Mable and Danny both are graduates from the top Swiss Hotel Association Hotel Management School Les-Roches in Crans-Montana Switzerland. Since Danny's graduation in 1999, he joined the Four Seasons Hotel Group and worked in the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore and Shanghai. During over 18 years of hotel experience, Danny has had various management roles in international hotel chains like Four Seasons and Frasers Hospitality. We arrived in New Zealand in 2011 and have traveled to many places around the country. When we stayed at Country Villa for the first time, we immediately fell in love with this historical, elegant and peaceful country home. We were pleased to hear the business was for sale because the owners would like to retire after enjoying guests from all around the world for the last 17 years. After months of planning and preparing, we finally bought the property and business and our dream became reality! We both like travel, fine wine, cooking,hiking, gardening and making new friends. We are committed to provide our guests with a unique accommodation experience and are looking forward to welcoming you into lovely country home!

The Country Villa was an old three-bedroom Victorian style villa originally built in 1906 in Epsom Auckland. It was bought and transported to Rotorua in 1997 by new owners who undertook major renovation and restorations incorporating all modern comforts. With the intention to develop the old building into a boutique luxury bed and breakfast, three new double bedroom ensuites were constructed downstairs, which were given the names of Rose Room, Verdi Room and Country Corner Room. All rooms have tranquil and beautiful garden views. One of them is suitable for the elderly and disabled. During the morning, sunshine rises above Lake Rotorua Lake, floods through stained-glass windows of this lovely country home. Colored friezes run at ceiling height around every room; as befits Anneke and John - two former professional rose growers, the house design emphasizes flowers. An antique chandelier is suspended over the table in the five-sided breakfast lounge. In the winter, a log fire in the guest lounge offers a cozy atmosphere on those cool evenings. A peaceful hideout and tranquil retreat, Country Villa is great place for you to stay and relax during your visit to Rotorua.

Green, peaceful and tranquil country setting, magnificent ground and beautiful gardens, enjoying scenic garden and lake views.