Title: Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27670000/27666100/27666024/0a557ba4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27670000/27666100/27666024/0fc0050a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27670000/27666100/27666024/619197c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27670000/27666100/27666024/345a1c6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27670000/27666100/27666024/e6cde53f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In a peaceful rural setting, The Berry Farm Retreat offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of town. Unwind with air conditioning, BBQ facilities, outdoor seating areas and swings for the kids. Pure cotton sheets and all towels are provided for your comfort. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space £109 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings A peaceful rural Retreat (cottage) away from the hustle and bustle of town and yet only a five minute drive to Hastings central or Havelock North, making it ideal for a quiet get away for a couple, a family of three or travelling professionals in the area for business. We are GST registered. Single bed in the Retreat @ $25.00 per night for the extra person. Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, outdoor table and chairs. Swings for the children. Cows and goats. Pure cotton sheets, all towels provided. Air Con (wonderful during Hawke's Bay summers). Cleaning done by owners. Plenty of parking. Maps, Cycle and Wine Trail brochures available. Owners live on the property, just ask us if you need anything. The property is equivalent to a Qualmark 4 1/2 star rating. $120.00 per night for one or two guests and $25.00 per night for third person in the single bed. No added charges for linen. There is also an extra bedroom available with a double bed, TV, lounge chairs, etc. for another one or two people in your group. All linen is provided and there is an electric blanket on the bed. It is close to the Retreat as the Bathroom and Kitchen facilities need to be shared. See last photo. It is available @ $40.00 per night for one person or $50.00 per night for two people. This includes linen (beds made and plenty of towels). There is a one off $20.00 cleaning fee for the extra room. Long stays negotiable. Big discounts for long winter stays. Minimum stay of two nights for holidays and special events e.g. Art Deco, Mission Concert, Horse of the Year, etc. On six and a half acre property, quiet and private. Boysenberries, raspberries, blueberries, grapevines and fruit trees. Ample parking for Horse floats, boats etc. Grazing $10/day per horse. Bike friendly (we store your bikes in our shed overnight). Water Skiing by arrangement with Matthew. A fully equipped kitchen. Wifi / Cable Broadband. Special Treats: \- Tea, coffee, milk supplied \- Complimentary home made boysenberry jam \- Home grown fruit in season (supplied) \- Cotton sheets or Quality Winter sheets \- Summer Blankets or Wool duvets \- Air Con, Fan and Heater Cancellation Policy: For All Bookings, the 50% Deposit is retained by the Home Away/Book A Bach Host. Smokefree property. Arrival after 3pm or by arrangement. Departure by 10am or by arrangement. Minimum two night stay for long/holiday weekends e.g. Labour Weekend and Easter. If you have more friends or family wanting to stay at The Berry Farm at the same time, you are most welcome to book our other Home Away/Book a Bach property "Te Whare Rural Retreat" which is only a hop, skip and a jump away from the Retreat and is also fully self contained. It is a more basic, but cheaper! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings House Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings Hastings District Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings House Hastings District Rural Retreat Berry Farm Hastings House Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings Hastings ## About the area Located in Longlands, a neighbourhood in Hastings, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hawke's Bay Opera House and Birdwoods Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hastings City Growers Market and Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. Amazing Maze 'n Maize and Splash Planet are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Hastings travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings.dx9539) [View more Holiday homes in Hastings](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Private-Holiday-Homes.d9539-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.66111%2C176.83456&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6E3GFkJDtQDvMK22CCZ_csfAd60=) Hastings District, Hastings ### What's nearby - Hawke's Bay Opera House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Splash Planet - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Black Barn Vineyards - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles - Te Mata Peak - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles ### Getting around - Napier (NPE-Hawke's Bay) - 25 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Brave Brewing - ‬4 min drive - ‪Thai House Express 5 - ‬4 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive - ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive - ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings? > As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings on 29 Sept 2025 start from £109.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Hotels-Rural-Retreat-At-The-Berry-Farm-Close-To-Hastings.h27666024.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings located? > Located in Longlands, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Te Mata Peak, Hawke's Bay Racecourse and Hawke's Bay Opera House. Hastings City Art Gallery and Hawke's Bay Exhibition Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rural Retreat at the Berry Farm Close To Hastings Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 156 8 - Good 55 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane 28 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication A great quiet location and a house with a little piece of character ##### Shane Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick T. 9 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and people. Booking this was relatively easy and finding it was straight forward, hosts are great, friendly and helpful, all in all we had a great time in a great place, would stay there again anytime. ##### Rick T. