Notes from the host
Montrose Heritage Seaside Villa
Montrose is private family holiday home with loads of outdoor lawn and growing areas. The tennis court is a delight for all ages with a great surface for children on wheels (adults can watch from the deck) or bigger kids tennis tournaments.
The house sits on a terrace between both Warrington Beach (white sand and generally safe swimming) and Blueskin Bay, a gorgeous tidal inlet with cockles and small crabs that live under rocks.
The bottom gate opens onto the domain where there is a lovely children's park. In summer and some holidays a domain shop offers ice blocks, coffee and surf school with wetsuits for hire.
Fifty meters to the white sand beach...One hundred and fifty meters to Blueskin Bay. The perfect setting for you to unwind, relax, explore and enjoy your escape.
The house was built in 1927... remodelled and extended in the late 1970's...refurbished in the 1990's. Kauri timber used in its interior, was salvaged and floated over to Warrington in 1927 from a prison, once located at Taiaroa Head.
Outside areas of the property are large and diverse with spaces for growing, exploring and relaxing. It is by enlarge very private and within it creates its own piece of paradise. A completely enclosed, north facing, sun drenched porch with immediate garden, lawn and tennis court views provides a sheltered area to enjoy.
The lounge has a big fireplace/wetback and a heatpump...a TV with freeview and a dvd player. There is an hdmi chord ( TV to laptop). There is a second TV is available that can be used for a gaming/screen in the bottom bedroom.
The house has a library of books covering subjects like gardens, literary novels, war, politics, art, children's stories etc
A lovely Sun Room with views and privacy adjoins the deck and the lounge. The kitchen dining has a lovely open plan design with garden views and good bench space. A pantry stocks necessary basics including coffee, tea, cooking essentials, sauce, spices etc Large windows give garden and beach views.
Wildlife opportunities and activities close by include visiting the Orokanui Eco sanctuary (12 minutes by car) for day walks/ tours. This sanctuary is now home to many native species including Kiwi, Kaka, Takahe with many species relocated or introduced with a view to preservation or breeding. There are amazing walks and activities.
Lovely coastal drives with spectacular views to can be taken to visit beautiful small towns close by like Seacliff, Karitane or Moeraki just along the coast road.
A Boutique Brewery called Arc (with easy food options) is lovely visit at Evansdale. Neighbouring Waitati only six kilometers away has a shop and there is an interesting Community Market on the 1st Sunday of the Month 11am.
Wonderful rockpools can be viewed at low tide on the Beach and are great for exploring. There are small rock crabs great for young children to investigate around Blueskin Bay. Cockle gathering or just paddling in the bay is also popular.
The house is spacious, private unique and quiet. It has a wonderful historical character with many time period furnishings and curios. There are large areas and varied spaces for the whole family to relax and enjoy. Warrington is a small community with friendly people and a quaint appeal.
Montrose is ready for you to just walk in. Beds and bedding are excellent quality, made up with fresh linen and have electric blankets. There are heaters in the bedrooms and some hot water bottles.
The main bathroom has a toilet, bath and separate tiled shower a big mirror a heater and electrical outlets for shaving/hairdrier etc.
There is also another small wc with a toilet/ lit mirror and hand basin at the other end of the house next to the bottom and upstairs bedrooms.
If you are unstable on your feet at night we advise you to sleep on the ground floor to avoid stairs. The bathrooms are equipped with basic amenities like toilet paper, soap, shampoo, conditioner, towels etc
Throughout the house are period furnishings and lighting. It has been in our family for many years and many objects tell a tale. The is an extensive book library covering subjects such as gardening, poetry, war, politics, art and also a section for children.
Special conditions:
The base price quoted is for two or three adults more than three has an additional guest charge of $46 per night. This price includes servicing additional linen and cleaning.
Please advise of any damage that occurs during your stay.
Smoking is strictly outside its fine on the covered deck please always use ashtrays (not the garden).
We ask that people collect their sheets and towels and leave in piles for us to collect, do all dishes and put away as found. Wipe down kitchen/ food/ cooking areas including fridges and tidy all personal rubbish. Either we can dispose of it (bags provided), or put out in collection bins (Monday morning) alternatively you can take away.
Ensure all heaters and blankets etc are turned off when not in use or when out and please double check before leaving as we can be delayed sometimes in arriving following your departure. No charging electric vehicles.
Excessive use of power will attract additional charges as we are rural residential in Warrington and have higher power costs.
There is wood supplied for nighttime fires. Please use barbeque 2.5 meters away from any wooden structures and keep attended at all times and please leave clean.
Pets are allowed. We personally have pets. Please have them under control /supervised at all times. We do not charge a pet fee so we ask that any footprint ;-) from pets is cleaned before departure. Lux main pet areas (if needed) and please clean any pet mess. Please advise of all pets prior to your stay.
We always welcome positive feedback and appreciate people taking the time to give a review. We love repeat visitors and hope your stay is unique, rewarding and special. We look forward to hosting you soon. Thanks for choosing to holiday with us.
