Grandvue Country Stay, Hastings

Dianne & Keith Taylor

2596 State Highway 50, R. D. 5 Hastings, New Zealand. 4175
Phone: (06) 879 6141, or 027 6680252
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Type of Accommodation Homestay, B&B
Rating 9.6 out of 10
Website http://www.bnb.co.nz/grandvuehomestay.html
Directions - Nearest Town Hastings
Tariff - 2 people in 1 room $110 - $130 (NZD)
Tariff - 1 person $70 (NZD)
Tariff - Children negotiable
Tariff - Dinner NZ$30.00 pp
Breakfast Full, Continental
Restrictions No smoking inside
Payments Visa/Mastercard
Beds 1 King/Twin , 1 Queen , Total 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 Ensuite , 1 Share
Associations, Awards & Ratings @ Home New Zealand, No
Pets/Children Children welcome
 

Now retired and moved from our farm but still the same genuine and caring hospitality. Enjoy with us in a relaxed atmosphere in our extensive private garden, the wonderful views over vineyards in the Gimlett Gravels and Ngatarawa area, and to Havelock North hills in the distance. Comfortable beds with firm mattresses make for a good nights sleep (electric blankets for winter warmth). Sit and chat when time allows over a generous breakfast cooked or continental with homemade preserves and goodies - inside or alfresco. Dinner is available on request. Our interests include tramping, bushwalks, gardening, travel and genealogy. Having travelled extensively we do enjoy meeting local and overseas visitors. Let us advise you on all the wonderful things to see and do while in our lovely Hawkes Bay. There are many wineries close by with restaurants, Trips to the gannets, Orchard tours, Trout fishing, Golf courses, Panoramic views from Te Mata Peak, Havelock North with boutique shops and cafes and Napier the Art Deco City of the world are just a few. We can arrange tours for you too, and also advise you on your travel through NZ. After over 22 years of hosting we have an ever increasing circle of friends with many returning. Please read our guests comments on our B&B Book website. Guests are welcome to use the swimming pool in summer and the tennis court. Dianne has a certificate in Homestay Management. We do look forward to meeting you, and our aim is to make your stay with us memorable. Arrive as a guest and leave as our friends. Easy access and plenty of parking.
No animals inside please.

