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Ploughman's Cottage - Bay of Islands Getaway

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Child Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Ploughman's Cottage - Bay of Islands Getaway

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 to Opua 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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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 # 20039601
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Pakaraka

Pakaraka is home to this holiday home. Te Waimate Mission House and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Islands and Lake Omapere. Makana Confections and The Kauri Workshop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Kerikeri, Pakaraka

What's nearby

  • Lake Omapere - 10 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Ginns Ngawha Springs - 12 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Ngawha Springs - 13 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Cottle Hill Winery - 14 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Makana Confections - 15 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mahoe Cheese Factory - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hati S Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Klondike Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ploughman's Cottage - Bay of Islands Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ploughman's Cottage - Bay of Islands Getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ploughman's Cottage - Bay of Islands Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ploughman's Cottage - Bay of Islands Getaway located?

Situated in Pakaraka, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Te Waimate Mission House, Lake Omapere and Ginns Ngawha Springs. Ngawha Springs and Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage, we really enjoyed sitting and walking through the gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2026
Oh so glad you had a wonderful stay! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect country getaway for bay of island Whangaroa expeditions Such a charm of a farm cottage, set up very well
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place, very peaceful, good communications, spotless period cottage, excellent facilities. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruweka R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country cottage

We had a lovely stay at Fiona’s property. Beautiful cottage with everything we needed. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2026
So glad you had a wonderful stay! Come back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage and a wonderful experience!

We were 4 friends holidaying in Paihia and our stay at the property immensely added to the experience and our memories! We loved it and the fruit orchards were amazing. Would love to be back :) Best,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in excellent location

We loved our 2 nights at this beautiful old cottage. Close to bay of Island activities. Everything about the stay was perfect. Lots of plums ripe in orchard. Thanks for letting us enjoy your cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pakaraka Jewel

Cosy, quaint and very comfortable. Excellent base for exploring the Bat of Islands area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The cottage is well beautifully decorated with a lovely garden full of fruit trees. The beds are very comfortable with excellent quality bedding and linen. The facilities are good with a well appointed kitchen and laundry . We very much enjoyed pur stay despite the poor weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicity B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Returning guests

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to Nee Zealand

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country dream

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+ 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous garden, lovely cottage

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. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful rural cottage

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
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Farmhouse in Bay of Islands region

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stepping Back In Time

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijay vardhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage set in beautiful garden

Beautifully looked after cottage in english-like garden with fruit trees. A delight! Friendly hosts - we just stayed a night but would have loved to have stayed on.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoff a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream cottage

It was the perfect sanctuary to come back to after our mahi i te tai tokerau . Full of love and never an ordinary or boring place. We all wanted to stay longer. He kainga ataahua.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet night away from home

Perfect place to enjoy a nice home cooked meal and sit in the garden. The fireplace was lovely once the evening chill set in. Had a very lovely time and plan on coming back :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat to the country

Lovely cottage that is well equipped sitting in the countryside. Perfect retreat to chill out at plus positioned close enough to all the tourist attractions northland has to offer. Wonderful hosts and extremely helpful. Definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

Loved our short stay at the Ploughman’s Cottage. So clean and tidy and full of character the cottage and well kept gardens are beautiful. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Murray

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What makes this property unique

20 minutes to Kerikeri and Paihia,45 minutes to Hokianga - the perfect base for exploring Northland

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