Secluded Haven Near Bush, Beach & Havelock North

Thanks a lot for this beautiful week-end. The place has a lot of charm and character. Very well equipped. Very nice view on Te Mata. Van was wonderful with very nice stories. Thanks for letting us staying a little bit later.

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Great location, lovely owners and beautiful cottage. Van was a great host, warm welcome with great knowledge on the area. Facilities were perfect, clean and tidy. Fresh eggs, bacon and other treats in the fridge. Home cooked bread on the bench. Bed was comfortable and big. Definitely will be back

Really lovely cabin in a great rural setting.

Elegantly furnished & rustic country cottage in superb location, 10 minutes from Havelock North village. Hosts were very helpful, friendly & attentive - generously supplied homemade bread, eggs & well stocked pantry.

We stayed 3 nights in this lovely cottage and regreted not staying longer. We enjoyed the veranda and the singing of the birds which was enormous before sunset. Van gave us good recommandations and it was great to meet him. A place we are happy that we were there.

All is good.

Stunning, peaceful, comfortable, relaxing, 10/10 will be back. Eggs, bread and bacon in the fridge was such a lovely suprise, owners are lovely people.

It was perfect

Secluded Elegant Generously stocked

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Beautiful well presented cottage. Perfect location if you want to get away and chill for a bit but close enough to town if you need. Great hosts, thank you so much for the freshly baked bread and provided breakfast ❤️

Gorgeous place. Thank you for the breakfast supplies!

Delightful cottage, very peaceful and quiet. Only 15 minutes from Ocean Beach, which is the most idyllic place, long golden sand and balmy ocean, although you need to be careful about riptides if swimming. Close to Havelock North for shopping and restaurants. Hosts were so helpful, offering advice and sharing local knowledge, and leaving provisions, we had a lovely stay here.

Nothing to dislike.

Tom's cottage was delightful. Van and Linda were kind, generous and weloming. We had a most enjoyable stay did not want to leave and hope to come back next year. The views from the cottage veranda and the birdlife are exceptional. The outdoor furniture is worth a mention as few bachs provide such comfortable seating.

Leaving.

The setting was secluded yet not far from town and the views were just beautiful. We enjoyed the large verandah and outdoor furniture. The cottage had a real homely feel, the kitchen was small but adequate, the bathroom was lovely and the bedroom comfortable. The host was super friendly.

Fresh eggs and bread were provided by the hosts. The location of the cottage proved to be excellent.

Van was an amazing host! The breakfast provided was great and the cottage itself is everything you could ever need.

Was so perfect. One of my most favourite locations yet and loved this cottage so much.

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Beautiful private location with generous hosts

Cute and cosy cottage furnished comfortably. Easy to access with great parking in a lovely quiet rural setting yet close to town and nearby vineyards and bike trails. Breakfast goodies were provided and the fresh flowers were appreciated.

Such an amazing place to stay. Loved the location and friendly host.

Awesome

It was perfect for us

The cottage is amazing with beautiful views of Te Maya Peak. We really felt so relaxed there & Van is a super host too.

Was a cute comfy older small cottage. Was very quirky but comfortable. The bathroom was very well set out and had a heated towel rail and a good shower. Loved being left a loaf of bread, eggs and fruit etc. Very appreciated. Owner was very friendly. The bed was very comfy. Good heating . A number of fresh flowers were in each room. Parking was just outside and it was a very private location. Great cafe not far from the house

Was old and didnt feel totally clean due to older timber kitchen benches, cupboards betc. Cutting boards could well do with being replaced. Deck area and outside table had a lot of wax which really should have been cleaned up. This was pointed out but nothing happened. There Was a spare sofa type seating but it had holes in the fabric. A throw over it would have made it look better. The floor definitely needs repilling but it added to the quirkiness and you got use to it..

Excellent provisions provided. Cottage and amenities well presented. Comfortable bed.

Location. Old World Charm. Extras.

Seems niggardly to say since there were so many positives, but a few basics maybe slipped by the hosts’ attention - e.g. moths in the muesli jar, tissue box but empty of tissues.

We were happy to find fresh bread, eggs, and bacon for our breakfast. Also a nice selection of tea and plunger coffee, and a bowl of plums. Breakfast on the verandah with a beautiful view was a real treat!

We enjoyed everything about our stay. No complaints.

Very warm and informative welcome from Van, and as a very welcoming touch his wife had left freshly baked bread in the kitchen, together with everything necessary for breakfast. Beautiful and secluded location SE of Te Mata peak, just over 3 km from Craggy Range cellar door. Red Bridge Cafe 1km away good if you don't want to rustle up breakfast yourself. Regenerating bush in extensive gardens, lots of native birdsong (and birdlife). Great views both from the accommodation terrace and from the bedroom of Te Mata peak. Heritage cottage sensitively updated with all necessary modern conveniences. I would definitely stay here again when visiting North Island. Ocean Beach a short (5km or so) drive away, very much deserted when I was there. A beautiful secluded "away from it all" haven and a great place to relax.

Awesome unexpected supplied artisan breakfast surprised us on arrival. Lovely private cottage surrounded by native birds, olive trees, roaming turkeys & quails! Lovely deck to sit out on & admire not only the quiet of the location but the views to Te Mata peak.

Quiet and well equiped for two people. Close drive to cellar door destinations and restaurants. Old world character charm and history.

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Quaint cottage, breakfast for two days, very friendly and helpful host

Wonderful location, surrounded by bush and beautiful gardens. Stunning view of Te Mata from the veranda. Loved the peace of this rural property with its bird life, comfort, style and super hosts.

Awesome bush setting and fabulous bird life, cute funky cottage warm clean and pleasant to stay in! Owners supplied fresh bread,bacon & eggs. plus usual tea coffee & spreads.

Didn’t get to spend enough time there to appreciate as had a bereavement to attend with family.

Peaceful and comfortable