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Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings

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.

Overview of Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Hastings District, Hastings
  • Popular LocationHawke's Bay Racecourse3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSplash Planet5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlack Barn Vineyards9 min drive
  • AirportNapier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Studio

1 Queen 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
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This holiday home is located in Longlands, a neighbourhood in Hastings, and is in a rural area. Frimley Park and Otatara Pa are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Amazing Maze 'n Maize and Splash Planet. Travelling with kids? Consider Pekapeka Wetlands and Onekawa Aquatic Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Hastings District, Hastings

What's nearby

  • Hawke's Bay Racecourse - 3 min drive
  • Hawke's Bay Opera House - 3 min drive
  • Splash Planet - 5 min drive
  • Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sazio - 3 min drive
  • Brave Brewing - 4 min drive
  • St Pierre's Sushi - 4 min drive
  • John's Bakery & Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Common Room - 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings on 22 Apr 2024 start from AU$206.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

This family-friendly Hastings holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Te Mata Peak, Hastings City Growers Market and Hawke's Bay Opera House. Westerman's Building and Hawke's Bay Racecourse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 217 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Vince

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

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

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

10/10 Excellent

ainsley

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

4/10 Poor

Jill

Liked: Communication
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

About the host

Hosted by Di Charlton

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Matthew and Di are a couple in our 60's who have owned The Berry Farm for over 38 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

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