Ashcroft Gardens Bed & Breakfast

Breakfast was ok, location was ok.

Privacy could have been better not sitting outside looking at what's on the clothes line, other issues were no fridge in the room had the go looking for milk in there shed 'over all well overpriced for what it is.

The most welcoming congenial hosts we have ever had!...a lovely stay. Breakfast was excellent, just share preferences and they will do their best. Fresh, local produce with flavour was so nice to have. The home has a large garden around it, and the quiet side street made it peaceful and relaxing. Very good location to visit Napier, go wine tasting and visit the coast (recommend Gannett colony January-March, if into birds).

No criticisms.

hosts very friendly

room was a bit cramped. pool could have been heated more quite far from the centre of Napier

Det var som att vara en gäst till familjen. Värdar var vänliga och välkomnande. Rum och frukost fantastisk.

Lite störande ljud från väg och flyg.

Excellent hospitality.........hosts were very entertaining and keen to assist. Very knowledgeable about all things Hawke;s Bay

Mitten im Grünen mit familiärer Atmosphäre. Zum reichlichen Frühstück gibt es unter anderem sehr leckere Sachen aus dem Garten ganz frisch. Die Wirtsleute sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Jederzeit wieder und eine absolute Empfehlung 👍

Breakfast was fantastic with many local foods.

It was great

Love the garden and all the birds playing about The hosts were knowledgeable and very helpful

Could have just moved in, I’d add chickens and veggies patch then never leave

Awesome people, very accomodating, went beyond expectations

Everything was great

Very lovely property. Gavin and Sally are excellent hosts. We enjoyed talking with them. They are very accommodating and friendly.

The breakfast is exceptional. The hosts take great care of every guest and their preferences at breakfast. We from Germany got the best bread we've ever had in New Zealand. Fruit is all seasonal and fresh, jams are homemade. Eggs made to order, even poached. A dream.

If you drive into the district, it looks like paradise. But the proximity to the highways can be a bit of a nuisance, especially in northerly winds.

Well located - albeit out of the town centre. Comfortable room with excellent facilities. Breakfast was out standing. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.

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This was a great stay, ideally located in a beautiful home with fantastic garden. I was looked after so well, the facilities were great and the breakfast was lovely.

Great breakfast! Lovely pool and hot tub. Excellent hosts - thank you!

Sally and Gavin made this place feel likes home from home. We were completely relaxed from the moment we arrived.

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Very hospitable hosts, excellent breakfast and a very relaxed atmosphere.

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The hosts, Gavin and Sally, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome! Highly knowledgeable about Napier and its surroundings. The cooked breakfasts were exceptional and a real treat. They welcome you into their home with open arms. Would highly recommend and would stay there again.

Exceptional is exceptional - nothing to dislike.

Sally and Gavin were wonderful. Recommendations were spot on with respect to restaurants. Breakfast was fresh. Hot tub was a perfect end to a day.

Nothing bad to mention

Pool, gardens and accommodation

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The location is on the lovely estate of Jervoistown, Napier. The town centre is a 10 minute drive away. Sightseeing such as Mount Te Mata are also nearby. The hosts Gavin and Sally are salt of the earth people, who made us feel so welcomed. It's a definite place to stay should you be heading to Napier.

That we could only stay one night.

Terrific breakfast and very friendly owners

Bed and room were cold we went in.

The hosts were incredible and they drove us to the airport. Then stayed with us yell our flight boarded. Highlight of the trip!

Great hosts, room and breakfast!

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Very friendly

The breakfast was healthy options and one of the best on our trip

The weather, lots of 🌧

Breakfast was of a high standard with ample choice. The B&B is located in a peaceful residential area but with easy access to attractions in Napier, Hastings and Havelock North. The hosts are welcoming and helpful.

Friendly hosts, very nice room and excellent breakfasts.

Closer to town would have been preferred, but not really a problem with a rental car.

We loved the friendly and the hosts were very accommodating to us checking in early to prepare for our event after travelling from afar. The location was close to our event and safe and secure off-street parking for our car was an added plus. The breakfast was great with homemade jams, both preserved and fresh fruits and a variety of cereals including gluten free. Very kind in sharing produce from their fruit trees. The hosts made us feel welcome but also gave us privacy to relax and do our thing. Will definitely stay again. Thank you.

Everything was great - nothing we did not like.

Our hosts were very good and looked after us really well. Breakfast was great with lots of choice. This is a proper b and b!!!

We got bitten a lot but it is hot. Wish they would eat something else.

Really amazing B&B and a really lovely couple who own it were very helpful and had an amazing breakfast and conversation, would highly recommend. And will definitely stay there again.

A lovely home stay with fantastic hosts who couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful.

Sally and Gavin are warm, welcoming hosts with an abundance of local knowledge and advice. On arrival I was immediately welcomed with a glass (or 2) of local wine, and we chatted for hours like old friends whilst sat on their beautiful deck overlooking their magical garden. My room was spacious, extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was freshly prepared to a time of my choosing. A lovely selection of fresh fruit, cereal and home made jams. Gavin also does an outstanding poached egg on toast, cooked to perfection.👌 Unfortunately I didnt get to try out the pool and hot tub because I arrived late and left early🥺. I would definitely stay again here if i was in the area😊 It was a privilege to be a guest in Sally in Gavins home. It was outstanding value for money even before they gave me a discount when they realised I was a single traveller. Such generosity and kindness on their part.

Absolutely nothing to dislike. The hosts, house and garden are all delightful. I only wish I could have stayed longer to linger by the pool with a glass of wine, a good book and convivial company x

The room was bright and spacious. Wonderful breakfast and Sally and Gavin were perfect hosts.

Nothing to dislike

Friendly hosts, lovely garden environment Location was very good for us just passing through Napier

Our room next to the lounge wasn't fully soundproof. (The pool room is completely private)

My mum and I had a great stay at Ashcroft Gardens. We were a bit skeptical about staying at a BnB, but Sally and Gavin were so warm and welcoming, we felt completely at home. The room was spacious and comfortable and the brekky delicious - loads of fresh fruit, great cereals, toast with a variety of spreads, fresh juices and/or a cooked option. A bonus was chatting with the other guests, some local and others international. Sally and Gavin themselves were great to talk to and also incredibly generous. We came away with a bag avocados from their tree. Yum! The home is set amidst lovely gardens and is a short drive or an easy 30-minute walk to Taradale village. It’s handily placed to local vineyards, including the Mission and Church Road - great for those outdoor summer concerts. Location-wise it’s hard to beat if you want to explore the rest of Hawkes Bay, with Napier, Hastings and Havelock North all within easy reach. We'll most certainly be back! Thanks Sally and Gavin!

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What isn’t there to like? The hosts are outstanding, we felt like one of their family. The room was very comfortable and had every convenience known to man and womankind. It was very humid so they put a fan in our room which allows us great comfort in the 24 degree overnight temperature. The bed was lush and we both awoke refreshed. The gardens are a tropical paradise, and Gavin gave us some avocados from their tree to take home. The breakfast was outstanding. A true Bed and Breakfast where Sally made me anything I wanted (I recommend her scrambled eggs!). Gavin have us a lift to the concert was greatly showed us the shortcut home (it’s only a half hour walk away from Mission Estate and Church Road wineries). At 11pm at night as we were walking home, Gavin called me on my cellphone because it had started raining and he collected us from our sheltered spot. What a lovely couple, we will definitely be returning and sharing their contact details with our friends.

Honestly I can’t think of a single thing. This is perfection in accommodation.

Sally and Gavin are the sweetest hosts you could wish for. Very welcoming, we felt comfortable from the first moment. We had the pool room which has a nice view on the pool and is just in the middle of their beautiful garden. The breakfast is amazing from our point of view. It just offers a lot of good local and self-made things. We felt like at home and would definitely come back again. Thank you, Sally and Gavin!

Sally & Gavin went out of their way to make our stay so special, they are lovely people and were ever so welcoming and helpful. Breakfasts were a dream and the poached eggs to die for. If it wasn't 12,000 miles from home I'd be back next week too!

