"Exceeded all expectations—what a stunning corner of the world you’ve created and you couldn’t be more welcoming and generous." Amanda and Brian, Rochester, NH. USA

"Planned two days, stayed four days and will come back as soon as possible" Urs and Astrid, Kottingen, Switzerland 



 

Fernbrook Cottage Kerikeri

A beautifully appointed beachfront holiday house offering quality, self catering accommodation in Northland’s key tourist destination, the Bay of Islands. Top quality holiday home accommodation in Kerikeri for two couples, a romantic weekend escape, a lazy summer holiday or perfect secluded honeymoon hideaway.

Luxury Beachfront Accommodation

The spacious, self contained cottage has two double bedrooms (one queen, one king bed) each with its own tiled bathroom. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck that runs the whole length of the house, providing stunning close up views of the water and varied coastal bird life.

The sitting/dining room has an open fire, comfortable seating and sea views. There is appropriate antique furniture of the period throughout the house. A TV room also has a CD/DVD player and well stocked library.

The fully equipped kitchen has been completely modernised but we still have the base of the old coal range which once provided both heating and cooking facilities in a bygone era. The separate laundry has both washing machine and dryer and plenty of storage for extra luggage and golf clubs. The house is electrically heated for off season use. A barbeque is available on request.

The beach, a stone’s throw from the cottage and currently home to a resident Kiwi (that nocturnal bird), provides safe swimming that is particularly attractive given the sub tropical climate of Northland.

Fernbrook Cottage was built in 1917 as a holiday hideaway long before there was any road to the area. It is constructed from local New Zealand timber such as Kauri and Rimu and the restored interior is completely lined with these timbers recycled from previous old buildings. The owners are descendents of 19th Century settlers and early New Zealand history is reflected in a collection of water colours displayed in the house and painted by the great, great, grand father of the present owners.
 

Fernbrook Cottage