Selected Comments...

David (Brisbane) May 2011
The best B&B we have stayed in. It is worth visiting alice Springs just to stay at Nthaba B&B, nestled in the MacDonnell mountain ranges, yet close to the city. The beautiful Olive Pink Botanic Gardens are just around the corner. Will Cormack is a knowledgeable and very keen bird expert, with access to some of the best aquatic bird sites in the region, and is generous in sharing his knowledge with his visitors. The accommodation comprises a suite of rooms - a private sitting room, a comfortable bedroom, a separate bathroom, all backed up by sublime breakfasts, and a sunny garden with welcoming chairs which serve as a viewing spot for cute little zebra finches. Anne and Will made us feel so at home that on our return from Uluru we cancelled out city hotel booking and stayed with them for a further two days!

The Parrys (Cape Town) March 2011
Alice Springs, in the heart of australia's aboriginal outback, is a must-see for travellers. Its pioneering history runs parallel to legendary dreamlines, its community spirit infectious. Geology, botany and birds came as an extra surprise package to our luxurious stay at Nthaba Cottage,an attractive and peaceful B&B; where accomplished, charming hosts (& now old friends) Will and Anne Cormack went the extra mile for us.

Max (Mira Loma, California) September 2008
Anne and Will are wonderful hosts. They welcomed us with ice water and wine and info on finding birds. The self-contained cottage is perfect for a couple with a library of books about birds and natural history of the alice and NT. The gardens are beautiful. Sitting on the patio in the early evening sipping a glass of wine, I saw 3 new species and 1 new subspecies. Birding should always be so easy! Anne and Will freely share their knowledge of where to find the best birds and wildlife. Tearing ourselves away, it is an easy walk to the nearby Olive Pink Botanic Garden and easy drive into the CBD. Perfect!

Jane & Douglas, Scotland: Thank you for the best we have had in Australia. A wonderful little private home from home with teriffic hosts. Hope to return this hospitality in Scotland.

Betty and Ben Hongkong: So lovely a cottage and so warm the hospitality! Anne and Will are wonderful hosts. Just being able to stay here one night makes the long driving worthwhile.

Marelle and Jim, Scotland: William and Anne have made us very welcome at Nthaba Cottage. We have been treated as part of the family from the moment of arrival. This is definitely one of the nicest places we have stayed at in our thirty years of globetrotting.
"Lang may your lum reek".

Clive and Marilyn, Scotland: A magic place, the garden a delight, the hospitality of the best and the accommodation in the cottage superb. A little bit of paradise visited but not to be forgotten. Thank you Anne, Will and Toffee!

Neville & Jan, Australia: Thank you Anne and Will for your warm, welcoming hospitality. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and all those "little extras" & conviviality!

David & Mary, USA: We enjoyed the lovely cottage, the sensational birdwatching and your company. Many thanks.

Suzi & Andreas, Germany: This was exactly the place we needed after our outdoor adventures. We loved sharing the wine with you and talking in the evening. Thank you for the lovely stay.

Olwyn, Australia: I could not have asked for a warmer or more generous welcome of more delightful surroundings. A wonderful end to my Larapinta adventure.

Maryvonne et Jean Claude, France: Nous avons passe au cottage en compagnie de William et Anne un excellent sejour. Nous les remercions pour leur gentillesse, leurs tres bon breakfasts et pour tous leurs conseils, le jardin est merveilleus, un vrai com de Paradis. Merci a William pour le repas des Wallabies et pour les repas de Molly et Toffy!

Volker, Germany: Great hospitality! I couldn't have done better than to stay with you and your wonderful little "paradise" . Thank you so much! Birding advice, help, meals, tea...a real oasis in the (semi)-desert!

Valerio & Nicoletta, Italy: Thank you for your support for everything. We really enjoyed staying here with you. Please kiss Molly and Toffee! Grazie encore.....

Isobel & Gerry, England: Thank you for spending time with us. You have a wonderful home here. We love the cottage and garden. Will makes a lovely eggs and pakchoy breakfast!