Bora Castle.

Great location and fab views

It was great

Private cottage with generous space inside. Beautiful view over the water and mountains. The heatpump kept us warm all nights. Spotlessly clean!

Could do with an oven :) but that’s no issue at all for a short stay.

Très belle maison, emplacement exceptionnel, très bien équipé

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Tolle Lage, Ausstattung der Wohnung i.O., zwei mit Tür schließbare Schlafzimmer mit jeweils einem (allerdings sehr kleinen) Bad. Zusätzlich Außentischgruppe. Ganz toll war die jederzeit mögliche Benutzbarkeit der drei Boote im Schuppen, die man (gemeinsam) rund 100 m zum Strand tragen muss und dort dann startet ins sehr niedrige ruhige Wasser im Sound, geeignet auch für Anfänger. Gutes ital. Restauarnt direkt im Hafen von Havelock mit sehr guten Muschelen ist sehr zu empfehlen, eher als das Lokal an der Durchgangsstraße. Lokales Museum mit Reminiszenz z.B. auf Physiker Rutherford, der hier zeitweise aufwuchs, ist recht nett. Damit hat sich dann auch in Havelock.

Ein vergleichsweise früher Ablauf der kostenlosen Stornofrist behindert eine Änderung der Reisepläne, wenn z.B. wegen Schlechtwetterlage die Anfahrt mit der Fähre von der Nordinsel in Frage gestellt sein sollte.

Superb views - 2 ensuite bedrooms. Laundry TV and all amenities. Clean and comfortable. Close to the town and wineries within a driving distance BBQ and kayaks for summer use Games and cards for rainy days

No shower gel included No dishwasher or oven in the house

Well designed and appointed, comfortable space for two couples, lots of natural lighting. Convenient location for day trips and exploring in Havelock. Access to the kayaks a plus!

What a fantastic property. I stay in a lot of these types of places and this could be the best one ever. The house is really well designed and thoughtfully kitted out with everything we needed for our stay. The bed is super comfy, there is plenty of storage and plenty of floor space. It was super clean and beautifully presented. The view is to die for - absolutely stunning and ever changing. It is a short walk into town where we enjoyed the local pub, cafes and shops. We had a visit from a very friendly cat which for me is always a bonus.

There is a bit of road noise at night. Not enough to wake me up, but if I was awake I could definitely hear larger trucks.

Es war traumhaft, blitzsauber, komfortabel und dazu noch eine wunderschöne Aussicht! Wir hatten eine unvergessliche tolle Zeit hier!

Beautiful, clean and extremely comfortable home in an amazing location with stunning water and mountain views. Great hosts who were very east to communicate with. Would loved to have stayed longer, maybe next time.

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Just a short stroll outside of Havelok with its walkable downtown, and proximity to nearby attractions, The Bora Castle was a nice place to unwind after fun filled days. The location is very good with sweeping panoramic views of the jungle mountain peaks countryside including the blue bays of the Sound and anchored boats nearby. We enjoyed the scene while sipping wine on the ample deck of the studio or through floor to ceiling windows. It was a very comfortable stay with every modern convenience. The kitchen is expansive and fully functional, exceeding the usual "kitchenette" offered at other places. The hosts were welcoming, kind, and great sources of local knowledge. We can recommend without reservation. A perfect and auspicious start to our South Island adventure!

Very stylish apartment - great view from picture window. Well equiped, very comfortable. Great location for Havelock & access to marina. Friendly host.

Spotlessly clean, very well equipped kitchen. Spacious and comfortable. Hosts very friendly. Lovely view and well placed .

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Wow, we were blown away by this place! Amazing views, fabulous location. Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Steve and Jan had even lit up a Christmas tree to welcome us. Wish we could have stayed longer. Loved it.

One of the best accommodations we had in New Zealand. Very clean, well-organized, comfortable bed, and a fantastic view from the terrace.

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Location had beautiful views. And you had privacy. Moden washing machine was great. Beautiful location and was clean and tidy.

There was no oven. So cooking was an electric pan and a frying pan for stove top. And pots.

