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“A gorgeous collection of luxurious rooms, suites and a two-bed cottage overlooking spectacular Matauwhi Bay. Gather for chef-owner Peter's gourmet breakfasts of garden-grown ingredients on the terrace, explore Russell on foot, sail or sip a glass of NZ wine on your private deck. A heritage delight.”

“A gorgeous collection of luxurious rooms, suites and a two-bed cottage overlooking spectacular Matauwhi Bay. Gather for chef-owner Peter's gourmet breakfasts of garden-grown ingredients on the terrace, explore Russell on foot, sail or sip a glass of NZ wine on your private deck. A heritage delight.”

Recommended For

  • Total relaxation
  • A charming historic house for unwinding with welcoming hosts over blissful breakfasts & in spacious suites
  • Romantic Break
  • Hide away in the Tautoru Studio, which has a private deck, separate entrance & cosy coastal feel
  • Birdwatching
  • Spot two of New Zealand’s rarest birds – the North Island Brown kiwi & the North Island weka, and myriad others
  • Sailing
  • Head out with Rick & Robyn on Phantom Sailing, or take a bigger boat to Urapukapuka Island & Hole in the Rock
  • Museums
  • Visit Russell Museum, Pompallier Mission House & Printery and the key cultural site of Waitangi
  • Great walks
  • Chat to Greg about his 'Russell Walk', which takes in Russell's main highlights
  • Golf
  • Play a round at Waitangi Golf Course, Kerikeri Golf Course or Kauri Cliffs
  • Trekking
  • Fishing
  • Watersports
  • Kayaking
  • Wildlife Area
  • Cycling
  • Self catering to rent
  • The Arcadia Cottage is self-catering — though guests may choose to come to the lodge for breakfast (at an additional charge)
  • No restaurant
  • Generous breakfasts are served on the deck each morning, with homemade jams, baked goods and garden-grown produce
  • Owner managed
  • Friendly owners Peter & Greg have run the lodge since 2017 — and Peter is a trained chef
  • Historic
  • Built in 1902 by an Anglican pastor, the lodge has been a guesthouse since 1924
  • Minimum Stay
  • Minimum stay of two nights in the lodge & three nights in the Arcadia Cottage
  • Disabled access
  • Speak to the team in advance about mobility access options
  • Views
  • Overlooking Matauwhi Bay in Russell, on the Bay of Islands
  • Restrictions on children
  • Children above the age of 12 are welcome
  • Beach nearby
  • 12 minutes walk from the beach
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • B&B
  • Organic food
  • Sea Views
  • Quiet
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Intimate
  • Chic
  • Antiques
  • Charming
  • Luxury
  • Romantic
  • Gourmet
  • Boutique
  • Family Suites

Facilities

  • Self catering to rent
  • The Arcadia Cottage is self-catering — though guests may choose to come to the lodge for breakfast (at an additional charge)
  • No restaurant
  • Generous breakfasts are served on the deck each morning, with homemade jams, baked goods and garden-grown produce
  • Minimum Stay
  • Minimum stay of two nights in the lodge & three nights in the Arcadia Cottage
  • Disabled access
  • Speak to the team in advance about mobility access options
  • Views
  • Overlooking Matauwhi Bay in Russell, on the Bay of Islands
  • Private villas
  • The Arcadia Cottage sleeps 4 guests in two bedrooms
  • Restrictions on children
  • Children above the age of 12 are welcome
  • Parking
  • Including an EV Charging Station
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Outdoor dining
  • No pets
  • Bar
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Sitting Room
  • Suites
  • Airport transfer
  • Wifi
  • Family Suites
  • Fireplace
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Spot two of New Zealand’s rarest birds – the North Island Brown kiwi & the North Island weka, and myriad others
  • Sailing
  • Head out with Rick & Robyn on Phantom Sailing, or take a bigger boat to Urapukapuka Island & Hole in the Rock
  • Museums
  • Visit Russell Museum, Pompallier Mission House & Printery and the key cultural site of Waitangi
  • Great walks
  • Chat to Greg about his 'Russell Walk', which takes in Russell's main highlights
  • Golf
  • Play a round at Waitangi Golf Course, Kerikeri Golf Course or Kauri Cliffs
  • Cycling
  • Trekking
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Wildlife Area
  • Watersports

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