost a zoo! The children were free to roam and play with the dogs any time. There was a trampoline, totem tennis and plenty of bikes to ride. After busy days touring around, it was great to come back to a space where the kids could run free and relax.

A lovely setting, looking out on the little lake and so many birds. It's nothing fancy (and a good clean would be helpful) but it was just right for us.

4 girlfriends and I stayed at Janet's Farm overnight when looking for last minute accommodation.

On arrival we saw a number of chickens, dogs, peacocks, emus and other animals.

We received a tour of the accommodation from Janet and were very amused and delighted. It was like walking into a time capsule! Teddy bears on every bed, velour curtains and blankets. The rooms were quite musty, but we opened up the windows and sat on the back deck admiring the kangaroos!

Later that night as we got the fireplace going, Janet told us to come in to see the feeding of the wallaby and joeys. It was a nice touch. Unfortunately we slept in and missed the animal feeding in the morning.

All in all basic accommodation but excellent experience for animal lovers. We were glad the money for our stay was going to a good cause.