The Willows

The Willows

Napier

The Willows is a short 10-minute drive from Napier City in Hawke’s Bay.

Settled amongst the native trees and beside a magical pond, the accommodation consists of two yurts connected by a covered porchway. The large yurt is the living and sleeping area with a king-size bed and comfortable seating. The smaller yurt contains the bathroom and kitchen.

One of the most special features of this escape is the outlook over the eco-pond. It’s peaceful, serene and harmonises with the surrounding native plants and birdlife. Its special filter system keeps the water crystal clear, creating a natural swimming hole for cooling off on a hot day. If you prefer something a bit warmer, take a soak in the outdoor hot tub.

A peninsula with a covered pergola in the centre of the pond is the perfect place for pre-dinner nibbles and wine. 

The close proximity to Napier, makes this escape the ideal base for a weekend of fun exploring the Hawke's Bay and all it has to offer. 

FROM $340 p/n

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Eating and Drinking

    The Willows is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the facilities provided in your kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

    If you want a break from cooking at any stage, just around the corner is The Puketapu Restaurant and Bar (5-minutes away).

    All under 20-minutes away are a few crowd favourites including Hunger Monger Seafood, Central Fire Station Bistro and Mister D (fine dining), Rasoi Indian Restaurant and Faith Hope Love Malaysian Eatery. There is also Matisse Wine Bar and The Urban Winery.

    The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is in Greenmeadows, 10-minutes away.

  • Things to do

    The relaxing ambience of The Willows will keep you more than content during your stay. You'll find a hot tub, swimming pond, board games, kayak and petanque game there for your enjoyment.

    If you would like to get out and about, there are plenty of things to do in the Napier region, starting with a winery tour or a walk around the many boutique shops the city has to offer. You'll also find art deco tours, gourmet food, bike trails and farmer's markets and much, much more.

    If you're a keen golfer, head to the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, 45 minutes away. It's one of the top 100 golf courses in the world. 

  • Your hosts

    Your hosts at The Willows are Paul and Sally, alongside their trusty Fox/Jack Russell terriers (Coco, Geoffrey and Susan).

    Paul and Sally bought the property a couple of years ago and have completely transformed it from its somewhat rundown state to the peaceful oasis it is today. They had a clear vision for what they wanted to achieve with the disused yurt, overgrown pond and grounds, and with lots of hard work over 18 months, they have brought that vision to life. 

    Nowadays, Paul works from home as a consultant while Sally maintains the property and helps to take care of her grandchildren. They love meeting new people and want to share their love of the yurt, and the magical pond, with others.

    ‘The Willows’ was named after the weeping willow tree at the end of the pond, but it is also symbolic of a graceful and peaceful state of mind.

Testimonials

  • "

    Great atmosphere and awesome hosts who are very friendly and helpful.

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    Morven Wilson - 29 Oct 2024

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  • "

    An amazing place to spend a few nights, couldn’t have wished for anywhere better to celebrate our anniversary.

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    Martin Grimshaw - 30 Sep 2024

    2 / 12

  • "

    A fabulous experience. Sally and Paul have created something very special, and the online photos just don't do 'The Willows' justice. It's a peaceful and calm place to stay. Attention to detail within the facilities ensured a very comfortable stay. Highly recommend. Excellent communication as well.

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    Karen Millar - 20 Sep 2024

    3 / 12

  • "

    Beautiful setting. It had everything you need in terms of facilities and more. Highly recommend.

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    Gareth Conway - 15 Sep 2024

    4 / 12

  • "

    Beautiful setting, wonderful host, and the outdoor spa was so relaxing. Chilling in it while gazing up at the stars and waking up to the morning birdsong was the perfect alarm! I would love to return one weekend.

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    Sean Baumann - 13 Sep 2024

    5 / 12

  • "

    Everything was perfect for our long weekend away. Sally was amazing, and nothing was a problem. We will definitely be back.

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    Samantha Roguski - 24 Jul 2024

    6 / 12

  • "

    Warm and cosy, great friendly host, and awesome birdlife to wake up to, with fresh eggs from the host's property. Could have stayed another night; it was hard to leave.

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    Craig Blackford - 16 Jul 2024

    7 / 12

  • "

    Our stay at The Willows is one to last in our memory. The place is really perfect for a getaway and to enjoy nature. Birds singing wake you up to enjoy the view. Will surely come back and make more memories.

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    Alan Raga - 07 May 2024

    8 / 12

  • "

    Fantastic time at The Willows. Stunning setting, great facilities with everything you need, welcoming and responsive host. Highly recommended.

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    - 29 Apr 2024

    9 / 12

  • "

    My husband and I had the most wonderful, relaxing stay over the Easter break. Beautiful setting and fantastic hosts who went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The attention to detail was spot on. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a peaceful escape. Thanks, Sally and Paul, for making this a perfect four days.

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    - 16 Apr 2024

    10 / 12

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    It was all the little touches that made this place so amazing. The hosts offering beautiful flowers, homemade muesli, fresh eggs just made this stay that much extra. I have not stopped raving about it... Someone take me back, please.

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    - 09 Apr 2024

    11 / 12

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    A perfect little oasis yet so close to Napier. Loved it.

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    - 04 Apr 2024

    12 / 12

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