Truly memorable stays with a French country feel
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 Proud to be Winners in the 2011 Travelbug Awards
We are listed Free on www.bluecastle.co.nz an accommodation & tourism website, featuring: Northland Travel Accommodation, Holiday Accommodation in Whangarei, Farmstay Northland, NZ Rental Car Hire
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Imagine a place... where all you can hear is the wind in the trees, the songs of birds, the hum of bees, and the sound of cows and sheep… A place bathed in sunshine with old fashioned roses growing up its walls and swathes of lavender, potager gardens filled with herbs and summer vegetables, beautiful rural views with not another house in sight….but only 15 or 20 minutes to a bustling city with a wealth of cafes, restaurants, theatres and cinemas, yacht marina, galleries and shopping! Nestled on a bend of the Mangere River amongst groves of native Totara trees lies Riverdale Farm, a small beef farm of 35 acres. Follow the line of poplar trees as you wind your way down our driveway, crossing babbling streams and passing through a thicket of trees, to arrive at the Farmhouse. Built in the French country style, the house lies to the north and is filled with sunshine. It’s so extremely peaceful and private that you may never want to leave! The birdlife here is wonderfully rich and varied - greenfinches, sparrows, thrushes, blackbirds, kingfishers, chaffinches, spotted and ring-necked doves, fantails, goldfinches, starlings, Indian Mynahs, rosellas, and wax eyes are all regular visitors to the garden. You may be lucky enough to spot a tomtit, yellowhammer, tui, Californian Quail or Shining Cuckoo. A wander through the fields can reveal white faced heron, harrier hawks, plovers, Australian magpies, the river shag, pukeko, pheasant, skylarks and several types of duck. Recent sightings of the rare NZ long tailed bat here at Riverdale are very exciting - confirming the presence of a colony in the area. Take a walk across farmland to visit the beautiful Mangere falls and indulge in some peace and solitude at the delightful award-winning private chapel. In season help yourself to our orchard fruit – mostly old heirloom varieties, grown without sprays or chemicals. Stroll in the olive grove - walk by the river, or just sit in the sun and unwind. Bird-life is everywhere, and remember to keep an eye on your window in the early morning to watch the hares browse by. Welcome to Riverdale!
" Fabulous hosts, gorgeous home, peaceful setting - what more could we ask for? Would love to return. " Christine & Martin - Cheltenham, UK
©2006 Riverdale Farm
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