We spent a magical and glorious month in Andrea and Derek's Pavilion, perched on a hill overlooking the Raglan Harbour inlets, the town, and with stunning views of Mt. Karioi. Waking to the sounds of seemingly hundreds of birds and the shadows playing off the surrounding foothills, the bay, and the mountain is just the start of what you can expect in this luxuriously appointed accommodation.
Derek and Andrea are incredible hosts that will make you feel not only at home but even more comfortable than home! Derek even took us on a drive around the area, since we had turned in our rental car already and Andrea went out if her way to make us feel spoiled.
We cooked a couple of meals a day at home so it was very nice to have such a well-equipped kitchen. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was roomy and modern, with a towel warmer, too!
We loved the little town and found good places to hike and swim, as well as sweet places to have a meal, have coffee, watch a rugby game, or have a drink. It was easy to catch the bus to Hamilton for the day if we wanted a larger town to shop in. Although there are a couple of smaller grocery stores in Raglan, you can also order groceries online from Countdown and they will deliver right to your door!
We would highly recommend the Pavilion for an Air B&B experience like no other!