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Northala Cottage; your private self-contained home - FREE Wi-Fi

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Northala Cottage, your own private space for breakfast, BBQ & starlit nights .
Space to relax and take the long view
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 763 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Havelock North, Poukawa
  • Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Splash Planet
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Te Mata Peak
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Northala Cottage; your private self-contained home - FREE Wi-Fi

We are at the southern-most point of the Heretaunga Plains, the heart-land of award-winning wines and fruit-growing with views north up the sun-drenched valley toward Havelock North (9km). While olive groves and vineyards are nearby there are no orchards close or associated sprays. On a favoured circuit for cyclist training, the flat terrain is the choice for cycle racing, motorbike touring and a local stage of the yearly national 'Targa Rally' (October) for road racing cars. Most days we are surrounded by gentle rural sounds of the Louisa Stream, birds and farm animals . The stream next to the cottage is fenced to develop as nature reserve with new planting of native trees . Its clear water is currently has been home to fresh-water crayfish 'Kura', Eel and small fish and support pairs of Kingfisher and Blue-faced Heron and occasionally a breeding Ruru (native owl) family. Seasonal fruit for guests to pick include apples, plums, peaches and peach-cot and field mushrooms. While it is possible to bike to Havelock North in about 30 to 45 minutes, 10 minutes drive will give access to the extensive cycle/walkway network, wineries with wine tasting and fine food, the many attractions of Havelock North Village cafes, restaurants and boutiques and the Information Center for help, advice and booking tours. Cycles are available for hire in both Havelock North and Napier.
Special conditions: Standard minimum stay is 3 Nights and 4 Nights in peak summer, 17th Dec to 17th Feb.
Guests have independent access to the cottage via the key in the lockbox on the wall of the front deck. The code number given is verified within 24 hrs of arrival by text or email .
Groups of 2 couples or families welcome.
Please indicate child age when booking to enable appropriate bed provision.
Smoking is allowed outside, away from open doors or windows.
Standard rate of $190 for two adults excludes USA website fees and local GST and are added on booking as is USA custom.
1 single adult charge is as per couple.
Free extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); Laundry: Machine and powder, drying rack and clothes line (included); Child under 3yr free .

Property manager

Ngaire Knauf
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children under 2 free.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rates displayed on the site are for Two sharing a bedroom (twin share).

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Poukawa

Located in Poukawa, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Westerman's Building and Frimley Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hastings Golf Club and Village Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider Amazing Maze 'n Maize, or check out an event or a game at Hawke's Bay Racecourse. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Havelock North, Poukawa

What's nearby

  • Birdwoods Gallery - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Splash Planet - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Craggy Range - 15 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupple - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Giant Public House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Peak - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northala Cottage; your private self-contained home - FREE Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Northala Cottage; your private self-contained home - FREE Wi-Fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northala Cottage; your private self-contained home - FREE Wi-Fi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northala Cottage; your private self-contained home - FREE Wi-Fi located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Birdwoods Gallery, Amazing Maze 'n Maize and Splash Planet. Hastings City Growers Market and Cornwall Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 91 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catriona K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful
wonderful cottage would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and well presented.
Lovely spot, very relaxing atmosphere, nice personal touches, there were eggs, bread, butter and milk their for us, Ngaire was Lovely to deal with andd great communication
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
This is such a lovely place to stay.Excellent accommodation with everything you need to be comfortable. The hosts were so friendly and the whole place was spotlessly clean. The location is idyllic, but still with easy access to Hastings and Havelock North. Our dog Stanley loved running around the large fully fenced private garden, and snoozing in the shade on the verandah!I would love to go back again, and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful tranquil spot for a long weekend
Lovely well appointed cottage which was perfect for our stay. Looking forward to another stay in summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Havelock Country Haven
We loved everything about this cottage: the fabulous setting, privacy, inside was warm and comfortable, with double glazing, good curtains (if you like darkness to sleep) and a heat pump to cool down inside on a hot day! Pretty gardens and even a friendly frog ;) The layout is great for 2 couples or friends, with 2 bedrooms, each with an en suite.Thanks Ngaire!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chill in the countryside
Very restfull cottage.The only thing that could improve the cottage is to have yo couches for th
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David and Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of paradise.
A beautiful place to spend a few days in the sun surrounded by birds and tranquil views. We did little day trips from there around the region. Big fenced section perfect for the dog or small kids too...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Gorgeous location.
Gorgeous location. Great property, lots of attention to detail, we loved it and will return.

