Five Paddocks Tamahere

The location suited us as it was only 5 minutes away from where we were going to.

Everything was fine.

Friendly hosts. Very comfortable. Lovely hot shower.

Would have been nice to have curtains or blinds for privacy particularly in the bathroom. Needed plates, bowls and cutlery so we could bring our own food.

The chalet is very clean, the bed is lovely and comfy and the chalet garden area is very pretty.

I think the publicity info could spell out that there is no wifi, no tv and no cooking facilities in the chalet. I only read the main blurb about the accommodation and saw the photos and assumed I was getting all those things - and perhaps even breakfast. Wrong! My fault for not noticing there are 2 separate accommodation options but it could definitely be made clearer what the chalet does not have. Also the glass chalet door, opposite the bed, and the 2 large bathroom/toilet windows have no coverings at all so you have to trust that noone is looking in when you undress, sleep or use the bathroom! The bathroom does have a screen on the outside, about 3 feet away, but it still felt a bit odd using the toilet and shower right in front of big glass windows, especially at night time when you can't see what is outside.

Convenient location, was upgraded to larger accommodation. Nice comfy beds.

We were upgraded from the chalet to the annexe even though we did not request this, although this was the first thing that was said to us when we arrived! Quite cold, the heat pump didn't really heat the whole area. Felt like the owners walked out the back as we walked in through the front, full of knickknacks, china, glassware, books, puzzles etc, looks way too personal and too much stuff! Very low sink in the bathroom, and laminate wood effect flooring which was very slippery. Went to use some pots and pans, and the cupboard was full of mice droppings, also some had appeared on the mat in the bathroom. When I mentioned this to the owner via txt I was told that 'as it was cold they (the mice) had obviously upgraded to warmer accommodation, a bit like the free upgrade we had received!!!' To be honest would sooner have stayed in the chalet and not been upgraded, I feel it would have been warmer (smaller area) and hopefully rodent free. Although it was a great location, I wasn't happy with the accommodation, nor the attitude of the owners, so won't be back.