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Cotswold Cottage
Business For Sale New Zealand - Price By Negotiation - Great Opportunity For Work Life Balance
Cotswold cottage is a beautifully restored historic 1920s villa just a 1 hour drive from Auckland and 3 minutes from Thames. This is being sold as a going concern .
It would so easy for you to impress clientele and guests with such elegant peaceful surroundings.
This is your opportunity to buy a sound business and agreat lifestyle one were you literally live the dream .
With the new bridge giving the area a big economical boost, and attracting more and more New Zealand visitors to the Coromandel for short breaks as well as longerstays ,international agents really pushing the area, the cycle way set to bring even more visitors to the area and extend the season plus the bouns that the Coromandel is the only tourist area that continues to grow in visitor numbers year on year this is a opertunity not to be missed.
Set in tranquil landscaped gardens with breathtaking views looking out over the sparkling ocean waters of the Hauraki Gulf and Kauaeranga river to the picture perfect back drop of Ranges (Mountains)that lead to the Pinnacles.
Cotswold is ideally situated for guests to explore both the North and South Coromandel Peninsula from Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach to Gold Mines and Driving Creek Railway. Also an ideal first and last night stop from Auckland airport.
Three luxury sunny bedrooms each have a private entrance and french doors to a delightful terrace and guests sun lounge.
The house is a romantic graceful villa but has all the modern facilities that today's traveller requires including a chefs kitchen, and all the chattels needed to give that qualmark 4 star plus service , an outside spar pool, guest BBQ area and private sunbathing area,plus proprietors lodgings.
All guests rooms are en suite equipped with TV/radio,wifi, tea and coffee facilities,safe, hair dryer and quality bedding.
Reading the visitors book will tell a story a story of contented guests and memorable tales .
This business could be yours!
Look at the potential and there is lots of it from new exciting avenues linked with the cycle way and lesure fishing to becomming a destination private function venue or add extra rooms or even sub divide
The villa was moved on site from Epsom Auckland in 1991.
in NZ Dollars plus GST IF ANY or we will exchange in pound sterling or euros
Please contact us today on 0064 787 603 6456 for an appointment to view or by email cotswoldcot@gmail.com
Business Trading as Usual
with strong forward bookings into late next year
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Rain is romantic
Waterlillies at Rapaura Watergardens. Photo / Nicky Park
Rain is romantic.
Sure, the washing doesn't dry, your feet are always damp and everyone starts to smell like a wet dog. But just think of all the soppy scenes in your favourite rom-coms - all the kissing, embracing, playful banter and first date disasters happen as big droplets fall from the sky.
Maybe it's the water running down my face or the fact that it makes even the daggiest clothes a little more racy - but there's something about a downpour that spells romance for me.
So when my manfriend and I took off for a weekend to the Coromandel I was secretly smiling as heavy grey clouds began to set in.
He was ready and raring to take me hiking up the Pinnacles trail. I was longing to be rugged up in our four-poster bed, sipping shiraz.
With the Pinnacles plan in mind, we stopped in at the small town of Thames for the night. It was late when we arrived but the lovely waitress at the local restaurant, Rocco, kept the kitchen open late to cook us up a tender venison rack and smoked duck breast. Turns out it was the chef's last night in the kitchen so we were particularly grateful for the special service.
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Our bellies full, we retired at Cotswold Cottage, a gorgeous old house-cum-B&B set atop a hill in Thames. It was a clear night, so manfriend and I shared a bottle of red, stargazing before taking a spa and getting an early night in preparation for the potential hike at sunrise.
Eating muesli home-made by Jacqui at Cotswald, the grey clouds were ominous. Ominous enough, I convinced the manfriend, that we should concede defeat on the Pinnacles front this time and enjoy the coast.
