Brecon Pond Bed & Breakfast

Very peaceful location. Comfortable bed. Great continental breakfast with extras. Very welcoming staff

Lovely breakfast plenty to choose from .Nice quiet unit with a pond and deck to relax on close enough to shops.

Fantastic quiet location. Loved the pond and surrounding area. Check in was easy. Fabulous hosts. Breakfast items provided with fresh eggs from on site chickens and honey from the bee hives.

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The breakfast provided included fresh food, eggs, honey, tasted even nicer knowing it was all their own. The host Steve was welcoming and easy to chat with, giving us lots of information about the area. The location is a peaceful retreat, feeling like everything just slowed down. It is quiet and far enough away from the busy-ness of the world, yet still a quick drive into the CBD. The cats are very friendly. We wish it had been cold enough to light the fire! And we could see Mt Taranaki from the front yard!

Only one thing, the bathroom mirror is too high. Someone who is 5'2" can only see their forehead!

We love this property. The garden is delightful, and it’s very nice to sit on the little deck and enjoy its tranquility. The Rooms are very pleasant with every thing you need , comfy bed lovely quality bed linen , log burner to keep away the cold and a delicious breakfast for you to prepare. This is our third time here and we are very happy .

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Excellent facilities in beautiful surroundings. Home grown honey and eggs and fresh flowers. Friendly hosts. Quiet and comfortable

A nuisance that had to slide doors across kitchen facilities to access rubbish containers

Absolutely beautiful, thank you

Clean comfortable, modern accomodation with a beautiful garden to sit out in for breakfast - lovely furnishings, excellent facilities and a terrific host - thank you Stephen.

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Unterkunft angebaut an das Haus der Eigentümer, inmitten eines wunderschönen privaten Parks. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen im Taranaki / Mt. Egmont NP. Parkplatz vor der Haustür. Sehr unkomplizierter Check-In.

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Stephen und Casey waren wundervolle Gastgeber. Die Unterkunft war perfekt eingerichtet und der Garten ein kleines Paradies. Vielen lieben Dank.

We had a wonderful three-night stay at Brecon Pond B&B. The apartment is spacious, very clean, and tastefully decorated, with a comfortable bed, modern bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Everything is thoughtfully arranged and very practical for a longer stay. The hosts were extremely welcoming and helpful. Steve shared excellent recommendations for local attractions and dining options, and even provided a red-light torch for kiwi spotting. We especially appreciated the fresh eggs from their chickens and honey from their hives. The private deck overlooking the pond and garden is a lovely, peaceful place to unwind after a day exploring Egmont National Park. Highly recommended.

Nothing to complain about.

Great Bed & Breakfast with very friendly hosts. Beautiful garden, quiet neighborhood, walking distance to restaurants (though the choice in Stratford is rather limited). Highly recommend!

Tout était parfait!!!

Tiptop! Der Gastgeber Stephen hat hier aus der ehemaligen Garage eine sehr gemütliche Ferienwohnung gezaubert, die prima ausgestattet ist. In der kleinen Küche war alles für ein ansprechendes Frühstück vorhanden. Der Ausblick vom Schlafzimmer in den Garten mit seinen Gewächshäusern, eigenen Bienenvölkern (selbstgemachter Honig zum Frühstück!) und kleinem Bachlauf nebst Palmen lud zum Verweilen ein. Auch ansonsten war Stephen sehr freundlich und hatte Veranstaltungs- sowie Restauranttipps für uns parat.

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Attention to detail with everything you wanted or needed for a very comfortable stay.

We spent four nights with my wife and we felt very comfortable! The cottage, attached to the main house, overlooks a beautiful garden, exactly as shown in the pictures. The cottage has a good size and is well organized and very clean. The king size bed is very comfortable. Overall, very quiet and peaceful location. Breakfast was provided for four days and offered large portions of a variety of healthy items. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating.

