River Cottage
 
River Cottage provides boutique eco-friendly accommodation in a 2 bedroom self-catering cottage in a peaceful setting just a moments walk through the gardens to the river.

Idyllic Cottage Accommodation in the Bay of Islands

River Cottage offers the perfect getaway for winter and summer with its cosy wood fire and romantic alfresco claw foot bath on its own private north facing sun deck. The self-catering cottage is ideal for a couple; the king bedroom which opens directly onto the lawns has an en suite bath and shower. The second room is designed as a spacious dressing room and also converts to a Queen bedroom with en suite shower room catering for 2 couples or 4 guests. Luxurious beds, cotton linen, feather pillows and duvets, electric blankets, cosy throws and bathrobes, bath and beach towels together with complimentary toiletries, fresh flowers, books and magazines complete your stay.

“This has been a most wonderful week; bathing in the starlight; paddling to the sea; relaxing in such rich and beautiful surroundings – we shall never forget it” – River Cottage Guests, Germany.

Alfresco bathing in your own private claw foot bath

A spacious hallway featuring antique wooden stairs leads from the bedrooms up to the sunny open plan living area. The fully equipped kitchen area is designed for self-catering (with a gas hob and electric oven, espresso coffee machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, crockery, utensils etc). The living area features beautiful reclaimed timber floors and relaxing sofas and flows out to the private north facing sun deck. Equipped with a gas bbq, tables and chairs, sunloungers and its own private romantic alfresco claw foot bath with limitless hot water, the deck is the perfect place to relax. A unique lookout tower perched above the cottage offers guests beautiful river views.

River Cottage is self-contained with one wall adjoining Summer Cottage. It is cellphone and TV free, and is equipped with a CD player and i-pod dock, relaxing candles, fresh flowers and magazines. A DVD player is available on request. High speed Broadband Internet and WiFi are available in the cottage and free local calls from the office. River Cottage is connected to mains power.

A stay at Takou River is about much more than just the Cottage. Guests at River Cottage have access to a wonderful range of amenities including your own private alfresco bath; the free kayaks, canoes and fishing rods, beautiful private riverfront, secluded swimming spots, 5 acre sub-tropical gardens and Boat House, 150 acre organic farm with tranquil walkways along the river bank, through native bush and pasture and of course the beautiful deserted sandy beaches a short paddle downstream at Takou Bay.

Relaxing and rejuvenating massage and beauty therapy treatments are also available in the comfort and privacy of the cottage.


Tariff

$220 - $400/night (including GST) for 2- 4 people.

   

Takou River • New Zealand • +64 (0) 9 407 8065 • stay@takouriver.com

 

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