I took the Bride to Be and Honeymoon package at Stafford Villa in November 2011. Staying at the Villa the night before my wedding was the best decision I could have made to start to calm down in the lead up to my wedding day. My mother and bridesmaids were treated to the most wonderful High Tea and various goodies... More

We stayed a few nights at Stafford Villa to finish off our month in NZ. Chris and Mark are excellent hosts and all the lovely touches make it a special place to say. Breakfast was the best we had in all our trip, lovely selection and freshly made muffins. The house is a short downhill walk to the ferry over... More

We received a night at this lovely property as a gift and after arranging overnight babysitting we escaped for a night that we will try hard to find the time to experience again. The house and room was lovely, the extra touches like chocolates and bathroom treats very special and the bed was so comfy and luxurious. Chris and Mark... More

I treated my wife and I to a night away for our anniversary at Stafford Villa and it was just the tonic. Room and house were beautiful. Chris and Mark were delightful hosts. Afternoon tea delicious. Breakfast was amazing. A must stay for anyone visiting Auckland or for Aucklanders looking for a night away on the North Shore.

We were looking for somewhere really special to stay on the night of our wedding and found Stafford Villa . Having visited to see what it was like -( just beautiful!!) we had to book the wedding package .This meant the bridal party getting ready in gorgeous surroundings and a great location for photos, not forgetting Chris and Mark's awesome... More

This was our second two night stay at Stafford Villa. After a 27 hour flight ex Heathrow this was our special treat - Stafford Villa's Bed & Banquet in Birkenhead to start a five week North Island tour. Why stay in a plastic palace in central Auckland when a short ferry or taxi ride to the North Shore offers so... More

My husband and I recently spent a night at Stafford Villa, Auckland. On arrival we were shown to an elegant double room with a luxury bathroom. We served a sumptuous afternoon tea and later a picnic hamper and champagne, which, as it was raining, was served in an airy conservatory. Our hosts, Christina and Mark, welcomed us into their home... More

We recently stayed in the gorgeous China Blue room with its sumptuous decor and gorgeous pampering products.The High Tea on arrival and breakfast in the morning were just divine and Chris and Mark are just lovely hosts, they made us feel so welcome and Chris has been nothing but helpful from the moment we first made our booking. We look... More

I recently arranged to have high tea at Stafford Villa for my friend's hen's party. We had a group of 16 and it was exactly what I'd hoped it would be: a sophisticated affair with delicious finger food, (especially the lemon tarts), charming hosts in a beautiful setting. We loved the Asian-inspired decor and giant chess board. Most importantly the... More