WOW, what a truly lovely find the cottages were. From the moment we saw the website we knew this was the place for us.

Really easy to book, the owners couldn’t have been helpful at the booking stage and gave really good directions. On our arrival we were greeted like old friends and shown to the most bright, spacious and clean cottage. The bed was very comfy, the lounge area spotless, the bathroom smelt fresh and clean and the small kitchen area was well stocked with cereal, milk and fresh juice. All of this plus being allowed to take fruit off of their trees and letting us use their phone to call a taxi. Just outside the cottage door is lovely swimming pool for guests to use. Also at the back of the property is stream with picnic bench, this gives you much needed time out if, like us, you are travelling around NZ.

Riverbank Cottages is a true delight, but be warned Clive is in between Hastings and Napier with really nothing there to keep you entertained in the... more