Four days was not long enough. The lodge and room were extremely comfortable however nothing was better than sitting on our balcony watching dusk fall over the vineyard. Watching the kingfishers and the kookaburra returning home for the night and waiting until the light faded on the sea in the distance and first stars of the evening came out. All... More

We have just spent two wonderful days at Takatu. Not only is the lodge wonderful accomodation but Heather, the co-owner ,makes your stay very special indeed - nothing is too much trouble. She is the perfect balance of being available for you whenever you need, without ever intruding on your stay. The only place we can compare Takatu Lodge to... More

My fiance and I wanted a weekend break away from the city and we came across the wonderful Takatu Lodge online. The place sounded amazing and I had very high expectations - these were met AND exceeded. We were greeted by Heather who showed us around and made us feel very welcome. The room was fresh, clean and very comfortable.... More

Very comfortable and peaceful accommodation - particularly the bath. Great design and architecture with great district views. Sensational languid breakfast. Heather and John - the hosts - were the highlight. Genuinely friendly and helpful - particularly on what to see locally - and there is a lot to recommend. Try the Old Saw Mill Bistro at Leigh and the Sculpture... More

After initially booking my parents elsewhere, I needed to change and found Takatu - Heather, the host was so lovely. My parents had a simply AMAZING time of relaxation and enjoyment there. Wine tasting, massages, wonderful restaurants. Just what they needed. Thanks Heather and John - you were just what Mum and Dad (Gill and Gavin) needed to simply get... More

we stayed at Takatu over a long weekend - about 1 hour's drive out of Auckland city. The lodge only has a few rooms. The accommodation is a few minutes drive from the main town, and the hosts Heather and John are great on reccomendations on local sights and restaurants, including detailed descriptions on how to get there. The room... More

I was fortunate enough to be hosted at this lodge with my partner. I was aware of the status of Takatu wine and the high quality of its reputation within the world of wine. However, what I gained most exceptionally from this visit was being able to see and to gain an insight into the passion of John and Heather... More

Every detail is thought of at Takatu Lodge...My husband and I spent a couple of nights with Heather Forsman on our recent trip to NZ. It was a genuinely luxurious break in our itinery, the rooms are fantastic and the location and architecture of the Lodge itself have to be appreciated! Heather's breakfasts were yummy - I have emailed for... More

John and Heather were incredible hosts, made us feel at home and amazed us with their attention to all details. Their spot is amazing, in the center of their vineyard, the room has an incredible view. It really is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beauty of life. We are already planning to get back there next year... More