Die Aussicht ist atemberaubend , der Vermieter ausgesprochen nett. Gibt gute Tipps für Besichtigungen

Man weiß gar nicht, wo man anfangen kann, um alles zu loben. Großartige hilfsbereite Gastgeber, wunderbares Anwesen, super Ausstattung, wunderbares Frühstück mit Eiern von eigenen Hühnern und Honig von eigenen Bienen. Eine Terrasse mit Blick auf Teich. Man wird persönlich mit Namen begrüßt. Das Bett ist komfortabel und es gibt genug Platz sowohl in der Wohnung als auch in dem wunderschönen Garten. Es ist alles da, was nötig und sogar mehr als das. Falls ihr einen Aufenthalt in der Gegend plant - eine bessere Wahl könnt ihr nicht treffen.

Excellent host, beautiful space, everything you need! Loved the muesli, heated towel racks and comfy couch. Thank you for a wonderful stay

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Imagine... you wake up on a sunny Summer morning, soft light peeking out from behind the curtains, and - not too loud at all, but enough to make you smile! - the chirruping of happy chickens can be heard from outside. The hardest choice you need to make right now is where you'd like to have your morning cuppa: in the spacious & pleasantly cool kitchen / lounge area, or out on the sun-soaked front porch, overlooking the flora & fauna of the pond? Welcome to Brecon Pond Bed & Breakfast. A little slice of paradise tucked safely away in Stratford - easy to find (the property is signposted & well-lit), but so hard to say goodbye to! The quick notes: PARKING - easy off-street parking is available right in front of your room. BREAKFAST - may be seasonal / dependent on availability, but we had museli, orange juice, milk, butter, honey, jams, bread, and fresh eggs provided for us. BEDS - just the one, but it was just right (not too firm, not too soft). All bedding was crisp & clean. BATHROOM - you have your own private ensuite-style bathroom, with shampoo / conditioner / body wash & fresh towels all provided. SCENERY / VIEW - words & pictures cannot capture the beauty of Brecon Pond, truly. You'll just have to trust me (and all the other reviewers), this place is stunning. When you arrive, you'll find a Compendium prepared for you - I'd recommend having a looksee through this, it's far more than just "here's how the TV works". Alongside all the instruction manual snippets & local menus, Stephen & Casey (the humans behind Brecon Pond) have also included photos from their renovation journey. They are clearly people who love & care for their property - walking around the gardens & pond made this all the more evident. The fresh eggs & honey we found in our kitchen come from the chickens & bees on the property.

Booking.com is making me write something here, so I guess I could mention that there wasn't a full-length mirror. But since that's the ONLY thing I could possibly comment on as a "didn't like", you might as well ignore this bit. Thank you, Stephen & Casey, for an amazing stay. I genuinely don't have anything I "didn't like" about Brecon Pond :)

Hier wurde ein ganz bezauberndes Reich von Stephen und Casey geschaffen. In dem äußerst geschmackvoll eingerichteten Apartment mit Wohn- und Schlafraum gab es noch ein großes modernes Bad und eine Küchenzeile, in der es an nichts fehlte. Der Blick aus dem Schlafzimmer und von der Terrasse geht in den traumhaft schönen Garten mit Teich, der ebenfalls noch eine Sitzgelegenheit bietet. Ich bin sehr warmherzig empfangen worden und habe mich im Brecon Pond B&B sehr wohl gefühlt. Ein Parkplatz ist direkt vor der Tür. Die Lage ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt zum Besuch des Mt. Egmont (Taranaki) Nationalparks.

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The pond and surrounding gardens were lovely. It was so peaceful sitting on the back deck watching the birds and sun on the water.

Everything was perfect.

Sehr freundlicher, persönlicher Empfand. Komfortable Unterkunft und ein traumhafter Garten. Eier und Honig von den hauseigenen Tieren.

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tolle Lage in einem traumhaften Garten, zum Frühstück gab es Eier der eigenen Hühner und Honig von den eigenen Bienen, gute Tipps des Besitzerpaares. Es war wunderschön!!! Jederzeit wieder, aber dann länger!!

A well-appointed apartment in a beautiful, peaceful garden.

