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Reviews of Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river below. <br><br>

Stable Cottage; awaken to the sound of a river below. <br><br>
Frasertown, Hawke's Bay

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic retreat in the country
Started with excellent communication prior to arrival. John and Sarah were wonderful hosts. The setting/location is beautiful. This quaint cottage has been tastefully modernised and provided everything we needed for our long weekend stay. Thoroughly recommend this property and the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raima H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay Stables Cottage
Such a peaceful environment with some yesteryear adornments plus rustic and old fashioned furnishings etc. Would recommend this property to everyone .... Xlent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is in a beautiful rural location in the Hawke's Bay region. It's secluded, secure and very comfortable. The manager and owner, John, was very welcoming, friendly and helpful with tips about where to go and what to do. The surrounding area has stunning forests, lakes, beaches and walks of all levels of difficulty. Groceries and other supplies can be bought in the nearest town, Wairoa - about 15 km away. Appliances all worked well and there was plenty of hot water. A car is essential to explore the region. Overall, this was a wonderful place to stay in the New Zealand countryside that was relaxing and comfortable in a beautiful area with many great options for outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work Trip
Stay was good , only there in the evenings as a business trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Stable Cottage
Perfectly snug, warm cottage with great facilities. We loved our stay and will be back to take John up on his offer of a walk around the farm. Awesome river views and farmland all around. Peaceful. Everything we needed was on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mika P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beyond description
We feel like we went back in time, to somewhere in the 1931, the atmosphere of the place tells so much History, and we feel like we were part of that history. My little family traveled a lot, but this one will be unforgettable for a very long time! We can never had enough of waking up to that mountain view. So beautiful! 💯%❤️ from the little 🇹🇴family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Can’t speak highly enough of our time here. John was the perfect host: generous, warm and unimposing. The grounds were beautiful and the cottage had everything we needed. We will definitely try to return. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and full of character!
Adorable character cottage in a beautiful location. Learning some history about the local area from John and his book was an added bonus. The whole family loved every moment of our stay. Thanks John :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Lovely people.

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Quiet and peaceful and lovely home feeling will be back !
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, lovely cottage and environment
We loved our stay here, clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated in lovely furnishings and rustic charm. River put the back and view fabulous and private lawn and trees and flowers in front very beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dora C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic chic with a stunning view
We loved spending five nights at the cottage with our toddler, relaxing on the deck with its stunning view across the river to hills, and enjoying the modernised interior that retains historic artefacts and features. John was a great host, and a fount of local historical knowledge. The surrounding area has lots to offer, from walks at Lake Waikaremoana to beaches at Mahia. So peaceful and relaxing - definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaz A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottage
Was a great stay, very private and secluded from the town. Beautiful views and garden. The cottage itself was great, really warm and had all the facilities needed. Would highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and a great host
Awesome spot to stay out of town. Very clean and easy check in process.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dion C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waikeremoana holiday
Great place. beautiful outlook and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Whangamata, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful country vista
The Stables Cottage was a most delightful property to stay at. It was easy to find with great communication between the host. Aircon was going when we arove so it was toasty and warm inside which was enjoyable as it was a cold wintery day outside. We will definitely return here its a very lovely place indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pip F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Gem
The cottage is absolutely beautiful, spotlessly clean and well appointed. Beds are comfortable, shower pressure is great. Set in secluded grounds and with a magnificent view of the river from the rear deck, it felt like your own slice of paradise. The owners are lovely people, very accommodating and helpful. The ambience of the cottage is perfect and many of the old trappings of the shed bought back a lot of childhood memories. Thoroughly recommend this wonderful property, and loved the book which John had written on the history of the surrounding area, a copy of which resides at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location
Very friendly host, good communication, overall a fantastic place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
Charming guest, the cottage was lift as it was found-clean and tidy.

