Description: We call ourselves "lifestyle farmstays" as both our cottage and renovated bus are situated on two neighbouring lifestyle blocks. The 1 bedroom cottage is situated on a beautiful Hawke`s Bay winery overlooking a large water dam. There is nothing more beautiful than sitting on the deck with the outside fire in the background looking at the moon reflected on the water. It is truely a peaceful retreat. The bus and annex is for the more adventureous. Set close to the activities of a horse riding centre that does both lesson and trekking it is real experience to wake in the morning close up to the horses morning goings on.
Our location is perfect for taking timeout and relaxing and it is also close enough to explore both Hasting and Napier if you feel like a bit more action.
We also have a fantastic local cafe and bar as well as being in easy reach of many wineries and of course there is always the option to have a riding lesson or go on a trek.

Location: [map here] 20 minutes west of Hastings, 30 minutes south west of Napier
Prices: From $70
Season: All year

Contact person(s): Kathy Menzies
Address: 3743 State Highway 50, RD 1 Hastings
Postal Address: RD 1, 3743 State Highway 50
Phone: 06 874 9721
Mobile Phone: 021 058 6920
Freephone: 027 235 0003
Fax: 06 874 9720
Email: info@dingwall-lodge.com
Website: www.dingwall-lodge.com

Comments: Bookings are essential to check for availability.

Description: Ludlow Farmstay- 3 Bedroom Cottage, sleeps 6.
Luxury Bed and Breakfast on a working 555 ha cropping and arable farm, come and relax in our fully renovated shearer`s cottage.

Enjoy freshly grown farm produce, such as peas, sweetcorn, squash pumpkins straight from the paddock (seasonal) and watch the harvesting of grain crops (summer only).

Cot and highchair available. Farm tours available on request.

Location: [map here] 20 minutes south of Hastings on SH 2
Prices: 165.00 for 2 people
Season: All year

Contact person(s): Gwen and Neil White
Address: 53 Drumpeel Road, R.D.1 Otane
Phone: 06 856 8348
Mobile Phone: 027 441 8354
Email: ludlow.white@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.ludlowfarmstay.co.nz

Comments: Bookings essential, dinner option with hosts $35.00 pp, no credit cards .

Description: Enjoy sunny Hawkes Bay on a coastal working farm. With green pastures, wonderful sea views, the village and beach community within 6 kilometres, beach and river within minutes.

Your stay includes a farm tour, participate or observe the activities of the daily running of the farm, we can personalise your holiday, children welcome.

Share our lifestyle, whether it be shearing the sheep, mustering the cattle/sheep, feeding a pet lamb, take a picnic hamper to the beach.

Your hosts Andrew and Sheryl will guarantee you an enjoyable and memorable holiday you will never forget, we offer you a unique opportunity to relate with nature, rest and relax.

Imagine waking up to the sound of the sea, the chirping of the birds, viewing the beautiful sunrise on the ocean.

There are many activities available, Organised horse trekking, twilight rabbit hunting, private art tuition, fishing, surf casting, canoeing, surfing, blocarts, great walks at four close beaches, golf course by the sea, hiking - view feral goats, Longest place name in the world
Hotel and Shop, marine reserve, Hawkes Bay wineries, tours of the local district.

Painting Retreat Holiday
Ideal for the enthusiastic artists to sit back and be catered to, while enjoying their passion for art.

Tuition Private Art Lessons; Create a personalised painting or drawing, make it the beginning of many cherished moments, step by step, one on one tuition, for the first timers, beginners, or intermediate. All paints and art materials supplied. All you need is lots of enthusiasm. Come join me for one, two- four days, combine with farmstay. Couples welcome.

Accommodation: The homestead is a family home built in 1910. There is a comfortable large room with a double bed and two twins attached to the main house or double bed in the house and two comfy lounges.

Meals: Mostly home-grown and freshly baked. Complimentary glass of wine with a 2-course meal. Special desserts nightly.

On The Farm: We have cattle, many sheep, horses, friendly beardie dogs, chooks, ducks, two fluffy cats, and two special goats.

Location: [map here] 30 minutes east Waipukurau.
Prices: $95per adult, children under 12 $65.00 includes all meals, Art tuition extra.

Season: August – May, Art Tuition All year especially winter.

Contact person(s): Sheryl or Andrew
Address: Mac Auley Lane, Porangahau
Postal Address: RD3, Mac Auley Lane, Poranagahau
Phone: 06 8555 272
Email: sheryl.artist@clear.net.nz
Website: www.sharikafarm.co.nz

Comments: Payment by paypal or cash. Recommended Stay 2- 5 days.

