What a welcome Tony gave us! A beautiful old building being given a new life! The living area has been refurbished to a high standard and the bedrooms are beautiful! This is a B n B and well worth a visit. We were treated to a wonderful continental breakfast in the morning which included hot croissants and fresh fruit! If I stay in Gisborne again I'll definitely stay here!

Stayed in March 2025

No complaints.

What a great characterful place to stay. Tony who owns the property was a great host making us feel very welcome. We were in one of the upstairs rooms which had a great comfy bed. There was a good selection of food on offer for breakfast which was way beyond what we expected. We found Tony very knowledgeable on all things in the locality and places we intended to visit whilst on our holiday. Thank you!

Stayed in February 2025

She looks a little rough on the outside but once you step inside you realise this is a loved and hearty home which a lot of aroha is being poured into constantly

Big comfortable bed with soft sheets (the dream after a bout of camping) - we also had a delicious breakfast of pastries and granola which had us ready for the day!

Stayed in February 2025

The superior rooms were not easily accessible to guests with mobility limitations. We could not comfortably use the room we had booked. Shared bathroom facilities were nevertheless very clean and well appointed.

The host (Tony) was charming and hospitable. The breakfast was fabulous.

Stayed in February 2025

Hospitality was fantastic. He was super welcoming and made you feel at home. Great recommendations for sightseeing and eating along with a wealth of knowledge of the local area.

Stayed in January 2025

Well nothing worth mentioning.

Loved the quiet location and the quirky accommodation being an old historic building. The host Tony very welcoming and couldn’t be more helpful regarding places of interest in the area. Accommodation and breakfast were great.

Stayed in January 2025

Would not be suitable if you were incredibly fussy, or a control freak perfectionist with tickets on yourself. After all, the front doos steps have not yet been marble tiled. The front door is original 19th centuary, the drive is not concrete, and the topiary does not exist. But the bird life is great.

An old building with plenty of history, being slowly renovated into period perfection. Genuine kauri floorboards restored - please remove shoes to protect the. Surface as Krause is easily marked. 4G Wifi. Lots of character, new accomodation in renovated doubled room - no aircon but not needed - and new (shared) unisex facilities across hall. We were the only guests. At present would only take 2 couples or similar. Great if you want to interact with mine host who is a great raconteur. Free breakfast with choice of food. Grounds still need some landscaping completed, but charmingly rustic; besides you don’t usually spend too much time outside for an overnighter . Ponds with ducks, and ducklings just hatched, native pigeons, raptors, and other birds. Quiet country club place. Close to town and sightseeing, and food places. Very relaxing.

Stayed in December 2024

Little hidden gem on the outskirts of the town centre. Very welcoming host, full of knowledge about the area. Breakfast had a good variety and it was nice to share it with others and connect. Thanks

Stayed in October 2024

Not enough bathrooms if you were sharing with people you did not know. We were fine as we were the only guests on the weekend we stayed, but having more bathrooms for the amount of bedrooms (and price) would be ideal. If you are going with family members though, and happy to share a bathroom, it would suffice. The outside area was very neglected and not up to the pics on the website and the back was a complete construction zone. I am aware that the cyclone caused damage but the area was still in much need of repair. It is a little far out from town and you need to drive to get there but the area is peaceful and quite beautiful with the trees as a backdrop.

The Breakfast was wonderful. Continental breakfast as good as I have ever had in top restaurants. Pauline, The on site manager was amazing. Went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. The house was beautiful with all the historic history and rooms you could wish for and the big billiards table was fantastic. The bedroom we originally booked was downstairs but as we were the only guests on this weekend we took the option to go upstairs with our own bathroom, as recommended by Pauline. (Did I say she was great!) It was a great option for us and worked really well!

Stayed in September 2024

Breakfast great. Host Tony very welcoming and hospitable. Cosy fire going. Very helpful with local knowledge and restaurant's. Would recommend to other travellers.

Stayed in May 2024

all good thanks

Really lovely place and great conversation - thank you.

Stayed in April 2024

What a lovely welcome from our personable and friendly host! From the moment we stepped in, Tony could not do enough for us. The bed was fabulously comfortable and we overlooked the garden so could watch kingfishers and other wildlife going about their routine. Breakfast included, whilst other meals necessitated a short drive to restaurants in town. This is a traditional B&B so all the guests sat around the same table for breakfast which was a great opportunity to meet international travellers or more local folk on work trips. Bathroom facilities were great, shared with 2 other guest rooms. On check-out day, we travelled around the east cape and later that evening, we received a call from Tony checking that all had gone well. Nice touch! We stayed one night and would definitely return.

Stayed in March 2024

nothing, it was perfect.

Very Good and Hospitable. amazing host, and took every care to meet my requirements.

Stayed in February 2024

Shared bathrooms are always a nuisance but it was what we were expecting.

A brilliant host who was very helpful on places to eat etc. An excellent breakfast with a good choice of cereals, toast etc. A very comfortable room.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Beautiful old gentleman’s club, full of character.

Stayed in January 2024

As a tradie, missed a full cooked breakfast but knew that before staying. Continental breakfast provided though, was excellent.

Stayed in July 2023

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Stayed in June 2023

Was a little out of the center of town, but that suited me as I enjoyed the walk in and Tony advised me on the most picturesque route to get there.

Loved this place. Loved the history of the building. Tony was a great entertaining, accommodating, and hospital host who made me a fantastic breakfast and gave me great advice about visiting Gisborne. I also enjoyed meeting the other guests and the bed was super comfortable.

Stayed in May 2023

it rained. Ensuite would be ideal

breakfast was great. company excellent. nice place

Stayed in May 2023

unique and welcoming. great host

Stayed in April 2023

nothing

The old style combined with the new style

Stayed in April 2023

No lock on the bathroom, which was a shared bathroom for all the guests

Stayed in March 2023

car parking, needs a sign possibly

Hospitality

Stayed in March 2023

there were no dislikes, the only suggestion I would have is a lock on the bathroom door.

The property was not completely finished however this detract from the charm, character and comfort of our stay. The location was very close to town with a rural outlook.

Stayed in January 2023