Accommodation
The cottage is 38 square meters including the verandah.
It sleeps three and comprises a queen bed and a king single daybed.
Children and family pets are welcome.
Day Bed
Queen Bed
Fully Equipped kitchen
The comfortable day bed is in the combined living area, with views over the verandah to the cottage paddock and hills.
The queen bed is adjacent to the living area and looks out to the morning sun courtyard and the southern hill.
Sure to please enthusiastic cooks, the kitchen has everything you need to whip up a delicious dinner, and a barbecue on the verandah completes the kit.
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Why Choose Hares Hut ?
Tailored experiences for all types of travelers
High guest satisfaction and enjoyable stays
Authentic farm experiences in a natural setting
About Hares Hut
The cottage at Hares Hut is comfortable and cosy, with a wood burner for winter stays, and a covered verandah to enjoy your favourite tipple on a lazy summer afternoon.,
The fully equipped kitchen includes gas hobs and oven, and a barbecue is provided,
We provide freshly laid free range eggs and pantry basics (such as teas, coffee, cooking and salad oils) and you can help yourself to culinary herbs from the cottage garden.
Guests have access across the fifty acre property, and can interact with farm animals, take a gentle stroll along the river or climb the hill.
Star gazing enthusiasts will be wowed with the dark sky at Hares Hut, and of course, evening is often when the hares come out to graze and play.
Independently operated, relaxed farm stay experience that celebrates the beauty of rural living. Our aim is to provide guests with a genuine connection to nature while enjoying the comforts of home.
We pride ourselves on offering friendly service, stylish accommodation, and a commitment to sustainability. Regenerating native forest and solar energy make Hares Hut a positive carbon property.
Kaitiakitanga
Kaitiakitanga is the Māori concept of guardianship of the natural environment. We embrace this as our guiding principle in regenerating natives, and caring for our land - as guardians rather than owners.
With regeneration, planting and solar power, Hares Hut is carbon positive.
We are delighted to share this special wee spot with our guests. Jill and Martin.
Guest Reviews
"Such a lovely place. Immaculately clean and tidy, beautifully furnished and totally charming. Jill was a fantastic host and made us feel welcome and at home. She took my son to feed the chickens and visit the three week old chicks, and we loved having the horses and dogs around. Stunning scenery, completely silent at night and the stars were just incredible. We loved it here."
Hannah, Boston, MA
"An amazing stay in this adorable cottage! There is everything you need and even more; peacefulness to have a rest, a hill to climb if you wanna do exercise, and all the tools to cook... a truly worthy place to spend a few days. Thanks again Jill and Martin for having us in this heaven!"
Sophie, France
"Can easily say this has been my best B&B experience. The cottage is gorgeous with beautiful attention to detail, and so many thoughtful touches that make you feel welcome - like fresh eggs. It feels very safe...our four year old loved interacting with the animals while I daydreamed that I was in Lord of the Rings. Absolute Magic!
Maddie, Cambridge, UK
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