We hit the road, past pohutukawa trees teeming with blossoms, stopping for a stroll around the lush Rapaura Watergardens. The seemly deserted spot was perfect for cheesy hand-holding along the damp trails. We stopped for a herbal tea with the mother and son owners of the property who told us how they'd recovered the gardens from a severe storm back in 2002.
By this stage the sun was shining, but it was too late in the day for us to begin the long tramp up the Pinnacles - what a shame.
Instead we carried out to our accommodation for the evening, Mussel Bed B&B at Cooks Beach, where we were served up delicious home-made mussel fritters and a bottle of bubbly. We were getting the perks of honeymooners without having to get hitched.
We were feeling lethargic on the back of our indulgent afternoon but had only heard great things about The Lost Spring thermal pools in Whitianga. I'm not really one for man-made hot pools, but these were pretty special.
We opted for the hottest pool and ordered a couple of cocktails from the wandering bar staff. Three hours and four cocktails later, our body temperatures were soaring, our finger prints were wrinkled and - much to my aching heart - the rain started falling again.
This was perfect for the romantic ferry ride from Whitianga back to Cooks Beach and in to our cosy honeymoon suite.
The fickle New Zealand weather isn't always bad. You've just got to embrace it and live your real-life rom-com.
Nicky Park was a guest of The Coromandel.
By Nicky Park | Email Nicky
Rain is romantic.
Sure, the washing doesn't dry, your feet are always damp and everyone starts to smell like a wet dog. But just think of all the soppy scenes in your favourite rom-coms - all the kissing, embracing, playful banter and first date disasters happen as big droplets fall from the sky.
Maybe it's the water running down my face or the fact that it makes even the daggiest clothes a little more racy - but there's something about a downpour that spells romance for me.
So when my manfriend and I took off for a weekend to the Coromandel I was secretly smiling as heavy grey clouds began to set in.
He was ready and raring to take me hiking up the Pinnacles trail. I was longing to be rugged up in our four-poster bed, sipping shiraz.
With the Pinnacles plan in mind, we stopped in at the small town of Thames for the night. It was late when we arrived but the lovely waitress at the local restaurant, Rocco, kept the kitchen open late to cook us up a tender venison rack and smoked duck breast. Turns out it was the chef's last night in the kitchen so we were particularly grateful for the special service.
Article continues below
Our bellies full, we retired at Cotswold Cottage, a gorgeous old house-cum-B&B set atop a hill in Thames. It was a clear night, so manfriend and I shared a bottle of red, stargazing before taking a spa and getting an early night in preparation for the potential hike at sunrise.
Eating muesli home-made by Jacqui at Cotswald, the grey clouds were ominous. Ominous enough, I convinced the manfriend, that we should concede defeat on the Pinnacles front this time and enjoy the coast.
We hit the road, past pohutukawa trees teeming with blossoms, stopping for a stroll around the lush Rapaura Watergardens. The seemly deserted spot was perfect for cheesy hand-holding along the damp trails. We stopped for a herbal tea with the mother and son owners of the property who told us how they'd recovered the gardens from a severe storm back in 2002.
By this stage the sun was shining, but it was too late in the day for us to begin the long tramp up the Pinnacles - what a shame.
Instead we carried out to our accommodation for the evening, Mussel Bed B&B at Cooks Beach, where we were served up delicious home-made mussel fritters and a bottle of bubbly. We were getting the perks of honeymooners without having to get hitched.
We were feeling lethargic on the back of our indulgent afternoon but had only heard great things about The Lost Spring thermal pools in Whitianga. I'm not really one for man-made hot pools, but these were pretty special.
We opted for the hottest pool and ordered a couple of cocktails from the wandering bar staff. Three hours and four cocktails later, our body temperatures were soaring, our finger prints were wrinkled and - much to my aching heart - the rain started falling again.
This was perfect for the romantic ferry ride from Whitianga back to Cooks Beach and in to our cosy honeymoon suite.
The fickle New Zealand weather isn't always bad. You've just got to embrace it and live your real-life rom-com.
