“Wonderful holidays...” The carriage house is a great place to stay, excellent location to discover the Bay of Islands and travel north.... read moreThe carriage house is a great place to stay, excellent location to discover the Bay of Islands and travel north. Adrian is an amazing host. The house, the horses and an amazing collection of cars and carriages, everything was perfect. read less

“Superb spacious getaway ” Located about 2km to from the center of KeriKeri, The Carriage House was a real find. Set in rural paddocks... read moreLocated about 2km to from the center of KeriKeri, The Carriage House was a real find. Set in rural paddocks with horses, very peaceful.
Immaculately clean, with two bedrooms both with bathrooms a well appointed kitchen and lounge. Adrian is super welcoming!
Would highly recommend. read less

A fantastic stay! Two days of fascinating stories of horses, vintage cars, antique furniture, rides in wagons pulled by lovely... read moreA fantastic stay! Two days of fascinating stories of horses, vintage cars, antique furniture, rides in wagons pulled by lovely Shires and also Gypsy cobs, looking at a vast array of old harness (some from World war One), dining at the Plough and Feather, visiting the Stone Store and Kemp House... the list could go on and on! Grateful thanks to Adrian and his wholehearted welcome!! read less

“Such a memorable stay!” I am thrilled to write a review for the Carriage House. My husband and I stayed for two nights for... read moreI am thrilled to write a review for the Carriage House. My husband and I stayed for two nights for our anniversary and absolutely loved it.
Adrian was such a welcoming host. Knowing that I am very interested in horses and in particular driving horses, he went out of his way to take us on two wonderful rides. First with two lovely gypsy cobs and the next day, through Kerikeri township with two of his beautiful Shires. It was amazing!
Both David and I found it fascinating seeing Adrian's vintage cars, the large array of harness for the horses, his beautiful furniture and clocks, and so on!!
The Carriage House is everything I hoped for and more...spacious, spotlessly clean, and welcoming. I would have loved to stay longer.
The Stone Store is fascinating, Kemp House beautiful, the gardens around them inspiring. We had lunch at the Plough and Feather-fantastic! There were lots of choices for dinner...all in all, a wonderful time (and that's without going further afield and exploring the beautiful Bay of Islands! read less

“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