We have such fabulous weather this summer and autumn, this cooler spell has come as a bit of a shock! This weekend we winter-proofed our cottages and chalets by putting in the electric blankets, switching to feather and wool duvets, installing the heaters and Warwick has chopped a supply of firewood for the two-bedroom cottage.
The chalets, however, are such sun traps that even in winter they can defy the seasons. We had a family in there this weekend who went swimming yesterday!
Te Mata Lodge is a great place to take a weekend break. Even if it is rainy or cold, there are things to do - other than curling up with a book or boardgame. Coromandel with its cafes, galleries, art and craft trail, museums and stamper battery is only 30 minutes to the north. Rapuarua Gardens is lovely on a drizzly day as the colours stand out, and umbrellas are provided. Try fossiking on one of the Thames Coast beaches for driftwood, sea glass or shells on a windy winter's afternoon. If you can, time it with low tide, bring some mussels back and Kathryn will make you some batter for a quick and tasty tea.
The Echo Walking Festival is on through to the 29th of April. Click onto the link on this page for more information. If you quote the WalkFest when you make the booking, we will give you a 10% discount.
We have a few vacancies for ANZAC weekend - and the forecast is good!
Kathryn
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