An iconic historic building that captures the spirit of its diverse past, while providing complete relaxation inside and out, on the banks of the Awakino River, near New Plymouth on the West Coast, North Island, New Zealand. The coastal hamlet of Awakino is peaceful and picturesque. The lodge is a spacious property with a charming garden, pergola and outdoor dining area, situated on the banks of the Awakino River. We also have a hot spa pool waiting for you, on its own private deck connected directly to the house. With just fifteen houses in the village and a hotel - you feel worlds apart and ready to slow down and relax. An iconic historic building that captures the spirit of its diverse past, while providing complete relaxation inside and out, on the banks of the Awakino River, near New Plymouth on the West Coast, North Island, New Zealand. The coastal hamlet of Awakino is peaceful and picturesque. The lodge is a spacious property with a charming garden, pergola and outdoor dining area, situated on the banks of the Awakino River. We also have a hot spa pool waiting for you, on its own private deck connected directly to the house. With just fifteen houses in the village and a hotel - you feel worlds apart and ready to slow down and relax. The lounge / dining area is massive and open plan, with a gigantic handmade wooden dining table that can seat 20 or more. But there are plenty of cosy nooks where you can curl up with a book or a coffee. Gather around the wood burner In the colder months for the ambiance, while a powerful heat pump helps keep the large space toasty warm. In summer, enjoy outdoor dining on a large deck outside, and take your pick of woodfired pizza oven, charcoal grill or gas BBQ. The property boasts 4 bedrooms (3 doubles and one room with 2 single beds. The master bedroom has a large ensuite travertine marble bathroom, while there is a second very large bathroom with shower and separate bath that adjoins another bedroom and also serves other guests. The large country kitchen is fitted with a 6-ring gas burner and electric oven, with all the appliances and implements you could need to cook up a storm. We have masses of books, games and magazines to wile away the evening hours or rainy days, And of course those amazing West Coast black sand beaches are only a few minutes’ drive away. A 5-minute drive finds you in Mokau, where there are cafes, a newly built museum, a butcher’s shop and a store selling bread, milk, eggs and other essentials. In Mokau there is also beach access, and you can spend hours wandering the driftwood-littered beach, and enjoying protected swimming areas in the tidal river estuary.