Naurea Homestead B&B

Oct 24th, 2022

I cannot recommend Naurea Homestead highly enough. Everything Katy and Barry offer on their Homepage is exactly as it is. Beautiful garden, warm natural hospitality, fabulous food. Both Katy & Barry go out of their way to make you feel like family. And Katy, thank you so much for the jar of your yummy homemade Doris Plum Jam made from fruit from your amazing orchard. I'll be back if only for some of your Apricot jam this time! Frances Hollis
Nov 14th, 2022

Nov 9th, 2022

I have been a part of a group of 12 people doing a 7 day bike ride organised by Cycle Gisborne. This is a unique ride, taking in the beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. I would rate this cycle trip up there with the Alps to Ocean. Our last night was spent at Naurea Homestead. Katy and Barry were amazing hosts. They welcome you into their home with open arms and went out of their way to make our stay special. The rooms are huge and very clean. The natural attractions in the area would make Naurea a great base to stay for a week.
Nov 5th, 2022

Where do I start?! Our small cycle tour company brings guests to ride around the East Cape and our final night is always at Naurea. We have the full dinner bed and breakfast experience and it never ever disappoints. The house itself is lovingly restored, BEYOND its former glory. It is spacious, comfortable and beautiful but not at all pretentious. Beds are super comfortable. Katy and Barry are hosts supreme, attentive with excellent banter, available but not imposing in any way. Both are really easy to connect with for all our guests, and...they can cook! I like it when someone takes special dietary requirements as a pleasing challenge rather than an inconvenience and then knock sthe food out of the park. Everytime. Ingredients are sourced as locally as possible and as locally as their own garden, which is rich with vegetables, avocado's and an array of fruit. All of this and I have never seen either ruffled or stressed, they must have life in perfect balance - I leave feeling restored and so do my guests.
Oct 25th, 2022