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Hereweka Garden Retreat

10 Hoopers Inlet Road, RD2, 9077 Dunedin, New Zealand
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Hereweka Garden Retreat

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Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
16 reviews

Set in Dunedin and only 21 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Hereweka Garden Retreat offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and sun terrace. The spacious bed and breakfast comes with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is fitted with an oven, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hair dryer. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Taieri Gorge Railway is 21 km from the bed and breakfast, while Forsyth Barr Stadium is 22 km away. Dunedin Airport is 45 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
High score for Dunedin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeff
    Australia Australia
    “Excellent design, wood stove, great views. Serenity.”
  • Anne
    Denmark Denmark
    “Awsome little gem. High quality throughout. Outstanding location. Can definitely recommend.”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A beautifully designed, well equipped hideaway in a setting of astonishing beauty. Peter and Anna have created a wonderful garden here while restoring the natural habitat in their valley where birds thrive. We saw seals and many estuary birds 5...”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely everything! Anna and Peter have created the most beautiful accommodation to relax and unwind in. Hereweka is good for the soul. The setting is stunning, the accommodation so comfortable and we loved the indoor outdoor bathroom! Also,...”
  • Anna
    Finland Finland
    “The location was beautiful and we really enjoyed the hike just behind the house.”
  • Thinesh
    Australia Australia
    “Hard to describe how beautiful, serene and special this place is. The location is close to loads of great birdlife and wildlife watching, tucked away in the countryside. The hosts were very helpful and kind, loving next door. The facilities were...”
  • Mark
    Ireland Ireland
    “A fantastic secluded location set in a beautiful garden that connects with environment around you.”
  • Ton
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Het uitzicht is een plaatje. De faciliteiten zijn top. Alles is aanwezig. Douchen is een feestje. De tuin is een en al bloemenweelde Dichtbij is een strand vol met zeeleeuwen waar je heerlijk kunt wandelen. Op een paar minuten een paar...”
  • Sheng
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    “Anna和Peter是非常非常nice的人，让我们感到无比温暖,...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Anna Moore and Peter Cooke

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Anna Moore and Peter Cooke
Hereweka Garden Retreat is luxurious, self-contained eco-accommodation which has been architecturally designed to blend in with the stunning setting of garden, bush and water. The boutique accommodation is self-contained, provides delicious organic breakfast hamper,for the first day of your arrival, and offers complete privacy. It is airy and light, and has magnificent views from every window, and from decks on two levels. A wood burner provides cosy winter heat. The Retreat is situated in the heart of Hereweka Garden, part of the 12 acre property, which is surrounded by forest, bush and water. We have a well equipped kitchen downstairs or eat at the several restaurants only 5 minutes drive from Hereweka. Hereweka is Sustainable, New Zealand accommodation. With TripAdvisors highest Greenleader Platinum rating. Hereweka was built with both sustainability and luxury in mind. No compromise has been made for comfort, with the best quality fittings and furnishing throughout. An organic vegetable garden offers fresh produce for purchase. Visitors can also purchase organic New Zealand wines.
Hereweka Retreat is a creative project bringing together a lifetime’s commitment to organic gardening and sustainable living. We thoroughly enjoyed building the Retreat and get real pleasure hosting guests from all over the world. We especially enjoy opening up our garden and grounds for visitors to enjoy. Here is a small exert about our lives written by Nathalie Brown in a magazine, The NZ House and Garden. Anna, a psychotherapist in Dunedin, and Peter, a GP in Portobello, bought 4.5ha of clay ridges and gullies on the peninsula in 1982 and have since transformed the property into a botanical wonderland. With time, dedication and expertise, anything is possible, it seems, when developing a garden. Gardening brought the couple together as University of Otago students in 1974, and they have been gardening together ever since. Their three sons were given tree names – Rowan, Linden and Jarrah – and, though daughter Rebecca missed out on a botanical tag, she named her first child Lily. Family is central to Anna and Peters lives. Their children and Grandchildren live close by and enjoy many family gatherings together.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hereweka Garden Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Laundry

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Hereweka Garden Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Hereweka Garden Retreat

    • The prices at Hereweka Garden Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Hereweka Garden Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Hereweka Garden Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Bike tours
      • Beach

    • Hereweka Garden Retreat is 7.5 miles from the centre of Dunedin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Hereweka Garden Retreat include:

      • Twin/Double