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Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings

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Outdoor dining
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Hastings District, Hastings
  • Te Mata Peak
    19 min walk
  • Hawke's Bay Racecourse
    3 min drive
  • Hawke's Bay Opera House
    3 min drive
  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    25 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Te Mata Peak. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Te Mata Peak and a few minutes from Hawke's Bay Racecourse
Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Di Charlton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings House
Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings Hastings District
Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings
Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings House Hastings District
Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings House
Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings
Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings Hastings

Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 218 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tangata T., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Great spot
Nice place to spend a night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true retreat
A lovely quiet spot in a great location easily accessing North Havelock & Hastings, wineries & surrounding areas. Lovely hosts on hand if needed and everything you could need supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most amazing week
This property is wonderful if you want to relax and enjoy the surroundings of the berry farm. The owners Matthew, and Di can’t do enough for you, including cleaning the grill every time you use it and providing big bowls of apples and fresh fruit. I would recommend this to anybody who wants peace and quiet for the convenience of being in the Hawkes Bay area.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vince

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, nice and quiet location in Newzealands fruit bowl.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation
Pleasant cottage well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant property. I especially loved the old walnut tree.Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Clean and friendly
Very welcoming. Clean and nicely presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
Wonderful stay
Wonderful lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ainsley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I nice property with excellent hosts

4/10 Poor

Jill

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely backyard but seating area filthy.Advertised laundry was a machine out on the lawn!So many multi plugs in use inside one wonders how safe this is.Building very tired

10/10 Excellent

J J W P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Very comfortable and great communications
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
Pleasant stay
Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Clean, comfortable, had everything we required.
Very good, friendly hosts, quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021