The historic 1875 Victorian villa, Tairoa Lodge is situated on four hectares of land on the Southern edge of Hawera, just two minutes drive to the centre of town. Nestled amongst mature trees in a park-like setting and guarded over by the magnificent stand of 70 year old protected Kauri trees, the Lodge has been transformed to its original glory. The three upstairs guest rooms each with private ensuites, have beautiful views over the swimming pool and garden.
The Isaac Bayly Suite
The upstairs master bedroom named after Isaac Bayly who built this house in 1875, is opulently decorated in a deep rich claret red. French pleated drapes and tiebacks have been chosen to complement the colour and the duvet and pillows specially made duvet to match. The old brass bedstead stands proud in this room with the queen bed fitted with quality linen and electric blanket. A king/single bed with a cream marcella bedspread makes this room ideal for guests travelling as a twin. The light fittings are white rose painted china and brass and match the decor beautifully. An antique washstand with basin and pitcher stand in one corner along with a wooden chest, chair and coffee table next to the fireplace. Watch television from your bed or you can watch it in the comfort of our guest sitting room.Enjoy your complimentary afternoon tea or aperitif on the balcony. For a special occasion you may like to breakfast here during the summer or pass the afternoon away, enjoyingthe garden views & summer evenings and sipping a glass of wine.
The private ensuite has a white and rose tiled shower, an old fashioned pedestal washbasin and brass towel and toilet fittings. Fluffy towels, bathrobes, hair dryer & complimentary bathroom supplies complete this room.
Just outside the guestroom door you can help yourself to tea and coffee or an after-dinner port or liqueur. A fridge, iron, first aid box, sewing kit and a selection of books & lifestyle magazines are at your fingertips.
Romance Package
Capture the essence of yesteryear. and enjoy a memorable night in the Isaac Bayly Suite - complete with brass bedstead, ensuite, private balcony with pool and garden views, robes, hairdryer, fresh flowers and chocolates.
Includes: Luxury accommodation & Special Breakfast for Two, Bottle of Bubbles, Midday Check-out - Perfect for your Wedding Night, Anniversary or Special Occasions.
For a special Retreat Package add a gourmet 3-course candlelit dinner for two, served in the formal dining room.
The Blyth Suite
This guest bedroom named after the family who owned the property for most of last century, is situated facing north and captures both the morning and afternoon sun. Elegantly decorated in corn yellow with striking navy accessories, this room oozes warmth and comfort. The quality queen bed has an electric blanket and fitted navy jacquard duvet. The drapes compliment the duvet, along with extra pillows and cushions. Brass and rimu wooden light fittings and an antique table lamp for reading at night adorn this room. A wonderful antique kauri and rimu dressing table stands proud in one corner with a writing desk, chair, valet and ornamental fireplace. Watch television from your bed or you can watch it in the comfort of our guest sitting room.
The private ensuite has a white and blue/yellow tiled shower, an old fashioned pedestal washbasin and brass towel and toilet fittings. Fluffy towels, bathrobes, hair dryer & complimentary bathroom supplies complete this room.Just outside the guestroom door you can help yourself to tea and coffee or an after-dinner port or liqueur. A fridge, iron, first aid box, sewing kit and a selection of books & lifestyle magazines are at your fingertips.
Romance Package
Capture the essence of yesteryear. and enjoy a memorable night in the Blyth Suite - complete with queen bed, private ensuite, pool and garden views, robes, hairdryer, fresh flowers and chocolates.
Includes: Luxury accommodation & Special Breakfast for Two, Bottle of Bubbles, Midday Check-out - Perfect for your Wedding Night, Anniversary or Special Occasions.
For a special Retreat Package add a gourmet 3-course candlelit dinner for two, served in the formal dining room.
The Lovell Suite
The Lovell Suite is our latest renovation to Tairoa Lodge. This Suite captures the morning sun and is bright and cheerful with the citrus green feature wall with fitted headboard and white french country furniture. The quality queen bed has an electric blanket and a complimentry citrus green duvet, with matching drapes and sumptous cushions. Watch television from your bed or you can watch it in the comfort of our guest sitting room. Tea and coffee making facilities with fridge, iron & iron board are tucked away tidily in the extra big wardrobe.
A very spacious private ensuite boasts the original clawfoot bath of the homestead, shower box and rimu vanity with brass towel and toilet fittings. Fluffy towels, bathrobes, hair dryer & complimentary bathroom supplies complete this room..jpg)
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Romance Package
Capture the essence of yesteryear and enjoy a memorable night in the Lovell Suite - complete with your own tea and coffee making facilities, television and private ensuite. Relax and soak in a "bubble-bath" in the old-fashioned clawfoot bath complete with robes, hairdryer, fresh flowers and chocolates.
Includes: Luxury accommodation & Special Breakfast for Two, Bottle of Bubbles, Midday Check-out - Perfect for your Wedding Night, Anniversary or Special Occasions.
For a special Retreat Package add a gourmet 3-course candlelit dinner for two, served in the formal dining room.
Guests' Sitting Room
Relax and curl up on the luxurious green leather lounge suite with a magazine or book in front of the cosy wood fire in winter or, with the sun streaming in during summer. Sky television available. The sitting room is available for the use of our guests and has been decorated in dark country green to match the beautiful suite and furnishings. The large fireplace has a beautiful wooden surround and mantle, flanked by a bookcase and an original in-built mottled kauri and rimu unit.
Afternoon tea or aperitif can be served in the privacy of your suite or in the sitting room on your arrival.
Guests' Dining Room
Breakfasts and dinner are served in this elegant formal dining room. The rich red of the wallpaper gives warmth to the room on a cold winters night. Two sets of french doors open out onto the verandah, which make it an ideal room for inside and outside entertaining, barbeques in summer, alfresco breakfasts on the verandah and taking advantage of the long summer evenings. The gas fireplace in this room is original black marble and has an intricate painted floral surround. A warm cosy room to enjoy your sumptuous breakfast or gourmet dinner.
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