Ploughman's Cottage - Bay of Islands Getaway

Kerikeri, Pakaraka
$138 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to the Ploughman's Cottage - the original Ploughman's cottage on our farm. This delightful cottage is situated amongst a cottage garden, with over 30 fruit trees, and is charmingly decorated and restored.

Conveniently located on State Highway 1, use the cottage as a perfect base for exploring the Bay of Islands and Northland - with Kerikeri and Paihia 20 minutes away, and the beautiful beaches of Matauri and Te Ngaere Bay just 45 minutes away. Kawakawa and the rail trail toOpua is 20 minutes down the road.

Explore the stunning sand dunes and wild rugged beaches of the West Coast with Hokianga Harbour only 45 minutes drive from the cottage.

Just 10 minutes up the road from the cottage are the Ngawha Springs - natural rustic thermal springs which boast an array of healing remedies!

After exploring and adventuring - retreat to your cottage and while away the afternoon enjoying the cottage garden.

Come and enjoy Northland and the Bay of Islands - whilst staying in a beautiful historic cottage in one of the earliest settlements in New Zealand.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Microwave Oven Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • James

    Submitted Jan 31, 2026

    Stayed Jan 26, 2026

    Wonderful place, very peaceful, good communications, spotless period cottage, excellent facilities. Highly recommend

  • Denise

    Submitted Feb 14, 2025

    Stayed Feb 5, 2025

    Thank you, the stay at Ploughman's Cottage was excellent! The accommodation was very clean and tidy, it was well equipped for a very comfortable stay. The outdoor area was beautiful and well maintained to enjoy. Great communication with the host. Highly recommend this property!

  • Vijay vardhan

    Submitted Jan 10, 2024

    Stayed Jan 3, 2024

    First of all Fiona was really good for communication as she has been spontaneous for all the messages sent. Moreover she was really understanding when we were running little late to leave the cottage. Property has all the amenities which we expect from one house name it from coffee machine to blender to cooking utensils and many more. Quiet place and very drivable location from near around other tourist places.

  • Robert W.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Really pleased we booked this country cottage - a great place to use as a base to explore the surrounding bays and then arrive back to somewhere comfortable and homely (and quite unique) at the end of the day …. 10/10

  • susan c.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    Great place

  • Sharon B.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    We had a delightful week in this 1860s cottage. It has been fitted out very comfortably and is surrounded by beautiful gardens including a variety of fruit trees. Fiona is a wonderful host, who responds promptly. It’s a 20 minute drive from the touristy offerings of Piahia and the busier Kerikeri so if you’re wanting shops and restaurants on your doorstep this may not be for you. If you enjoy the peace and quiet of the lush green countryside the you’ll love this cottage

  • Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 17, 2024

    Very charming, welcoming cottage & gardens, all the comforts incl pantry staples, beautiful kauri floors & enjoyed the open fire. Perfect hosts. Close to Kerikeri, Ngawha hot pools & significant historical sites. Would have stayed longer if time permitted.

  • Submitted Apr 11, 2024

    Stayed Mar 28, 2024

    House was a lovely old house that has been added on to. Would have loved to know the history and stories of people who lived there. Beautiful area around the home. Was lovely to have access to laundry. Overall a very nice stay.

  • Cherry W.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2024

    Stayed Feb 25, 2024

    My hubby and I had a lovely stay at this gorgeous cottage. It was like stepping back in time to my childhood growing up on a farm with paddocks full of delicious fruit trees. So much fruit to sample, and magic wondering around all the paddocks. Fiona was a lovely host and came to meet us with her wee son on day we were leaving. Close enough this accommodation is for easy drives to Kerikeri to explore but far enough away to enjoy the countryside. Would highly recommend this holiday property.

  • Owen G.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2023

    Stayed Dec 19, 2023

    Enjoyable and peaceful stay over Christmas. The cottage had everything we needed, and is comfortable and quirky. There are fruit trees in the giant garden (lemons! plums!). It is just off the main highway, and was a good base for Bay of Islands and the Northland. ❤️

  • Felicity B.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2023

    Stayed Nov 19, 2023

    We stayed at the ploughman cottage in 2019 and fell in love with the place. It was just as delightful this time. A very special place in the north. A treat to come back.

  • Jenny H.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2023

    Stayed Oct 3, 2023

    Elderly person struggled a bit with internal steps; was difficult to locate the property - GPS failed to locate accurately and difficult to see any signage, particularly at night. Grateful to get accommodation at short notice after previous host cancelled at last minute. Clean, good sized house in rural location.

  • Stacey V.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2023

    Stayed Apr 17, 2023

    We were away 2 nights for work Lovely place, peaceful an quiet Great communication with host Dropped our stuff off early fee packed colds into fridge An took out bags in We really appreciated it Highly recommend Great place to stay A+ ?

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