One night in the Serenity Cottage was all it took to unwind and relax. We were blown away with Jan's hospitality - she has thought of things before you have even realised those things will make your stay extra special. No power and minimal cell phone coverage weren't a issue. The babbling brook, cast iron hot tub for two and... More

This is the best place on the planet for couples wanting to escape. Jan will make your stay amazing nothing is a bother for her.

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+.

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