We are in the B&B business and so feel well qualified to know what makes a good B&B - Villa Heights is absolute tops. This was our second stay and it's truly a lovely place to stay. The house is set on a knoll out in the lush green Taranaki countryside – 15 minutes or so from town – surrounded... More

Villa Heights is a superb place to stay, located in beautiful countryside, but near to town. It is a beautiful home surrounded by lovely gardens and has the most awesome views of Mt Taranaki. John & Rosemary are excellent hosts and a stay with them always feels like visiting old friends. Nothing is too much trouble for them to make... More

The house was beautiful and the rooms private and luxurious. John and Rosemary were exceptional hosts who made our stay very relaxing. They were extremely helpful without being imposing. We loved the home cooking, warm atmosphere and lush, wonderfully maintained gardens. More

We needed somewhere to stay with our trip to New Plymouth for WOMAD . Well we found the perfect place , Rosemary and John were the perfect hosts and it was so lovely after a big day out to return to our lovely place to stay. The gardens were delightful , Daisy the dog showing us around each corner as... More

A B&B with a long history.... The hosts are lovely persons and give you immediately an at home feeling. The room we had was really excellent. Well equiped and with a wonderful view. The garden, the labrador Daisy and the view on Mt. Egmont, it is all great. The location is very good, not too far from New Plymouth and... More

As B&B operators ourselves, it was an absolute delight to experience John and Rosemary's wonderfully warm hospitality and explore their fabulous home. The painstaking restoration of their home is a credit to them. We enjoyed their beautifully prepared and presented breakfast and delicious afternoon tea treats. There is always something to learn from others, and Rosemary and John were no... More

John and Rosemary know how to run a B&B, we were on a whirl wind trip viisting gardens throughout the region it was great to chill out with them. What they have done to transform this house is a real credit to them both... worth staying to see how kiwis us to builfd their homes! Breakfast...didnt need luch! More

John and Rosemary are excellent hosts. They make the guests very much at home and we shall always remember Rosemary's scones. They offer helpful advice while respecting your privacy. The setting of Villa Heights is superb with a wonderful garden, rooms are comfortable and we cannot fault the services provided. We certainly recommend Villa Heights as a holiday destination. More

If you want to stay in a wonderful environment with a great view and an excellent form of hospitality, you have to stay here for sure! John and Rosemary are wonderful hosts who make you feel right at home. We had an excellent stay at a nice and calm place, but not far from all the nice things. We can... More