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin J. 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Nice place to spend a night ##### Colin J. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ainsley 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I nice property with excellent hosts ##### ainsley ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deidre S. 8 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Wonderful lovely hosts ##### Deidre S. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tangata T. 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unveiling Weekend A beautiful place in the summer time to enjoy the peacefulness ##### Tangata T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Vince 4 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely property, nice and quiet location in Newzealands fruit bowl. ##### Vince Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Selwyn L. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Stay We found the setting relaxing and very pretty, with a lot of flowers and an open green lawn area. Di and Matthew were excellent hosts, generous with season-ripe golden queens and apples. ##### Selwyn L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark v. 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Hosts Great little cottage to stay in. Very relaxing drinking our wine under the grape vine. Will be back. Mattew and Di are excellent host and a pleasure to meet. ##### mark v. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan F. 7 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A true retreat A lovely quiet spot in a great location easily accessing North Havelock & Hastings, wineries & surrounding areas. Lovely hosts on hand if needed and everything you could need supplied. ##### Joan F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Berry Farm Very peaceful and quiet. Good place to be based at for Hawkes Bay activities. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim M. 6 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent accommodation Pleasant cottage well equipped ##### Tim M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter R. 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing A fantastic stay. Matthew and Diane listened and opened up their land that we were able to wonder around in our own time. Looking forward to going back again. ##### Peter R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### justine r. 26 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and friendly Very welcoming. Clean and nicely presented. ##### justine r. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyn 12 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A pleasant property. I especially loved the old walnut tree.Thanks. ##### Lyn Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to rest and relax! We really enjoyed our stay at the Berry Farm, it was quiet and peaceful and the hosts really helped to make our stay special. The property was clean and nicely appointed, had everything that you could use for an extended stay. We enjoyed strolling around the property and watched the wildlife in the nearby pond.For activities, we went to Te Mata Peak to take pictures of the sunset, fed the Penguins at the nearby National Aquarium of New Zealand, went to the Strawberry Patch for local fruits & vegetables, went on a wine tasting at the Linden Estate Winery in Napier and went into nearby Hastings for dinner & groceries.The hosts were kind enough to provide-us with many apples and we had an opportunity to pick raspberries from their garden. Great place to rest and relax! ##### James P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gaylene S. 10 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful get away Really lovely hosts. Beautiful little house with grapes hanging over the BBQ area. Nice and quiet with a super comfy bed. Little extras provided like cooking oil salt pepper and other bits and pieces. Definitely recommend. ##### Gaylene S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald D. 5 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The most amazing week This property is wonderful if you want to relax and enjoy the surroundings of the berry farm. The owners Matthew, and Di can’t do enough for you, including cleaning the grill every time you use it and providing big bowls of apples and fresh fruit. I would recommend this to anybody who wants peace and quiet for the convenience of being in the Hawkes Bay area. ##### Donald D. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jill 6 Nov 2022 Liked: Communication Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely backyard but seating area filthy.Advertised laundry was a machine out on the lawn!So many multi plugs in use inside one wonders how safe this is.Building very tired ##### Jill ### 8/10 Good #### Rene 15 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Rene Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J J W P. 20 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Very comfortable and great communications ##### J J W P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilary M. 11 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay A great base to explore the delights of Hastings and Havelock North. Very comfortable. ##### Hilary M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynley L. 30 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Berry retreat Great location, well equiped kitchen, very comfortable. ##### Lynley L. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa w. 17 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get place ,lovely hosts and very close to town. Great place to stay , ##### Lisa w. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola L., Taranaki, New Zealand 20 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Berry Farm Retreat My Mother and I stayed at this lovely little spot. It lives up to it's name and is a tranquil spot to unwind and relax but still close enough to Hastings to stock up on supplies and visit tourist spots. The Hosts Di and Matthew were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble. Their local knowledge meant we were able to sample all the local delights on our trip. Among our highlights were the melt in your mouth raspberries, the visits from all the birdlife and Snowy the Goat. We would definitely recommend and also return again in the Future. ##### Nicola L. 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