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Garden cottage Te Horo

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Our house and guest cottage
Guest cottage
Mello peeking over the fence
Cherry lane
Gate out to our barn.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$124
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Hautere, Wellington
  • Otaki Gorge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Otaki Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Waikanae Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Price is AU$124 avg per night,

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About the area

Hautere

Located in Hautere, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. Ohau Wines and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

What's nearby

  • Otaki Gorge - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Otaki River Walks - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Otaki Beach - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Waikanae Beach - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Peka Peka Beach - 23 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nga Purapura - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Te Horo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sixty SIX - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪River Stone Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Garden cottage Te Horo

Our guest house is set amongst beautiful cottage style gardens and on a 4 acre lifestyle block. We have fenced chickens and goats that are friendly and love visitors. Our sunny welcoming garden cottage house awaits you. It’s warm and toasty through winter with a heat pump and is suitable for singles, couples or families up to a maximum of 3 people. Close to the shops (5 min drive) and only only a short drive to spectacular walks in the Tararua Ranges. Monochrome modern decor.
There is a kitchenette with a small bar fridge, kettle and microwave, so cooking facilities are extremely limited. If you like to dine out, there are plenty of fabulous restaurants and eateries nearby like the bus stop cafe, river stone, tuk tuk, long beach, and the front room.
Enjoy the stars and soothe those achey muscles in our custom built rustic outdoor hot water bath (available for an extra $25). This must be prebooked as the water is heated from the adjacent wood burner and it takes a little while to set up. Guests can sit outside and have a wonder through our mostly manacured gardens. Our goats love attention but please watch out for the electric fencing.

As an experience, you can add on an encaustic art workshop. I have my own art studio on site and am more than happy to do this. Please visit my website for more details.

We have a little play-fort with monkey bars for the kids but they must be supervised at all times.

Property manager

Kim
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Two and over extra $30
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed anywhere on the property

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden cottage Te Horo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden cottage Te Horo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden cottage Te Horo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden cottage Te Horo located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of Otaki Gorge, Otaki Dog Park and Otaki River Walks. Otane Market and Otaki Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Garden cottage Te Horo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review 14 Feb
The place was cute but there were no towels and should have been provided for the price charged

4/10 Poor

PTB, Wellington

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So disappointing. Not sure how previous reviewers can have rated so high. Missing the basics (no toilet paper, bath mat, toaster, milk, WiFi instructions), poor privacy from main house, general fit out seemed cheap, certainly could never be described as luxurious. Description on Expedia is misleading (near the sea/river!?????) and the picture on-line is of the owners house (with a glimpse of the cottage to the far right not the idyllic country retreat you might wish), and I’m no prude but please fix the very poor grammar and spelling in the description on Expedia!!!!If this was a motel it would struggle to make 2 star. Garden was nothing special mostly lawn and trees. There just seemed to be a lack of care and awareness of what most travelers expect these days. Certainly quiet and ‘in the country’ but that is another reason why having the basics to make a good coffee or a piece of toast are more necessary.Very very disappointing when just a little bit more effort and attention to detail could lift it significantly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matilda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage stay
Everything was up to our expectations. Really helpful information imparted and we would be happy tostaythere again - perhaps for a little longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Siobhan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice
It was a lovely little place to stay, only improvements to say is would have been nice to have wifi but other than that, really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
A lovely, quiet relaxing place. Great hosts who made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in the country
Lovely friendly hosts made sure our stay was great. Loved all the artwork on display in the cottage. If you are wanting a peaceful quiet time away this is the place. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bev P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One night stay
The room was lovely and the outside area was nice and quite. The single bed was too low for me as I have problems with my knees, but my friend and I swatted beds which was not the best for us as she is older than I, but can get up easer. Other than that the manager was the best and helped as much as she could.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Garden Cottage
This spacious 1-bedroom cottage did not disappoint. Comfortable, well-appointed and decorated with original artworks. Beautiful garden setting in a convenient Kapiti location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful wee spot.
We had a wonderful stay. Even though it was short, the tranquility, superb hosts, and outdoor bath made us feel recharged and relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 ⭐️
Lovely place to stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Libby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
You would need a vehicle to explore area.
Cutlery and crockery supplied but no table and chairs to dine at and no washing up facility. Found beds too low.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy and pleasant
Easy and was as listed
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over night stay
Lovely little cottage. Wish we had longer to stay to explore surroundings. Was just a over night stay as we attended a wedding. Would recommend👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend's Wedding
Perfect quiet location for an overnight stay. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unwind and soak
Lovely little place. Quiet and clean - perfect for a weekend escape from the kids. If the weather allows, we totally recommend asking your fabulous hosts to set up the outdoor bath tub for you in the evening. Our candlelight soak next to a crackling bon fire, listening to ruru and pukeko calling on a still night was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, beautiful property!
Really pretty interior, everything modern, had quiet enjoyment of the place, nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Masina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Easy, lovely setting. Good hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Nicola P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Not a ‘cottage house’ as described.
The description as a cottage house is extremely misleading. A house has all you need, there was no kitchen, no laundry. Pitiful ‘kitchenette’ had no teaspoons, one soup spoon for us to share to eat our breakfast, plunger coffee, no plunger, no instant coffee as an alternative, no milk. Watch out for the fridge, it will tip off it’s tiny shelf as you open the door. No dining table or chairs. Garden quite unkempt now, not like photos. It’s better described as a 2 room sleepout with ensuite, kettle and toaster.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sabrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
We enjoyed our stay. The bach was clean, the setting nice and we enjoyed the outdoor bath. There was tea and coffee but no milk and no sharp knife. I would suggest a bit more thought be given to this as there's no kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lovely friendly hosts!!
Relaxing stay. Loved the chickens 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Karin M., Upper Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful setting Te Horo
Lovely quiet spot in rural area with visiting chooks. Kim's encaustic studio on spot great to visit with glorious bees wax smell! A curtain in lounge/ single bed area would be great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, neighbouring people very friendly animals were a big hit with the kids!
Nice and easy thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Anthea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Peaceful
Excellent location for attending workshop at Ruth Prettys.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021