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Lovely accommodation, well maintained & very clean. Beautiful gardens & pond surrounding BnB. Very peaceful. Loved the treats left for us - hot scones, jam & cream. Host very welcoming, happy to show us around accommodation & explain the surrounding area.

We love the beautiful garden and the cozy ambiance of the cottage . It’s quiet and at least be with nature . It’s warm , lovely breakfast , comfy bed with quality bed linen . Hosts that really make you feel welcome… warm scones delivered 😊

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Place was clean, location convenient. Best part was the freshly baked scones from the owner.

Great place with amazing facilities A lot of attention to detail. You have everything you need in there. N8ce relax8ng place gp outside in the garden by the pond and rwad a book. The studio is fresh and spacious ideal for 2. Pictures of the stars is taken from the deck in the back

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Lovely furnishings, lots of space , great selection for breakfast, beautiful back yard and friendly people who are so helpful and give u space.

Well thought out accomodation. Spotless.

Great accommodation, nice, helpful hosts, highly recommended!

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thank you for the stay. beautiful place beautiful everything. super recommended for anyone going to the small town of Whakaahurangi aka Stratford

location great no road noise

you can't better perfection .

Great breakfast. Great location

Only thing missing was a full length mirror

Amazing view from the bed. Strongly recommend this peaceful place to stay.

Everything was well presented. Breakfast items were fresh and delicious

Very thoughtful hosts. Breakfast is a DIY affair with all the ingredients and facilities provided - this is a small apartment set aside from the main house in a private setting with a great outlook over the beautifully maintained garden and pond set in its own piece of woodland - perfect for an extended stay and ideally positioned for visiting all of Taranaki Province

Food provided was more than we required, unit was very comfortable and great view over the back lawn to the pond that was lit up at night.

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Everything was provided for a great b'fast. Quiet, private setting. Lovely garden with view of the Mountain. Comprehensive notes on how to work everything. The actual layout of the kitchen / living was great - the actual kitchen could be cut off with sliding doors to make living room a relaxing, cosy space.

There was extra bedding available - e.g. mohair blanket. It would have been nice to have this on the bed when I arrived as it was cold the first night. When I had it for the last 2 nights it made all the difference.

Unit was clean, comfortable, quiet, and private—we couldn't have asked for more. Especially appreciated the dozen eggs from their chickens and the honey from their bees. Owners were friendly and gave great activity suggestions. Thanks to them, we saw kiwis in the wild at a nearby reserve.

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The accommodation is lovely and the cleanest place I have ever been to. It is quiet and just a 15 min walk to shops and eateries. We explored Mt Taranaki from here, you can see it from the driveway. The hosts are most helpful and very friendly.

Lovely garden surrounding the property, especially at the rear. Hosts were lovely to talk to and very helpful. Everything you needed was catered for in your accommodation.

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Everything was spot on, the hosts thought of everything and the fresh roses, eggs and honey were lovely additions

For B&Bs, Brecon Pond was exceptional in terms of the attractiveness of the surrounding property and the spaciousness and overall quality of the studio unit itself. Very friendly owners.

This was one of the best accommodation we have stayed at during our travels thru New Zealand. It truly spoiled us and I believe we will have a hard time finding anything better. Great value for your money. The hosts were so lovely . There were a lot of little extras and their property was amazing. Extremely clean and so quiet. Comfortable bed and a wonderful shower

Nothing could have been better. The only down side was we only spent 2 nights could have easily stayed a few more days

Everything was perfect 🤩 Superbly clean, lots of variety and options for breakfast, friendly hosts, beautifully kept grounds, very comfortable, sunny and warm, Comfortable bed, big shower with plenty of pressure, good off street parking, well equipped for self catering- the list goes on.

Nothing to complain about

Everything

Beautiful setting and great hosts

Everything it was fantastic like wow

There is nothing to dislike. Fantastic place and people

Location is great for Egmont National Park and Mt Taranaki as well as the excellent Rotokare Scenic Reserve. The accommodation is terrific, the garden and pond amazing and the hosts outstanding.

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Perfect location for exploring the area around Mt Egmont-Taranaki area. Lovely space with everything you could need.

