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    Shakespeare House

    231 reviews
    #7 of 31 B&Bs / Inns in Te Anau
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    10 Dusky St | Fiordland, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9680, New Zealand
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    4.5
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    “romeo and juliet”(2 reviews)
    “conservatory area”(2 reviews)
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    10 Dusky St | Fiordland, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9680, New Zealand See on map
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    All reviewsromeo and julietconservatory areagreat breakfast the next morningcontinental optionsfamily run b bcommunal fridgemilford soundgreat kiwibreakfast cookedwonderful roomquiet streetbreakfast was excellentnew zealandbed and breakfasttown centreenjoyed our stayfriendly owners
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    A wonderful stay

    The room was nice - with a comfy bed. The breakfast was great - with great host as well. We were able to use the kitchen to make dinner one night, which is a nice option to have. The wifi is limited - but I'm...More

    Thank brandasa
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Amazing Owners! :)

    Liz & Nathan are so amazing and nothing was to much trouble. We found the room to be lovely and super cosy considering the weather outside.The homemade breakfast added a great start to the day and Nathan makes awesome muffins! These guys also know the...More

    Thank 350Ruby63
    Response from NathanWA08, Owner at Shakespeare HouseResponded 4 days ago

    Thankyou so much for the awesome feedback we appreciate those lovely comments you made. We are so glad you really enjoyed your time with us. We would love to have you back next time you come to Te Anau. Nathan & Liz :)

    Reviewed May 5, 2018
    A place to stop on the way to Fiordland National Park

    The owners, who had just taken over the place were enthusiastic and helpful, but were obviously still finding their feet. Breakfast was excellent and the room was acceptable at the price, albeit with a strange set-up onto an internal porch (but this was visible from...More

    Thank Lucretius
    Response from NathanWA08, Owner at Shakespeare HouseResponded May 6, 2018

    Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We do have some renovations placed for this winter season. Safe travels :)

    Reviewed May 1, 2018
    very nice owners, good breakfast, noisy small rooms

    Good breakfast. Great people. Very nice. The bathroom was so small that overtime you turned in the shower, you hit a wall. And we are petite-sized people. It was more like a motel, with rooms in a row, instead of a cutesy bed and breakfast,...More

    Thank Paprika25
    Response from NathanWA08, Owner at Shakespeare HouseResponded May 2, 2018

    Thank you for your review. We are actually working with a designer now to re model your room. We do have much larger rooms and this one is the smallest by far hence the plan to upgrade. All the best for your travels.

    Reviewed March 28, 2018
    Such a nice place!

    Shakespeare House is a super bed and breakfast located at one end of the quiet town of Te Anau and literally 2 minutes from the lake where I swam on several occasions. It is run by Nathan and Liz who gave us a warm welcome...More

    Thank Rick W
    Response from NathanWA08, Owner at Shakespeare HouseResponded March 29, 2018

    Thanks Rick for kind words. Safe travels and enjoy the wanaka warbirds.

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    "Fantastic!"
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    "They all open onto a courtyard and are pretty similar, from what we could see."
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    "Ask for Wet Jacket Place ......sensational views and every home comfort you need"
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    "Romeo and Juliet is very close to the dining room - not far to walk for breakfast :-)"
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