Charming and comfortable country cottage in Central Hawkes Bay

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3116 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Otane, Hawke's Bay

Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum8 min drive
Central Hawkes Bay College14 min drive
Splash Planet33 min drive
Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living area

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This delightful spacious cottage was built 30 years ago to capture the sun and views in the grounds of one of Hawkes Bays finest historic homesteads. Situated half an hours drive from Hastings and Havelock North the property is nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by sheep, beef and arable farms. The 10 hectare lifestyle block has a few horses and chickens. Frequent visitors to the cottage are two fox terriers and a fluffy cat.

The 116 square metre house has been completely refurbished with new carpets, a new queen bed and exceptional furniture.

Please note that fresh eggs, milk, bread and butter are provided in the fridge along with cereals and seasonal fruit. This is for the first night only, after that you'll need to bring in whatever food you want for breakfast.

Property manager

George Wood

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Otane

Located in Otane, this vacation home is in a rural area. Waipawa Golf Course and Lime Rock Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Oruawharo Homestead & Garden and Amazing Maze 'n Maize. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Otane, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum - 8 min drive
Central Hawkes Bay College - 14 min drive
Splash Planet - 33 min drive
Craggy Range - 39 min drive
Mangakuri Beach - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Commercial Hotel - 8 min drive
Mumma G's Cafe and Bakehouse - 10 min drive
McCauley's Store & Cafe - 5 min drive
Waipawa Fish Supply - 8 min drive
Skinny Mulligans Restaurant & Bar - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming and comfortable country cottage in Central Hawkes Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

10 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

A crackers of a spot great people to deal with would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

31 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

very comfortable stay, property very well appointed, property owners very helpful and friendly and accommodating, will definitely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

31 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hinterland tranquility

Comfortably fitted and well designed cottage set in beautiful countryside. Great to be alongside a working homestead, with horses and woodworking onsite. George and Debs are charming hosts - interested and and interesting, while respecting privacy. All in all, a very enjoyable few days. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

26 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely secluded property

We had a really lovely relaxing couple of days in this very comfortable and spacious property. We were made very welcome by the owners and would highly recommend it for a quiet getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janine L.

28 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

The cottage was cosy and a delight to spend the week in. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and reading and relaxing and watching life go by. It was the perfect location to unwind and relax after a busy year. We felt right at home and loved seeing the Peacock and hens and cat and Coco the terrier walking around to say hello to us. It was a great location as we discovered it was only a short drive to Otane, Waipawa and Waipukura when we needed supplies. The coffee and lunch at Nola's were great as well as the Paper Mulberry Cafe. Yet we often spent a few days of our long week stay at the cottage because it to was too relaxing to leave and felt like a home away from home. We both slept well - the bed was super comfy and we loved cooking in the kitchen. Debs and George made us feel welcome from the messages before our arrival and meeting them.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by George Wood

George grew up in the homestead and married Debs 30 years ago. They've raised 3 sons and a daughter who have all left home. George runs an internationally renowned business from the farm buildings manufacturing polo and croquet mallets.

Why they chose this property

The cottage was designed by George's' father Peter who lived there for 7 years. It shares the 10 hectare lifestyle property with the main homestead which was built in 1881