Guest Reviews

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  Rating Date Reviewed
Richard & Linda Peddel
Dianne & Keith really made us feel "at home" in their lovely house.
8.0
March 2008
Peter Barford
Wonderful hosts, very helpful and personable.
10.0
March 2008
Sue & David Parkin
Keith & Dianne are fantastic hosts. Very helpful going the extra mile to make our stay special.
10.0
March 2008
P & R Smith
Our 51st wedding anniversary made perfect by our very good hosts and friends Dianne & Keith.
10.0
March 2008
Meredith 7 Matthew
The hospitality was fantastic in beutiful scenery.
9.0
February 2008
Gill Malcolm
Warm welcome,comfortable room and bed, great food, wonderful views, excellent value. What more could we ask for
10.0
December 2007
Rosemary & Eric - 27/11/2002
Wonderful welcome on my husband's birthday. I had spoken to Diane earlier on the telephone and asked her for something a bit special for the birthday boy. She certainly obliged and I will never forget Keith taking us out into the garden and showing us the Southern Cross in night sky.
10.0
February 2007
Pat & Ray Smith
To celebrate our golden wedding anniversary my wife and I decided to have the honeymoon we could not afford in 1957. We chose "Grandvue" Country Stay, Hastings out of the Bed & Breakfast Book. We could not have chosen better and would rate them at 12/10! Dianne and Keith are tops in every part of the business and we now have the very best of new friends. An English couple who arrived on our fourth day of stay tried to figure out how many years Dianne, Keith and ourselves had been friends and they decided it must have be about 30 to 35 years. Considering we met our hosts for the first time three days earlier I think that says it all.
10.0
February 2007
J Rutherford
Wonderful warm welcome and hospitality. I felt comfortable with everything about my stay with 2 dedicated people.
10.0
January 2007
Phil & Janice Hymes
Very welcoming. Very hospitable. Lovely home. Most enjoyable.
9.0
October 2006
Phil Bennet
Wonderful.
9.0
October 2006
Eva & Patrick Scheurer/Germany
very friendly hosts, goog quality bedrooms and bathroom, had all the help we needed. Thanks for all....
10.0
September 2005
Jan & Gordan Solloway
A homely comfortable stay, only minutes from town centre. Friendly hosts, good quality bedroom & bathroom facilities. Enjoyed our time here.
9.0
February 2005
Frank & Barb Stedman
Had lovely meals & all the help we needed. Very good stay.
9.0
February 2005
Martin Diehl
Absolutly fantastic friendliness, great breakfast. Not carried away with money or sence of rip off. Clean & extremely hostpitable.
10.0
February 2005
Mrs Diehl
They were happy to take us at extremely short notice & made us very welcome. THANK YOU!!
9.0
February 2005
Eric Jackson
Enjoyed stay, very friendly.
10.0
February 2005
Jennifer Hall
Would have no hesitation in recommending a stay at this home with such a lovely couple.
10.0
February 2005
Brian Hall
Very friendly couple. Made us feel completely at home.
10.0
February 2005
H Hughs
They couldn't do enough to make us welcome. A lovely New Zealand farm.
10.0
February 2005
J Mcgarvie
Very lovely stay.
10.0
February 2005
B Bujoteek
We have never had it so good.
10.0
February 2005
H Vosloo
Wonderful hosts. A very comfortable stay.
10.0
February 2005
B Boddely
Over the years we have stayed under many B&Bs. This is one of the best.
10.0
February 2005
O Raheem
Lovely people. We enjoyed lively conversation with them. Highly recommend.
10.0
February 2005
A Veltman
Excellent. Welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. Evening meals and breakfasts were delicious. Wish all B&Bs were of this standard.
10.0
February 2005
Heather Laird
Was very well looked after & really felt at home. I told them that they should charge more!!
10.0
February 2005
L Diehl
Terrific accommodation and hospitality. A warm and friendly family who invited us into their home in every way. Thank you.
10.0
February 2005
B Maitre
Very nice people, lovely gardens. A good place to relax.
9.0
February 2005
M Olszewski
Excellent value for money. Very professional.
10.0
February 2005
M Wilkie
Very kind and friendly. Comfy beds.
8.0
February 2005
M Mackey
Fantastic, Thank you.
10.0
February 2005
R Hall
Excellent
9.0
February 2005
Susan Sargent
The hospitality is excellent. The best B&B we have ever been in. So comfortable and friendly.
10.0
February 2005
Sean
This was my first experience of a homestay/bnb. If Dianne & Keith are anything to go by, then NZ BnB is in good stead. A warm friendly homestay with that extra bit of care and attention. Hope you have a good year you two.... :>) Thanks a bundle. 		(none)
January 2003
Mads & Maj-Britt
Dear Dianne and Keith

Thank you very much for making part of our holidays in New Zealand very pleasant.
We have now returned to Denmark. The weather here is very cold, with temperatures down to -15 degrees celcius. We have a lot of snow and the weather forecast for this afternoon promises another snow storm. Quite a dramatic change from the nice climate in New Zealand!

Our best vishes for the new year from,

Mads Leth & Maj-Britt Markvart
Signe (6 years old) and Ellen (1???? year old)
Odense, Denmark 		(none)
January 2003
Ann & Alan
We came upon it by chance and what a wonderful welcome we received. The home cooking, warm and friendly atmosphere have to be experienced to be believed. We shall certainly recommend it to anyone coming to this part of the world. 		(none)
November 2002
TANETOA Nui & Flo
1st visit to this charming and calm farmstay, and a lovely surprise. Thanks for your advises and recommandations and your delicious breakfast.
Sure, we'll book on the net before coming back. 		(none)
November 2002
Bob & Gillian
Our 3rd visit to Peak View Farm, lovely friendly welcome, a fantastic stay. Oh! Those superb boysenberry parfaits. We will be back! 		(none)
October 2002