Safe and spacious private suites in the gardens of the historic bay-side Homestead. We can’t wait to see you! We close our summer season on 15 March, 2021.
Warm native timbers, cool summer sea breezes, birdsong, peace and privacy invite you to the perfect sustainable sanctuary for all seasons. The ideal getaway from Auckland or points south!
Bring friends or family to relax in safety and privacy Leave the traffic and neighbours behind!
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Rooms are sanitised prior to arrival.
Our bespoke dinners for your private group of four to six guests are a special treat.
Your hosts: Rev Chris Swannell (licensed marriage celebrant) and food/wine writer Michael Hooper
Organic, peaceful, simple luxury and privacy in our architect-designed 3-suite lakeside building. Relaxing hospitality in this exclusive historic coastal Homestead. |
JUDGED IN NEW ZEALAND’S THREE FINEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS / LODGES
Rated 4 star plus
Enjoy a unique combination of caring, quality and historic charm
in 15 park-like acres just 5 mins drive from Russell in New Zealand’s sub-tropical Bay of Islands
New Zealand’s first American Consulate (c1860)
Rated as “excellent” by guests on TripAdvisor.com