Guest User
November 11, 2024
This gorgeous place made us feel like we were living in the Gilded Age, when it was built. We did absolutely nothing the full day that we were there (two nights), even cancelling a planned excursion, as we didn't want to leave, just hung out in the sun and on the veranda and actually dipped in the pool (they said we were the first that season). There is also a hot tub. And heated bathroom floors! The hosts, Charlotte & Stephen, were warm and welcoming (the 3 of us had the whole place to ourselves), and the food was superb. We even left with lots of delicious avocado toast for our lunch the third day - couldn't eat it all at breakfast. Georgie, one of the 3 cats, adopted me, and I had a much-needed "cat fix." I also had a billiards lesson from my friend after dinner in the beautiful 1910 billiards room. A definite highlight of a 17-day trip around North Island.