In a peaceful rural setting, The Berry Farm Retreat offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of town. Unwind with air conditioning, BBQ facilities, outdoor seating areas and swings for the kids. Pure cotton sheets and all towels are provided for your comfort.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
The current price is AU$208
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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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!
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
Laundry facilities
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
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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
About the area
Located in Longlands, a neighbourhood in Hastings, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hawke's Bay Opera House and Birdwoods Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hastings City Growers Market and Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre and Amazing Maze 'n Maize are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Hastings travel guide
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 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$208, 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.
How much is parking at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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?
Located in Longlands, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House. Hastings City Art Gallery and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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We found the setting relaxing and very pretty, with a lot of flowers and an open green lawn area. Di and Matthew were excellent hosts, generous with season-ripe golden queens and apples.
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.
Great little cottage to stay in. Very relaxing drinking our wine under the grape vine. Will be back. Mattew and Di are excellent host and a pleasure to meet.
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.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Berry Farm, it was quiet and peaceful and the hosts really helped to make our stay special. The property was clean and nicely appointed, had everything that you could use for an extended stay. We enjoyed strolling around the property and watched the wildlife in the nearby pond.For activities, we went to Te Mata Peak to take pictures of the sunset, fed the Penguins at the nearby National Aquarium of New Zealand, went to the Strawberry Patch for local fruits & vegetables, went on a wine tasting at the Linden Estate Winery in Napier and went into nearby Hastings for dinner & groceries.The hosts were kind enough to provide-us with many apples and we had an opportunity to pick raspberries from their garden. Great place to rest and relax!
James P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
ainsley
7 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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.
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.
Gaylene S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lyn
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A pleasant property. I especially loved the old walnut tree.Thanks.
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
I did not expect to be so in the thick of daily operations as I was at Berry Farm. The accommodation backs on to the berry shop and is attached to the owner's home. I found it noisy with all the comings and goings when I was trying for a retreat. I think the name is misleading. Di and Matthew are lovely hosts and made me very welcome.