Bluebell Lodge and Cottage

Carol was so welcoming when we arrived!! Very spacious and clean. Wish we could have stayed longer

Beautiful and well appointed property. Wonderful bed and a full sized fridge. Also two lounging chairs to watch sky and tv!! Easy drive to Hastings and Havelock North

très bon séjour, loin de l'agitation de la ville accueil chaleureux environnement de vergers très agréable dommage que le coin cuisine soit installé dans le garage,où il ne faisait pas chaud voiture indispensable

I’ve been spoilt by the anonymity of AirBNB - and come to think of it most contemporary accommodation providers. No paper work, no show you round the property, no this is a blanket…. Just a key and the wifi code. So the in-person, fussy check-in was over the top, stifling and set off my experience badly. Not boutique!! The location surrounded by a working orchard is quite pretty - especially with the blossoms out. The gardens round the main house are attractive. The 3units have little privacy, especially the one bedroom unit. They are plonked in the paddock, with little thought to views, privacy or solar orientation. The decks, and each and every window, over look each other. The studio -despite being straight onto the drive- is the most private. Not boutique. Once inside, Lazy Boys dominate the living area, focused at the huge screen TV. Theres ample Kiwi kitsch chintz- including coasters and placemats on each surface?!? A mix of dated and new fittings and decor- its classic kiwi accommodation from 10years ago - with new curtains. Not boutique. There’s A LOT of rules! If anyone actually gets past the page with the wifi code on!! No recycling is available. All bathroom products are single use and plastic wrapped. Nice plush carpet. Nice Denby crockery and Portmerrion bits. Bed was comfy. But no headboard. Only unit not to have a bbq. The bathroom was clean and … practical though the towels a little small and past best. Industry tea & coffee only provisions, in an otherwise well equipped kitchen. Wifi doesn’t extend to the bedroom. Check out is the old 10am kick out. Not boutique! Would recommend to a less discerning traveller. Wont stay again. If you want boutique accommodation in this area - Haumoana Herb Cottage.

Fantastic hosts with a wonderful place Fantastic stay with Max and Carol. Lovely well appointed place set in a quiet garden with plenty grass area for kids to safely run around. Lots of things to do nearby, we visited the National aquarium and Splash Planet in Hastings, all well worth a visit. Fantastic hosts with a wonderful place.

Peaceful and lovely location The hosts were exceptional and were very accommodating to our ever changing check in time. Wonderful and peaceful location to wind down before our road trip to Wellington