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The French Country House

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast in Whakamarama with free breakfast

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Exterior
Electric kettle
Interior
Fireplace
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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The Farm View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Farm View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private spa tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Blue Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Blue Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private spa tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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The Green Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Green Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
163 Esdaile Road, Whakamarama, 3176

What's nearby

  • Omokoroa Beach - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Waimarino Adventure Park - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Mount Maunganui - 29 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 60 min drive - 69.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nourish - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The White House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Forta Leza Country Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Funky Cookies and Cakes - ‬5 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. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. 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, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

We should mention

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 rating 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 begins at 2:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out 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.

The French Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs J

Traveled with partner
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

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenney

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

murray

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

Marzieh

Traveled with partner
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

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

max, nz

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.