Pretty & Peaceful in Clevedon, Auckland

We spent a week at this gorgeous 130-year-old villa in what must surely be Auckland’s most peaceful farm stay. The views over the summer polo fields are incredible and sunrise is simply stunning with horses grazing, ducks waddling and newborn lambs calling for their Mums. We enjoyed cycling around the vast property and my boys enjoyed visiting all the animals. Clevedon is a charming village with many lovely eateries. Be sure to try The Farmhouse Cafe, we loved it so much we returned the next day for their famous cinnamon buns and its dog-friendly vibes. Hallertau Brewery is also superb and just a few mins drive away and we loved the scenic coastal drive out to Clevedon Oysters. The villa is well stocked with plump cushions and toasty warm with the wood burning fire heating up the whole downstairs. Plenty of seating options and lovely vintage touches with exquisite antiques and books throughout the house. Plenty of room and full of character, charm and grace. Josephine & Nick were faultless hosts and we felt very welcome in their gorgeous home and property. A magical week for our family thank you very much for having us.”

charming location and friendly host

Hololio house was a beautiful location and a historical house full of old-world vintage charm. We enjoyed building the fire and cooking in the kitchen. Josephine was a very gracious and kind hostess and made us feel comfortable and welcomed! Despite the cold winter weather we had plenty of sunny days and had so much fun checking out Hobbiton and Cathedral Cove as well as various beaches in Auckland. Don't miss the amazing Dim Sum at Star Seafood restaurant just 20 min away. I miss it already. ”

Running Horse Spectacular

Absolutely loved our stay at Hololio House! Got to watch some polo practice and the hosts were very accommodating. Wonderful to stay in a house with such history. Such a beautiful home and property. Loved the pool, too! Thank you.”

Beautiful Historic Farmhouse

My family of four had a lovely time at this gorgeous historic farmhouse. We visited in the middle of the winter and the house was warm and charming with the fireplace going in the living room. The kitchen is fully equipped. The bedrooms are comfortable. The views are spectacular. The owner of the house was a perfect hostess. She helped us organize every aspect of our trip to Auckland. We were only half an hour away from Auckland and we visited sites and restaurants. It was a fabulous stay!”

Beautiful property and lovely host

Jim and I had the best time staying at Josephine’s enchanted farm. It was so beautiful and relaxing, that we had a hard time leaving it to explore the surroundings. We spent most of the week just being on the farm and enjoying the nature all around it. The property is beautiful. The farmhouse is truly charming and very well equipped with everything one would ever need to stay in a home away from home. We loved watching the sheep graze and enjoyed the horses and polo playing astound the farm. We went to a close by farmers market, which was wonderful. We brought our US credit cards and American dollars, which, unfortunately did not work at the farmers market. Josephine was kind enough to exchange our dollars for New Zealand dollars and saved us. Josephine is an amazing host, very kind and friendly and super responsive. We will definitely be back there and can’t wait. We can highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for quiet, relaxation, nature, and a charming unique place that you will likely not find anywhere else. ”

Gorgeous home, stay and gorgeous hosts!

A very relaxing week in a historical house surrounded by fantastic roses. Josephine and Nick were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Great to observe a working farm, gives one a new appreciation for how hard working farmers are. Lots of oversized couches to chill out on and amazingly comfortable beds.The kitchen is well set up with plenty of crockery and cutlery and lots of tea and coffee supplies. Found some great local cafes, pubs and restaurants, lovely local walking tracks and only 20 mins to the airport. Beautiful swimming pool in a truly remarkable setting. A really lovely property and great hosts.”