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Lawn Cottages

East Clive 527 Lawn Road RD 10 Hawke’s Bay, Clive 4180 New Zealand
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#2 of 3 cottages in Clive
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Lawn Cottages has 6 stand alone fully self contained and private cottages. The 2 standard garden view cottages (Flax and Magnolia, 50m2 each) are 2 bedroom, one bathroom, fully renovated. The large family cottage (Hydrangea, 79m2) is 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom, also fully renovated. Pohutukawa and Kowhai (73m2 each) are our premium cottages, that are brand new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom. Rose (50m2) is our premium one bedroom cottage. The 2 bedroom cottages have a queen bed in the main bedroom, and 2 long king single twin beds in the other. Each cottage has a covered verandah deck and private lawn and garden area set amongst 3 acres of tranquil park-like grounds of expansive lawns, rose gardens, wonderful mature trees and ponds. The cottages are double glazed, have air-conditioning and bathroom underfloor heating. The kitchens have a full size fridge, oven and hob plus microwave with utensils, pots and cutlery etc. Lawn Cottages is centrally located in East Clive and only a 5-10 min drive to Havelock North Village or Napier or Hastings. We also are close to Te Awanga, Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony and the award winning world renowned Cape Kidnappers International Golf Course and many local Wineries (Black Barn, Elephant Hill, Clearview, Craggy Range etc). Wonderful walking and cycling tracks are a short distance away as is the iconic Tuki Tuki river. Ocean Beach and Wairmarama are a 20 minute drive away.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Self-serve laundry
Wifi
Outdoor furniture
First aid kit
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Private balcony
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
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Sofa
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Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
On-demand films
Radio
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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A7233JXkarenm wrote a review Oct 2023
Tauranga, New Zealand37 contributions5 helpful votes
We stayed in the one bedroom Rose cottage, plenty of room, modern facilities, very clean and great outdoor deck area, had everything we needed, peaceful, quiet and private, highly recommend , great central HB location as only 10-15 mins to Havelock, Napier, Hasting and only short distance to jump onto a bike trail, loved our stay
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Only have good things to say, very relaxing environment
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Response from Janie Alexander, General Manager at Lawn Cottages
Responded 18 Oct 2023
Hi Karen Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at Lawn Cottages, glad you found Rose cottage nice and comfortable. Also thanks for being great guests! Kind regards Janie and the team.
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Donna S wrote a review Sept 2022
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Our family stayed at Lawn Cottages last weekend for 2 nights and had a lovely stay. The 2 bedroom Kowhai cottage we stayed in was absolutely pristine. Everything was sparkling. The linen was of high quality and the beds were made up beautifully. Lots of nice little touches such as lovely smelling hand wash, body wash and shampoo in the bathroom was lovely. The very thoughtful touch of providing the first mornings breakfast supplies was such a nice treat also. The gardens were lovely and all the cottages are very private. It's like a home away from home but only better.... We will definitely be back! The owners clearly put a lot of time and effort into these Cottages.... Stunning! Thank you.....
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Derek wrote a review Nov 2021
Taupo, New Zealand19 contributions3 helpful votes
An absolute credit to the owners and managers. Immaculate accommodation. Very clean and well presented. Fantastic quiet location, close to cycle track access. Outdoor seating area is very private and gives sun / shade options. Good sized unit with opening sliders to allow indoor outdoor flow. We will definitely return. Full marks to the on-site crew. The place is immaculate
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Jason wrote a review Oct 2021
Wellington, New Zealand10 contributions1 helpful vote
Our visit to Hawkes Bay gave us a little taste of summer in the midst of Wellington's notorious spring. Staying at Lawn Cottages and being able to bring our dog really made this somewhat overdue vacation happen for us. The place was absolutely immaculate and nicely decorated. And the small touches like the nice wine glasses and the fresh eggs made us feel entirely relaxed. The gardens were lovely and the area next door by the laundry was good to give the dog a little bit of a run around in the morning and evening. And detailed instructions + being able to check in contact-free was very helpful too. Would love to come back with a few more friends some time!
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Date of stay: September 2021
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TimJewel wrote a review May 2021
Hamilton, New Zealand69 contributions50 helpful votes
We stayed at Lawn Cottages over ANZAC weekend. We were in one of the new 2 bedroom cottages, which was amazing. We loved the welcoming touches like a loaf of bread, eggs and milk. The gardens were lovely and the kids spent ages exploring them. The guest laundry was handy and included complimentary washing powder which was a nice touch. We can’t wait to return!
