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Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
  • Popular LocationBlack Barn Vineyards4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSplash Planet7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTe Mata Peak9 min drive
  • AirportNapier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)27 min drive

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About the area

Havelock North

In Havelock North .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Havelock North cottage, you'll find Arataki Honey Visitor Centre and Village Vineyards. Black Barn Vineyards and Te Mata Estate are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Te Mata Estate - 4 min drive
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 4 min drive
  • Craggy Range - 5 min drive
  • Splash Planet - 7 min drive
  • Te Mata Peak - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Piku Izakaya Japanese - 4 min drive
  • Askerne Winery - 13 min walk
  • No.5 Cafe & Larder - 4 min drive
  • Rose & Shamrock Village Inn - 4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful semi-rural retreat

Lavenham Cottage is nestled amongst peaceful orchard and farm-life at the foot of Te Mata Peak yet just 3km from Havelock North Village. The newly-established cottage is spacious and private. With two king bedrooms, each with their own ensuite, and a large open plan living area, the cottage is a great choice for both business and leisure travellers. Whether you are in Hawke's Bay for a relaxing weekend, sporting event or on a business trip, Lavenham Cottage caters to your needs.

NB: the cottage is not suited to long-term bookings/rental, sorry.

Property manager

John and Leonie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 667 sq ft (62 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for very young children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Peaceful Semi Rural Retreat
Peaceful Semi-rural Retreat Cottage
Peaceful Semi-rural Retreat Havelock North
Peaceful Semi-rural Retreat Cottage Havelock North

Peaceful semi-rural retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JILL D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay
This was our third time staying at Lavenham Cottage, a great spot to explore the region
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and tidy, very peaceful!
Had a fantastic weekend, very peaceful. House was lovely and tidy with everything we could need. Extremely clean and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT!
This property was stunning and comfortable. Easy and good communication with host with a gorgeous little gift and note on arrival. Very good location and will 100% book to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really would rate this stay a 15, much higher than a 10!! Fabulous in every way! Thanks for everything -- clean , comfortable, spacious, with coffee/tea/milk/sugar, etc. Loved seeing the sheep all the time out the window. Would suggest another small step before the first big step and/or a railing for very senior persons. All was well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
NA
Relaxed in in a peceful rurul setting
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Lovely spot perfect for all local experiences great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rural location
Well appointed properly, great hosts, excellent communication, Comfy beds, easy access. We loved it & would of liked to have stayed longer. Would go back & highly recommend Michelle & Bill
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

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Liked: Cleanliness
Do not recommend! Nice house but nasty host
Our stay at the cottage was disappointing. While the home itself was lovely, the host ruined our Hawkes Bay experience. On arrival, we were locked out by an electric gate which was not mentioned. Luckily we realised the gate code must be the same as the house code in the booking confirmation. The home was clean and tidy and had a lot of basic features, but lacked some simple staples e.g. sugar for coffee and washing facilities. One day of our stay it was 30+ degrees outside, so we decided to go to the local river for a swim. As no beach towels were provided, two towels were taken offsite and got a little bit of dirt on them. One of the house rules is as to text the owner upon check out, which we did. About an hour later, I received very angry texts from the host, accusing us of using the towels to clean bikes with and threatening us with a cleaning fee and reporting us to Book a Bach. I called the host to explain the situation and that it was a little bit of dirt, where she proceeded to get very angry and again threaten us with replacement towel fees and a bad review. I sincerely apologised and said we would pay any dry cleaning fees or replace the towels if needed, but she continued to be very rude and angry. This left me very shaken, especially considering we thoroughly cleaned the cottage (vacuuming, spray and wiping surfaces etc) and knowing that dirt easily comes out in a wash. I do not recommend staying here. It is not worth the money and the stress and anxiety caused. The host did not behave how a hospitality host should.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too short
Lovely, peaceful cottage. John and Leonie were charming and helpful. We’d love to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Perfect house, amazing setting and fantastic hosts!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022