Country bed and Breakfasts offer accommodation in private homes, like Homestays, but with rural and/or coastal outlooks. They provide an opportunity to visit out of the way places and experience rural New Zealand life.
Our selected country bed and breakfast hosts are located right throughout New Zealand. To get in touch, simply click on their name and a new browser window will open displaying their web site.
Brookwood Lodge
Hosts Brian and Heather and our friendly cocker spaniel Podge, welcome you to Brookwood Lodge, Beachlands near Auckland - a pretty 100 year old villa set in four peaceful acres of cottage gardens, sweeping lawns and paddocks. Your hosts: Heather & Brian Brooke.
Country Retreat Halcyon Heights
Country Retreat Halcyon Heights is located in a very peaceful & beautiful valley, away from the crowds & noise. Convenient location for visiting both East & West Coasts of the Peninsula (15-mins from Whitianga; 20-mins from Hot Water Beach) Your hosts: Gaye Butcher & Fred Brinsden.
Minarapa
We welcome you along a tree-lined drive to enter the peace and tranquillity of our 11-acre rural retreat, just 10-12 minutes drive (14kms) from Taupo, 45 minutes from Rotorua. Central to all tourist attractions. Wir sprechen fliessend Deutsch. Your hosts: Barbara and Dermot Grainger.
Tide Song
Bush and seaside setting near Whangarei. Fishing and shellfish are close. Variety of walks. Choice of ocean and surf beaches. Small flock of sheep. Interested in sailing, cycling, conservation, gardening, home-cooking and music. Your hosts: Ros and Hugh Cole-Baker.
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South Claragh and Bird Cottage
Bird Cottage and farmhouse set in rambling gardens near Mangakino, Taupo. Great fishing, trekking and golf within 20 minutes. Farmhouse has spacious guestroom with private deck and garden access. Bird Cottage embraced by tree ferns / redwoods - private. Your hosts: Lesley and Paul Hill
Clayridge House
Located between Nelson and Motueka and over looking Tasman Bay and Abel Tasman National Park coastline. Offers you space and privacy. Local restaurants, wineries, golf courses. Landscaped gardens, croquet or petanque. Your hosts: Marion and Peter Copp.
Neudorfs Gingerbread House
Character B&B located in the Moutere Hills of Nelson and close to Abel Tasman National Park. Nelson City and Golden Bay nearby. Close to Vineyards, cafés, beaches. Vegetarian evening meals. German and Italian spoken. Your hosts: Doris Lindegger and Peter Bullock.
Ambleside Bed and Breakfast
"Ambleside" Bed & Breakfast Nelson, New Zealand, like it's namesake in England, has a typical 'olde worlde' charm. The seamless addition of the purpose-built, single-storey, guest-wing, in keeping with the character, is luxuriously appointed, exuding comfort, style and ambience that belie the 'little cottage' frontage. Your hosts: Robyn and Kees Van Duyn.
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Awatea Country Bed and Breakfast
Spectacular mountain and sea views. Close to all of Kaikoura's tourist attractions like Whale Watch - and good restaurants. Beach walks. Quiet country roads. Horse grazing and parking for floats or horse trucks. Kennels are available. Your hosts: Alison Taylor.
San Dona Lodge
Quiet rural setting 20 minutes from Christchurch City. Surrounded by 200 acres of olive trees and farmland. Spacious modern rooms in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Home grown delicacies available. Your hosts: Clare and Phil Andrew.
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Huntingdon Grange
Country estate with expansive gardens. Tennis, pétanque, croquet, heated pool (summer) and expansive gardens. 15 minutes from Christchurch City, 10 minutes from the airport. Golf courses, wineries, restaurants and shopping close by. Your hosts: Gaye and Lindsay Johnson
Maungawera Lodge
Large country home set in 25 acres near Wanaka. Spectacular mountain views. 5 minutes from both Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea. 1 hour to Queenstown. Spa and swimming pool. Skiing, Golf, Fishing, Boating, and Wine Tours available locally. Your hosts: Patsy and Ken Domonkos.
Tussock Lodge
Set on 30 acres of parkland in the Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown. 360° views of the mountains. 10 minutes to Coronet Peak, 20 minutes to Remarkables. Tennis court, mountain bikes, pétanque or take a quiet stroll in the grounds. Guided fishing trips. Your hosts: Jill and Trev Wooller.
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