Nicky Park was a guest of The Coromandel.
By Nicky Park | Email Nicky
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Popular Choice for accommodation
Cotswold Cottage
Cotswold Cottage Boutique Bed and Breakfast is a lovingly restored 1920’s villa, set in beautiful landscaped gardens amd with spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf, Kauaeranga River and Kauaeranga Ranges.
Just one hour south of Auckland, Cotswold Cottage is the perfect place to use as a base to explore the beauty and history of the Coromandel Peninsula. A relatively untouched paradise the Coromandel boasts a stunning coastline with glorious Pohutukawa lined beaches. Fascinating arts and crafts local wines and produce make it a gem in the New Zealand tourism crown.
Hosts Jacqui and Graham are extremely knowledgeable about the area and relish the opportunity to spend time with their guests tailoring their activities to provide the optimum experience.
Jacqui and Graham acquired Cotswold Cottage some three years ago and have transformed it into the gracious and elegant house that it is today. It has all the modern facilities a traveller requires while retaining its charm.
Having long been involved in the hospitality industry Jacqui and Graham are consummate hosts, serving three course chef quality dinners by arrangement. They share the main course and desserts with the guests providing memorable social occasions. They are more than happy to make reservations for dinner at one of the nearby restaurants.
Guests are treated to afternoon tea, complete with delicious homemade treats, on arrival and can request light lunches and picnics depending on their activities.
There is no doubt that Jacqui and Graham go that extra mile to make their guests feel welcome and pampered.
Cotswold Cottage Boutique Bed and Breakfast is a lovingly restored 1920’s villa, set in beautiful landscaped gardens amd with spectacular views over the Hauraki Gulf, Kauaeranga River and Kauaeranga Ranges.
Just one hour south of Auckland, Cotswold Cottage is the perfect place to use as a base to explore the beauty and history of the Coromandel Peninsula. A relatively untouched paradise the Coromandel boasts a stunning coastline with glorious Pohutukawa lined beaches. Fascinating arts and crafts local wines and produce make it a gem in the New Zealand tourism crown.
Hosts Jacqui and Graham are extremely knowledgeable about the area and relish the opportunity to spend time with their guests tailoring their activities to provide the optimum experience.
Jacqui and Graham acquired Cotswold Cottage some three years ago and have transformed it into the gracious and elegant house that it is today. It has all the modern facilities a traveller requires while retaining its charm.
Having long been involved in the hospitality industry Jacqui and Graham are consummate hosts, serving three course chef quality dinners by arrangement. They share the main course and desserts with the guests providing memorable social occasions. They are more than happy to make reservations for dinner at one of the nearby restaurants.
Guests are treated to afternoon tea, complete with delicious homemade treats, on arrival and can request light lunches and picnics depending on their activities.
There is no doubt that Jacqui and Graham go that extra mile to make their guests feel welcome and pampered.
Thames Coromandel
.The town of Thames has a rich history. Here you can walk through a gold mine, watch a stamping battery crush rock and try gold panning.
Thames is the Coromandel Peninsula’s main town. Idyllically situated between the Firth of Thames and the mountains of the Coromandel Forest Park, Thames has a fascinating history linked to gold mining and forestry.
Historic wooden commercial buildings, pubs and homes give the town plenty of character. There are two museums to visit and a hands-on goldmining experience to try.
As a sizeable town, Thames offers a wide choice of accommodation, restaurants and shops. The Saturday morning market is a great place to find an arty souvenir. For fresh air and exercise, head for the hiking tracks of nearby Kauaeranga Valley.
Functional facts: Approx. population 10,000, i-SITE Visitor Centre, wide range of shops and services.
Thames is the Coromandel Peninsula’s main town. Idyllically situated between the Firth of Thames and the mountains of the Coromandel Forest Park, Thames has a fascinating history linked to gold mining and forestry.
