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The French Country House

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury B&B with free WiFi

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Private kitchen
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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163 Esdaile Road, Whakamarama, 3176
  • Place, Leveret Estate Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mills Reef Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Omokoroa Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

The Farm View Room

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

The Green Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

The Blue Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Whakamarama

Whakamarama retreat .Within the region of this Whakamarama B&B, you'll find Mount Maunganui and Hobbiton Movie Set.
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What's nearby

  • Leveret Estate Winery - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Mills Reef Winery - 9 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Omokoroa Beach - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Waimarino Adventure Park - 14 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Te Puna Quarry Park - 15 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nourish - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gatesy Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Beached on Blue - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bangkok Thai Cuisine - ‬18 min drive

About this property

The French Country House

5-star luxury B&B with free WiFi
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The French Country House. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Whakamarama bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The French Country House offers 3 accommodations with DVD players and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Whakamarama bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

French Country House B&B Whakamarama
French Country House Whakamarama
French House Whakamarama
The French Whakamarama
The French Country House Whakamarama
The French Country House Bed & breakfast
The French Country House Bed & breakfast Whakamarama

Frequently asked questions

How close is The French Country House to the airport?

The French Country House is 16.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Tauranga (TRG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The French Country House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The French Country House.

How close is The French Country House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 5.7 mi (12-min drive) from Omokoroa Beach and 17 mi (28-min drive) from Omanu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The French Country House offer free breakfast?

The French Country House offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at The French Country House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The French Country House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The French Country House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The French Country House have a pool?

The French Country House does not have a pool.

Does The French Country House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The French Country House to downtown Whakamarama?

The French Country House is 4.6 mi away from Whakamarama.

The French Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved the relaxed peaceful environment, Anne was welcoming and friendly I would say a excellent host. The Lodge was stunning and well appointed we were a bit spoilt as we were the only ones booked for that evening and had the luxury of having the entire place to ourselves. The grounds were beautifully looked after which made for some fantastic photos, will definitely be coming back during summer to relax again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent stay. Gracious and welcoming host and doggie. We got to feed the horses, ponies, donkey and Billy. Rooms were wonderful, ours had the spa bath and princess room. Good breakfast. Very picturesque.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A country treat

Extremely spoiled by Kay the manager. Nothing was a trouble and all food beautifully presented. Was a real treat to stay in such luxury.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place to stay. I have booked the place for my fiance's birthday. Kay is an amazing host. She prepared a cake and candles upon our arrival and booked a nice place for dinner and arranged for our taxi. She prepared small snacks for our afternoon, and our breakfast was great too. She is friendly and kind and caring. It was great having Billy around too. We will plan another stay soon :) Thank you Kay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
French Country House is a rare find. We absolutely loved everything about it. Romantic, charming rural setting with stunning views of the coast and Mount Manganui. The ambience is wonderful. You feel like you are living in your own little French chateau surrounded by stunning decor. It’s définitely a million miles away from a standard corporate hotel. A unique and beautiful gem of a place. The family who run it are delightful people and made us very welcome. We went as part of a multi city two-week holiday and spent four magical days here, by the end of which we were extremely relaxed. There are some great places to eat at Tauranga and Manganui. Also the White House at Bethlehem did amazing food. The house is within very easy drive of Rotorua, Coramandel and some lovely beaches. Highly recommend you go there for a unique taste of France in NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like being in a Disney Movie

The French Country House was everything we expected and more. The house and grounds were majestic and beautiful. With the warm, homely interior and lush green grounds, you truly feel like you're in a Disney movie. Kay was such a lovely host and her pup Freddie welcomed us into the home with open arms and treated us like royalty. Definitely recommend organising for Kay to make dinner while you're there, she is an amazing cook. Thanks so much for a magical stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most beautiful, welcoming stay we experienced

From the moment we arrived and welcomed we felt comfortable relaxed and at home in this wonderfully designed B&B. Thoroughly clean with luxury facilities. Great views and experiences! Perfect stay at the end of a 2 week trip!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was just perfect on every level beautiful architecture and welcoming host all at once you won't regret it david
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023