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Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings

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The Berry Farm Retreat is a small self contained cottage.
Outside Dining, BBQ,  gorgeous sunsets, pond view.
Outside Courtyard.
Relaxing on the private patio.
Comfortable Queen Bed with Quality Cotton Linen.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hastings District, Hastings
  • Splash Planet
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Te Mata Peak
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Studio

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings

A peaceful rural Retreat (cottage) away from the hustle and bustle of town and yet only a five minute drive to Hastings central or Havelock North, making it ideal for a quiet get away for a couple, a family of three or travelling professionals in the area for business.
We are GST registered.
Single bed in the Retreat @ $25.00 per night for the extra person.
Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, outdoor table and chairs.
Swings for the children.
Cows and goats.
Pure cotton sheets, all towels provided.
Air Con (wonderful during Hawke's Bay summers).
Cleaning done by owners.
Plenty of parking.
Maps, Cycle and Wine Trail brochures available.
Owners live on the property, just ask us if you need anything.

The property is equivalent to a Qualmark 4 1/2 star rating.

$120.00 per night for one or two guests and $25.00 per night for third person in the single bed. No added charges for linen.

There is also an extra bedroom available with a double bed, TV, lounge chairs, etc. for another one or two people in your group. All linen is provided and there is an electric blanket on the bed.
It is close to the Retreat as the Bathroom and Kitchen facilities need to be shared.
See last photo.
It is available @ $40.00 per night for one person or $50.00 per night for two people. This includes linen (beds made and plenty of towels). There is a one off $20.00 cleaning fee for the extra room.

Long stays negotiable. Big discounts for long winter stays.

Minimum stay of two nights for holidays and special events e.g. Art Deco, Mission Concert, Horse of the Year, etc.

On six and a half acre property, quiet and private.
Boysenberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapevines and fruit trees.

Ample parking for Horse floats, boats etc. Grazing $10/day per horse.

Bike friendly (we store your bikes in our shed overnight).

Water Skiing by arrangement with Matthew.

A fully equipped kitchen.

Wifi / Cable Broadband.

Special Treats:
- Tea, coffee, milk supplied
- Complimentary home made boysenberry jam
- Home grown fruit in season (supplied)
- Cotton sheets or Quality Winter sheets
- Summer Blankets or Wool duvets
- Air Con, Fan and Heater

Cancellation Policy:
For All Bookings, the 50% Deposit is retained by the Home Away/Book A Bach Host.

Smokefree property.

Arrival after 3pm or by arrangement. Departure by 10am or by arrangement.

Minimum two night stay for long/holiday weekends e.g. Labour Weekend and Easter.

If you have more friends or family wanting to stay at The Berry Farm at the same time, you are most welcome to book our other Home Away/Book a Bach property "Te Whare Rural Retreat" which is only a hop, skip and a jump away from the Retreat and is also fully self contained. It is a more basic, but cheaper!

Property manager

Di Charlton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hastings

Located in Longlands, a neighbourhood in Hastings, this holiday home is in a rural area. Westerman's Building and Frimley Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Amazing Maze 'n Maize and Splash Planet. Pekapeka Wetlands and Onekawa Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Hastings District, Hastings

What's nearby

  • Hawke's Bay Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hawke's Bay Opera House - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Splash Planet - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 12 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cupple - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brave Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cranky Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Focal Point Cinema & Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings located?

Located in Longlands, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House. Hastings City Art Gallery and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 222 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 222 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Selwyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Stay
We found the setting relaxing and very pretty, with a lot of flowers and an open green lawn area. Di and Matthew were excellent hosts, generous with season-ripe golden queens and apples.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Hosts
Great little cottage to stay in. Very relaxing drinking our wine under the grape vine. Will be back. Mattew and Di are excellent host and a pleasure to meet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tangata T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unveiling Weekend
A beautiful place in the summer time to enjoy the peacefulness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Nice place to spend a night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Pleasant cottage well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Berry Farm
Very peaceful and quiet. Good place to be based at for Hawkes Bay activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
A fantastic stay. Matthew and Diane listened and opened up their land that we were able to wonder around in our own time. Looking forward to going back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

justine r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and friendly
Very welcoming. Clean and nicely presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and people.
Booking this was relatively easy and finding it was straight forward, hosts are great, friendly and helpful, all in all we had a great time in a great place, would stay there again anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful get away
Really lovely hosts. Beautiful little house with grapes hanging over the BBQ area. Nice and quiet with a super comfy bed. Little extras provided like cooking oil salt pepper and other bits and pieces. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Wonderful lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

J J W P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Very comfortable and great communications
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
A great base to explore the delights of Hastings and Havelock North. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lynley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Berry retreat
Great location, well equiped kitchen, very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get place ,lovely hosts and very close to town.
Great place to stay ,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola L., Taranaki, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Berry Farm Retreat
My Mother and I stayed at this lovely little spot. It lives up to it's name and is a tranquil spot to unwind and relax but still close enough to Hastings to stock up on supplies and visit tourist spots. The Hosts Di and Matthew were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble. Their local knowledge meant we were able to sample all the local delights on our trip. Among our highlights were the melt in your mouth raspberries, the visits from all the birdlife and Snowy the Goat. We would definitely recommend and also return again in the Future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shivali H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Di and Matthew were such gorgeous hosts! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit the area- they have a wealth of knowledge and their property is so charming! Definitely coming again! Thanks for the stay:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Glynis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best accommodation ever!!
Di and Matthew were so welcoming and kind- making sure we had everything we needed and going above and beyond to make sure our stay was fantastic! The location was perfect to get to Hastings or Havelock North and the bach itself was gorgeous. We loved being in the quiet country with the ducks and goat. And the jam was absolutely delicious! Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, had everything we required.
Very good, friendly hosts, quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Dawn R., Lower Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not quite what I expected
I did not expect to be so in the thick of daily operations as I was at Berry Farm. The accommodation backs on to the berry shop and is attached to the owner's home. I found it noisy with all the comings and goings when I was trying for a retreat. I think the name is misleading. Di and Matthew are lovely hosts and made me very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faye C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Berry Farm Retreat
Very friendly & helpful hosts We enjoyed being able to buy fresh raspberries & being offered some fresh crisp apples Thank you. Much appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great and cozy retreat
our time was peaceful and restful and yet close enough to shops and restaurants... would certainly go here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Hastings visit
Nice private property with all the things we needed. Fresh apples, raspberries a real bonus. Our hosts were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, pretty and peaceful
as above

About the host

Hosted by Di Charlton

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Matthew and Di are a couple in our early 70s who have owned The Berry Farm for over 40 years. We grow boysenberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries and have a huge vegetable garden, assorted fruit trees and farm animals. We love the rural, peaceful setting yet we are only five minutes from Hastings and Havelock North.

What makes this property unique

Great Value (so our guests say)! Most reviewed property in Hawke's Bay. All 100 reviews are positive.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests