Comments from our Guestbook
We would like to share with you some of the many interesting and informative comments our guests have left in our visitors book or on Facebook at the conclusion of there stay. We hope that this helps you make up your mind if you are intending to visit soon.
Please note that a number of these guests have stayed with us at Annies Cottage which is no longer operating as accommodation so not all comments are related to the River Park in general however, we have been hosting guests for over 20 years and the River Park is just a wonderful new addition to our farming operation opened for others to enjoy our little slice of paradise.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful and quiet piece of land with us. Just sounds of birds, sheep and the river amazing
Charlotte and Martyn
Gisborne
Amazing place to stay truly peaceful and the total silence is magnificent
Bruce AIR B&B
What a great place to stay. It’s my new favorite spot in New Zealand. Can’t wait to show this true kiwi experience to my family who will be visiting NZ soon.
Helga Wientjes
Absolutely amazing place to stay. Everything you could ask for in a relaxing weekend away. Would highly recommend coming down for a swim in the River and chill out.
Maree Baird
Absolutely gorgeous. Go there before winter sets in, you’ll love it
Neville McKay
A Wonderful Place. We took the Family Christmas Day and Boxing Day and the Place was that great. Some of the family booked again for New Years. If you are wanting to get out of the rat race and kick back with a book or time with the family that is the place to be. Has a kitchen with everything there. All you need is your own food. You must try the pizza oven, the best pizzas ever. All you hear is the river and the birds. They limit the amount of people there so its not over crowded. We had the whole place to ourselves. The luck of the draw lol.
Mitch Ward
We had a fantastic time at the riverside park. Kirsty and Gary were amazing hosts. They took us on a quick tour of the farm and we learned what it is like being a NZ farmer. The setting is also one of the most beautiful places I have been.
Winston Folk
USA
Perfect farm experience
Bruce and Wendy Calder
Canada
Do the bush walks and fish the river it was fabulous. So much to do and we didn’t even get to Napier after a weeks stay
Tim and Heather Olsen
UK
What a wonderful place! The kids loved it. We loved it. Hospitality at the house was also excellent.
The Leonard Family
UK
Wow what a great place to relax. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Simpson Family
Australia
Perfect place to relax in the peace and quiet of the countryside.
Bob Bellinger
UK
Good fishing and enjoyed the quiet.
Graham and Alana Fraser
Wonderful, a place where memories are made
Fiona, Ian, Charmaine and Troy
Wellington NZ
What a little slice of heaven! We’ll be back and next time for longer. Thanks!
Kirsten and Chris Ralphs
USA
Gracious hospitality and warm memories that will remain with us always. A truly unforgettable experience
Shirley, Benny and Michelle D’souga
India
A lovely place to relax. Thanks very much for allowing us to stay!
Dave and Dallas Sanders
Australia
We had a wonderful time! Thanks for letting me feed the lamb.
Campbell Family
Canada
Great experience on your farm. Yummy lambs tails! You felt like you were family.
Graham Family
Canada
Very enlightening, peaceful, pretty place. Many thanks to Kirsty for your welcome and farm tour.
James and Sally Woodhouse
UK
What a fine time we had at your lovely farm. Great fishing! Great people!
Dale and Gini Claudepierre
USA
Wow! We are here after three years and the cottage is fantastic as before. Things really do get better in NZ when you come back unlike many other places in the world. Finally got to Napier yummy venison dinner thanks.
Tim and Heather Olsen
UK
Fantastic stay. Thanks you for showing us a little bit of heaven.
Mark and Vanessa Maybank
UK
The real NZ which we have been seeking. Great location, fantastic hosts. Really enjoyed the trout fishing . Loved the walk with Molly the dog. Cheers.
Robert and Gill Hocking
UK
Bird songs are great, wide open spaces are therapeutic!
Prussias
USA
So busy doing nothing, we didn’t even get to tour the farm. Serene retreat.
Jenny and Lloyd Klee
Waimauku
The silence was deafening. Peaceful, panoramic and fun.
Murray Family
Napier
A wonderful respite from my families busy life. Wonderful bird song and nice river. So relaxing and great fishing.
Johnson and Tabor party
Honolulu and Wellington
Third visit. Here we are again so relaxing and everything seems to get better. Did some fishing, visited Taradale pottery and the Hastings Farmers Market.
Tim and Heather Olsen
UK
