Simple Pleasures Retreat

The Mataia Homestead:

In 1989, the house was restored from the ground up in time for its centenary celebrations in 1991.

Registered as a Category 2 Historic Building with the NZ Historic Places Trust, the homestead was fully restored in 2005 and now plays host to guests from all over New Zealand and the world.  

The surrounding 5ha of gardens have been a labour of love, and are recognised as a garden of significance by the NZ Gardens Trust.

One of the unique aspects of Mataia is the fact it includes a large-scale private conservation project. Made up largely of coastal native forest margin and salt marsh wetland, the area boasts populations of several rare species and a large number of other native bird species.

Accomodation:  

The historic two-storey villa sleeps up to 12 people in 6 bedrooms. Shared facilities include two and half bathrooms, a music & history room with baby grand piano, separate library and TV room, separate dining room, laundry room, and a large open plan kitchen and lounge.

Soak up the atmosphere from the wrap-around verandas and large deck, with BBQ and plenty of outdoor tables and chairs if you wish to dine al fresco.

Amenities Include:

• Hairdryer

• Iron

• Washing machine

• Heating: log fireplace, oil heaters, electric blankets

• Games & Recreation

• Television with Freeview (or BYO SKY card)

• DVD player with a limited range of children’s and adult DVDs

• Books and small range of board games

• Baby grand piano

• Guitar

Homemade jams & jellies available for purchase from in-house mini-shop 

Essentials are all provided including full linen, towels, soap, shampoo & conditioner.

NB: Please book early if you need ground floor accomodations as there are only two beds on that level.