Hawkhill Cottage

Covid-19 update

Our campsites are open and operating safely at this time.

If you live in New Zealand and we are unable to host you due to your stay being affected by an Alert Level 3 or 4 status, you will be offered a refund or postponement. If you live outside New Zealand (ie from Australia or Rarotonga), please arrange your own travel insurance as our standard cancellation policy will apply.

Napier

Hawkhill Cottage is located in a semi-rural area just 15 minutes from Central Napier.

The one-room (with bathroom) cottage has a distinctly Mediterranean vibe... Terracotta tiles, plaster walls, nestled amongst lavender, rosemary, olives and tall cypress trees - it's like you've stepped into a little corner of Tuscany in the Hawke's Bay.

With expansive views, the cottage looks East over the Ahuriri Lagoon, out towards Napier and the Pacific Ocean beyond. You can see from Cape Kidnappers through to Bluff Hill, Mahia and the Kaweka Ranges. The sunrise is sensational - and the sunset peaceful to sit and watch with a glass of wine in hand. The twinkling lights of Napier are spectacular at night.

Bird watchers will love the wetland birds on the lagoon, as well as the plentiful hawks, pheasants, quails, yellowhead, tuis, and woodpigeon who regularly visit the cottage and gardens.

The surrounding garden is lush and fruitful - and guests are welcome to help themselves to the citrus fruit, figs, feijoas, avocados, macadamia and walnuts when in season.

We rarely find a spot that is so close to a vibrant town, yet so tranquil. Enjoy the wineries, arts and beaches of Napier during the day - and retreat to your own little peaceful paradise at the end of it all. Perfect.

FROM $260 p/n

Sleeps 3
Child Friendly
Dog Friendly
Specials

A $50 Single Night Surcharge applies on top of the nightly rate when booking a single night. You will need to add this charge during the booking process. The calendar below will specify where one-night bookings are allowed.

Make sure you download or print this handy info sheet with directions and host contact details prior to your journey. You may not have mobile reception at all times.

address

148 Ballantyne Road, Poraiti, Napier

directions

Hawkhill Cottage is just 10-15 minutes from central Napier and the airport. Follow the Google Maps directions to the address, knock on the door of the main house and your hosts will escort you to the cottage.

Hawkhill Cottage

Hawkhill Cottage Location

What time is Check-in and check-out?

Check in - between 3pm - 7pm (or later by arrangement)
Check out - by 11am

What are the Bed and bedding arrangements?

Hawkhill Cottage is perfect for a couple, with 2 people in a king-sized bed, however there is a single foam mattress that could be put down for a child, and a portacot available for an infant (note that this would make the space very cosy though).

Full linen, towels and bedding are supplied. The bed is made up with cotton sheets and a wool duvet. There are plenty of spare blankets.

What are the kitchen and cooking facilities?

A kitchenette is inside the cottage with a small bench and fridge. A Weber gas barbeque and double electric hob are available for cooking. You'll find all the pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and utensils you'll need to cook.

Some pantry basics are supplied - olive oil, salt and pepper, tea, coffee, milk.

What are the bathroom facilities?

The bathroom has a basin, flushing-toilet and shower-over-bath. French doors from the bathroom open up to the view over the estuary.

Is there power?

Yes! Hawkhill Cottage has mains power and WIFI.

Is there mobile phone reception?

Yes. There is mobile phone reception for major networks. There is mains power at the cottage so phones and devices can be charged.

What sort of heating is there?

There is an electric heater in the cottage for cooler days and evenings.

What is glamping like in winter?

Hawkhill Cottage is a fully enclosed cottage with heating, lots of warm bedding and lots of other elements to make your stay cosy and atmospheric. It's perfect for winter stays.

Is Hawkhill Cottage child-friendly?

Yes! Children are welcome at Hawkhill cottage but please note that the beds available for children are a foam mattress on the floor for one child and a portacot for a baby or toddler. It will be a tight squeeze in the cottage for two adults, a child and a baby/toddler.

Can I bring my dog?

Hawkhill Cottage allows dogs - but they must stay outside the cottage in a crate. The area isn't fenced, so if you bring your dog, you must make sure they stay close by.

How private and remote is Hawkhill Cottage?

