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Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden.

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The Little Cottage
Bedroom
Use our free bikes
A pretty view
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden.

The cottage was originally a bushman's cottage for colonial single men working in and felling the native bush in the Ruahine Ranges. It has been renovated with recycled timber and windows and still includes the original small windows in the front that are only held up with brass pegs. There is a sunny verandah with a table and chairs with its own charming garden.
50 metres down the road is Birdwoods Gallery where you will find coffee, ice creams, lunch and a sweet shop.
Special conditions:
There are no cooking facilities. See our 2 larger cottages (Middle and Far) which have kitchens.
Tennis court on site. Rackets and balls available.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

DenisHa2

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Havelock North

Located in Havelock North, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Birdwoods Gallery and Hawke's Bay Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Westerman's Building and Frimley Park. Splash Planet and Amazing Maze 'n Maize are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Birdwoods Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Splash Planet - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Te Mata Peak - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Craggy Range - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupple - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Giant Public House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Barn Vineyards - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated bushman's cottage in beautiful garden. located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Birdwoods Gallery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Village Vineyards and Black Barn Vineyards. Arataki Honey Visitor Centre and Te Mata Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A historic cottage full of charm
If you love historic cottages and want to relax in a beautiful garden setting then this is the place to come. I enjoyed the summer evening sitting on the veranda eating our dinner. The bed was comfortable and both nights I had a great sleep. I recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endsleigh little cottage
Beautiful little cottage, perfect for a weekend stay, lovely hosts and delightful donkeys Have stayed here before & look forward to returning again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
2 Night stay. Soo quiet and relaxing. Wonderful hosts Highly recommended Thank you Alan & Des
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Away
Had a wonderful stay in this truly delightful little cottage, the hosts were most accommodating and can highly recommend this as a place to stay for anyone planning a trip to this region.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Hideaway
Loved this little cottage. private and so quiet, we were there in maybe one of the hottest weekends, the only thing missing was a fan, to help cool us down in the cottage, however we took advantage of the large shade trees on the property. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
sheltered by trees in the amazing garden
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic spot
A lovely spot and a lovely cottage. Check-in and out were seamless with excellent breakfast fare. Just 2 kms into town so everything readily available. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again and thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

heather h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Secluded,peaceful,comfortable,handy to Town, lovely gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Such a beautiful property, convenient to everything you could want in the area. Wonderful welcoming and generous hosts. There was breakfast offered and bikes to borrow. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cosy cottage
Hard to believe this place began as a bushman's hut in the Ruahines. It's been beautifully restored and enhanced and was a very comfortable base to explore this part of Hawkes Bay. Many thanks Margie and Denis for allowing us to share your wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved The Little Cottage
Was so lovely and cozy! Perfect will defs be staying again if I come up these ways again! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful space with me x
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
A very peaceful cottage ! Basically no internet which caught us out unfortunately. Would like to stay again though
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and setting
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed Getaway
Beautiful character cottage surrounded by lovely gardens. Peaceful, only sound was birdsong. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage
Wonderful little cottage, and owners very helpful whenever we had any requests
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincenza G., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We had a lovely weekend celebrating my 50th. Everything was wonderful close to town and all amenities. Peaceful and everything you would want for a short term stay Thank you for making our time special,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old cottage
Beautiful old cottage. Thanks for the upgrade. Much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
A really lovely place! The property itself is beautiful and the owners left things for me in the fridge (and food is the fastest way to my heart). Also pretty close to everything, including Napier and Hastings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Havelock cottage
Great weekend getaway. Close to lots of eateries and events. Gardens were beautiful, lots of birdlife, otherwise quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
The cottage was super cute, just what we were expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K., Norfolk Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming & Relaxing
Beautiful & peaceful little spot, perfect for a getaway and an unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations
Lovely little character cottage with private garden in a country-side setting. The ideal place to unwind for a few days. Havelock town is just a short drive away with plenty of bars and restaurants. Whenever we visit, our top pick is Malo's. The food and service cannot be faulted. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with hosts Denis and Marjie and highly reccomend Endsleigh Cottages.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was everything and more than expected
The property was private quiet with a country outlook, the accommodation was clean and tidy, with fruit, breakfast cereal, bread and spreads, juice and milk provided. My husband and I would recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little piece of paradise
Such an amazing weekend! Accommodation was everything and more! Malo and Brookfield's worth a visit. Donkeys are very cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by DenisHa2

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We have lived on our property since we married in 1968.
The bushman's cottage, or The Little Cottage, is in our garden.
Denis is a retired lawyer and Margie is a retired Speech and Drama teacher.
Denis grew up on a farm in Elsthorpe, Central Hawkes Bay, whereas Margie grew up in Wellington, Christchurch and Opunake in Taranaki.
We have always loved renovating old houses and saving our New Zealand heritage.

What makes this property unique

Handy to village, walking and bike trails and wineries. Free bikes.
Being set in a garden means guests are surrounded by birdsong. Sometimes our donkeys, Humphrey and Winston, will call out too. They love a carrot.
On request guests can walk around our garden or borrow tennis racquets for a game on our grass court. It's not Wimbledon standard but lots of fun.
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