The Whare Rural Retreat

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Havelock North

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Offering a garden and garden view, The Whare Rural Retreat is located in Hastings, 4.1 km from Splash Planet and 26 km from Pania of the Reef Statue. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Havelock North

Nearby attractions

Faraday Museum of Technology

19.5 mi

Available Rooms

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Whare Rural Retreat

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8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Havelock North

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Havelock North

Nearby attractions

Faraday Museum of Technology

19.5 mi

Available Rooms

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Beautiful spot!

Great Hosts, made us feel very welcome, loved our time at Te Whare, was lovely experience.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Wouldn't return.

When we booked, we thought we were getting a place where kitchen and bathroom/toilet facilities were all included in chalet. It was only after we booked and paid we got this email"Bring your jandals for a hop skip and jump to your private bathroom/kitchen in a caravan.". Yeah right. Ok for Summer but not great in Winter to go to toilet.

That fact as mentioned above. Also, we wondered when driving in what we were coming to. A very run down property with dilapidated buildings, a broken down caravan, vehicles, and other stuff lying around that should have long been disposed of. Our chalet needed a clean outside as green from Winter and had "crap" lying around that should have been disposed of. We did our own meals and sitting outside we either looked at the owners property or their junkyard. Not good.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Great

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Quite stay on a farm

Welcoming and client oriented hosts; access to fresh-picked berries from the farm. We were unfortunate to stay there during the night when Hastings was hit by the Cyclon Gabriela, so we were left without the electricity and partially also the water. Thought phone coverage was ok and data were accesable despite that internet was off.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

great place lovely hosts

absolutely beautiful !

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Peaceful location.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

If you don’t mind being a little rustic in the nicest way, highly recommended. The hosts are lovely and gracious.

Cozy, comfortable and the hosts are delightfully accommodating

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

absolutely incredible!

the property was such a gorgeous set out, felt like a movie scene!

nothing we didn’t like

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

valuable trip in berry farm, and host is very good.

it’s a beautiful farm

a little far away from center of the town, dark in the evening.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Lovely hideaway and hastings experience

Lovely staff, cute location nice and hidden

Lovely all round but the beds were slightly uncomfortable maybe just need to add foam under mattress?

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Rustically rural

The whare is located on a working farm and certainly is rustic. But it was spotlessly clean and comfortable.

We didn't appreciate the fact that, whilst all facilities were available, the kitchen and bathroom were located in a caravan adjacent to the whare. The weather was fine so we didn't have any issues going between the two but if it had been raining, the situation would have been very different.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Thank you Di, sorry forgot your huabands name. Loved the peace and quiet and the ducks. Thank you.

No breakfast had tea coffee milk. Arrived late so ate in Hastings foe dinner. Very private and secluded bit only 5 minutes to the city centre. Beautiful location.

There was nothing I didn't like.

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Good

Nice location, well equipped. Friendly staff.

Did not realise the kitchen and bathroom were a separate facility (caravan). Difficult to use in the very wet weather. This was not apparent in the publicity.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

A cosy cottage perfect for a little getaway.

It's situated on a beautiful little farm and the cabin is so gorgeous. The beds were very comfortable, it was all very clean, and the wifi was strong. Great value for money and a cute little getaway spot. I didn't speak to Di (we were only there a night) but Matthew was very friendly and helpful. Di was very clear and helpful in all email communications. Thanks so much!

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Peaceful and pleasent.

It was great ro be sleeping in a little Matai cottage with a beautiful wood smell inside. It was warm and clean. Electric blankets on the beds were great.

Only tiny downside was having to go outside at night to the bathroom. But it wasnt raining so it was manageable and its only a few steps away.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

if you really do know how to relax - this is your place.

it was cozy, hosts went out of there way to ensure we had everything. A really good relaxing rustic feel. (if you're expecting a shiny plastic room this isn't for you, but if it's somewhere you want quiet, real fresh air, fresh fruit off the tree (dep. season), almost a 'lite' farm stay (without the flies and 'interesting' aromas's) it's great. Explore a real person's vegie garden if that's your thing, hear a bit of the real-local's history and lifestyles....

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Great host charming cottage feel. shame the toilet wasn't in the same building on a very cold night

Very charming little cottage feel in the bedroom

Was a little uncomfortable having the toilet in a separate facility and it was a very narrow room but I do understand the host to do their best

1.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Bad

Nothing

Room ok toilet and bathroom separately no good

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Di and Matthew were most welcoming and great hosts and made our stay a very pleasant one.

The location was most suitable for our needs

No complaints

7.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Good

Friendly, generous... kinda rustic and a bit adventurous

The rain... torrential and persistent with leaking roof... however, there's no controlling the weather

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Great value for money

Very friendly hosts, everything was stated upfront. It was located on a peaceful and lovely farm.

It was very hot and humid during our stay so the fan in the room was a little inadequate for keeping the room cool.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Friendly hosts and comfortable facilities.

Friendly hosts only to wiling to help.

The ducks in the morning

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Friendly hosts, comfortable, interesting, safe and peaceful

The historic Whare is surrounded by wonderful gardens and is situated next to a pond with ducks. Beautiful roses were in bloom - the location is great! Very friendly hosts who went the extra mile to meet our needs and make us feel welcome. Love the caravan setup as kitchen/dining and ablution areas. Hot water was excellent and the outdoor table setup was great for the balmy evenings we had there. The drinking water available was so nice 😊

Whilst the fan was good perhaps a small cooling unit would be a great asset

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Very good

The Whare was so cute and cozy - exactly what we needed. Location was great - handy to town, but still rural. And our hosts were really welcoming.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

it was a great surprise

Di and Mathew are super hostess

n/a

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Great

It's in a lovely spot, but convenient. Di & Matthew couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Accommodation a little unconventional but worked fine.

Bit cramped in the shower, wouldn't want to be a big person.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Enjoyable stay

It was on a berry farm and had animals and a lovely garden. We were greeted with friendliness and courtesy above what is usual at motels etc. We really enjoyed our stay here and I loved interacting with the animals and discussing diy with Matt

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Havelock North?

The average price for a rental in Havelock North is R 3,090 per night. This rental is R 1,393 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Whare Rural Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Whare Rural Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Whare Rural Retreat?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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The Whare Rural Retreat

Bed and Breakfast in Havelock North

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Havelock North

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Whare Rural Retreat

Bed and Breakfast in Havelock North

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Havelock North

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Havelock North?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Whare Rural Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Whare Rural Retreat?

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