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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 462 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
  • Arataki Honey Visitor Centre
    3 min drive
  • Black Barn Vineyards
    4 min drive
  • Splash Planet
    7 min drive
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    26 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

  • Black Barn Vineyards - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Craggy Range - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Splash Planet - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Napier Beach - 12 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪No.5 Cafe & Larder - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giant Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Barn Vineyards - ‬5 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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

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
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming 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.

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. 35 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Cottage was perfect, with us being 2 couples enjoying a stay to play golf and explore local area. The cottage is very clean, with a short drive into Havelock North and hosts are easy to communicate with. Highly recommend staying here and looking forward to returning some time soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

A C., Porirua

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Lovely, secure, easy hosts to deal with, well equipped and surprisingly spacious yet still maintains a cosy feel. With Havelock North just a couple of minutes' drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and clean and tidy
Relaxing, good location, clean and tidy..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to Lavenham Cottage
Love this cottage, well equipped, comfort plus
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely VRBO in Havelock North!
Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rex C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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