May-09 “Our marriage in your gardens in March, over looking the sea, was the intimate,
personal and the special occasion that we hoped for - and so much more. Your
thoughtfulness and sensitivity are very much the reason for so much of what
was wonderful and you are deeply entwined in all of the fond memories we have.
Despite eating at some wonderful places during the rest of our time in NZ, nowhere
came close to the culinary magic you shared with us” B & K, UK
March-09 “Claire and Bill, we can’t thank you enough for everything you have done to make our wedding in
NZ even more wonderful than we could have hoped for. The setting was breathtaking, the food
phenomenal, the beautifully judged and thoughtful kiwi hospitality consistently moving.
Pawhaoa Bay Lodge will always be very special to us ...” B & K, UK
March-09 “Well I don't know where to begin - our stay at Pawhaoa was just wonderful -
way beyond even our highest expectations. The website hardly begins to show what a
fantastic location and beautiful house you have made - and the lovely garden, and
that's' before mentioning the outstanding hospitality of the host and hostess. You
had thought of every little detail from the personal welcome letters, beautiful
wedding menus, lovely table settings and flowers and THE DELICIOUS FOOD (from our
first scone I knew we were in for a gourmet stay...) As you saw we loved everything
you made - the wedding dinner was superb as was the Friday night supper - and Bill's
smoked kahawhai was just the best. The 'boys' loved being able to kayak, fish and
swim from the Lodge and that's something most English poeple don't do on their wedding
day, but above all it was the caring and sensitive way that you both hosted the
occasion which made it so memorable. Ben and Katya had the most special two
days and felt very honoured that they were given Trevor and Rose's Maori welcome
(thank you for organising that). I thought Katya looked beautiful and they were both
so happy.” J & D, UK
Jan-09 “Our first visit and after 7 wonderful fully relaxing days are reluctant to leave.
A simply outstanding stay. We will return.” P & J, Hobart - Tasmania
Feb-09 “A corner of paradise! The most perfect setting, beautiful home. Too much
delicious food and wonderfully available and generous hosts. We would love to
return ...” K & T, UK
Jan-09 “We came on a personal recommendation and it has surpassed all our expectations.
Fabulous location, food and hosts ...” J & B, UK
Nov-08 “We can’t think of a better way to start our NZ experience than to stay with
you in your beautiful Lodge. It was wonderful meeting and talking with
you ...” M & E, USA
Dec-08 “Thankyou so much for an outstanding stay at your Lodge. We enjoyed
every second of it and got a new energy for daily life. Thanks for the perfect hospitality
and marvellous food . ” M & A, Heidelberg
Jan-09“We have stayed at some wonderful places during our 3 weeks in NZ but this takes first
prize!! Thankyou for your wonderful hospitality ...” R & S, Surrey - UK
Dec-09 “Had a fabulous time here at Pawhaoa, wish we could stay longer. The food was exceptional.
Thanks for all your help on our trip.” S & R, UK
Feb-09 “After 8 nights we have to leave your land, our temporary paradise. Thank you
for sharing it with us. Your food was wonderful.” M & H, Holland
Jan-08"We found Mexican charm, warmth and service top
of the world. THANKYOU.”
A
&
Y,Mexico
Jan-08 " Thankyou so much for
making us feel at home. This is a prefect
place to finish up a trip to your beautiful
country. We will always have fond memories of
you, the garden, birds, everything .” F &
N, Switzerland
Jan-08 “ Wow! Keep it up. A
spiritual place on this Earth. You have
created an Eden here ......” B & S,
USA
Feb-08 “ Thankyou for a fantastic stay in NZ,
delicious food, great hospitality..”
D &
H,Frances
Feb-08 “ Thankyou so much for
making our stay with you so perfect,
especially allowing us to hold our wedding
with you at the very last minute. Your
generosity and hospitality was first rate.”
C & G, UK
Feb-08 “ We loved our say with
you. You made us feel like family and your
setting is so beautiful. The food and
hospitality is 6 star!.” R & E, USA
Feb-08 “ Where to start? Thankyou
so much for absolutely everything. We love
this place and will always hold it close in
our hearts since we got married here. We'll be
back.” S & R, UK
Mar-08 “ It is a wonderful place
here. Bill and Claire are the best hosts and
chef. Food was delicious, dinners perfect. We
had a wonderful time here, it was a dream.”
P & E, Berlin
Mar-08 “
Thankyou for a wonderful couple of days - the
meals were terrific and wonderful hospitality,
including special lotions and potions. It's a
spectacular spot ... congratulations on
creating something so beautiful.” M & S, USA
Apr-08 “ Claire and Bill, we
could not have picked a better place to
celebrate our 25th Wedding anniversary. Thank
you for this piece of heaven.” M & P,
NZ
Pawhaoa Bay Lodge, Whangaruru North Road, Bland
Bay, RD 4, Hikurangi, Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand Email:
cbhurst@ihug.co.nz Phone: +64 9 433 6566, Fax: +64 9
433 6563, Mobile: 0274 399 440