306 Grafton Road, 3550 Thames, New Zealand
#1 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Thames
Guests' ChoiceBased on 49 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Paul
New ZealandNothing
Food was great, so many options available. The owners also provided so many snacks and treats, such welcoming hosts. We will be staying there again! The hosts could not have done more for us. An amazing place to stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Lisa
New ZealandIncredible breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Luk
New ZealandN/A
Anna-Marie provided everything that we need. With amazing breakfast, snacks and thoughtful extras like fish smoke and fillets for dinner. We were very happy with the stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Todd
New ZealandEverything was perfect.
Everything was perfect. The host where kind, friendly and extremely accommodating. Above and beyond. Facilities were clean, warm and pristine. Best place and service ever.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Eleanor
United KingdomWe were staying in the self contained cottage and were surprised by the wonderful supply of breakfast items to cook our own breakfast. The view was wonderful, and we enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the sunset. Hosts were very friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Ingo
GermanyNothing!
Everything!! It was a wonderful stay and a great cottage!! Excellent breakfast, especially the home-made food. If we come back to NZ we would book it definitively again. We can recommend it 100%
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Gordon
United KingdomNothing.
Perfect location, fabulous scenery, spacious and well equipped accommodation.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Fiona
United KingdomEverything! Situated above Thames with great views, Anna-Marie and Johan were perfect hosts for our 3 night stay. The Cottage is spacious and comfortable. The breakfast provisions were more than generous and Anna-Marie kept us supplied with additional treats.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Dianne
AustraliaThe room was very comfortable with lots of extras, fruit, magazines , a lovely outdoor setting with table and chairs. We arrived latter in the day but the next morning we received our scones and cream…delicious ! A lovely breakfast and coffee.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Marco
United KingdomWe got upgraded to the cottage which was amazing. The host is super keen and gave us little treats once we arrived and stuff to cook our own breakfast. Access to a pool and the most amazing sunset view. The cottage facility is amazing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Damon
CanadaN/A
Everything - location, hosts, view, premises, amenities
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Lynda
New ZealandEverything was great. Thank you.
Breakfast was fantastic, very delicious and plenty to choose from
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
John
United KingdomWe thought no barbecue might be a slight issue but it quickly proved to not be a problem at all due to the very well equipped kitchen meaning we could still enjoy superb Angus steaks, thanks NZ.
A charming property separate from the main house which gave us privacy. Accommodation was spacious, clean and comfortable with wonderful views of the bay and surrounding lands. Our hosts were very helpful, informative but especially accommodating with our needs. Anna Marie is so obliging and a wonderful cook. Her breakfasts were exceptional with generous provision and delicious extras. The accommodation is very well provided with all the necessary gadgets High made self catering so simple. Thanks Anna Marie and Johan. Pool use was so welcome.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Peter
United StatesNothing.
Chartre Manor was for us an ideal place to stay. We were warmly greeted by Anna-Marie and she went over and above to supply us with breakfast food, snacks, drinks, which we highly appreciated. The location on a hill overlooking the land and the water was great. There were sheep and rabbits in the field, which along with the many birds gave a relaxing atmosphere. The cottage is very quiet and spacious. Thames has several good restaurants. We would definitely stay here again when we visit New Zealand.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Denise
United KingdomNothing
Very friendly host - could not do enough. Good location, comfortable, plenty to eat. Welcome drink. Lots of good advice of where to go in Coromandel
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Nathan
AustraliaWOW, what a great stay. The place is at the top of a hill with a great view over town. The hosts were SO friendly and kind. They asked us what we would like for breakfast prior to check in and provided so many more options in the fridge, fresh fruit etc. We felt very well looked after. When the tour we were on ran over (by 2.5 hours) and we didnt get back to after 8pm, they walked over to check on us. Such a nice gesture.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Gayle
New ZealandAbsolutely nothing.
Anne-Marie is by far the best hostess we have encountered in all our stays over the country. The breakfast was unbelievable. There were a number of cereal choices, a big fruit bowl, bacon, eggs (from her own hens), smoked salmon bread, croissants and lots of little snacks in packets. The pantry was also stocked with cooking oil and several salad dressings.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
John
AustraliaThe hosts spent a lot of time whilst we were cooking and eating dinner trying to get the payment through despite having all the appropriate information - apparently they did want the expense of an EFTPOS machine and were trying to use their bank portal to receive a push notification from my bank in Australia. Stayed in a lot (13 properties in NZ) on this trip and fortunately the rest had a lot more efficient administration at reception. Access, sign and steep driveway could have been better.
Great location overlooking Thames and a lovely rural outlook including a field containing their sheep. Very generous provisions for breakfast and a spacious accommodation.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Tracy
United StatesWonderful, friendly hosts
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Tobias
GermanyWhere to begin ... everything fabulous! Very kind hosts, large apartment with great views (sunset!) and everything one might need in the kitchen (and good quality). Anna-Marie provided ample breakfast and other food: home-made cake, cookies and bread, salad from the garden, daily fresh eggs from their own chicken ... fantastic! The property is easy to find and perfectly located for Coromandel coast, the shorebirds at Miranda, Karangahake Gorge or Kauaeranga Valley.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Trevor
AustraliaNothing
Hosts were great
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Simon
New ZealandBreakfast was excellent. A lot of choice with lovely fresh eggs, bread & biscuits, etc
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Maree
New ZealandN/A
It was quite & comfortable with all the perks.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Udy
New ZealandNothing
The hosts were so lovely and also very generous. So spoilt with the choice of food on offer for breakfast and snacks.
Stayed in November 2023
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