This secluded place just out of Katikati has everything for a nice quiet weekend away. We stayed in a cute cottage which was very private and looked out over a garden and down to a little stream. The outdoor bath was a nice touch and the service was great - our host couldn't do enough for us. Very generous breakfast... More

I write this on behalf of friends whom we surprised with a get away to 'Warm Earth' for their engagement and birthday. When Richard and Amanda came to pick up their son yesterday afternoon, they were positively glowing! They couldn't speak highly enough of new owner Jan, the property, the setting, the stream, the birds, the bath, the fire, the... More

Ideal place for the escape from "todays world" of electronics and communications. A reminder of how great the simple things really are, like warm and welcoming hospitality from new owners, romantic chalet, fire heated bath big enough for two, an evening around an open fire listening to a chattering brooke, so take a companion and immerse yourselves in a truly... More

Wow. I knew this place was going to be incredible & it was far far more than that. The gully was magical at night & absolute peace during the day. I have never in my life slept so peacefully & the romance just amazed us. We will be back again & again in the coming yearsm to relive the beauty... More

Our experience of pure bliss and money well spent is hard to put into words. I will never forget our stay at Warm Earth Cottage, beautiful, tranquil, friendly owners, romance at its best. From the beautiful and remote location of KatiKati New Zealand, the majestic land that the cottages are on, the local food provided, the outdoor tub heated by... More

What more can you ask for than to be by your self with great food, great environment and My lovely wife. We could not have been morimpressed from the minute you are greated to the fine food prepared. We look forward to teh next visit and will be telling all our friends triple A+. More

An experience so idyllic and memorable, I had to write a review as well as my wife. From the first greeting, which felt like we were visiting old friends, being invited in to sample home brew liqueurs to take a bottle to the cottage with us. A gorgeous peaceful cottage, embedded in the most beautiful valley next to a river,... More

By far the stand-out accomodation of our two week trip to NZ, the cottages are a must for any couples on a special occasion or treat. We had our two year old with us and it was still a relaxing and wonderful experience. A friendly welcome, lovely food and extra touches, along with an amazing location and gorgeous cottages. If... More

From the moment we arrived at Warm Earth Cottages, our hosts Anne and Bert were the most perfect hosts. They made us feel welcome and we felt that nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation was perfect, private, immaculately clean and welcoming. Our experience at Warm Earth soaking up the solitude, having time to totally relax without any interuptions, and... More