The cottage itself is very quiet, peaceful and private, however it's not as remote as the usual Canopy Camping experience. The cottage is located just outside Napier in a semi-rural area. There are neighbouring properties 50-100 metres away and you'll see the twinkling lights of Napier in the near distance.

What is the access like and where do I park my car?

There is s car park area which is about a 40m walk from the cottage.

Can I have a campfire?

No, there are no campfires allowed at Hawkhill Cottage.

What do I need to bring?

Food and drink - make sure you bring all the food and drink you need for your stay.
Warm clothes - it can be chilly in the mornings and at night when star-gazing.
Shower and bath toiletries.
Insect repellent and sunscreen.

Can I stay for one night only?

All Year Round:

There is a standard minimum stay period of 2 nights.

Single nights are only allowed where there is a one night gap between bookings. One night gaps between bookings will be made available to book online with a $50 Single Night Surcharge applicable.

Public Holiday Weekends:

The minimum booking period for long weekends such as Labour Weekend, Anniversary Weekend, etc is 3 nights. The minimum booking period for Easter is 4 nights. There are sometimes longer minimum stay periods across Christmas and New Year and these will be specified in the online availability calendar.

Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies for Hawkhill Cottage.

Minimum Nights

Our minimum night policies are strictly adhered to. Please note that there are no exceptions to the policies outlined below for Hawkhill Cottage.

All Year Round:

There is a standard minimum stay period of 2 nights.

Single nights are only allowed where there is a one night gap between bookings. One night gaps between bookings will be made available to book online with a $50 Single Night Surcharge applicable.

Public Holiday Weekends:

Rates

All year round*:

The standard nightly rate is $260 for up to 2 people
An additional child (aged 16 years or younger) on a mattress is $20 per child, per night
A child under two years old with BYO portacot and bedding is free, otherwise per child rate applies.

*Note - the only exception to this year-round rate is for winery concert weekends (eg. Mission concert) which are charged at $400 per night.

Single Night Surcharge:

Where single nights are bookable (see Minimum Stay Periods) a Single Night Surcharge of $50 applies. Please apply this during the online booking process.

The Single Night Surcharge applies to all one night stays, even when there is only one night available. By their nature, glamping sites are more remote and time-consuming to service than more standard accommodation types. Therefore, in order to cover the costs and time involved, a Single Night Surcharge is applicable to all one night stays.

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of glamping! Gift Vouchers are available for use at any of our Canopy Camping Escapes glamping sites. These are provided in electronic format, for you to print out and pop in a greeting card for the lucky recipient. Read more about our gift vouchers, including how to purchase one, here.

1. booking and payments

1.1 If you book within 28 days of your stay, full payment via credit card is required at the time of booking. If you book more than 28 days prior to your stay a deposit of 10% is required to confirm your booking and secure the property. This will be charged to your credit card at the time of booking. A 2.5% credit card payment surcharge will be applied to all credit card payments.

1.2 Once you have made the online booking and payment, you will receive an email confirming both the payment and your booking details.

1.3 If you book more than 28 days prior to your stay, the remaining balance of your stay will be due 28 days prior to your arrival date. An email reminder will be sent to you at this time requesting payment for the outstanding balance. The reminder email gives you the option to pay the remaining balance by A2A (Internet Banking) or credit card. If your internet banking payment has not been received within 24 - 48 hours, the remaining balance will automatically be charged to the credit card used at the time of booking. Please note: a 2.5% credit card payment surcharge is applied to all payments made by credit card. Credit Card data is held in a secure and encrypted environment.

1.4 If you are unable to pay the balance before the stated due date, you will forfeit your deposit and your booking will be cancelled.

1.5 Bookings made online within 48 hours of arrival will not be confirmed immediately. Once the campsite has agreed that the booking can be honoured, the guest will be informed by Canopy Camping Escapes and the credit card used for the online booking will be charged the full balance of the stay (note that there is a 2.5% credit card fee).

2. cancellation, date changes and severe weather warnings

2.1 Canopy Camping reserves the right to cancel the booking in the event of exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. This right will only be exercised in good faith and in exceptional circumstances such as:

(a) Extreme weather conditions that mean accessing or staying may pose a safety risk for the guest;

(b) Any alteration to the host property which may pose a safety risk for the guest;

(d) A death in the host families.

