Wonderful stay at the White House. Emma and Steve were excellent hosts and were very knowledgeable about the history and activities surronding their charming town. The mornings were delightful with the fantastic breakfast sitting outside in the peace and tranquility of the backyard garden. In the evening, amazing views of the stars with a glass of wine on the upstairs... More

What a great B and B - the room was luxurious, breakfasts were amazing and the location was superb. The room was a lovely place to come back to each night, the bed was excellent. The White House was a great place to explore Russell from, there were several walks from the doorstep as well as a good range of... More

We stayed at The White House for 3 nights over Easter Weekend. From the minute we arrived (early!), Emma and Steve made us feel more than welcome. Our room was immaculately clean, beautifully furnished and the bed more than comfortable. The breakfasts were incredible, and nothing was too much trouble. Steve and Emma had many suggestions of things to do... More

This is a special place. The atmosphere is informal but the standards are impeccable. Steve and Emma went out of their way to make our stay at the White House an enjoyable one. The suggestions on what to do and where to go locally and the assistance with bookings were much appreciated. The White House is a credit to them... More

From the minute we arrived we were made to feel very welcome and our room was luxurious with lots of attention to detail. We shared a huge balcony with table and chairs overlooking the garden and there was even the offer of a spa pool though we were too busy exploring the area to use it. Steve and Emma were... More

Our room in the White House was large, beautifully decorated, & the large luxurious bathroom spotless. We were treated to a fantastic breakfast in the garden, with Steve the Chef cooking our breakfast to order. The late check out is a definite bonus. The hosts Emma & Steve manage that perfect balance of friendliness & helpfulness, while also leaving us... More

Thank you Steve and Emma for superb hospitality. Gorgeous rooms, the most amazing breakfast and just being incredible people. We can't wait to come back.

Had a wonderful experience at The White House. Everything from the service, rooms and location were highly impressive. Steve and Emma were wonder and a lot of help during our stay, not to mention the fantastic cooked breakfasts every morning. This was one of our most enjoyable and relaxing trips in NZ and we plan to come back very soon!

My friends and I looked for the perfect getaway for Easter 2 years ago and stumbled upon this tucked-away gem of a place. It looks even more incredible in person, is a heritage building, and the owners are INCREDIBLY helpful and genuine to their guests. We returned again a few months ago, and were blown away a second time. The... More