When visiting Haumoana, this cottage is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. The property features a terrace, a garden and a kitchenette.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Refrigerator
Kitchenette
Free parking
Free WiFi
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (8)
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Feel at home (6)
Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Garden
Terrace
Washer/dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Room options
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Herb Cottage
When visiting Haumoana, this cottage is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. The property features a terrace, a garden and a kitchenette.
Languages
English
At a glance
Property size
Private cottage
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Kitchenette
Fridge
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Balcony or patio
Garden
Barbecue
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
24-hour front desk
No housekeeping
Things to do
Bike hire on site
Cycling on site
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Also known as
Herb Cottage Haumoana
Herb Haumoana
Herb Cottage Cottage
Herb Cottage Haumoana
Herb Cottage Cottage Haumoana
Frequently asked questions
Does Herb Cottage offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Herb Cottage does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at this cottage?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at this cottage?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this cottage?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Herb Cottage and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Does Herb Cottage have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, a fridge and cookware.
Does Herb Cottage have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cottage features a balcony or patio and a garden.
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Herb Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
A Terrific Weekend in a Tiny Home
Herb Cottage is a very quiet, private, well-appointed, charming cottage located 23 minutes from Napier and close to Havelock North, a booming town with a great variety of excellent restaurants. We loved staying in the orchard, visiting Napier on Art Deco weekend, and spending a fun evening at Meeanee Speedway
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2024
We enjoyed our stay at Herb Cottage..Brigid was very helpful. Lovely sitting outside in the late afternoon and watching the animals and smelling the lemon blossoms.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Lovely quiet country getaway near winies
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2023
Great place for peace and quiet in a rural setting yet not too far from town
Ross
Ross, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2023
Beautiful cottage in a wonderful setting, a really relaxing spot either after work or for a holiday retreat, i totally recommend Herb cottage.
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
Wonderful little cottage with everything you need - private & romantic!
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2024
Quiet and had all we needed for a relaxing few days. It was delightful to wake to bird song and check in with the sheep. Great to be able to do our washing. Lovely to have eggs, milk and some essentials provided.
Gail
Gail, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Feb 2024
The property is in a lovely rural setting,
Small observation, would dismiss one set of outdoor furniture
Inside would dismiss cane chairs & replace with bench/seat for keeping bags contained
Very nice though 👌
Raewyn
Raewyn, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2023
This charming rustic, little cottage is a delightful change from hotels. You’re in the fields; sheep, horses and a lemon grove are outside your window. The kind host left us wonderful lemons and eggs. No screens on windows though so bugs do get in.
Marilynn
Marilynn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Quaint and Quiet Farm Cottage
What a wonderful stay at Herb Cottage! It is indeed surrounded by herbs! This cottage is on a working farm with multiple orchards and an extensive gardens.
Our hostess had some eggs, fresh herbs, lemons and milk waiting for us. The space is small, but also spacious since the double doors open to a lovely deck with plenty of outdoor seating. We enjoyed breakfast out there every morning! There is no TV, and it wasn’t missed!
The bed was comfortable and the shower great. We left the windows open at night and liked the cool night air and waking to birds singing. It’s not typical to have bug screens on windows, but we did have a couple big insects come in and screening would help with that (my husband quickly caught and disposed of them).
We had access to do our laundry and a warm greeting during the day from the owner’s pup ~ We loved that; so friendly, and then she would wander off. Just checking on us! There are also 2 bicycles for use. We just didn’t have time for those between other visits in the outlying area.
This a definite return place if we come back to this area of NZ from the states. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable stay!!
*Make sure to note that there is a cleaning fee that is included in final amount.
Pamela S
Pamela S, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Great people to deal with thank you very much
William
William, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Apr 2022
The bed and shower was amazing and the area was really peaceful with only bird sounds. The wifi was intermittent and there was no TV but it did not detract too much from the experience.
Lyn
Lyn, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2022
This wee cottage was quaint, very quiet and peaceful with everything we needed. A great place for an escape. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will recommend it to others. Thank you Brigid.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2021
Highly recommend this little cottage
Quaint cosy country cottage. Our host Brigid
ensured all basic supplies including eggs bread and a selection of condiments. We loved the quiet location. The only thing that marred our stay was the confusion Hotels.com caused with our reservation we had to find somewhere else for a night and we await a refund. Brigid had not been correctly notified and ended up with a double booking to contend with and this made us feel rather uncomfortable
Josephine
Josephine, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Apr 2021
Stylish, peaceful retreat
Lovely stay at this peaceful little cottage. It's compact, but beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Cooking and barbeque facilities. Luxurious linen and a very comfy bed. So relaxing it was hard to leave!
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2021
Herb Cottage is a quaint, cosy and peaceful property. The kitchen is well resourced and the host left eggs, bread and butter which was a lovely touch.
The bed is super comfy. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2021
Fantastic rural cottage, peaceful and relaxing, great location, 😀
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2020
It was a very cute little hidey-hole where we could escape from the rain on cold days and served as a great base for outdoor activities on the good days. It is very handy to the cycle trails and beach as well as being relatively handy to Havelock North.
Herb Cottage is well named. There is a great selection of herbs just outside the door, and it is well supplied with cooking utensils and equipment to turn out a tasty meal if you're wanting to eat in.
Hamish
Hamish, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
9 Feb 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2020
Très calme avec un paysage mwrveilleux pour qui aime la nature et une belle piscine pour nous rafraîchir!
MArtine
MArtine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2020
It was a lovely stay, very peaceful. The cooking facilities were more than ample with two hob rings, a small oven and a barbeque. We were actively encouraged to use the pool (which we did each morning!) which was very nice. They also have decent push bikes which again are available. Most things are not in walking distance but a short drive. This is what we were expecting but due to it's location made it very peaceful. Being able to do some washing was a great help.
Thanks you for a very relaxing stay
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2019
Lovely setting - cute cottage and private. Great communication from owner
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Nov 2019
We enjoyed Herb Cottage, liked the location and it had everything we needed. It was well provisioned. A couple of small problems. We advised time of arrival to be between 3-4pm but nobody home when we arrived at 3pm. Turns out owner was in Australia. We were told to let ourselves in, unfortunately it wasn't obvious where the cottage was so we couldn't. We sent a text and returned an hour later and were let in with no further problem. Unfortunately the bbq was dirty and we weren't able to use that. Also the property needed a good amount of shrub/tree trimming. There is a large tree over the cottage and due to the wind this was banging against the cottage all night. Saying that we would recommend and thought it was good value for money.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2019
Beautiful, cosy country cottage. Would love to go back one day!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 May 2019
Peaceful location
A lovely peaceful location. Very convenient to a large number of local attractions. I really liked the setting.