Visit to Bora Castle was a delight. Here for my son's wedding and location was excellent. Cottage was spacious, clean and comfortable and the views were spectacular. Lovely owners. Yep would definitely book this cottage again. It was a delight

Everything!! Definitely an awesome place to stay. Nice, quiet and love that view ( so calming ). You can see the owners have taken a lot of thought in as to what is in the kitchen also. There are lots if extra items not in some other places we have stayed.

Nothing for this trip ( girls weekend ). Great for one or two couples or children that don't mind sharing a king size bed or sleeping on the couch. Maybe have the option if not yet available for 2 single or king single beds in a room maybe. Can't fault it though it was a lovely weekend away.

The house was in a beautiful location. All the amenities you need and warm home perfect spot would stay again

Great view of the sound and was fresh and tidy...nicely renovated cottage

Liked most everything about this place - A beautiful quiet picturesque tranquil setting. Spacious, well equipped and super clean.

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Lots of loud road noise from main highway in front

Great location. Loved the separation between two rooms. Lots of privacy. Nice and clean. Seaview. Delightful host.

No heating in rooms. The room gets very cold at nights.

Amazing views from the house. Comfortable beds and great family areas. Very well equipped accommodation. Owners next door and very welcoming. Close proximity to village.

Little bit of road noise but nothing too bad.

We were very impressed with this well-appointed rental property. The views over the sound were simply amazing and it was very conveniently located only a few minutes walk from downtown Havelock

The property owner knew what time we were arriving and left the door open for us. The harbour view was amazing. Good area to park our car. Could not fault the accomodation and would most definitely stay again. This is a great stay for 2 couples, each bedroom with their own ensuites.

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Everything. it is really a wonderful apartment.

Beautiful location with stunning views. A very comfortable house with everything that you’d need apart from an oven.

An oven!

Really easy. There was a lockbox AND the owner was available too

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Beautiful views from every window! Very clean with everything you need.. Havelock is a small town, and you may have a difficult time finding a restaurant open after 4 pm, but we were able to make a homemade meal. Very comfortable beds.

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Fantastic views, very relaxing. Should have stayed longer!

Bit of road noise.. but wasn't a biggy

absolutely everything. Wonderful property with absolutely everything of high quality.

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The property is well positioned on high ground to allow a very scenic view of the environment. It is very comfortable and clean. The owners are very thoughtful to provide an excellent place for travelers to rest well.

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Awesome spot to explore the area. So clean, great decor, and had everything we needed - including milk in the fridge. Little details that when you are traveling make you feel at home!

Stunning location. Stunning view. Stunning accommodation.

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Location great, lovely view and easy walk to town. Much appreciated door being unlocked when we arrived and heatpump on, very welcoming.

Lovely house with beautiful views from every room. Walking distance to shops, cafes and restaurants. Very clean and well equipped. Both bedrooms with ensuite. Very comfortable and relaxing! We loved our weekend stay stay at Bora Castle and will visit again.

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Perfect vista, perfect location, perfectly clean, friendly host. Cannot, in any way, fault this property.

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Love the two en-suite bedrooms. Great view of the water and mountains.

It was all good

Beautifully presented. The history of the building is evident, and the restoration to a superb level made our stay something special. A warm, welcoming place with amazing waterfront views.

Peace and quiet, with a lovely view. Could not enjoy outdoor activities, due to extreme weather event-rained 115 mm in 24 hours. Ideal place to sit out the storm ! Excellent facilities, tastefully furnished, with all modern conveniences.

A colander and pasta spoon would have been helpful!

Lovely location with great view. Property beautifully presented; well furnished and decorated. Very comfortable.

Light from distant streetlights able to sneak around the window blind in one bedroom, falling across the pillows.

The location is spectacular, and the view is gorgeous!

Set up on the hillside, with amazing views from bedrooms, lounge & even the toilet. 🤣 So modern, clean and comfortable with great facilities. Felt very relaxing! Convenient location close to Havelock restaurants and the Marina to catch the Pelorus Mailboat Cruise. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.

There was no convection oven, but not really a problem because the little portable Jumbuck BBQ provided did the trick.

Such a pretty view. Cute town. Cottage is tastefully decorated and extremely clean . Owner very nice and helpful. Close to a great restaurant ( mussel pot) and had a great town bakery/cafe !

