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Magic Cottages at Takou River

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Special Offer

1. Bed, Bath and Bubbles - Winter Special 2010 The ultimate romantic retreat. Immerse yourself in the luxury of one of our outdoor claw foot baths, complete with your own limitless supply of piping hot water; pamper yourself with products from Living Nature; lie back and gaze at the beautiful night skies untainted by light pollution; wander the 5 acres of sub-tropical gardens and explore the 150 acre certified organic farm; kayak downstream to a deserted beach – or bask in the bliss of doing absolutely nothing. This popular package from last winter has been updated for the 2010 season. “…..a place of absolute blessed escape…” NZ Herald on Sunday Package includes over $50 worth of Living Nature skin care products, candles, bubbles for the bath and glass and late check out where available. Cost for a couple: Midweek 2 night special = $500 Weekend 2 night special = $520 Full details on our website at http://www.takouriver.com/seasonal_specials.htm 2. Winter Warmer Escape - Winter Special 2010 Arrive to the smell of freshly baked bread and homemade organic soup, sit in front of the roaring log fire with a glass of wine and let the stresses of the week melt away. When all you want to do is hide away and relax, the Winter Warmer Escape lets you do just that - in the privacy of your own cottage and with the minimum of effort. And when you’ve finished dinner why not relax further with a soak in your own private steaming hot spa bath… Package includes Homemade Organic Soup ready to warm and serve; freshly baked bread and bottle of New Zealand wine Cost per couple Midweek 2 night special = $460 Weekend 2 night special = $480 Full details on our website at http://www.takouriver.com/seasonal_specials.htm 3. Relaxation & Rejuvenation Retreat - Winter Special 2010 The ultimate in relaxation and indulgence! Allow yourself to be pampered by our leading therapists in the comfort and privacy of your own cottage. Relax and rejuvenate while being massaged on the deck of your cottage with the river flowing by or snuggled in front of a cosy wood fire. Our massage and beauty therapists have over 25 years experience and offer an indulgent range of relaxing, deep tissue and healing massage. Complete your retreat, and banish the winter blues with an indulgent luxury facial or divine manicure or pedicure. This retreat has been specially created for Winter 2010 and is a wonderful opportunity to experience our newly introduced massage and beauty treatments. Cost per Couple: Midweek 2 night special = $580 Weekend 2 night special = $600 Full details on our website at http://www.takouriver.com/seasonal_specials.htm 4. Gourmet Organic Retreat - Winter Special 2010 Enjoy delicious organic and/or locally produced food sourced for you while staying in a stylish eco-friendly retreat. This retreat includes a luxury organic and/or local food hamper sourced to suit your budget and taste, including organic fruit, vegetables and meat grown on our certified organic farm and garden (season dependent). Explore the 5 acres of river front sub-tropical gardens; be inspired by the native bush restoration project and diverse native birdlife; learn more about our 150 acre certified organic beef farm, eco-friendly grid free home and sustainability programme; kayak downriver to deserted sandy beaches; lie back and relax in one of our private al fresco claw foot baths and wonder at the unpolluted night skies – or indulge in the bliss of doing absolutely nothing. This is an indulgent getaway with a conscience. Cost per couple Midweek 2 night special = $420 (2 nights accommodation) + Hamper cost (defined by you) Weekend 2 night special = $440 (2 nights accommodation) + Hamper cost (defined by you) Full details on our website at http://www.takouriver.com/seasonal_specials.htm

*Only valid from 26-Apr-2010 to 30-Sep-2010

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660 Takou Bay Road, Kerikeri
Tel: 09 407 8065
www.takouriver.com

Full Description

Voted one of the Top Ten Luxury Loges in New Zealand, and set a short distance from Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, Magic Cottages at Takou River are secluded, beautiful riverside retreats set on the banks of the picturesque Takou River. Within earshot of the sea at Takou Bay and surrounded by 150 acres of certified organic pasture, native bush and 5 acres of organic sub-tropical gardens, the 3 self catering cottages and recently completed Lodge provide boutique self-catering accommodation that is eco-friendly yet still indulgent.

Choose from Magic Cottage, a cosy solar powered studio perched on the river bank - the perfect romantic retreat complete with luxurious al fresco claw foot bath overlooking the river; or Summer and River Cottages, 2-bedroom cottages built with environmental sensitivity and set in the beautiful gardens a minutes walk from the riverbank. Each cottages has its own private romantic al fresco claw foot bath either perched on the cottage deck (River Cottage) or hidden in the gardens at the beautiful Summer House (Summer Cottage). Finally The Lodge, our most luxurious accommodation with it wonderful views to the river, log fire, spa bath, beautifully appointed kitchen, spacious super-king and king bedrooms and soaring cathedral ceilings.

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve water
We reduce/limit oil/gas carbon emissions
We employ alternative energy resources: wind/solar/water
We recycle where possible
We compost food waste
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We use reclaimed or low embodied energy building materials
We instruct staff in green practices
We mention green/eco issues on our website
We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication
We participate in community environmental initiatives
We use principles of permaculture and/or biodynamic method of farming

Organic Meals

All meals are self catering. Local gourmet organic hampers available by prior request. These include our own organically reared beef, and organic fruit and vegetables from our garden

Facilities

Magic Cottage - romantic studio cottage perhced on the river bank; super king bed and en suite. Stunning al fresco claw foot bath on deck.

River and Summer Cottages – 2 bedroom cottages (1 king/twin ensuite + 1 queen ensuite bedroom per cottage); open plan living, dining and fully equipped kitchen and spacious hall. Cosy wood fire and private romantic al fresco claw foot bath at each cottage.

The Lodge - 2 bedroom luxurious property, large open plan living area, beautifully appointed kitchen, expansive river views, cosy wood fire, luxurious spa bath, super king and king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.

All meals are self catering. Local gourmet organic hampers available by prior request.

Free WiFi, Broadband Internet and local calls are available from the Office and there is no cell phone coverage. The cottages all have CD players and i-pod docs and are TV-free. A DVD player, books, CDs and magazines are available.

Total Capacity

15 guests

Electronics

Hi-Fi with CD & DVD player
Phone & Broadband

Activities

Guests have access to all the amenities at Takou River including free kayaks, canoes and fishing rods; private Boathouse and Jetty; beautiful private river frontage, secluded swimming spots, established sub-tropical gardens and 150 acre organic farm, and of course the beautiful deserted sandy beaches a short paddle downstream at Takou Bay.
Enjoy the flourishing birdlife; wander the beautiful riverbank through native bush; escape the noise and stress of daily life in the enchanted gardens; borrow a rod and fish or find your own secluded swimming spot in the river; paddle a kayak from the Boathouse to deserted sandy beaches; relax, refresh and romance in your very own private al fresco claw foot bath – or simply bask in the bliss of doing absolutely nothing.

Tariff Range

Double $200-$250/night for a couple and $50/night/extra person.

Tariff Includes

Free use of all the amenities (kayaks, canoes, boathouse & jetty, fishing rods, access to Takou Bay Beach)

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User Reviews

There are: 1 reviews, with an average rating of 5 out of 5

Gorgeous, fabulous

Posted by Leonie on 2008-09-12 10:06:24