Absolutely perfect property, stunning outdoors. Cosy and so well set up, could well stay here long term.

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The best place we have ever stayed at.

Everything was superb, great breakfast, comfortable bed, beautiful garden, easy to find location and wonderful hosts

There was an outstanding breakfast options with home made products such as jams and honey from their hives. The location was off any main road traffic set in very nice garden surroundings. The best B&B we have stayed in.

Ha. Nothing. It was superb.

It was quiet despite being on the road. The grounds were great. Fresh eggs and honey were a nice bonus as were the hot scones, cream and jam on arrival. Couldn't ask for more from our host.

Only the weather

very comfortable and well equipped. the attention to detail and level of finish makes this the best accommodation we have had in NZ so far.

Great place to stay to go around the area. Plenty for breakfast, place hosts own honey!

Beautiful comfortable room, very good shower and bed, nice breakfast, beautiful garden, we had an great time. thank you so much for everything.

Kindness of the hosts. Modern design and finishes of the accommodation. Peace and tranquility of the garden. Excellent location.

This was a little oasis of calm on our trip. Wish we had had more time to just hang out at the property. I enjoyed speaking with Stephen and Casey our hosts. They have done a lovely job renovating the property and it met all our needs and more. it was fun to wander around ... watch the chickens, smell the roses, pet the cat, view the pond. Fresh eggs, bread, cereal, milk, lovely yogart and drinks are provided in our kitchen for breakfast.

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Location perfect, apartment really nice with a very comfortable bed and plenty of room, gardens and outlook exceptional, hosts superb. Really appreciated the illuminated sign when arriving at night in the rain and driving down a dark street. All in all highly recommended.

Nothing needs to improve.

it's a little paradise here. Everything was perfect, from the very nice welcome to the fresh eggs and homemade jam and the great facilities including the beautiful garden

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Breakfast was Great,

All Good

Superb B+B - high quality facilities in picturesque surroundings - wished we could have stayed longer!

Nothing to complain about

We loved it and wanted to move in permanently! Really modern, quiet and chic.

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The apartment is beautiful and comfortable but the real star is the view - the pond in the backyard is private and inviting. The hosts were very knowledgeable about the area and all the information we needed was at our fingertips. A fabulous location!

Comfortable, clean, well-equipped studio. Views over and access to a beautiful garden with hens and bees. We were provided with breakfast items including eggs from the hens and honey from the bees which was a lovely touch. Stephen was very nice and friendly.

Great room, restful atmosphere, wonderful breakfast.

Great place to stay. The owners took a touching care in everything, kitchen has everything you need, beautiful garden and pond. Very close to shops and Mt Taranaki. Thank you Stephen and Casey to make our stay unforgettable. Special thanks to cats Comet and Moon for showing us around the property. Definitely recommend this place.

Fabulous hosts, beautiful garden, lovely breakfast, including own tasty honey - couldn’t fault!

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Excellent studio with plenty of space. Beautiful gardens. Well equipped kitchenette with very good food provided for breakfast including eggs from their chickens. Very friendly hosts.

Only the weather which wasn't the host's fault.

The location was great, about a mile out of town. Breakfast was amazing with plenty of choice which included eggs from their chickens and honey from their bees. The owners were extremely welcoming and invited us to wander around and enjoy their beautiful garden. The property was tastefully furnished, spotlessly clean and with clever use of space.

There was nothing to dislike. I would definitely recommend Brecon Pond.

This was the best accommodation in all of NZ! It was idyllic, clean and beautiful. The hosts Casey and Stephen are wonderful people and the garden is true paradise. They provide you with eggs and honey from their own animals and allow to take some veggies from the garden. The location is quiet and peaceful. you can even see the volcano from the front porch! I felt extremely safe and welcome here!

Breakfast was fine with great variety of ingredients. Location of unit was excellent with quiet and beautiful surroundings.

The step up to the studio unit was a little high for seniors. Lack of attention could result in fall.

Spacious and well thought out. Garden is an added bonus. Proximity to town and attractions is perfect.

Perfect stay - even to short… 😉