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Mokoia Downs Estate
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Bed and Breakfast, Lodge, Luxury Accommodation - Rotorua
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Mokoia Downs Estate B&B - Introduction
Mokoia Downs Estate offers a boutique bed and breakfast experience in a country lodge set in 5 acres of idyllic countryside. Situated between Ngongotaha and Hamurana and just a short distance from Lake Rotorua (see map), Mokoia Downs is within easy reach of all Rotorua's main attractions and ideally positioned for exploring the local area as well as central North Island.
We offer warm, unobtrusive hospitality and exceptional comfort in an idyllic setting, and are committed to doing everything possible to make the experience of our guests a memorable one. Stroll around the grounds and listen to the chatter of native wildlife, find a seat in a beautiful, sheltered spot and read that book that you could never find time for, or just relax in our outdoor pool and entertainment area.
Your hosts Mick and Teresa decided to establish this boutique bed and breakfast business after visiting New Zealand nearly a decade ago and falling in love with the country, its culture and way of life. We were attracted to Rotorua in particular as it is a picturesque, vibrant and unique provincial city situated in the heart of majestic countryside dotted with beautiful lakes and forests. Since 1999 Rotorua has won the accolade of being New Zealand's most beautiful city on no less than 5 occasions, the most recent of which was in 2009.
There is a vast choice of things to do in and around Rotorua and every conceivable interest is catered for. We will be delighted to share our knowledge of the area with you and to help you plan your perfect itinerary.
Breakfast at Mokoia Downs Estate
Breakfast at Mokoia Downs is a sumptuous yet relaxed and leisurely affair. It is served either inside in the main dining area, or outside on the large deck looking out on to farmland and the small lake which wraps round the lower half of the estate. As you wake up to the smell of home-baked bread and freshly made coffee we will be preparing a gourmet experience to get your day off to the best possible start.
Mokoia Downs Estate B&B - Accommodation
Mokoia Downs Estate offers superior accommodation for discerning travellers. The Taranaki Suite, with bedroom and adjacent bathroom, is situated in its own private wing of the lodge. The Tarawera Suite, consisting of two bedrooms and a shower room, is ideal for parties of up to 4 people and is also located in a private wing of the lodge. The Taranaki and Tarawera Suites both have private decks with table and seating.
All rooms offer exceptional comfort, and facilities include: large queen bed with high quality, firm mattress to help ensure a good nights sleep; finest linen; bathrobes; bedside reading lamps; wireless internet availability; tea and coffee making facilities; mini-bar / refrigerator; hairdryer and heater; toiletries.
Other facilities within the Lodge include a comfortable, stylish lounge area, a library adjacent to the kitchen, and a conservatory looking out on to the estate garden and farmland and lake beyond.
Guests have access to laundry facilities, and wireless internet is also available throughout the lodge. On request guests can make free landline calls to any NZ location.
Mokoia Downs Estate B&B - The Library
Your host Mick loves books and enjoys nothing more than rummaging around second-hand shops and book fairs searching for hidden treasures. Over the years he has built up an extensive collection of novels as well as books on sport, cinema, music, journalism, travel and education. In addition there are a large number of biographies and autobiographies, a separate, extensive collection of books on history & politics, and a children's collection.
Whilst there is enough to do in Rotorua and the surrounding area to fully occupy even the most energetic of travellers, guests are most welcome to spend time in the library and browse through the collections. If you find a book that you cannot put down but also cannot finish during your stay with us, an arrangement can be made to take it away on your travels and return it to us when you have finished it.
There are also extensive collections of films and music that guests are welcome to explore, and a range of DVD's may be borrowed to view either on our wide screen TV or in our cinema studio.
Mokoia Downs Estate B&B - Facilities and Amenities around the Estate
Other Facilities around the estate include an outdoor swimming pool and entertainment area, with fridge and BBQ, sun-loungers, table, chairs and parasol, changing area and a power point for music players.
Once a week (every Sunday) we host a "house movie" in our cinema studio, with popcorn and nibbles provided. The studio also has an outdoor patio, a lovely spot at which to linger and watch the sun go down on a summers evening.
A covered wooden gazebo with table and chairs looks out on to farmland and a small lake. Seating is also dotted around the estate and includes a bench by the tiered lily-pond at the back of the lodge, a favourite spot for reading and relaxing while listening to the gentle sound of cascading water.
Mokoia Downs Estate B&B - Historical Artifacts
A distinctive feature of Mokoia Downs is a collection of antique and historical artifacts. Whilst the 19th century farm machinery is no longer operational, the 1930s Challenge windmill serves a valuable function in aerating the lake, and the vintage 1950s Europa petrol pump helps to ensure that mowers and equipment do not run out of petrol.
The grounds provide a beautiful setting in their own right in which to wander, but they are also enhanced by these links with the past. Guests interested in how the land was worked generations ago are invited to take part in a guided stroll around the estate, when Teresa will illuminate how farmers from as far apart as Ireland and New Zealand used the technology of yesteryear to make a living and a way of life.
Whether your preference is for a quite holiday based mainly in an idyllic rural retreat or a more active one exploring Rotorua and central North Island, Mokoia Down Estate provides the perfect setting in which to base yourselves whilst you escape from the treadmill of life and enjoy a holiday that will linger long in the memory.
For bookings and further information about our Rotorua accommodation please contact us, visit our Rotorua bed and breakfast web site or make a booking.
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Address
Mokoia Downs Estate B&B
64 Mokoia Road
Ngongotaha RD 7
Rotorua
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