10/10 Excellent

Graham M., Palmerston North

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!
Amazing stay and awesome place. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Loved the quiet seclusion of the property but not too far away from hastings and havelock north. Such attention to detail, everything you need and clean and tidy. One of the nicest places we've stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beautiful setting, nice and peaceful. Set up very good and the little extras of eggs, cereal, bread etc. made you feel very welcome. Would stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACY W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space in a quiet location with excellent support for the mobility impaired
Stayed here with my elderly mother while visiting the area. The ramp and mobility friendly bathroom/shower were excellent and she enjoyed getting to spend time in the area she grew up in, experiencing animals and plants she hadn't seen for decades.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Wonderful location , so peace just to sit and relax. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beau N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Delightful!
Really nice cottage tucked away on the farm, easy to get to, peaceful, beautifully presented, with great care and all the extra thoughtful touches, making it a delight on arrival, the fridge even had the essentials milk, butter, eggs and bread and shampoo & conditioner in the bathroom. Everything you need for a nice little get away, the beds were very comfy and the showers pressure and temperature excellent, everything was well equipped and prepared and Ngaire went the extra mile to pull out and make the couch bed for our son before we arrived. Would recommend this lovely cottage and very nice owners to anyone looking for a country escape or place to stay in the Hawke's Bay. Thanks Ngaire!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural relaxation
Every detail to make our stay comfortable was provided. We couldn’t have been happier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

peace and tranquility
This little cottage is set in a great peaceful area with a few chooks and cockerels being the only sounds for miles around. We really enjoyed our stay and would definite;y recommend. Lovely hosts also who were available if needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Northala
Loved our stay at Northala. The cottage was so comfortable and well equipped and in a lovely peaceful setting. The daily sheep parade was hilarious. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine and Rod S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
distance
great place, comfortable and lovely area. Only drawback is the distance from Havelock and restaurants - a longish drive after an evening's dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage near Havelock North
The cottage is clean, comfortable, modern and well equipped. The location is beautiful and really peaceful, yet the cottage is only about 10 minutes drive from Havelock North. The garden is lovely and a great spot for relaxing. Our stay was for two adult couples and one dog and the cottage was spacious enough to accommodate us easily.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage
Wonderful place to stay for our weekend in the Hawkes Bay. Close to Havelock North and Hastings where we spent most of our time. Morning breakfast on the porch was really nice – really felt like we were away from it all. Ngaire made us feel very welcome, including our dog. Fully fenced so perfect for him to run around. Thank you for a great stay, hopefully we can come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal place of tranquility
Everything was fantastic. Pets welcome. Super clean. Fast internet. Charming hostess. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Understated luxury
The thought that had gone into the smallest detail eg fresh eggs, bread and butter to soft fluffy spa towels made the stay really pleasant. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Spot
We had a wonderful time at this cottage, so restful and we really enjoyed the rural surroundings, very picturesque. It is great to find a place that is both wheelchair and dog friendly. The cottage is well set out and clean. Ngaire and Keith were delightfully friendly but non imposing. We plan to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Peaceful Place
When we arrived at the property we were warmly greeted. The cottage was well appointed and clean. It was totally outfitted with great attention to detail. We enjoyed access to the back covered deck which had sun most of the day, allowing us to enjoy the pastoral setting. To say the very least we enjoyed this lovely home.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant and Justine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picturesque peaceful cottage.
A peaceful stay in the countryside but close enough to Havelock North for trips to amenities. Very private with lovely views of garden and countryside. Comfortable beds and lovely linen. The kitchen was full of all we needed- stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge. Friendly helpful hosts. The milk, eggs, and bread provided was a nice surprise. We had an excellent holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ngaire Knauf

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We are Ngaire and Keith, from Wellington (NZ Capital) city careers we moved to Hawkes Bay to establish two separate truffle forests of oaks and hazels for production of white Bianchetto and black Perigord truffle (first harvest 2022) .
We have loved and visited the Hawkes Bay for many decades before deciding to move to the wonderful warm climate, many renowned vineyards and accessible variety of entertainment, recreation and dining the Bay offers.

Why they chose this property

This property offers breathing space in a relaxed, private, secure retreat in sunny gardens with long valley views in which to rest (or catch-up on the laundry) and plan your days in the Bay using free internet or provided pamphlets and guides in the cottage.

And then a ten minute drive provides the Havelock North Village Boutique Shops, Cafes and Restaurants or Hastings township with larger specialised shops and both with good Supermarket, Theatres and Art Galleries. Thirty minutes along the Marine Parade or the Express-way will provide Napier's Art Deco charm, Ocean Walkways and Cycleways and Dockside Restaurants, Bars and Entertainment.

What makes this property unique

Providing for independent catering and entertainment for small groups and families in the privacy of your own secure garden. This securely gated private space extends a welcome for guest's pets as well.

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English

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