Thames to Paeroa Between Thames and Paeroa is the historic homestead of Corbett House. It’s a step back in time yet with all the luxuries of modern day, and guests are welcomed by hosts David and Anja Corbett where they enjoy the full splendour of the couple’s tireless hours in the gardens and ongoing improvements. There’s a spa pool, swimming pool, sheep in the shaded paddock behind, and recently the couple built a large and impressive barn with cedar barn doors which is being used to host wedding parties. Corbett House is a home that’s rich with history – the personal history of David’s ancestors. The Corbetts’ have researched the history of the home, which makes for great conversations over the dining or breakfast table.
David and Anja have worked hard to provide a personalised experience for visitors and were recently named among the top historic B&B’s in New Zealand by a NZ Herald article.
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David’s Grandfather’s auntie – Julia Corbett – built a church beside the home and then had the five bedroom house built in 1920 to keep her nine children away from the successful tavern that she ran not far from the home. Today, guests are accommodated in rooms upstairs and share two bathrooms between them, and their Corbett House drinking experience is as refined as Julia Corbett would have thought proper. A giant billiard table fills one of the grand rooms and guests mingle with other guests as well as the hosts who live onsite, so naturally it’s expected that all guests to this home are vaccinated.
Boutique accommodation in a breathtaking histor ic r ur al landscape Built in the 1920’s, this Heritage Arts & Crafts style home offers: Full cooked breakfasts / Three unique rooms / Outdoor pool Cedar hot tub / Extensive gardens / Free WiFi / Large living areas 12ft billiards table / Function Hire Hikutaia is located just 200m from the Hauraki rail trail Find out more at corbetthouse.co.nz 8088 SH 26, Hikutaia | Ph 07 8624 753
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