Historic wooden commercial buildings, pubs and homes give the town plenty of character. There are two museums to visit and a hands-on goldmining experience to try.
As a sizeable town, Thames offers a wide choice of accommodation, restaurants and shops. The Saturday morning market is a great place to find an arty souvenir. For fresh air and exercise, head for the hiking tracks of nearby Kauaeranga Valley.
Functional facts: Approx. population 10,000, i-SITE Visitor Centre, wide range of shops and services.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Hauraki Rail Trail
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Opening of the Hauraki Rail Trail
The Grand Opening of the Hauraki Rail Trail will be held on the 5th of May 2012, at 1pm at the Victoria Battery site in the Karangahake Gorge. Public entry is from the Waikino Railway Station end on SH 2, Karangahake Gorge.
The Hauraki Rail Trail will be a multi day ride, making it an ideal weekend experience. The trail will be accessed from Thames, Paeroa, Waihi, or Te Aroha, and the trail will also offer a range of shorter riding options, including day rides.
The trail showcases some of the best scenery New Zealand has to offer, rich in pioneering history. A major highlight includes riding through the stunning Karangahake Gorge, one of the “14 Wonders of New Zealand”.
Opening of the Hauraki Rail Trail
The Grand Opening of the Hauraki Rail Trail will be held on the 5th of May 2012, at 1pm at the Victoria Battery site in the Karangahake Gorge. Public entry is from the Waikino Railway Station end on SH 2, Karangahake Gorge.
The Hauraki Rail Trail will be a multi day ride, making it an ideal weekend experience. The trail will be accessed from Thames, Paeroa, Waihi, or Te Aroha, and the trail will also offer a range of shorter riding options, including day rides.
The trail showcases some of the best scenery New Zealand has to offer, rich in pioneering history. A major highlight includes riding through the stunning Karangahake Gorge, one of the “14 Wonders of New Zealand”.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
THAMES HERITAGE WEEK
Over 40 events planned for Thames Heritage week - don't miss out!
“It’s going to be another full program this year in Thames for their Heritage week from the 9 to the 18 March with over forty events including guided walks, men’s shed tours, markets, cooking demonstrations, dinner theatre, music and entertainment,” says Rex Simpson, co-ordinator of this year’s event.
Totally Thames brings us yet another exciting Heritage Week. The team this year has talented local designers presenting garments, using historical methods for fabrics, adapted for today’s ecological need to recycle, re-use, re-invent or be bio spherically correct.
Thames’ ”golden-boy” Kim Larking presents his Bamboo Super soft eco-apparel range, Gaye Mitchell’s (Palmers Store) shows off her chic recycled and vintage wear, Sheryl Wenzlick, and Raewyn Penrose separately displaying their amazing felt designs, Socheat Fallas producing one-off loved designs for different occasions, and Linda Stephenson new to town but not to fashion, debuts her stylish vintage clothing range, Coromandel’s Christine Rabarts range shows unique remaking of past fashions in the here and now
“It’s going to be another full program this year in Thames for their Heritage week from the 9 to the 18 March with over forty events including guided walks, men’s shed tours, markets, cooking demonstrations, dinner theatre, music and entertainment,” says Rex Simpson, co-ordinator of this year’s event.
Totally Thames brings us yet another exciting Heritage Week. The team this year has talented local designers presenting garments, using historical methods for fabrics, adapted for today’s ecological need to recycle, re-use, re-invent or be bio spherically correct.
Thames’ ”golden-boy” Kim Larking presents his Bamboo Super soft eco-apparel range, Gaye Mitchell’s (Palmers Store) shows off her chic recycled and vintage wear, Sheryl Wenzlick, and Raewyn Penrose separately displaying their amazing felt designs, Socheat Fallas producing one-off loved designs for different occasions, and Linda Stephenson new to town but not to fashion, debuts her stylish vintage clothing range, Coromandel’s Christine Rabarts range shows unique remaking of past fashions in the here and now
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