Great weekend at Mill Ridge with friends. Each had a cottage and was great to have such a quite small place basically to ourselves. Alison was a fantastic host and the cottages are incredibly well maintained and have everything you need. Abosolutely recommend.

We couldn't have asked for a better holiday accommodation for some rest and relaxation during our week of holiday at magical Mangawhai. The Fale Cottage has great views of farmland and the harbour. It is private, spacious, nicely decorated, well equipped and immaculately clean. We also enjoyed Alison's DVD and CD collection, the Sky Cable TV and free wi-fi (handy... More

Mangawhai has grown tons since we were last there and finding a place over the height of Christmas season seemed a tad unlikely but I emailed Alison the owner and she responded late at night to come along. Her place is quite placid, with a pond out front and rolling hills. The stars when we were there were spectacular and... More

As a retired couple we like comfort and a quiet place to stay and that is what we found at the Mill Ridge Secluded Cottages. And Alison went out of her way to make our stay a plesant one.

Mill Ridge has beautiful little cottages, very well maintained with modern and immaculately clean kitchen and bathroom. Beautiful setting with nice wee lake and great views over rolling farmland and out to the harbour.

I chose Punga Cottage at this location for 3 days over the Christmas period and it was a perfect haven, tastefully decorated in the modern style, very well equipped, high quality white goods, great sun deck, you would imagine it is all brand new. Alison the owner was exceptionally helpful and made our stay a delight, there is no internet... More

We didn't really know where we wanted to stay during our recent holiday to New Zealand, but we knew we wanted to stay in a cottage somewhere. I stumbled upon the listing for Mill Ridge Cottages on here and a quick look at their comprehensive website was enough to convince me that this would be a good place to stay.... More

If you want to get away from it all, I couldn't recommend this more. A haven of tranquillity, with wonderfully helpful staff---if you need them. Superb beaches, walks, kayaking, surfing and food all close to hand.