“high standard” i have travelled with my friends many where in Newziland and have stay in many hotel but we haven't ever... read morei have travelled with my friends many where in Newziland and have stay in many hotel but we haven't ever seen the standard like THE CARRIAGE HOUSE - BAY OF ISLANDSI read less

“THE place to Stay in Kerrikerri” Adrian & Silvia are the perfect hosts..the accommodation is perfect for two couples or a family.. clean, well equipped and... read moreAdrian & Silvia are the perfect hosts..the accommodation is perfect for two couples or a family.. clean, well equipped and VERY comfortable.
The location is just outside of Kerrikerri which is a great town to base yourself to explore the area..good restaurants and very alive!
Adrian has the most amazing collection of vintage carriages & cars and will delight you when he shows you his 'Toys'..in addition he has some wonderful cart horses to pull the carriages .. we were lucky enough to clip clop into town on one..very regal!
we stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed every moment..even to the point of saying we will probably have a return visit.
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“High quality accommodation in beautiful setting” Family holiday here with two primary-school aged boys. We have travelled quite a lot in NZ and this is a... read moreFamily holiday here with two primary-school aged boys. We have travelled quite a lot in NZ and this is a really high standard, very clean and lots of kitchen equipment. Beautiful wooden floors, lots of space and 2 modern bathrooms; but also very unique and historic with many carriages, cars, horses and other animals to amuse the children. Very friendly welcome from Adrian who was available to answer questions at other times. Amazingly generous on our last morning when he agreed to take us out in his horse-drawn carriage - a real experience. Great location (you'd need a car to get into the centre of Kerikeri and restaurants etc, although we did a nice 20 minute country walk to the Stone Store), very peaceful and lovely views from the slightly elevated position of the apartment. We stayed 4 nights then went over to Hokianga for the rest of the week, which was a great combination, although there's plenty to do around Kerikeri and wouldn't get bored if staying a week or longer. read less

The Carriage Hose is special place just far enough out of Kerikeri to be in the countryside but close enough... read moreThe Carriage Hose is special place just far enough out of Kerikeri to be in the countryside but close enough to town for easy access to restaurants or home delivery of takeout food. The apartment is peaceful, tastefully decorated, warm, spacious and spotlessly clean.
We enjoyed a special stay for our Opal wedding anniversary and loved the horses and seeing the carriages working. Our dog enjoyed romping about the fully fenced paddock beside the property.
Adrian and Sylvia are very welcoming and hospitable. A+ accommodation. read less

“Pet friendly wonderful place” The Carriage Hose is special place just far enough out of Kerikeri to be in the countryside but close enough... read moreThe Carriage Hose is special place just far enough out of Kerikeri to be in the countryside but close enough to town for easy access to restaurants or home delivery of takeout food. The apartment is peaceful, tastefully decorated, warm, spacious and spotlessly clean.
We enjoyed a special stay for our Opal wedding anniversary and loved the horses and seeing the carriages working. Our dog enjoyed romping about the fully fenced paddock beside the property.
Adrian and Sylvia are very welcoming and hospitable. A+ accommodation. read less

“Perfection personified!” I have stayed in many holiday apartments/houses in many countries over the years and The Carriage House has to rate... read moreI have stayed in many holiday apartments/houses in many countries over the years and The Carriage House has to rate as one of the very best. Setting, ambience, space, level of equipment and service all 100%. Perfect, well done to The Carriage House. read less

Fantastic place to stay. The Carriage house is set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings and is very well... read moreFantastic place to stay. The Carriage house is set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings and is very well appointed. Everything is clean, neat and very well maintained, containing everything you could want on your stay. Our delightful hosts were very attentive to our needs and have a wealth of local knowledge to share. I have no hesitation in recommending the Carriage House. read less

Wonderful stay for our family. Adrian and Sylvia were great hosts and provided really helpful advice on local activities. The... read moreWonderful stay for our family. Adrian and Sylvia were great hosts and provided really helpful advice on local activities. The property was peaceful and relaxing with nice opportunities for interacting with the horses. Would love to go back. read less

“Relaxed Farm Stay - Great Hosts” Very special place and very special hosts.
Nice surprises - Shire horses, rabbits, birds, trees, water jetty, carriages and drays and... read moreVery special place and very special hosts.
Nice surprises - Shire horses, rabbits, birds, trees, water jetty, carriages and drays and beautiful vintage autos.
Wonderful stay for our family. Adrian and Sylvia were great hosts and provided really helpful advice on local activities. The property was peaceful with nice relaxed opportunities for interacting with the horses. We would love to go back. read less

“Great location” We had a great stay at the Carriage House. Adrian was very helpful with local information. It’s an excellent location... read moreWe had a great stay at the Carriage House. Adrian was very helpful with local information. It’s an excellent location for exploring the north. We did the Cape Reinga coach trip from Kerikeri and got the ferry across to the beautiful Russell from Pahia. read less