Close to Auckland Airport

 

By Richard Moore

As any long-distance traveller will know there comes a time when all you want to do when hopping off a plane is to get to your hotel quickly and relax.

If you are flying into Auckland then a new opportunity has emerged to spend the night in a luxurious English-style country home set on an avocado orchard.

Jesmond Dene is only 30 minutes from Auckland International Airport but is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Set among mature native trees and ponds, it offers four huge bedrooms, two with en suite, a heated pool, snooker table and extremely comfortable lounge areas to relax in.

Jesmond Dene is run by Jane and Hugh Pollock, Jesmond Dene is the perfect weekend getaway for romantic couples, or the entire family.

For travellers it allows them the chance to recharge the batteries before setting off around New Zealand.

Pick-ups and drop-offs at Auckland Airport can be arranged.

The charges for Jesmond Dene are $180 per couple per night, excluding GST, and that includes breakfast.

Meals can be organised by arrangement.

For more information click here to contact Jesmond Dene.