鴿舍之家住宿加早餐旅館(Dovecote House)

Marvelous bed and breakfast. The hosts are extremely welcoming and good fun. Beautiful old house backing on to a lovely and fairly secluded bay. A lot of care and attention goes into the operation here, from the furnishings to the fantastic food and booze offerings. You probably need a car as this place is a little removed from the centre, but it's pretty much 30 minutes to both airport and CBD. Would certainly return.

We booked the two upstairs rooms for one night and had the use of the guest lounge there too. A short but very sweet stay! The house and garden are delightfully quaint and homely and our interactions with Nathan and Tim were very pleasant. We bought dinner at the nearby town and ate at the waterfront just a short walk from the house.

My husband and I stayed at Dovecote House 2 days. What a lucky find for us! The owners made us feel at home and welcome to share. Nathan is a fabulous chef. Extra meals are available upon request for a very reasonable amount. He makes all the jams and preserves to share and also to take home. The 100 year old house and beautiful gardens must be explored! They provide pick up and drop off to the airport for a very small fee. If we lived closer we would stay every month just to enjoy the company and food!

This place is beautiful, comfy, lived-in, old-fashioned home with beautiful decorations and so many custom and artistic touches that will make you find yourself with hundreds of photos to sort through by the time you leave. The garden is breathtaking, designed and maintained by the B&B host with a degree in horticulture. The location is spectacular, with its gate opening onto a paved footpath that takes you directly to the beach. The food is wonderful -- be sure to let your hosts know things you prefer or have always wanted to try! The current chief resident is the cutest kitten you've ever seen. But most important of all is that the hosts are delightfully friendly, very accommodating, delightful people: ready to give you all the space you need or to hang out, if that's what you want to do. Whether for a stress-reduction weekend, a couples retreat (complete with a hot tub and an on-location massage), or a place to work in solitude (bring your laptop and enjoy their nice Wi-Fi in their gorgeous guest lounge) -- this is the place you want to stay if you are planning a visit to Auckland. Seriously: you are going to catch yourself referring to it as "home." I travel *a lot* -- so when I say that this was the best B&B stay I've ever experienced, this is really saying something. This was exactly the "home away from home" experience that I needed just before a business meeting.

Dovecote House transports you back in time. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped and secluded. Inside is beautifully decorated and furnished-as true to its origins as it can get. Attention to every detail is outstanding; from the homemade preserves and the silver service at breakfast to the claw foot bath to soak in. It is very clean. Nathan and Tim have created a delightful sanctuary for the weary traveller.

This is a beautiful, quaint home where service and attention to detail are second to none. It is located within a minute's walk to a cute little beach area. Breakfast is prepared freshly every morning and you can smell the fresh bread baking overnight. I didn't try out the dinner service but the other guests there said it was delicious!

Lovely place to stay, very peaceful and relaxing. Tim and Nathan are amazing hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Loved the spa, home cooked meals, home made jams and beautiful home. Lovely and close to the beach if you feel like an evening walk.

The owners of the property have gone over and above to make this B&B welcoming and usable. The house is amazing with its cottage style garden and the attention to detail in the rooms is very high. The breakfast is fresh, natural, wholesome, and were possible homemade. A lovely touch. I recommend a stay if you fancy something a little different.

Wow, such and awsum little place, full of character and history, very quiet location, comfy beds, outdoor area for drinks and dining, exceptional service, dinner and breakfast. Will definitely be back to stay. Thank you Nathan for fun time.