You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Herb Cottage
Adults-only cottage in Haumoana with free parking
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a garden are available at this cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area. The cottage features free WiFi and a washer/dryer, plus a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop. Added amenities include a balcony, a private garden and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.
Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Haumoana cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Te Mata Estate. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in the cottage.
The cottage offers a kitchenette, a washer/dryer and a balcony or patio
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
5 minutes by car from Te Awanga Estate and 5 minutes from Beach House Wines
Herb Cottage offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Herb Cottage also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Haumoana cottage.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Kitchenette
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Balcony/patio
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
No housekeeping service
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Bicycle rentals
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Cleaning fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.
Property is also known as
Herb Cottage Haumoana
Herb Haumoana
Herb Cottage Cottage
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Herb Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Beautiful little cottage in the country. Loved having visits from the owners pup. Look forward to staying here again.
Nicholas
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles
25 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Would stay here again
Very pretty and extremely well supplied little cottage. Located in a very private area surrounded by lemon trees add an herb garden. Approximately a 20 minute drive to Napier and Ocean Beach.
Charles
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A Terrific Weekend in a Tiny Home
Herb Cottage is a very quiet, private, well-appointed, charming cottage located 23 minutes from Napier and close to Havelock North, a booming town with a great variety of excellent restaurants. We loved staying in the orchard, visiting Napier on Art Deco weekend, and spending a fun evening at Meeanee Speedway
We enjoyed our stay at Herb Cottage..Brigid was very helpful. Lovely sitting outside in the late afternoon and watching the animals and smelling the lemon blossoms.
Quiet and had all we needed for a relaxing few days. It was delightful to wake to bird song and check in with the sheep. Great to be able to do our washing. Lovely to have eggs, milk and some essentials provided.
The property is in a lovely rural setting,
Small observation, would dismiss one set of outdoor furniture
Inside would dismiss cane chairs & replace with bench/seat for keeping bags contained
Very nice though 👌
Raewyn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela S
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quaint and Quiet Farm Cottage
What a wonderful stay at Herb Cottage! It is indeed surrounded by herbs! This cottage is on a working farm with multiple orchards and an extensive gardens.
Our hostess had some eggs, fresh herbs, lemons and milk waiting for us. The space is small, but also spacious since the double doors open to a lovely deck with plenty of outdoor seating. We enjoyed breakfast out there every morning! There is no TV, and it wasn’t missed!
The bed was comfortable and the shower great. We left the windows open at night and liked the cool night air and waking to birds singing. It’s not typical to have bug screens on windows, but we did have a couple big insects come in and screening would help with that (my husband quickly caught and disposed of them).
We had access to do our laundry and a warm greeting during the day from the owner’s pup ~ We loved that; so friendly, and then she would wander off. Just checking on us! There are also 2 bicycles for use. We just didn’t have time for those between other visits in the outlying area.
This a definite return place if we come back to this area of NZ from the states. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable stay!!
*Make sure to note that there is a cleaning fee that is included in final amount.
This charming rustic, little cottage is a delightful change from hotels. You’re in the fields; sheep, horses and a lemon grove are outside your window. The kind host left us wonderful lemons and eggs. No screens on windows though so bugs do get in.
Beautiful cottage in a wonderful setting, a really relaxing spot either after work or for a holiday retreat, i totally recommend Herb cottage.
Margaret
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Lyn
Travelled with partner
4 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The bed and shower was amazing and the area was really peaceful with only bird sounds. The wifi was intermittent and there was no TV but it did not detract too much from the experience.
Lyn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
Travelled with partner
6 Mar 2022
This wee cottage was quaint, very quiet and peaceful with everything we needed. A great place for an escape. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will recommend it to others. Thank you Brigid.
Wendy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Josephine
9 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Highly recommend this little cottage
Quaint cosy country cottage. Our host Brigid
ensured all basic supplies including eggs bread and a selection of condiments. We loved the quiet location. The only thing that marred our stay was the confusion Hotels.com caused with our reservation we had to find somewhere else for a night and we await a refund. Brigid had not been correctly notified and ended up with a double booking to contend with and this made us feel rather uncomfortable
Josephine
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christine
6 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stylish, peaceful retreat
Lovely stay at this peaceful little cottage. It's compact, but beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Cooking and barbeque facilities. Luxurious linen and a very comfy bed. So relaxing it was hard to leave!
Herb Cottage is a quaint, cosy and peaceful property. The kitchen is well resourced and the host left eggs, bread and butter which was a lovely touch.
The bed is super comfy. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Fantastic rural cottage, peaceful and relaxing, great location, 😀
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hamish, Lower Hutt
Travelled with partner
17 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a very cute little hidey-hole where we could escape from the rain on cold days and served as a great base for outdoor activities on the good days. It is very handy to the cycle trails and beach as well as being relatively handy to Havelock North.
Herb Cottage is well named. There is a great selection of herbs just outside the door, and it is well supplied with cooking utensils and equipment to turn out a tasty meal if you're wanting to eat in.
It was a lovely stay, very peaceful. The cooking facilities were more than ample with two hob rings, a small oven and a barbeque. We were actively encouraged to use the pool (which we did each morning!) which was very nice. They also have decent push bikes which again are available. Most things are not in walking distance but a short drive. This is what we were expecting but due to it's location made it very peaceful. Being able to do some washing was a great help.
Thanks you for a very relaxing stay
Lovely setting - cute cottage and private. Great communication from owner
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
11 Nov 2019
Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed Herb Cottage, liked the location and it had everything we needed. It was well provisioned. A couple of small problems. We advised time of arrival to be between 3-4pm but nobody home when we arrived at 3pm. Turns out owner was in Australia. We were told to let ourselves in, unfortunately it wasn't obvious where the cottage was so we couldn't. We sent a text and returned an hour later and were let in with no further problem. Unfortunately the bbq was dirty and we weren't able to use that. Also the property needed a good amount of shrub/tree trimming. There is a large tree over the cottage and due to the wind this was banging against the cottage all night. Saying that we would recommend and thought it was good value for money.