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Beautiful character home furnished with antiques.

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A garden with a pergola, a pool, and a patio area.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a person relaxing.
A hallway with white walls, framed pictures, a red carpet, and a small table with a book.
A white house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden flooring, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home offers space for 14 guests with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor relaxation, along with nearby golf options. Adventure seekers will enjoy surfing, motorboating, and swimming. Explore Birdwoods Gallery and Village Vineyards in the village vicinity.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Havelock North, Hastings
  • Place, Birdwoods Gallery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Barn Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Planet
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Child Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Beautiful character home furnished with antiques.

Please note: There is a minimum stay of 3 nights required at Hillington.
Hillington was once part of a 12 acre estate with extensive gardens and orchard. It included a gardener's cottage and tennis court at the front of the house. The maid's quarters are now repurposed as a bedroom and part of the kitchen. You can enjoy the grandeur of the house with its stunning furnishing and artworks, but also relax on the peaceful west facing verandah. Two of the bedrooms open to this area.
On the other side of the house is the large outdoor dining area under the wisteria covered pergola. The pool is nearby and well fenced. Adjacent to this area is an outside bedroom (the annex) with a king size bed and a king single bed. There is a loo adjacent, but not a full bathroom.
There is an extra charge for this room.
To summarise: THE MAIN HOUSE SLEEPS 11 GUESTS FOR THE $1200 p.n. fee. The outside room is $150p.n. extra.
3 Minutes to Havelock North village.
15 minutes to Bridge Pa Golf Course. 30 minutes to Cape Kidnappers Golf Course.
Special conditions:
The house is for single group bookings.

A minimum of three nights is required.

There is an outside room with a queen size bed and a king single bed. Suitable for teenagers.
There is an adjacent loo.
There is an extra charge for this room of $150.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20023286
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Havelock North

Located in Havelock North, this holiday home is near a water park. Birdwoods Gallery and Hawke's Bay Opera House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hastings City Growers Market and Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park or Pettigrew Green Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Havelock North, Hastings

What's nearby

  • Birdwoods Gallery - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Black Barn Vineyards - 14 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Te Mata Estate - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Hawke's Bay Opera House - 15 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Splash Planet - 16 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Te Mata Figs Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪495 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jackson's Bakery & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Off the Track - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful character home furnished with antiques. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful character home furnished with antiques.?

As of 27 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful character home furnished with antiques. on 23 May 2027 start from £605, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Beautiful character home furnished with antiques. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful character home furnished with antiques.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful character home furnished with antiques.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful character home furnished with antiques.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful character home furnished with antiques. located?

Situated in Havelock North, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Birdwoods Gallery, Te Mata Peak and Village Vineyards. Black Barn Vineyards and Arataki Honey Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by DenisHa2

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Denis and Margie are now retired after careers in Law and teaching. They have lived in Havelock North since they married in 1968. Denis grew up on a farm in Hawkes Bay and Margie came from Wellington. They have always loved buying and renovating houses and Hillington reflects their interest in fine art, reading, history, travel and fine furniture. They love gardens and gardening and were thrilled to take over the care of this beautiful house and established garden.

Why they chose this property

When you come to stay at this beautiful property you will be able to imagine that it is your family home. Imagine our family heirlooms are yours. There have been generations here before you who have loved this house and garden. The house is very spacious and the large garden allows guests to spread out and find a quiet space or be right in the fun near the pool and outdoor dining space.

What makes this property unique

Has been part of the Hawkes Bay Holly Hospice Trail.
This historic house was once two storied, but the top storey was removed in the 1930s and taken elsewhere. See the photo in the entrance hall when you are there.





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