Amenities gallery

Our comfortable beds are topped with crisp cotton sheets and high-quality down duvets - a joy to slide into at the end of a busy day. And in the bathroom and kitchen, you’ll find local bodycare brand Real World, who batch-make our shower gel, body lotion, handwash, dishwashing and laundry liquid in Hastings. Real World’s plant-based range is toxin and chemical free, and beautiful to use.

Take a cooling dip, or enjoy a soak in the spa. Our 18m pool is elevated to catch the sun but well sheltered from the wind. Rinse off under the outdoor shower, collapse into our luxury loungers and relax with a Nespresso coffee. The pool and poolhouse are available to guests from 11am to 2pm daily or at owner’s discretion, with complimentary access to tea, coffee and filtered mineral water in our kitchenette. Please note, you may be sharing the pool with other guests or the owner, and at times the pool may be closed during guest hours if the pool house is in use for events.

Grab one of our townie bikes, available exclusively for guests, and pedal out the gates to explore our incredible region. Hawke’s Bay is renowned for its well-maintained network of flat, safe bike trails, leading to interesting vineyards, villages, restaurants and rivers.

For local bike trails click here.

Our full-sized floodlit turf court is quiet, sheltered and uniquely positioned adjacent to grape vines on one side, and a picturesque lavender field on the other. What better location to perfect your backhand? Enjoy access to our court at any time during your stay, with rackets and balls available for your use. If you’d like a tennis lesson, please enquire on arrival.

The original Chambers family’s schoolhouse has been lovingly converted into a whimsical children’s art room. Packed full of dress ups and play dough, pens, paints and a chalkboard to scribble on, your children are free to entertain themselves and unleash their creativity. You might even take home an original work or two.

Climb, clamber, explore, imagine! The treehouse of every child’s dreams exists right here at Te Mata House. Featuring interconnecting platforms, ropes and nets, ladders, a flying fox and trampoline, wildlings will love this play area nestled under established trees. Please note: adult supervision required at all times.

Our selection of solidly constructed outdoor games are made locally, wherever possible, and are a great way to connect and unwind with family or friends. Choose a set, find a worthy opponent and head down to the lawn - all instructions are included. Bragging rights assured!

We’ve made it simple to enjoy the many picturesque spots dotted around our heritage property. Grab the picnic rug in your room, a glass of wine and pick your favourite - whether it’s under the sprawling oak tree, up on the Old Stables lawn, next to the white wisteria or overlooking the arena.