Canopy Camping’s liability will be limited to refund of booking cost and under no circumstances shall extend to any other incidental or other costs incurred by the client. In the unlikely event that Canopy Camping must exercise this option it will use its best endeavours to offer either a full refund, or to alter the booking to another date, or site at no additional cost or penalty.

2.2 Your 10% deposit (or 10% of the value of your stay) is non-refundable, however it can be transferred to another booking made within a 12 month period, if your stay is cancelled more than 21 days prior to your arrival.

2.3 Cancellation or date changes by you within 4-21 days of your arrival date will result in 50% of the total cost of your stay being charged. Cancellation or date changes within 3 days of your arrival date will result in 100% of the total cost of your stay being charged.

2.4 Date changes made more than 21 days prior to your original arrival date are allowed without penalty.

3. safety and hazards

3.1 Campsites are often situated on working farms and there are hazards both natural and man-made. You accept that you enter the property at your own risk to participate in a glamping holiday.

3.2 Participation in activities such as, outdoor baths, climbing trees, walking on the property and any other activity on the property is the responsibility of the Guest and is done so at their own risk.

3.3 Canopy Camping Escapes accept no liability for accident, loss of property or personal injury whilst on your stay.

4. pets

No pets allowed unless otherwise specified on the website listing. Most campsites are situated on working farms, and therefore are not suitable for visiting pets.

5. GST (standard)

GST of 15% (where applicable) is included in the daily per night cost. A tax reciept will be supplied if requested.

6. conditions of occupancy and conduct

6.1 Guests have the right to occupy the Property for the paid holiday period only.

6.2 Guests are required to observe the rules and familiarise themselves with the procedures contained in the information folder provided in the accommodation.

6.3 Guests shall take all reasonable and proper care of the property and its furniture, fittings and effects in or on the property and leave them in the same state of repair, condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period.

6.4 Guests are required to inform the owner of any damage or breakage in or around the property promptly so that it can be repaired and replaced for the next guests. Guests are bound to reimburse the owners for replacement or repair.

6.5 Where the property has not been left in the same state of condition, cleanliness and tidiness as at the commencement of the rental period, the guest will be required to pay an additional cleaning cost of $100.

6.6 Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

6.7 Guests undertake to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their property. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner in consultation with Canopy Camping Escapes.

7. authority to sign

The person who completes the Booking Form certifies that: he or she is authorised to agree the Booking Conditions on behalf of all persons included in the Booking Form, including those substituted or added at a later date; the signatory is over eighteen years of age; they agree to take responsibility for the party occupying the Property, and to notify Canopy Camping Escapes if they are not a member of the holiday party.

Eating and Drinking

Hawkhill Cottage has all the facilities you need to self-cater. Just bring your own food, and prepare meals in the kitchenette. There is a double electric element and barbeque for cooking and you'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

If you want a break from cooking, both Misson Estate and Churchroad wineries are only 5-minutes away - or head to Napier (just 15-minutes drive away) for a selection of fantastic cafes and restaurants.

If you need to pop out for supplies, you'll find a supermarket in Napier, about a 15-minute drive away.
Things to do

Hawkhill Cottage is a peaceful escape - and the perfect place to base yourself for exploring the Hawke's Bay region.

With everything from Art Deco Tours to wineries, the Hawke's Bay Farmers Market to pottery and art studios - and floristry and cooking classes - there really is something for everyone.

If you're keen to get active, bring your bikes! The Hawke's Bay cycle trail has a starting point 5 minutes away from Hawkhill Cottage.

Those that wish to just relax and enjoy the peaceful vibe of the cottage will love watching the birdlife found on the lagoon and a range of natives that love to visit the surrounding gardens.

There are plenty of board games and even 'cornholl' (a game similar to petanque) to keep you entertained.
Your Hosts

Katrina, Richard, their two daughters Amelia and Greta, Rubble the Golden Retriever and Chilli the cat are your hosts at Hawkhill Cottage.

After enjoying an urban lifestyle for 15 years, in 2017 the family felt the need for a change of pace. The Hawkhill property was discovered on a holiday in Hawkes Bay - Richard's beloved hometown.

Driving to Hawkhill for the first time along the narrow country road, taking in the native birds, the toi tois, the fresh country air, and animals Katrina was reminded of her grandparent's lifestyle property in Ti Point. Upon arriving at the Hawkhill property, the peacefulness, the beautiful views, the lavender, the warmth of the sun, took them back to St Emilion, a wine village in Bordeaux where they got engaged seven years earlier. They jumped at the chance to purchase the property and made the move from Auckland in January 2017.

