Kaimai Country Lodge

We stayed here for a couple of nights escape! I was a little apprehensive when the finer print on the gate, under Kaimai Country Lodge, says bed & breakfast, I don't stay in B&Bs. Though the stay with Sandy and Peter hasn't changed my position on B&Bs, I was suitably impressed with this lodge-B&B. Luckily/ fortunately we were the only guests, which made it less B&B lodge and more homestay/lodge. S&P are very welcoming chatty, and professional, hosts who made us feel special, without being stifling. The Lodge is is beautifully appointed and furnished - the art and antiquities adding a neat edge. The grounds, backdrop of the Kaimais and outlook to The Mount are beautiful. The (matakana?) room was spacious and cozy at the same time. Huge comfy bed, lots of squishy whilst firm pillows. Alas the french doors and a small deck off the bedroom didnt get much use. Clean, new bathroom, wonderful hot, powerful shower. No single use bathroom products, all shower gels and shampoos etc in big bottles. (Liked the supply of nail varnish remover in the cabinet!) The lounge area, with log burner and HUGE (stupidly huge) TV - has well stocked book cases and games. The only downfall of the whole experience is the wifi is token based. We eat dinner out (we 100% recommend the Talisman pub and the fish and chipper) but enjoyed the breakfast part of the B&B affair. Multiple courses, and multiple choices. All fresh, (backgarden) local and quite leisurely. We left as though longtime friends! Thanks S&P. Would wholeheartedly recommend, and would return (even though its a B&B)! (strangely for me no photos to accompany the review :( )

We stopped off for a couple of days on our tour of North Island and if he hadn't booked on ahead for this trip, we would have been very happy to stay longer. Beautiful settings , luxurious accommodation and great food ! Lots to do and see in this area and Peter and Sandy made us feel that we were special guests ! We were sorry to leave and if we return to NZ, we may well make this our "base camp" because it is so peaceful, comfortable and easy to travel from. Peter and Sandy are very knowledgeable about the area and NZ /Australasia in general and were very generous with their time helping us to get the best from the area.