Name: Taigh na Mara Bed and Breakfast
Address: 15 Kawhero Drive Kuaotunu RD2, 3592 Whitianga, New Zealand, 15 Kawhero Drive Kuaotunu RD2, Waikato, 3592, New Zealand
Rating: 9.6

Taigh na Mara Bed and Breakfast

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Taigh na Mara Bed and Breakfast in Whitianga offers a sun terrace, garden, tennis court, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor play area, and picnic spots. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and garden views. Additional amenities include a tennis court, tennis equipment hire, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A highly rated breakfast is provided by the property, complemented by a variety of menus catering to special diets. Local Attractions: Kuaotunu Beach is just a few steps away, while Driving Creek Railway and Potteries are 31 km from the property. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

- Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
- Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Standard King Room 1 extra-large double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hilary
New Zealand
“The location suited perfectly. Our hostess was friendly and professional. We had a spacious, light-filled room, with all amenities. The separate entrance was useful with parking close by. Our room looked out onto a lovely green garden and it was...”
Charlotte
New Zealand
“Great location to beaches, nice easy walk to lukes kitchen for lunch, or dinner and drinks, over the Lukes kitchen mountain is a great beach. Carol is a wonderful host, great breakfast too. She was able to extend my stay because I had a too much...”
Delwyn
New Zealand
“Excellent location, super close to the beach, walking distance to Luke’s kitchen. Carol a lovely host, very obliging and excellent in the kitchen.”
Carolyn
Italy
“Very welcoming host. Super clean and comfortable. Great location.”
Ross
United Kingdom
“Property sits close to a beautiful bit of coastline. Attractive property and Carol is a welcoming host. Provided a lovely dinner on a Sunday evening as no local restaurants open. Very enjoyable and comfortable stay”
Nicola
Australia
“Warm, cosy and delightful,Taigh na Mara is in a beautiful location and setting. Carol is a wonderful host who is generous and thoughtful. She is happy to share her local knowledge and experience and keen to make your stay memorable. Thank you Carol!”
Stephen
United Kingdom
“Taigh na Mara was a very nice B&B. The bed was very comfortable and our room was clean and spacious. We also liked our good sized bathroom and the outside patio area. Carol our host was lovely and provided us with lots of useful information about...”
Jordan
Canada
“Fantastic breakfast. We'll landscaped, friendly welcome. Across the road to some of the best beaches and within walking distance to a great gem of eateries”
Vanessa
New Zealand
“Carol was an excellent host and had thought of everything one might need in ones accommodation. She also cooked a very nice dinner for us and we were exceptionally pleased with a very good Gin and Tonic.”
John
New Zealand
“Loved everything about our stay. Great host, excellent location and fantastic breakfast. Only a minute away from the beach and Lukes Kitchen which was a great dinner option.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Carol Blair

9.9

Host review score

Carol Blair

Taigh Na Mara is Scottish Gaelic for House by the Sea. This beautiful home was architecturally designed, with much thought being given to the layout of the house as a b&b. The two guest bedrooms located at one end of the house are spacious and sunny, with their own outdoor seating areas and private access. Rooms able to sleep up to 3 people. The lounge, dining and kitchen areas offer an open and welcoming feel, and lead out to a covered outdoor seating area that can be used all year round. The shared lounge has a cosy wood fire for winter, and a piano that guests are welcome to play. Mementoes from Carol’s travels can be seen throughout the lounge. Laundry and iron available. Your host’s rooms are located at the other end of the house. The property is set in lovely garden areas, with a large vegetable garden, fruit trees in abundance, and colourful trees and flowers which offer something in bloom all year round. Complete with petanque court, the property has a sense of space, being bordered on two sides by open areas. A very short walk across the road takes you to a reserve which leads down onto the beach. White sand, safe swimming, and a quiet beach await you.

Your host at Taigh Na Mara is Carol Blair. Carol was born in the Orkney Islands off the north of Scotland and chose the name for the Bed and Breakfast in acknowledgement of her Scottish heritage. Her family emigrated to New Zealand when she was just a baby. While having mostly lived in Auckland until moving to the Coromandel in February 2015, Carol is no stranger to Kuaotunu, her parents having lived here for over 30 years. Her great passions in life are travel and cooking. She has travelled extensively, taking in cooking courses whenever the opportunity presented itself and is thrilled to now be able to share this with others, in a corner of the world that she feels is hard to beat. Gardening and kayaking are other keen interests and Taigh Na Mara also allows her to indulge in these activities. Carol is a social worker by profession and has worked particularly in the fields of health, and loss and grief. Carol would love to welcome you to Taigh Na Mara and share what she and this very special part of the world have to offer.

Kuaotunu is a small beach community located in the heart of the Coromandel Peninsula. A general store selling most basic items (and great icecreams) can be found in the village just a 10 minute walk away. A very popular restaurant, Luke's Kitchen is also located there and is open every day and evening in the summer. A cafe is open daily. Beautiful beaches and outdoor activities abound. Opportunities for paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing and more can be found in Kuaotunu. Diving and fishing opportunities are available nearby. Two golf courses can be found within 20 minutes drive. A public tennis court and children's playground are located just over the playing field from the house. Tennis rackets and outdoor games are available. There is even a planetarium, Stargazers, offering an amazing experience viewing the wonderful night sky. The town of Whitianga is a 20 minute drive with many activities available, including several restaurants and bars, a cinema, shopping and supermarkets. The popular Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach are a 45 minute drive, and the small town of Coromandel just 30 minutes drive. You are never far from a stunning white sand beach, or bush walks.

Language spoken: English

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House rules

Taigh na Mara Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

NZD 35 per child, per night

Cot upon request

NZD 10 per child, per night

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Taigh na Mara Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.