A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Herb Cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bathroomSleeps 220 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking included
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Herb Cottage
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 barbecue grills and a picnic area. The cottage features free WiFi and a washer/dryer, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Added amenities include a balcony, a private yard, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available.
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Haumoana cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Kitchenette
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Stovetop
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 elevator
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)
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
Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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
Herb Cottage Haumoana
Herb Cottage Cottage Haumoana
About the neighborhood
Haumoana is home to this cottage. Hawke's Bay Opera House and Birdwoods Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pekapeka Wetlands and Splash Planet. Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre and National Aquarium of New Zealand are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Haumoana travel guide
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Herb Cottage?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Herb Cottage located?
Situated in Haumoana, this cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Elephant Hill Estate Winery and within 6 mi (10 km) of Haumoana Beach and Te Awanga Estate. Beach House Wines and Clearview Estate are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Herb Cottage Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cottage in the country. Loved having visits from the owners pup. Look forward to staying here again.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
Mar 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely quiet country getaway near winies
Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ross
Sep 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place for peace and quiet in a rural setting yet not too far from town
Ross
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joanne
Feb 5, 2025
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A fabulous well equipped cottage surrounded by vineyards and gardens. Bikes available with many paths nearby and pool as well.
Joanne
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles
Feb 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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 traveler
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
Nov 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Wendy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail
Apr 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Gail
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Marilynn
Nov 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Marilynn
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamela S
Feb 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Pamela S
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
May 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
Oct 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful little cottage with everything you need - private & romantic!
Matthew
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Raewyn
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
William
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great people to deal with thank you very much
William
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Lyn
Apr 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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
Mar 6, 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
Apr 9, 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
Apr 6, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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!
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 26, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Jan 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic rural cottage, peaceful and relaxing, great location, 😀
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hamish
Aug 17, 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 traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Nov 11, 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.