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Pheasant Lodge

3 Franklin Road, 0571 Paparoa, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 10 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.7
Exceptional
10 reviews

A beautifully restored home dating back to the 1880s, but with all the mod coms. The hosts, Tony and Maggie, are truly interested in their guests, generous with their time, and staying with them feels like home. I’d highly recommend booking dinner with them and bringing a bottle of wine from the shop next door - it was one of the highlights of our travel through New Zealand as we shared the table with another B&B guest, Tony, Maggie, and 2 visiting friends of theirs. You’ll be well fed but don’t pass on Tony’s delicious breakfast the next morning! If you’re interested in antiques and vintage clothing, also ask them to show you the shop they run next door.

Carol United States of America
three blue plates with breakfast foods on a table at Pheasant Lodge in Paparoa
a porch with wicker furniture on a wooden deck at Pheasant Lodge in Paparoa
a bedroom with a bed in a room with floral wallpaper at Pheasant Lodge in Paparoa
a bedroom with a bed in a room with wallpaper at Pheasant Lodge in Paparoa
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Pheasant Lodge

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Pheasant Lodge is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Paparoa where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. This bed and breakfast features a shared lounge. The bed and breakfast offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the bed and breakfast, units come with a desk. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, the units include bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests can take advantage of yoga classes held in house. Guests at Pheasant Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Paparoa, like fishing. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. The nearest airport is Whangarei Airport, 51 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.0
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  • Carol
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “A beautifully restored home dating back to the 1880s, but with all the mod coms. The hosts, Tony and Maggie, are truly interested in their guests, generous with their time, and staying with them feels like home. I’d highly recommend booking...”
  • Bill
    PortugalPortugal
    “It’s a beautiful Victorian setting with every modern convenience. Tony and Maggie are excellent hosts and the breakfast was gourmet.”
  • Matt
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “First impressions count. As I arrived I was greeted by Maggie who was very friendly and showed me around, before Tony arrived and welcomed me with a much appreciated cold beverage! My hosts were engaging and warm, and I felt at ease and...”

Hosted by Maggie and Tony Bozzard Lodge-Keepers

10
Host Review Score
Maggie and Tony Bozzard Lodge-Keepers
We are set in an historic and restored 1886 Heritage New Zealand villa. We have only 3 guest rooms, so you will never be crowded. Furnished with stunning Victorian antiques, English wallpapers, and fine fabrics, our aim is to make you feel special. We offer full cooked breakfast served by candlelight in the breakfast room, with a roaring fire in winter and complimentary fine ports, relax in the acre of gardens or curl up in the snug and watch a movie. There is an honesty bar, and we can even do a meal if you let us know in advance. We have great local knowledge and can recommend places to visit. We can make a grazing platter for you, and cater for gluten free and vegan if required. We can host your wedding party, and often get booked as a whole house for the in-laws looking for something upmarket, or for the bride and groom and their friends. We can also host writers clubs, book clubs, gardening groups, and small events. We have recently hosted 70th dinner parties for 16 people, where others staying locally joined the function, and can cost up a number of scenarios. Pheasant Lodge finished its renovations in August 2022 and has been open since September 2022 with 5 star reviews. We built it for people to have fun, enjoy this wonderful historic property with friends and family, and for an excuse for me buy nice antiques and single malt whiskies, so far its working!
Maggie and I have lived in the area for 8 years, and know it well. Maggie was born in Auckland and is a qualified Alexander Technique practitioner, When the tide is right, Maggie grabs the stand-up paddle board (SUP) and heads 2 hours down the river to the sea.. or the other way. She is also a keen needleworker, starting Needles Inc locally and creating free form pictures, and exotic dolls. Tony was born in the Cotswolds UK and raised his family there living in Amsterdam, Paris, London and Nairobi as a commodity trader. Arriving in New Zealand in 1990. he has been involved in Marketing Database and analytics fo the last 30 years, and was the first Marketing Fellow in NZ. Tony has a passion for antiques, design, gardening, single malt whiskies, and boring the pants off anyone who will listen to him! Together with Rhubarb, our ginger rescue cat, we look forward to having you stay with us at Pheasant Lodge to relax, and feel special..
Paparoa is situated midway between both the East and the West coasts of NZ, a 20 minute drive to Mangawhai, 35 minutes toi Dargaville and on the way up to the Kai-Iwi lakes and the great Kauri Forests. From paparoa, there is a central road all the way to Whangarei and the new Hundterwasser museum, and Paihia and the Far North. The world famous Kauri Museum at Matakohe is 10 minutes away and the Beach at Pahi is about the same. Dargaville museum is 35 minutes, and the west coast beaches and Pouto a further drive. Being 2 hours from the airport, we are the perfect luxury retreat when you arrive from overseas, or just escaping Auckland for the weekend with friends and wanting something special.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Pheasant Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Good free Wifi 48 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Adults only
    • Electric blankets
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Pheasant Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash Pheasant Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    Please inform Pheasant Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Pheasant Lodge

    • Check-in at Pheasant Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Pheasant Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Pheasant Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free

    • Pheasant Lodge is 500 feet from the center of Paparoa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Pheasant Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Yoga classes

    • Room options at Pheasant Lodge include:

      • Double