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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 462 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay

Black Barn Vineyards4 min drive
Splash Planet7 min drive
Te Mata Peak9 min drive
Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)26 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The beautiful rural setting

Jun 22, 2021

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not suitable for very young children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Havelock North

Located in Havelock North, this cottage is in a rural area. Te Mata Estate and Golflands are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Splash Planet and Pekapeka Wetlands. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hawke's Bay Racecourse, or consider a night out at Napier Soundshell. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.

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Havelock North, Hawke's Bay

What's nearby

Arataki Honey Visitor Centre - 3 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful semi-rural retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful semi-rural retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful semi-rural retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful semi-rural retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, Village Vineyards and Black Barn Vineyards. Te Mata Estate is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The beautiful rural setting

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toby S.

26 Dec 2020

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

Fantastic Stay

Clean, modern, private accommodation. Great location just a short drive to Havelock and beaches. Would definately stay again.

8/10 Good

Heather L.

13 May 2024

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

Relaxing and clean and tidy

Relaxing, good location, clean and tidy..

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JILL D.

12 Apr 2024

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

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.

7 Apr 2024

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

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.

10 Mar 2024

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

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

Linda H.

26 Sept 2023

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

NA

Relaxed in in a peceful rurul setting

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

2 Sept 2023

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

Great Stay

Lovely spot perfect for all local experiences great hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

28 May 2023

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

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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7 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

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.

27 Dec 2022

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

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.

11 Dec 2022

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

Fantastic!

Perfect house, amazing setting and fantastic hosts!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., Upper Hutt, New Zealand

20 Nov 2022

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

Return to Lavenham Cottage

Love this cottage, well equipped, comfort plus

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland D.

10 Nov 2022

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

Great base to enjoy cycling

A great place .... we had a great 3 days cycling Havelock North

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

8 Nov 2022

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

Excellent property & hosts

On four day golfing trip. Excellent location for four courses within district. Very well presented & comfortable property suitable for two couples.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish G.

5 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful rural spot

It has a peaceful, rural outlook and is only a few minutes from town. The property was very clean and tidy with easy instructions for access.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn B.

19 June 2022

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

Very nice cottage in a lovely rural setting. Nice cafe very close.

Very enjoyable and relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine N.

15 May 2022

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

Mini break

Lovely spot, peaceful rural outlook super close to Havelock North and wineries/ will be back. Well setup

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

JILL D.

1 Feb 2022

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

Our second stay here

This was our second time staying at Lavenham Cottage. It's a great location close to Havelock North. A very relaxing place to stay and great for two couples to explore the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karli J.

8 Jan 2022

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

Excellent place to stay

Such a gorgeous spot and a really lovely place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

15 Dec 2021

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

Lovely VRBO in Havelock North!

Absolutely wonderful!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rex C.

28 Oct 2021

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

BEST bookabach!

We loved this accommodation, serenaded by the birds and the sheep in the paddocks. It was new, fresh and clean and plenty of utensils etc for cooking. The peace was blissful, as well as Leonie and John being extremely friendly, but not obtrusive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Royce S., Tauranga, New Zealand

24 Oct 2021

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

Fantastic spot for a couple of couples!

Extremely well-equipped and maintained cottage that has all the amenities you need and more. The hosts are warm and welcoming and the location is awesome. Highly recommend for those looking for a quiet spot to base themselves for a chilled out weekend in the Hawkes Bay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

6 Oct 2021

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

Fantastic Getaway-Relaxing and Convenient to Everything!

We can't say enough good things about our stay. The property was immaculately presented, well appointed, cosy and warm. Our hosts were wonderful as well and made us feel completely welcome. Lovely rural views and feel, but close to everywhere we wanted to go. Looking forward to another stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by John and Leonie

We are retired Havelock North locals who enjoy the quiet rural lifestyle on the boundary of the village. We live on the property in the separate main house, enjoy gardening, travel, and family time. The cottage is named after a medieval village in Suffolk, England, which has historical significance to our family.

Why they chose this property

Entry to Lavenham Cottage is through an automated security gate and tree-lined driveway. The cottage is stand-alone with its own parking area adjacent.

The new cottage has been purposely appointed for guests. Each of the king bedrooms at either end of the cottage has its own en-suite and French doors to the north-facing deck. The open plan living area features a stylish new kitchen, lounge with Chromecast and unlimited WiFi.

Lavenham Cottage is centrally located for accessing all that Hawke's Bay has to offer:
• 3km to Havelock North Village
• 7km to Hastings
• 18km to Napier
• Close to many wineries
• Easy access to bike trails

Havelock North Village has an abundance of cafes, restaurants and an array of diverse boutique stores and providores all set in a relaxed village atmosphere. Within a 10-minute drive from the cottage you will also find the highly regarded Black Barn, Craggy Range and Te Mata Estate wineries along with many more. A 20-minute scenic drive will take you to the stunning Te Awanga and Haumoana coastal area. The summer Black Barn Growers’ Market is nearby, and it's just a short drive to the substantial Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market.