The house

This historic family home, acquired in 1972, contains antiques, art and objects collected over a lifetime of travel. Its light, spacious interior retains original French and barn doors, ornate fireplaces, and Kauri and Rimu timber. The garden combines native and introduced species, including a protected Pohutukawa and an oak.

Each of the four bedrooms has one queen bed. Bedrooms 1, 3 and 4 have balcony access; bedrooms 2 and 4 have air conditioning, and bedroom 2 has a built-in wardrobe. There are two bathrooms, with a bathtub among the facilities.

The equipped kitchen includes an oven, stove, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, dishes and cookware, with cooking oil, salt, pepper, coffee, tea and milk supplied. A dining table, TV, laundry facilities, washer and iron are available. Cleaning products, dishwasher tablets, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, liquid hand soap and body wash are provided. Linen and towels are supplied by a commercial linen company, and end-of-stay cleaning is included. Smoke alarms and a fire extinguisher are provided.

High-speed Wi-Fi is available. Parking includes a two-vehicle carport, off-street space for another two vehicles and free street parking. Pukekura Park, the local walkway and the central business district are within walking distance. Children aged 2–12 and infants under two are welcome. Optional noon check-in costs $40; noon checkout costs $40 and is subject to availability. A Boost Clean service is available on enquiry.