6 rooms from £130 per night
“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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