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The Butler's Quarters

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The Butler's Quarters

Pōrangahau, Hawke's Bay


The Butler's Quarters is located 10 minutes from Pōrangahau, and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Napier in the Hawke's Bay region.

The aptly named 'Butler's Quarters' is the creation of Andrew and Merys Butler. Originally an old shearers' quarters built in the early nineteen hundreds, the old building was derelict but had beautiful bones. The couple has spent many months bringing it back to life as a gorgeous off-grid escape.

Set at the top of a hill on a picturesque farm, large glass doors take in the stunning views. On a hot Hawkes' Bay day, open them up to enjoy easy access to the wrap-around deck.

The cabin has an open-plan living and kitchen space with a welcoming wood burner to keep you cosy for atmospheric winter stays. A hallway from the lounge space leads you past a bathroom, to a separate bedroom containing a comfortable super king-size bed.

Outside, at the front of the cabin is an outdoor room. Sit with a morning coffee and watch the sun come up - or relax in the hanging chair with a good book. The outdoor bathtub is the place to be after dark - for stargazing under a mesmerizing night sky.

Enjoy the rolling farmland and native tree surroundings...all to yourself. You may even see the occasional wild deer roam past!

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Eating and drinking near Escape

EATING AND DRINKING

The Butler's Quarters is self-catering. Just bring your own food and drink, and cook meals using the double-ring gas burner, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and BBQ provided in your kitchen. You'll find all the cutlery, crockery, pots and pans that you'll need.

If you want a break from cooking at any stage, Wimbledon Pub, Herbertville Pub, The Duke of Edinburgh local country pub and Wallingford Homestead are under a 20-minute drive away. Takeaways are available from Pōrangahau Dairy (10 minutes away) - including fish and chips, chicken and burgers etc.

The nearest store for stocking up on food and supplies is Pōrangahau Dairy, 10 minutes away, or the supermarket at Waipukurau, 40 minutes away.

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THINGS TO DO

The Butler's Quarters is restful, cosy, and perfect all year around. Light the fire and snuggle up on a winters day, or open the doors up to the stunning view and outdoor bath on a summer's day.

There are board games, cards, and books available for your entertainment.

If you want to get out and about, take a scenic stroll through the bush on the farm, or drive 1-hour to the beautiful Waihi Falls. Play a round of golf at the Pōrangahau Golf Course. Or visit the Longest Place Name In The World.

Is it a burning hot summer's day? There are PLENTY of beaches to kick back, tan and swim at - Pōrangahau Beach (20 minutes), Herbertville Beach (20 minutes) and Whangaehu Beach (35 minutes).

Your hosts at Escape

YOUR HOSTS

Your hosts at The Butler's Quarters are Andrew and Merys, their children Tomos, Tegan, and Taran, and pet dogs Mabli and Scooby.

The family have lived on the property for four years since moving from Wales, UK.

After traveling the world, Andrew and Merys decided their favourite place to be was the countryside. Their dream was to buy a farm, and after years of hard work, they finally bought their stunning Central Hawkes' Bay property. With 316 hectares of land and approximately 100 hectares of bush and pine forest, they farm 900 ewes and a 70 Angus cow herd. They are proud to be an entirely Carbon Neutral farming business.

The original building for the Butler's Quarters dates back to the early 1900s. It was formerly used as the shearer's quarters by shearing gangs. The elders in the community are thrilled to see the old building back to its former glory...with a few adjustments!

TESTIMONIALS

“ This was our first Canopy Camping experience, and The Butler’s Quarters truly impressed us. Squeaky clean, with a beautiful interior and an absolute stunner of a view, we could not have asked for better. It was super private, quiet, and perfectly connected with nature. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to book our next Canopy Camping getaway. ”

Patricia Van Der Westhuizen- 2025-09-28

20 / 20

“ Fabulous location and great views. It was a bonus having the covered-in area outside. The fire was fabulous and kept us cosy. Loved the home baking. Also a bonus having power at an off grid! ”

Carl Moir- 2026-05-23

1 / 20

“ Amazing place to rest and relax. The hosts were lovely to deal with, and small touches like fresh bread and welsh cakes on arrival were very much appreciated. ”

Sandra Morgan- 2026-05-19

2 / 20

“ Overall a very nice, relaxing and cosy weekend getaway. Enjoyed the quiet, serene surroundings. Will definitely be back again. ”

