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Beautiful character home furnished with antiques.
Holiday home in Havelock North with private pool and kitchen
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 14
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Havelock North, Hastings
- Place, Te Mata Peak5 min drive
- Place, Black Barn Vineyards5 min drive
- Place, Splash Planet7 min drive
- Airport, Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay)25 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.
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 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 $1000 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);
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 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 $1000 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);
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
About the area
Havelock North
Havelock North is home to this holiday home. 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 Racecourse or Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Havelock North, Hastings
What's nearby
- Te Mata Peak - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Black Barn Vineyards - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Arataki Honey Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Splash Planet - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
- Craggy Range - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Little House - 2 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Bay Espresso in the Village - 3 min drive
- Angkor Wat Kiwi Bakery & Cafe - 3 min drive
- E Mo Ne Kitchen - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by DenisHa2

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.
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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