Travel Reference
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Cotswold Cottage
( 07-868 6306;
www.cotswoldcottage.co.nz
;
46 Maramarahi Rd; r $180-210; )
Looking over the
river and racecourse, 3km southeast of town, this pretty villa features luxuriant linen and
an outdoor spa pool. The comfy rooms all open onto a deck.
B&B
$$
Ocean View on Thames
( 07-868 3588;
www.retreat4u.co.nz
;
509 Upper Albert St; ste $160-180, apt $180-200; )
Aside from the
expansive views, it's the little touches that make this place so special - such as fresh
flowers and, in the two-bedroom apartment downstairs, a fridge stocked with cost-price
beverages offered on an honesty system.
B&B
$$
Coastal Motor Lodge
( 07-868 6843;
www.stayatcoastal.co.nz
;
608 Tararu Rd; units $150-179; )
Motel and chalet-style ac-
commodation is provided at this smart, welcoming place, 2km north of Thames. It over-
looks the sea, making it a popular choice, especially in the summer months.
MOTEL
$$
Grafton Cottage & Chalets
( 07-868 9971;
www.graftoncottage.co.nz
;
304 Grafton Rd; units $140-220; )
Perched on a hill,
most of these attractive wooden chalets have decks with awesome views. The hospitable
hosts provide free internet access and breakfast, as well as use of the pool, spa and barbe-
cue areas.
CHALET
$$
Brunton House B&B
( 07-868 5160;
www.bruntonhouse.co.nz
;
210 Parawai Rd; r $160-180, tr $195; )
This impressive
two-storey kauri villa (1875) has a modern kitchen and bathrooms, while staying true to
the building's historic credentials (there are no en suites). Guests can relax in the grounds,
by the pool, in the designated lounge or on the upstairs terrace.
B&B
$$
Eating
Cafe Melbourne
MAP
CAFE
$
(
www.facebook.com/CafeMelbourneGrahamsTown
;
715 Pollen St; mains $12-19; 8am-5pm Mon-Thu, 8am-9pm
Fri, 9am-4pm Sat & Sun)
Stylish and spacious, this cafe definitely channels the cosmopolitan