10/10 Excellent

Maia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful stay
Wonderful place to stay! Stunning Bach and area. Very clean and tidy. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Lovely hosts will definitely return again in future :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overlooking a beautiful river & picturesque farmland
We really enjoyed staying here. The place has lots of character and is all set up with everything we needed. We loved hanging out on the deck overlooking the river and farm land. So peaceful and a great place to get away and recharge. Thank you John & Sarah for the useful local information, and delicious fresh produce!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Beautiful property, unique and very comfortable cottage and wonderful, generous hosts. Highly recommended for a restful and refreshing holiday. And the swimming pond is amazing!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natala G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous private quiet location
Gorgeous private quiet location, wonderful view with the river at back of property. House is full of memorabilia which adds to the history of the house. Owners were great to deal with, I would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Faizal K., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome host
John was very helpful through out the stay. Highly recommended..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magic
What a gorgeous spot - highly recommended. Superb host. We loved our stay and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gareth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
Lovely cottage, great host, beautiful part of the world
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

fiona c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Our second stay and even more beautiful with spring blossom everywhere. Cosy, comfortable and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Fantastic place to stay, the host is so friendly and accommodating, and those views from the deck are picture perfect. Highly recommend a break here
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay (Home away from Home)
We loved at stay at the Stable Cottage, It is full of character, warmth and comfort, such a lovely place to come back to after a long cold day. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

Khalid A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frasertown Quaint Accommodation
The accommodation was clean & very well presented for our stay. John Davey was a perfect host. Communication before, during & after our stay was excellent The setting of the cottage is ideal to explore the countryside & local towns John is an ideal host as he made our stay wonderful We hope John & Sarah are able to publish the historic book that’ll capture the strong relationship that local community has with its past. John you’re an inspiration to the community and also to your guests Thank you for our lovely stay Khalid & Susan Ansari
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham L.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the nicest places I have stayed at
No problem
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frasertown
Wonderful

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special place
The property surpassed what we were hoping for. We were doing a 10 day road trip round East Cape and suspected the 3 days in Frasertown would be the highlight - and it was. The cottage is beautifully presented and has quality furniture, bedding and towels. Beautiful views - decks back and front so you can get the morning sun then the afternoon and evening overlooking the river. John was an excellent host, offering produce from his garden and orchard and even lent us his fishing gear. We definitely intend to return.

10/10 Excellent

Noel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
Enjoyed the setting and comfort of modern bathroom and cosy beds. Just what was needed after a busy Christmas

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labour Weekend break.
The property is everything as shown in the website, cosy, quiet, rustic, spacious, perfect for a long weekend stay. With the odd rabbit darting across the massive lawn to the birdsong in the trees, the sound of the river below, this is an ideal rural retreat. If you are a city dweller you'll sleep like a log. Our hosts couldn't have been more generous, fresh eggs, avocados, grapefruit on the bench, thanks. The property was very easy to find on the main road to Waikaremoana not far from Wairoa and an ideal place to explore the area. My wife and I really enjoyed staying here and highly recommend it, may come back for some trout fishing. Thanks to the Davey family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for your thoughtful review; we look forward to seeing you again. Kr Davey’s

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Beautiful cottage
Chris and I had the most relaxing time. Such a peaceful beautiful space. Thank you John
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juliet C.

Beautiful spot!
The cottage is well situated, 30kms from the spectacular Lake Waikaremoana, and an hour's drive from Mahia Peninsula and the Morere Hot Pools. It's so magical to wake up to the sound of the river below, and a secluded feeling. The cottage is very well equipped as it's fully self catering, clean, warm and very comfortable, with lovely furniture and fittings. It has a homely feeling and we had a very warm welcome from John and Sarah. Small touches like fresh eggs from the chooks nextdoor, milk, lemons and butter all made us feel at home. I thoroughly recommend it as a place for a relaxing short break, and a comfortable base for day trips. It was a bit difficult to find so the location and clear directions on Bookabach would be helpful (including the short cut route). Thanks John and Sarah!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

Country escape
Great quiet rural escape accommodation, close to rivers and Lake Waikaremoama. Fantastic hosts with super knowledge and directions for a days exploring.

8/10 Good

James R.

Very welcoming and full of charm
Great host. Chickens became good friends and their eggs were delicious. BBQ and verandah lovely but make sure you have some mozzie repellant as the cottage overlooks the river. Great position for accessing Lake Waikaremoana.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020