Now, Monday to Friday, Richard is an Investment Adviser at Craig Investment Partners in Havelock North, while Katrina is a Chartered Accountant who spends half the week carrying out this role in Napier, and the rest of her time with the kids - and tending to the lifestyle property and lovely Hawkhill Cottage.

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What a wonderful couple of days in paradise, with a sunrise that is beyond description, heavenly.
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Douglas Aitken - 12 May 2021
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Such a lovely peaceful spot, great place to unwind and recharge while enjoying the view and listening to the birds.
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Carol Rodger - 01 Apr 2021
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Awesome cottage. Amazing views especially at night. Just what you need after a year like 2020.
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Neil Morrison - 09 Feb 2021
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As a natural born pessimist I hedging my optimism against the usual photographic wizardry some advertisers use. Non of that here. I was very pleasantly surprised to be very wrong. I think the first word out of my mouth was "wow" followed by "WOW". You won't be disappointed. Absolutely beautiful spot. Take a friend, some wine and cheese and watch that amazing sun set. Highly recommended.
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Jeremy Ibold - 06 Feb 2021
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It is a great place to sit back and relax. Beautiful setting. Nice place to sit back and watch the sun rise and set over Napier.
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Ian Boxsell - 02 Jan 2021
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Hawkhill Cottage was just what we needed to escape. It was peaceful, calm and absolutely stunning. You would have never known there was flooding the week we stayed.
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Sean Speers - 22 Nov 2020
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Hawkhill was the perfect secluded getaway to chill and relax. The hosts hospitality was exceptional and so welcoming. Thank you.
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Melanie Goodger - 20 Oct 2020
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Our stay here was wonderful! The cottage was charming and the view was amazing. We also loved the animals stopping in to say hello throughout our stay. A great little escape from city life.
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Dannielle Allan - 23 Sep 2020
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We loved our stay at Hawkhill Cottage. The most beautiful location and beautiful accommodation!
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Alexandra Vanderwel - 10 Sep 2020
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Extremely peaceful, relaxing and such a lovely view...Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.
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Pete & Anne Cropp - 09 Sep 2020
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This is a magical place, from the tui song to the ever changing inlet. This sweet little cottage has everything in just the right measure not too much and not too little, just right. You can't help but relax. The best feature is no TV.
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Tracey Crowley - 27 Jul 2020
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Such a beautifully presented space, every detail had been considered. The owners are friendly and helpful and the view is incredible.
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Kim Fyfe - 01 Jun 2020
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The view was glorious and the cottage was cosy and very romantic.
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Lindsay Pinker - 29 May 2020
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Lovely little cottage with amazing views! We will be back that’s for sure 😊
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Sarah Morrissey - 04 Mar 2020
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The perfect spot to celebrate with a loved one as the scenes are truly breath taking. Woken by the stunning sunsets while feeling as though we were in our own little world. The cottage is truly tasteful and has everything you could possibly need.
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Awhina Black - 27 Feb 2020
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We really loved the quaint escape here in Taradale. It was a real gem overlooking Hospital Hill & the inlet by day and the beautiful city lights by night. We were 5 mins from town and the Mission Estate for the concert and 15 mins away from the port of Napier. I would really recommend this as a perfect get-away from our busy lives.
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Sue Chard - 16 Feb 2020
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AMAZING time at this beautiful cottage - very private done up so nicely and just lovely. All these little touches like herbs in the kitchen and a bowl of nuts. Hosts were amazing went above and beyond to see we had all we needed. Made for a beautiful holiday so nice and the views!! :)
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Sapphire Telford - 16 Jan 2020
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Hawkhill Cottage is probably the best accommodation we've had in our trips around NZ! We loved every minute of our stay and was really sad to leave. Richard and Katrina are the most gracious hosts! So very generous and helpful, I cannot recommend them enough!!
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Krisa Baker - 10 Jan 2020
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Hawkhill Cottage was the perfect place to stay for a relaxed and romantic break away. Location was perfectly placed for easy access to wineries and town yet far enough away to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
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Kris Watson - 11 Dec 2019

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