Although listed as a bnb there was a kitchen and I would have taken food had I known. Lovely large room with superb amenities. The patio outside was lovely to sit in and enjoy the rural setting. Only thing missing was the cows in the paddock on the other side of the fence! We had a superb breakfast. During the day there was a lot of road traffic but it was very quiet at night. By far one of the best places we've stayed at.
This was a lovely property, and we were made to feel very welcome. The two bed apartment was very quirky, with some very interesting combinations of furnishings and fabrics.
The property was clean, with everything that we needed for a great and comfortable stay.
Big mention for the food, our evening meal was excellent, one of the best we had during our trip to NZ. Wine was very reasonably priced. Lovely breakfast the next day!
We would have loved to have stayed for longer, and if our next hotel had not been booked and paid for, we would have extended our stay.
Andy was very helpful to us, with good recommendations with routes, the area, and things to see.
The property was very environmentally friendly too!
Thank you Andy.
After a busy couple of weeks we wanted some down time so chose this place a few miles outside Whangerei. Glad we did. The town basin looks too busy for me.
Liked the venue, liked the apartment, bed comfy, host friendly and helpful.
Enjoyed a walk round the orchard and watched clouds drift by from the garden chairs.
Theres some superb beaches nearby and the countryside is outstanding.
Oh, and BTW Andy, the host, besides being friendly (and having good musical taste) is a really good cook. The Moroccan chicken and salmon he prepared were memorable.
Great room, host, and breakfast!! Very clean, nice accommodation. Comfortable bed and modern bathroom. Delicious breakfast and very friendly host made a great entry to New Zealand. Close to the falls and glow with caves. Would highly recommend.
We had a fabulous stay at Lupton. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have all you need in terms of kitchen requirements. Great bathroom with a good shower as well. The gardens are lovely with lots of fruit trees, oranges, lemons, limes, plums and grapefruit. You will wake up to birdsong and cows mooing. Nothing is too much trouble for the host. Andy, chef and owner, will whip you up a fabulous breakfast and or dinner, my suggestion being the Thai green curry. Careful attention paid to dietary requirements as well. There is a tranquil entertainment area with books and cds and a lovely dining area to enjoy your meals in. Well worth a visit to a beautiful part of Whangarei. Thank you Andy. We will be back.
Thankyou so much for your review Sally, and glad you had a memorable stay. Look forward to seeing you again !!
