We really enjoyed our stay at Lavendar House. It has a wonderful feel to it. Forget staying in Rotorua, which has all of the bad things that tourism brings. Lavendar House feels like it is away from it all, in bush clad surroundings, with a beautiful lake on the doorstep and easy access to green and blue lake, the redwood forest and all rotorua has to offer near by. We cant recommend it highly enough. It was well laid out (anyone complaining about the need to go through the kids bunk room to the bathroom needs their head examined - what better way to check on the kids). It was well appointed and there were lots of small touches - like movement activated nightlights and some chocolates and biscuits on arrival. Nigel couldn't have been more welcoming, but was also entirely unobtrusive. I'm glad we stayed. Just book it. It's just wonderful!