Description: The perfect place to experience a genuine farmstay and friendly rural hospitality at our 120 year old historic Waiwhenua Homestead or self contained Annies Cottage.
All guests experience a guided farm tour or relax in the great gardens of the homestead, fish in our trout filled boundary river, swim in our large cool pool or just unwind at our recently renovated farm cottage.

On The Farm: Animals include plenty of sheep, cattle and deer farmed on 440ha. Pets include many working and hunting dogs, cat, hens, pig, ducks, horses to name a few. Trout fishing (rental equipment and guide available, season October-March)

Location: [map here] 45-50 minutes West of Hastings/Napier
Prices: $150 per double per night Homestead. Cottage $120-$200 per night.

Hosts: Kirsty Hill and Gary Holden and family
Address: 808 River Rd, Hawkes Bay
Postal Address: Waiwhenua, RD9, Hastings
Phone: +64 6 874 2435
Mobile Phone: 0274 794 094
Fax: +64 6 874 2465
Email: info@waiwhenua.co.nz
Website: www.waiwhenua.co.nz

Description: Get away from it all on a 70 acre lifestyle farm situated on river terraces and nestled beneath the Ruahine Ranges. Are you looking for outdoor pursuits? There are local bushwalks, and for the more adventurous, hiking in the Ruahine Forest Park – *guided or take yourself. Bring the bike, its great country for scenic pleasure cycling and running. There are 2 excellent country golf courses nearby. If you enjoy a bit of trout fishing, the Tukipo is right at your doorstep (angling season October-April). And if you fancy a more leisurely stay, you can relax with a good book from the well-stocked bookshelf or stroll around the garden, farm and along the stream.
Westwick Farm is 1 hour south of Napier and 1¼ hours north/east of Palmerston North.

THE RED BARN FARMSTAY
Accommodation:

• Fully self-contained spacious flat
• 2 x king single beds
• All linen provided
• BBQ

Catering Options: Self-catering, or

• Picnic Hampers or packed lunches
• Dinner at the Westwick’s unique strawbale homestead – local wines , local produce and our own homegrown, organic vegetables.

KOURA COTTAGE FAMILY FARMSTAY
Our secluded 3 bedroom cottage on the banks of the Tukipo River is currently undergoing a complete renovation and will be finished and looking gorgeous for the summer holidays 2011. It will be the perfect place for family holidays or peaceful retreats.

Weekly and longer stay rates on application.
Bring your horses and enjoy *guided hacking through our lovely countryside – a safe and secure paddock beside the cottage.
*Packed lunches, dinners at the strawbale homestead, guided hiking in the ranges and horse riding are by arrangement.

Location: [map here] 1 hour South of Napier, 1.25 hours North-East of Palmerston North
Prices: The Red Barn: $125/night/2 people. $110/night/1 person. Prices include gst, minimum stay 2 nights.
Koura Cottage: $160/night (basic rate for up to 4 people). Extra Adult $20/night. Extra Child $10/night (under 12 years). Max 8. $5/night/horse. Minimum Stay 2 nights.
Season: All year.

Hosts: Bill, Julia, Rowan and Alexa Cook
Address: 91 Eastwood Road, Makaretu, Central Hawkes Bay.
Postal Address: RD1, Takapau 4286
Phone: 06 855 6864
Mobile Phone: 027 291 6949
Fax: 06 855 6860
Email: ragtime@slingshot.co.nz

Comments: Bookings essential. Payment by cheque or direct debit

Description: We offer a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life where guests have 7ha of farmland and native bush with a beautiful terraced stream to call their own, set within a 850 acre sheep and beef property.

Accommodation is a 1950`s fully renovated cottage, with 2 bedrooms and sleeps 6 comfortably. The cottage is fully furnished - guests just have to bring their own food.

Activities provided by us include farm tours and activities, horse trekking, rabbit shooting and so much more. Guests are welcome to bring their own horses and take guided rides - prices available.

Other activities in the area include fishing, tramping, hunting and the ski feild is just a few hours away.

Location: [map here] 40km west of Napier/Hastings
Prices: $120 per night for 2, plus $15 per extra person. Horse Trekking - 1.5hr ride $75pp, 3hr ride $125pp (NZD)
Season: All year round

Contact person(s): Campbell and Suz Bremner
Address: 24 Willowford Rd
Postal Address: Wrekin, RD9 Hastings, 4179
Phone: 06 8742 744
Mobile Phone: 027 622 9217
Email: mail@willowfordcottage.co.nz
Website: www.willowfordcottage.co.nz

Comments: Pick up and drop off from Napier Airport and bus depots.
Pets welcome.
Visa/Mastercard accepted but charges apply.
Bookings essential.