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The French Country House

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Interior
Restaurant
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Farm View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Blue Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Green Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Whakamarama, The French Country House is in a rural area. Don't miss out on a visit to Hobbiton Movie Set. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Map
163 Esdaile Road, Whakamarama, 3176

What's nearby

  • Omokoroa Beach - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Fernland Spa - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 25 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Mount Hot Pools - 35 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 40 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Green Bar and Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cider Factorie - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The White House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nourish - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The French Country House

Luxury bed & breakfast in a rural location
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The French Country House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and rainfall showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

French Country House B&B Whakamarama
French Country House Whakamarama
French House Whakamarama
The French Whakamarama
The French Country House Whakamarama
The French Country House Bed & breakfast
The French Country House Bed & breakfast Whakamarama

Frequently asked questions

Is The French Country House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The French Country House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The French Country House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The French Country House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The French Country House located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Mount Maunganui.

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Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A country treat

Extremely spoiled by Kay the manager. Nothing was a trouble and all food beautifully presented. Was a real treat to stay in such luxury.

10/10 Excellent

Marzieh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place to stay. I have booked the place for my fiance's birthday. Kay is an amazing host. She prepared a cake and candles upon our arrival and booked a nice place for dinner and arranged for our taxi. She prepared small snacks for our afternoon, and our breakfast was great too. She is friendly and kind and caring. It was great having Billy around too. We will plan another stay soon :) Thank you Kay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
French Country House is a rare find. We absolutely loved everything about it. Romantic, charming rural setting with stunning views of the coast and Mount Manganui. The ambience is wonderful. You feel like you are living in your own little French chateau surrounded by stunning decor. It’s définitely a million miles away from a standard corporate hotel. A unique and beautiful gem of a place. The family who run it are delightful people and made us very welcome. We went as part of a multi city two-week holiday and spent four magical days here, by the end of which we were extremely relaxed. There are some great places to eat at Tauranga and Manganui. Also the White House at Bethlehem did amazing food. The house is within very easy drive of Rotorua, Coramandel and some lovely beaches. Highly recommend you go there for a unique taste of France in NZ.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenney

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

murray

Loved the relaxed peaceful environment, Anne was welcoming and friendly I would say a excellent host. The Lodge was stunning and well appointed we were a bit spoilt as we were the only ones booked for that evening and had the luxury of having the entire place to ourselves. The grounds were beautifully looked after which made for some fantastic photos, will definitely be coming back during summer to relax again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tor Wo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent stay. Gracious and welcoming host and doggie. We got to feed the horses, ponies, donkey and Billy. Rooms were wonderful, ours had the spa bath and princess room. Good breakfast. Very picturesque.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like being in a Disney Movie

The French Country House was everything we expected and more. The house and grounds were majestic and beautiful. With the warm, homely interior and lush green grounds, you truly feel like you're in a Disney movie. Kay was such a lovely host and her pup Freddie welcomed us into the home with open arms and treated us like royalty. Definitely recommend organising for Kay to make dinner while you're there, she is an amazing cook. Thanks so much for a magical stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim&Cindy, Philadelphia area

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most beautiful, welcoming stay we experienced

From the moment we arrived and welcomed we felt comfortable relaxed and at home in this wonderfully designed B&B. Thoroughly clean with luxury facilities. Great views and experiences! Perfect stay at the end of a 2 week trip!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was just perfect on every level beautiful architecture and welcoming host all at once you won't regret it david