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 13 May 2021
Hi, thank you for the lovely review. Look forward to seeing you again on your next visit. Regards, Lawn Cottages
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wardclark wrote a review Dec 2020
New Zealand76 contributions90 helpful votes
These cottages are very well equipped. The hosts think of everything to make your stay comfortable. We stayed in the newer Rose Cottage which was ideal for a couple. It is the last one around the back next to the main house. The cottages have great separation from each other and the gardens are beautiful. We never met the hosts and accessed the cottage via a lockbox but the communication was great via email and text. The cottage was modern and had a seperate bedroom with TV, good bathroom with plenty of toiletries and extra towels. The TV in the lounge room had Netflix and the kitchen had everything you could want to cook a nice meal. They also gave us a loaf of fresh bread and half a dozen eggs, plenty of butter and spreads and some oil in the pantry. There is also a guest laundry and clothes line free of charge. The location of the property is close to the cycle trail and handy to the wineries and cities. Clive itself is a great little spot with a butcher and four square. The other cottages looked just as nice as ours but the only fault I would say is that the neigbouring property over the fence looked a bit untidy and rough compared to the Lawn properties and the road noise can be heard around the garden but not inside with the doors closed.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Room Tip: Rose Cottage was new and good for couples
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Response from Craig Alexander, Owner at Lawn Cottages
Responded 4 Dec 2020
Thank you for your kind review. It is so nice to hear our guests appreciate the little things like olive oil in the cottages, we actually live in Auckland and go and stay at the cottages and enjoy the surrounding like our guests The Hawkes Bay is certainly a very special place. Thank you for staying at Lawn Cottages Kind regards Janie
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Jill B wrote a review Oct 2020
Wellington, New Zealand71 contributions17 helpful votes
Lawn Cottages are an exceptional place to stay in the Bay. Janie is very obliging and accommodating and nothing is too much trouble. The cottages are fully self contained and very well supplied with everything that you need. The cottages are modern and stylish, exceptionally clean and well presented. The kitchen appliances are also modern and easy to use. There is plenty of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans as well as a good selection of sharp knives if you opt to eat in. The bed was super comfortable and the linen was crisp. There were plenty of good quality towels as well. The cottage has a smart tv with free Netflix, sports channels require a personal subscription login. The cottages are exceptional value for money and I can highly recommend them.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Janie Alexander, General Manager at Lawn Cottages
Responded 13 Oct 2020
Why thank you Jill, your comments and feedback is very much appreciated. I will pass them on to Eric and the Lawn Cottages staff. Thank you so much J.
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DiCarswell wrote a review Sept 2020
New Plymouth, New Zealand22 contributions1 helpful vote
Fantastic place to stay, handy to Clive, Napier and Hastings. We stayed in the Flax cottage, 2 bedrooms lovely lounge kitchen and bathroom facilities, with incredible peaceful and private surroundings, gardens to sit in or wander around, its own piece of paradise. The woman who booked it for us was fantastic and obliging and sounded like a fun friendly person, the facilities are incredible, with a fridge of helpful items upon our arrival, 10/10 from us ladies.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Janie Alexander, General Manager at Lawn Cottages
Responded 29 Sept 2020
Thanks Ladies for your review. You girls/ladies sounded like a lovely group of friends, it was great we could accommodate your stay. I am pleased you found it peaceful. Kind regards Janie
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LisaP2 wrote a review May 2020
Tauranga, New Zealand36 contributions6 helpful votes
Wow this is a great place to stay if you want to relax. There are a mix of brand new and refurbished cottages set on a semi rural property. The accomodation is superb for families or couples alike. Beds are super comfortable and have lovely linen for the descerning traveller. Relax on the deck, have a bbq, go for a stroll around the garden or down the road. So much to see and do around Clive and the neighbouring area. Will be back again definitely.
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Date of stay: May 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Helen P wrote a review Feb 2020
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I stayed here a while ago sand loved it. Was taken around, shown the place. Thus time. No care, dumped at front door, place full of cobwebs and not looked after- has it changed owners???? There’s no live given to the place, gardens messy not wild, internet awful, just sub par. Won’t stay again.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from JanieandCraig, Owner at Lawn Cottages
Responded 18 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, we are concerned at your experience. As owners we were on site in January and the gardens were not changed and were in a good state. We also checked all cottages for keeping up with our strict standards and we found no issues or departures, Also, in February this was a busy time so the cottage you stayed in was occupied a lot with many guest change overs and frequent cleaning by our dedicated staff. This cottage has been fully renovated with a brand new kitchen and bathroom, full double glazing and new air conditioning. No other guest has made any comment as you did and we did not hear from you on any of these issues you raise in your review at the time of your stay.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawn Cottages
Which popular attractions are close to Lawn Cottages?
Nearby attractions include Hawkes Bay Farmers Market (7.2 km), Hawkes Bay Farmyard Zoo (2.9 km), and Te Mata Figs (7.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Lawn Cottages?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and self serve laundry.
Which room amenities are available at Lawn Cottages?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Lawn Cottages?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Lawn Cottages?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Lawn Cottages?
Conveniently located restaurants include Elephant Hill, Hygge at Clifton Bay, and Zepplin Cafe Gallery.
Are there any historical sites close to Lawn Cottages?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Otatara Pa Historic Reserve Walk (9.9 km) and Napier Cemetery (11.9 km).