The Country Villa is what all B&Bs should strive to be like. First and foremost, the hosts, Anaka and John were so genuinly warm and friendly that we actually felt like family right from the start. Their intimate knowledge of the region was a huge help in planning our days. They were thoughtful enough to call and confirm our planned... more

Set in rolling countryside outside the North Island's tourist city of Rotorua, Country Villa is an ideal retreat from the tourism industry at work in the city. A Victorian villa, the guesthouse oozes with period charm, as owners Anneke and Jon have decorated it in a sympathetic style. Anneke and Jon are warm, genuine hosts who made my partner Sebastian... more

This bed and breakfast has a wonderful setting and the grounds were filled with beautiful flowers and colors. Annika and John are lovely hosts. Annika has great advise on helping you plan your daytime activities and her breakfast is delicious. In the evening it it is nice to sit in the living room and unwind from a full day of... more

This was just one of the pleasant surprises during our 4 weeks in NZ. A lovely Victorian villa with magnificent, well-kept gardens, hosted by amazing, always smiling Anneke and John who made us feel at home right from the second we arrived! The villa is located in the countryside, with lovely views over Lake Rotorua and the mountains, only 10... more

It was great! It was a warm and welcome hospitality by Anneke and John. We stay there for 3 nights in a lovely room. We remember with pleasure the excellent breakfasts in the morning. We like the charming style of Anneke's and John's guest lounge with the fireplace. In the evening they invited us to a glass of wine or... more

This B&B was such a treat for us and we highly recommend it. We have traveled the world, and Anika and John are among the warmest hosts we have encountered! We stayed here for two nights with our 2 year old daughter in the self-contained unit, where there is a small kitchenette. My daughter could jump around as much as... more

Ein sehr schönes B&B mit einem tollen Garten. Das B&B liegt ruhig außerhalb von Rotorua in einer schönen Lage. Jon... more

Der Aufenthalt in dieser Villa war ein Höhepunkt unserer Reise durch Neuseeland. Die Gastfreundschaft von Anneke und John geht weit... more