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Great hosts Gavin and Sally and Sally is the best poached egg maker and her home made raspberry/boysenberry jam was deeelish! Beds were amazing and mattress perfect for my back with crisp clean quality sheets. Thanks for a great BnB stay.

Not much... I'm not use to being able to wear shoes in the house and we were allowed, may be that's why one end of our room was slightly musty but hardly noticeable. Greatful we had a bed, as it was a late booking.

Friendly and comfortable.

We loved staying here. It is a lovely, comfortable family home and Sally and Gavin were so welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended!

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Our hosts Sally and Gavin were very welcoming on our arrival and made us feel at home by offering us a cup of tea and a sit down after our journey. Their home is in a beautiful setting with a lovely garden, cultivated over the years by Sally. Our accommodation was very comfortable and clean and we had everything we needed. We were also offered a glass of wine to share with Gavin and Sally which was much appreciated. Sally prepared a lovely breakfast for us and Gavin was extremely helpful in giving us directions to various places in the area. We only stayed one night but felt we had know Sally and Gavin for much longer. Excellent hosts.

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Nice and quiet

Nothing it was great

Cooked breakfast was offered but selection of cereals, fruits and toast very satisfying. Guava jelly was outstanding.

That we didn't take our togs to make the most of the spa pool.

Very homely, amazing welcoming hosts into their home. Lovely comfy bed and great breakfast.

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We had a wonderful time in Napier with Sally and Gavin (the owners), we loved their kindness and helpfulness. The breakfast were amazing and the facilities were great and clean. Will love to stay here again !

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Very friendly host, spent time chatting about local area. Good breakfast.

clean comfortable,

great breakfast, lovely couple.

Lovely room overlooking the pool, super friendly hosts

Amazing and helpful hosts, beautiful room with beautiful garden patio. Pool and hot tub 😍. Comfortable bed. Complementary bathrobes and amazing breakfast.

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Fabulous hosts. Could not have made us more welcome. Huge, clean rooms and facilities second to none

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Sally & Gavin went the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable.

Very friendly. Lovely breakfast. Very clean and very quiet. Lovely gardens and very private setting.

The hosts were super friendly and made us feel extremely welcome. We loved staying and would come back any time.

The hosts Sally and Gavin are very welcoming and very willing to help with any questions. The room was large and comfortable. We loved the garden. The breakfast was superb and Sally’s jams are delicious!

Exceptional friendly hosts, breakfast to die for, couldn't ask for anything more. Hosts would go out of their way to ensure you had a pleasant stay. Would recommend accommodation.

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Sally and Gavin were very welcoming and helped enormously with information about Napier and surrounding area. They are generous and enthusiastic hosts, breakfast was outstanding and we are looking forward to being able to make a return visit.

Lovely location in a very tranquil and beautiful garden. The room was very comfortable and the owners extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast excellent.

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Wonderful warm welcome. The room looked out to the garden and room was well presented. We had an excellent overnight stay. The host even dropped us off to the event we were going too. A lovely selection for breakfast.

Lovely B n B and charming hosts who really look after you. Breakfast was superb thank you Sally! especially avocados fresh from the tree. True kiwi hospitality that we won’t forget. We loved the informal home from home atmosphere and their genuine interest in people and we had lovely chats at the breakfast table. We sincerely hope to return again one day. All the very best wishes to you both!

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Comfortable and charming homestay. Hosts are so welcoming and engaging. Loved the conversation and hospitality. Beautiful garden and relaxing.

Nice location, beautiful garden, quiet neighborhood, lovely hosts.

Would have liked some milk in the room; tea/coffee jug available, just missing milk.

So recommend Ashcroft Gardens. Sally and Gavin fabulous - by the time we left we felt part of the family. Went out of their way to make us feel welcome including informing us of sites to see. Loved everything !

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beautiful garden and a hot tub

a little strange to have a room in someone’s house but that is not unusual

Wonderful hosts, helpful with ideas of things to see and do, great facilities, and nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended and would stay again.