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: 9.5

Taigh na Mara Bed and Breakfast

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: 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 19 mi from the property. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 king bed
Standard King Room 1 king bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nolene
Australia
“It was quiet and in a beautiful location. It was clean and quite roomy.”
Larsen
United States
“Carol's home was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed for a great stay. She was warm and welcoming and cooked a wonderful breakfast. Beach and town access were a short walk. Very charming!”
Peggy
United States
“The B&B is located in a wonderful area off the tourist beaten track. The beach is just a couple minutes away and feels like your own. The local restaurant has a definite “Cheers” vibe to it! And the area is just lovely.”
Charles
United States
“The place was close to the beach. The breakfast in the morning was very good. The host, Carol, prepared me an excellent vegetarian dinner (extra charge) the evening I arrived. A small refrigerator with some dishes, cups, glasses and flatware was...”
Renee
United States
“Carol is a wonderful host! We felt warm and welcomed, and the space is lovely. Kuaotunu ended up being one of our favorite beaches and little towns along our entire trip.”
Matthew
United States
“Loved everything!!! The location was perfect! The room was large and very comfortable! The bed was incredible! Loved being able to walk to the beach only 400m away! Carol is a fabulous hostess! Really enjoyed our time with her, especially...”
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.”

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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Extra bed upon request

NZD 35 per child, per night

Crib upon request

NZD 10 per child, per night

3+ years

Extra bed upon request

NZD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Taigh na Mara Bed and Breakfast 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's 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 must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.