LESANN APPLEBY- 2026-05-18

3 / 20

“ My wife and I had an amazing treat way in a very tranquil unique and enjoyable stay. Highly recommend this one. ”

Adam Dekker- 2026-04-20

4 / 20

“ A fantastic night of glamping with Canopy Camping Escapes at The Butler's Quarters. Such a peaceful idyllic spot complete with outdoor bath to soak your worries away. ”

Lynley Owen- 2026-04-14

5 / 20

“ Great place to get away from it all! Very relaxing, and had all you needed! ”

Kate Lenssen- 2026-03-16

6 / 20

“ Great property with a beautiful setting! If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is the perfect place! ”

Johnny Tramoundanas-Can- 2026-03-09

7 / 20

“ Our little break at The Butler's Quarters was exactly what we had hoped for: peaceful, scenic and uninterrupted. The quarters are like a warm hug, and the hosts were the epitome of kindness and professionalism. The personal touches on arrival were so quaint and welcome. Thank you so much for creating this little haven. ”

Kerry Norman- 2026-03-07

8 / 20

“ A wonderful retreat away, the setting was stunning and we loved the back story. My husband was making a panoramic video to send to family but stopped short of the bath as I was already in it before he brought our bag in. Pure relaxing, and the inside fire made for a perfect spot while the sun went down and the full moon came up. ”

Anna COURTNEY-SMITH- 2026-03-06

9 / 20

“ Peace, views and tranquility. ”

Barbara Sellers- 2026-02-03

10 / 20

“ We stayed at The Butler’s Quarters to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. As nature lovers we really enjoyed the location, view and setting. Being on a working farm was great! And the option to walk up to the top paddock for a gin and tonic and admire the stunning view was a real bonus! A perfect mix of comfort and natural beauty. ”

Fran McEwen- 2026-01-28

11 / 20

“ Such an amazing spot, perfect for a getaway to disconnect and relax. ”

Lucy Barkle- 2026-01-24

12 / 20

“ We loved our stay at The Butler's Quarters, everything about this place was wonderful from the atmosphere to the wonderful hosts who provided delicious welsh cakes. We would happily stay again and highly recommend it for a quiet escape. ”

Sharon van Soest- 2026-01-06

13 / 20

“ We loved our minimoon getaway at The Butler's Quarters! The hosts were so lovely and easy to contact! We arrived to the most beautiful home cooked meal and baking and the view was incredible! We had a very relaxing stay and would love to come back! ”

Sarah White- 2025-12-14

14 / 20

“ The Butler's Quarters is an amazing getaway. Stunning scenery, and the ability to just kick back and relax with everything you need. Head up the top of the farm along the walkway for an even better scenery hit. ”

Owen Svensson- 2025-11-10

15 / 20

“ Beautiful slice of paradise. Would highly recommend. It has everything you need, from cooking facilities to a beautiful wood fire burner. ”

Yazmin Royal-Thompson- 2025-11-02

16 / 20

“ This was my first Canopy Camping booking and the place was excellent. There were many small touches like some welsh cakes and a home made loaf of bread or a backpack ready to take with you on a walk. It really made it feel like the place was set up for us to be there to relax and enjoy rather than some one just letting us borrow their space. We were really impressed. ”

bradley van bakel- 2025-10-13

17 / 20

“ Definitely recommend The Butler's Quarters. Beautiful farm, setting and gorgeous accommodation with everything you could need for a wonderful stay. ”

Linda Andrew- 2025-10-09

18 / 20

“ We loved our stay at The Butler’s Quarters. Merys and Andrew were very welcoming and friendly. The accommodation was homely, set amongst farmland with sheep and cattle. When we arrived, there was home baking waiting for us. It was a peaceful and relaxing weekend. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay. ”

Kelly Oliver- 2025-10-04

19 / 20

“ This was our first Canopy Camping experience, and The Butler’s Quarters truly impressed us. Squeaky clean, with a beautiful interior and an absolute stunner of a view, we could not have asked for better. It was super private, quiet, and perfectly connected with nature. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to book our next Canopy Camping getaway. ”

Patricia Van Der Westhuizen- 2025-09-28

20 / 20

“ Fabulous location and great views. It was a bonus having the covered-in area outside. The fire was fabulous and kept us cosy. Loved the home baking. Also a bonus having power at an off grid! ”

Carl Moir- 2026-05-23

1 / 20

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