Bathroom sinks tiny - but shower great

Everything about this place was fantastic!! Location, views and the home itself was just lovely.

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Beautiful!! Perfect for two couples traveling together or for a family. Clean, beautiful furniture. Well equipped kitchen. Easy walk to center of town. Lovely view of the sound and mountains.

Smart, modern, comfortable and well-equipped house with lovely views over the Pelorus Sound. Tastefully designed and furnished. Within walking distance of the wharf and amenities in Havelock.

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Location very handy to town. View fantastic. Accommodation superb. Great place to stay. Hosts supplied everything you needed. Would highly recommend.

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Cleanliness, responsive host.

Bora Castle is a fabulous cottage with absolutely everything you need for a break away.

Loved the location, walk to the Marina and views of the tidal water. Cosy house with all the comforts of home.

Comfortable cottage. Nicely decorated. Stunning view.

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Lovely Highly recommend and hosts very accomadating. as we had major delays getting there. And did not arrive until. After midnight. Bed was so comfortable. Would be great for 2 couples as well as just a. Couple. Defeinetly will stay again..

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Beautiful location. Lovely and clean, warm, comfortable beds, everything we needed.

Drive was a little tricky but once you come in and out you work it out ok.

Clean, good kitchen, nice view close to town

Early traffic noise but I am a very light sleepier

Great location-easy walk to town centre. Lovely views. Very clean and comfortable.

Absolutely stunning view from the property. The house was newly renovated, nice’n clean. The bed was comfortable. The place you would not want to leave!

So easy

It was an amazing place. It’s a great redecorated old mining cottage with en-suite in both bedrooms. Loved waking up in morning and having the view of pelorus sounds.

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The location and privacy and comfortable facilities. Very well presented.

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Beautiful outlook. Property neat and today.

The bathrooms are very small. Not a problem for us and the rest of the property makes up for it.

position, modern and very clean

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Outstanding location overlooking the water. Property was newly renovated and very well designed , extremely comfortable with absolutely everything you might need provided. Extremely clean and everything in working order. Very good communication with Hosts.

A little traffic noise, particularly noticeable at night.

Location was superb

The location overlooking Pelorus Sound was amazing. Big Picture windows in all rooms.

The occasional truck going past but it wouldn't stop me staying there again

The view - first off was amazing. Then entered the castle and although they are good photos, they don't do it justice enough. Modern, personal touch and not to mention super clean! Thank you so much Jan & Steve... we will be back!

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Bora Castle was outstanding. The cottage has been so thoughtfully designed, maximising your privacy and providing outstanding views from most rooms. Everything you could possibly need was provided from laundry detergent to kayaks. The bed was so comfortable, gardens were sensational and the quality of furnishings and decor made this stay wonderful. Short walk to centre of Havelock.

That we hadn’t booked for longer.

Beautiful house, everything is new, clean and shiny, well maintained and well maintained. Already from bed you wake up to a crazy view of the fjord. The hosts are amazing. We arrived when the supermarket was already closed. They immediately arranged a platter of fish, fruits and vegetables for us. They didn't want to be paid extra. Large rooms, large and comfortable beds, fully equipped and luxurious kitchen. Full value for the price. Highly recommended - 10 😍

Amazing views. This place was fantastic, big spacious rooms, both ensuited. Well stocked and the owners were more than accommodating. We will definitely stay here again when in the area.

Bora castle is one of the best places we have stayed in. Unfortunately due to inclement Cook Strait conditions we were only able to stay one of the three nights that we had booked. The property is immaculate, with a view to savour. Havelock is a lovely little settlement and of course, is a gateway to some of the spectacular Sounds. We would be n more than happy to return to Bora should we again visit Marlborough. Most impressive.

Option to play music but that is being finicky.

the views were amazing! the property itself was set up really well and updated very nicely. All the furniture was super comfortable and very homely to come back to after a day adventuring in the sound. The hosts were very accommodating and helpful, dropping us off some firewood so we could have a cosy night in on a cold day.

Everything...... location, comfort, space, facilities, cleanliness