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Clean room and comfortable bed. Decor was a little tired but good value for money.
Martin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Julz on 16 Feb 2020
Thanks for your kind review. Safe Travels
10/10 Excellent
Mike, Ottawa, Canada
Travelled with partner
14 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was a farmyard setting and very comfortable. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfy, we slept very well. The WiFi was excellent. The hostess was extremely friendly, we thought we were home! The breakfast was to die for as well. Strongly recommend this place for one or more nights.
Mike
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Julz on 16 Feb 2020
Thanks so much for your amazing review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Safe Travels
They must have had good photographer as the accommodation was dated tired and scruffy. Would not recommend.
Stuart
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Julz on 8 Feb 2020
Im sorry you didnt enjoy your stay. I believe our photos online are a true representation of what you'll get, Im sorry you do not.
Safe travels on the rest of your trip
Enjoyed being in a rural setting. The rooms were easily accessible to our car. The Lodge was also close to other amenities. It was clean and comfortable and the owner was very pleasant.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Julz on 22 Dec 2019
Thanks so much for your lovely review. Safe Travels. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Julie was great. We were greeted in the driveway and given a quick tour. The accommodations were comfortable and the setting beautiful. We woke up to a delicious breakfast and given solid information on the area. I’d recommend it to friends.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Julz on 22 Dec 2019
Thanks so much. so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Safe Travels and Merry Christmas
The property is very well managed and maintained by the host. Very prompt service and great hospitality. Every conceivable need is thought of and provided for.
Our host was quite accommodating, and balanced checking in with us and leaving us to explore on our own. The space was clean and affordable. As a bonus, we had several other hosts including dogs, cats, and horses! We had a lovely time, thank you!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Julz on 26 Nov 2019
Thanks so much for your lovely review. so glad you enjoyed our animals :) Safe Travels
The best part about this bed and breakfast were the owners! We were surprised by the breakfast menu- so many options! Once we made our selection, they went out and got the eggs from underneath the chickens and got to cooking. It was exquisite! The bed was super comfortable and the room was just perfect for us. It even had a sliding door to the driveway.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Julz on 15 Nov 2019
Thanks so much for your amazing review, so lovely to read it today. Safe Travels
Very friendly and welcoming! Wonderfully comfortable place!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Julz on 25 Sept 2019
Thankyou for your wonderful review. Travel Safe.
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
6 Sept 2019
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In need of renovation
Good welcoming host. Comfortable beds. Lovely linen. Quiet location.
Place in need of renovation. Guest lounge and kitchen only accessible from outside. Does not connect with the rooms. Guest lounge dark, cold and in need of serious attention. Kitchen provided with microwave oven etc.
Breakfast ok - full choice not available.
Place could be excellent with some renovation
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Julz on 6 Sept 2019
Thanks so much for taking the time to review us. Sorry you didn't enjoy your breakfast, with only 3 ingredients of the 13 choices unavailable I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed, as the guest lounge is a seperate building from the house it does not have an internal entrance but is currently under renovation as I type. Safe Travels.
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
3 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts were away, out to dinner in town , when we arrived; doors unlocked.
Julie, the host was nice, husband, Don?, could not even make eye contact or say hello to us; not friendly or warm .
Motel 6 style?
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Julz on 5 Aug 2019
Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your stay with us. Safe Travels.
Lovely house in big grounds in the country. Big bedroom with ensuite, large cooked breakfast.
My wife and I enjoyed our stay in the "Kiwi Room"
Kia Ora
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Julz on 6 June 2019
Thanks so much for your lovely review. Was great to meet you both.
We liked the Large rooms, deck area, breakfast. There was coffee and tea in the room and shower toiletries. The owners was attentive and helpful with referrals for dinner and directions.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Julz on 18 May 2019
Thanks so much for your great review. Safe Travels
8/10 Good
Twoviews, Perth WA
Travelled with partner
8 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room, bed, communal kitchen were good. External areas had leaves everywhere, very rural approach. Didn’t feel comfortable as though B&B was extraneous.
Twoviews
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Julz on 8 May 2019
Thanks for your review, autumn is a hard time with leaves as we have so many trees. We're sorry you didn't feel comfortable during your stay. Safe Travels.
A beautiful rural setting but still very convenient to Otorohanga and the glow worm caves. Large choice of breakfast options. Clean, spacious and comfortable room which provided everything we needed. A lovely spot for an early morning walk.
Neridah
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Julz on 29 Apr 2019
Thanks so much for your wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Safe Travels
This place is located in a beautiful country setting, while still close to the popular sights and town. It was comfortable, clean and an excellent value. Jules was very amicable and provided a delicious breakfast.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Julz on 7 Apr 2019
Thanks for your great review. So glad to read you enjoyed your stay. Safe Travels.
