Sue and Richard were wonderful. They took good care of us and their bungalow was perfect for us as a family. Every little aspect was thought of, from freshly baked bread to opportunities to see sheep sheering and hike into the mountain. The view from the balcony was breathtaking.

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful surroundings that you can view from the hot tub. Great stargazing spot as well. Furnishings are comfortable, breakfast was bountiful, and the owner is very friendly and responsive.

Stayed in March 2024

The view, the soa, the walking track, the facilities, the bed, pretty much everything

Stayed in February 2024

Internet access is somewhat slow

Beautifully secluded on a farm/lifestyle block. Well insulated; great open plan layout and awesome flow to the deck. Beautiful views from the deck and spa pool. Separate bathroom and toilet. When entering there is a choice of homemade marmelades, jellies, chutney and more. As it’s my second visit, I wanted to replenish the olive oil ans grapefruit marmelade.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing, I cant come up with a criticism for this place is really was special!

The food provided was local and truly special, the view was second to none and could be enjoyed from the Jacuzzi! Amazing!

Stayed in February 2024

not much

terrific accommodation on a farm. spacious and comfortable. great owners. fresh bread, milk oj, cereal, eggs. beautiful deck, washing machine, comfy bed, fast wifi, etc. near great trout fishing.

Stayed in January 2024

Great location to relax. Lovely breakfast included

Stayed in November 2023

Thee fridge/freezer is quite noisy so we turned it off at night. There is no hot plate so we used the sideburner on the BBQ to boil potatoes.

A decent breakfast was provided. One of us is gluten free and Sue went to the trouble of creating an experimental GF loaf of bread for us. The eggs were wonderful - 2 duck, 2 hen and 2 bantam eggs. We used the spa every night. There is a walk up above the unit which goes up hill so reasonable fitness is required but you are rewarded with beautiful views down the valley. (see photo) The farm has a number of rare sheep breeds and alpacas. There were constant bird calls, particularly from bellbirds and grey warblers.

Stayed in November 2023

Lovely and quite

Stayed in June 2023

Everything, it was rural and away from town but close enough for trips. Sue, Cassia& Richard very welcoming, fresh homemade bread and fruit & condiments on arrival. Super comfy bed. Great for a stay for more than a few days, we had a wonderful week. Close to the river for fishing.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing,I would happily stay there again!

We loved the setting and the comfy feel of the cottage. Great book selection! Comfortable bed, lovely fresh breakfast supplies and the spa under the stars was sublime.

Stayed in March 2023

The best location I ever had. It is the most peaceful and friendly place.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing

Hot tub with fantastic valley view. Very, very welcoming and helpful hosts, who invited us into farm activities like bottle feeding lambs, which we loved. Everything was super comfortable and high quality. One of the most restful accommodations we have ever had.

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing

Lots of extras included.such as fresh bread ,milk,fruit.wonderful location.excellent hosts.

Stayed in February 2023

Very good breakfast with fresh eggs from the farm, beautiful scenery from the deck.

Stayed in January 2023

nothing

very comfortable apartment in an amazing location. beautiful views from the terrace and a hot tub! comfortable bed and modern bathroom with the added bonus of a washing machine. delicious breakfast with home made bread and jams and freshly laid eggs. friendly and communicative host with great suggestions of places to visit

Stayed in January 2023

NIL

We loved everything about our stay. Where it was situated, the comfortable accomodation and included breakfast. We were able to park our vehicle right outside.

Stayed in January 2023

The room has everything you need for a very comfortable stay. I wish I had stayed more. The hot tub was great after hiking. I especially liked the coffee machine with the milk foamer.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing

Felt like a honeymoon, dreamy place with a lot of love put into it. Everything of a very high standard. Birdsong and stars in the hot tub a bonus.

Stayed in November 2022

Nothing at all.

The Sanctuary at The Havens was the best place we stayed in at NZ. They welcomed us with their beautiful dogs and took their time caring about us, which really made the difference. The farm is ubicated in a beautiful valley and the views from there are awesome. The house was 100% equipped with literally everything you may need and with a touch of luxury. Breakfast at the sanctuary was just perfect. Sue provided us with plenty of bread, fresh eggs of various ranges and fresh fruit.

Stayed in November 2022

The Driveway

Everything- this was our second stay 🌈

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing

All about this property on including hot top

Stayed in September 2022

Honestly such a special spot. we loved everything about it. warm and cosy. fresh bread, homemade spreads, milk and eggs awaited us. spa was amazing with stunning view. beds were super comfy. heat pump was brilliant. hot shower and washing machine. host were very welcoming and our boy was able to feed little lamb.

Stayed in October 2022

Just a suggestion. Will be nice to provide umbrellas. Not a problem for us as we had our own. Very handy while grilling our me

We love everything during our stay at The Havens. Great and prompt communication. We received clear directions and check-in info right after we booked. The Havens is well equipped with high quality and user friendly equipment, furniture, kitchen utensils (there's nespresso!), bedding, linen (Sue's fleece was beautiful, soft and warm), eco friendly detergent, shampoo and etc. The jacuzzi hot tub was easy to use and OMG the view of the valley and the night sky right from the terrace is AMAZING! The Havens had everything we needed. It was raining and cold on our first day. Sue had the heater and jacuzzi ready for our arrival. Great thing we ordered the BBQ platter which came with good quality cuts and fresh greens. We managed to grill our meat in between the rain. Sue's chutneys, fresh lemon and olive oil made great salad dressing. Tried their homemade plum wine which is quite nice, less sweet than the Japanese version. Breakfast was plenty. We had citrus fruits, raw milk, muesli, butter, honey, preserves and Sue's freshly baked bread. Really appreciate Sue's invite to feed her animals. She even let us use her wellies to save our shoes from getting muddy walking around her farmland. We learnt so much about sheep and llamas. Very inspiring to see Sue's passion and energy she puts in to care for her animals and running the farm.

Stayed in August 2022