This was just a stop to sleep so we arrived pretty late and left pretty early but I wish we'd had more time to stay and enjoy the peaceful countryside. The room was spotless and comfortable, breakfast was delicious and plentiful and our host was friendly and outgoing without being intrusive. Definitely would recommend staying here when headed to Waitomo cave.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Julz on 24 Mar 2019
Thanks so much for your lovely review, so glad you were comfortable and enjoyed your breakfast. Safe Travels
Lovely room and excellent breakfast. Host very helpful and friendly. The location means that you need a car. Good location to visit Waitomo Caves and Natural Arch. Saw the Kiwis in Otorohanga Kiwi House.
A quite place close to a number of Point-Of-Interests that are probably on your itinerary list anyway, A nice host ready to help, and a home cooked breakfast to get your ready to go for a full day of activities. Would stay there again and definitely recommend this place.
Pavel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Julz on 23 Dec 2018
Thanks so much for your wonderful review, we'd love to see you again :) Safe Travels, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Very relaxing country atmosphere. Enjoyed watching sheep, cows and horse with 8 day old foal graze. Great breakfast. Host was very friendly and accommodating. Had many amenities to enjoy, such as spa, swim pool with current, and bicycles
brian
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Julz on 14 Nov 2018
Thanks so much for your lovely review, so glad you enjoyed your stay with us :)
Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Jules was a friendly, chatty and welcoming host. We loved the outdoor areas and would love to return in the summer to enjoy some time there.
Sue
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Julz on 29 Aug 2018
thanks for your lovely review, would love to see you again.
Great stay with Julz and her family. Breakfast was beyond amazing. Looked like the outdoor area would be amazing in better weather. I'd recommend to anyone
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Julz on 18 July 2018
Thanks for your amazing review, so glad you enjoyed breakfast. Safe Travels :)
This accommodation is just a short drive from the town Centre and set in a quiet location. Julie met us just as she was leaving us a note. She explained everything we needed to know and showed us around the extensive facilities. This is everything a visitor needs, even to having an "honesty" fridge with drinks in. The bed was extremely comfortable and we had no need for our own pillows (which we take with us on our travels). The bedding was of the highest quality. The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean with all toiletries you need. Apart from two fluffy towelling robes, there were two large towels, but only one hand towel, but as we were only there for one night this was not a problem. There is no blind at the bathroom/car park window and with the light on it could be embarrassing when using the toilet. This is only a tiny observation. The breakfast menu was extensive and when the cooked to order breakfast arrived it was excellent. My husband had an omelette and said it was to die for. We could not think of a more pleasant place to stay in the area and would not hesitate to go back or to recommend others to stay there.
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Julz on 25 Apr 2018
Thanks so much for your lovely review.
We will look into fixing your observation. :) Safe Travels
Very well run and comfortable B&B. Large en suite; room includes comfortable bed, large flat screen TV, very comfortable leather two-seater couch; handy access to large fridge with optional (reasonably priced) beer and wine to purchase, or bring your own and leave it in the fridge. Excellent a la carte breakfast sets one up for the day!. Our hostess was welcoming and knowledgeable about the attractions and history of the area. She was also quite happy to call a restaurant of our choice in the nearby town and reserve a table for dinner for us. This B&B is in the country and pitch dark at night, and she had thoughtfully supplied a torch in the room to help those with an inclination to wander around
We believe this to be is one of the best B&Bs we have ever stayed in.
Iain
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Julz on 26 Feb 2018
Thanks so much for your fantastic review. So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us in the countryside. Safe travels
The room was very nice; the breakfast is made to order and delicious! Super service. I liked having all the information I needed being provided before we got there.
Debi M
Response from Julz on 23 Feb 2018
Thanks so much for your review. So glad you enjoyed breakfast. Safe Travels
A couple of days before arriving we were contacted giving us easy directions to the house as it is quite remote. House was thoughtfully set up and everything was thought of. Breakfast was good. Almost everything was home raised or home made.
Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
susan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Julz on 23 Feb 2018
What a lovely review. Thanks so much. We'd love to see you again. Safe travels
This is a Bed & Breakfast with four units. It is quite far out in the countryside. However, with directions you can quickly get to the glow worm cave or the Otorohanga Kiwi House. There were a number of choices for the delicious cooked-to-order breakfast along with a variety of cereals.
We had a very comfortable and large room. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. The host was incredibly kind and happy to help. We would definitely stay here again and will recommend to friends/family
Hilary
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Julz on 12 Jan 2018
Thanks so much for your lovely review. so glad you enjoyed your stay. Safe Travels