Guest Book Reviews The Loft bed and breakfast

I am blown away by the gentle and wonderful hosts John and Iris who opened up their stunning home The Loft to unsuspecting travellers.

The comfort and divine food is so special and New Zealand at its best, was served to us.

It is true to say I will never forget this short and sweet stay. The garden and the views are stunning and your home is so beautiful with the personal touches of John's paintings and Iris's photography. 

Thank you for being "John Brown" to the "Royal Visitors" from UK: USA. The 'Big Boy' Bagpipes was great - With much love and thanks xx

Close friends and family together from overseas. Very happy to spread the word around the globe of the most wonderful and indeed the very best that New Zealand Bed and Breakfast hospitality could ever offer. Nothing seems to be too much effort for John and Iris in their endeavour tio make this the most happiest, most comfortable and most memorable stay. 

John playing "Highland Cathedral" on the bagpipes and then playing for the sisters to dance the "sword dance' (first time for 50 years!) was  very very special. Now we look forward to offering Iris and John our humble hospitality on their travels.

With Love and Thanks 

Our hearts and souls are filled with the joy of tender and gracious hospitality. A treat indeed to share in the home and talents and John and Iris. We will relsih this time as a true and lasting experience of New Zealand people and places.

We truly want to share our part of the world with the two of you! Westward Ho! With great fondness.....

I have enjoyed my stay so much with the views and surrounds so breath-taking. Iris and John are so obliging in every way and their accommodation is A1.

I do love New Zealand as both my daughters are here with their families so I visit here quite often. It's so good relaxing, shopping in the village!!!!

Kindest Regards

Fabulous B&B with fabulous hosts. Wonderful breakfasts, superb decor and John and Iris offer hospitality that is very special. We have had a wonderful stay and can truly recommend this accommodation.

We hope to see you again soon.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay over 2 nights in this beautiful and warm house.

Iris and John were perfect hosts. And beautiful gardens , home cooking. Yes, delicious cooking Iris thank you, and I love your gardens, very inspiring! Both talented and gifted, John with the brush and Iris with the Kai - God Bless x0x

A lovely home with an amazing outlook and beautiful garden, and thank you to the cheeky birds having a bath. One night is not enough - Thank You!

Amazing hosts, beautiful property and fabulous bathroom! Would love to have stayed a few more nights. Highly recommend to anyone and will try to return soon! The Muesli was amazing!!

Thank you so much for your hospitality. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here (for 5 nights). You have a fantastic home and a wonderful view.

We both loved your beautiful breakfasts and you made us feel very welcome.

Iris, thank you very much for the lovely montage of photos on my wedding day. We will be back to stay again sometime soon. - Take care.....XX

A very enjoyable two nights in your wonderful home. Love the design, comfy bed, fab linen and great bathroom - really love your extra touches, very much appreciated - think you do an amazing job - well done, keep up the good work!

Great to meet you both, you are always welcome to stay at our home in Spain. 

We are so pleased to have shared two nights of hospitality and the warmth of the atmopsphere that you have created here. It was an added bonus to share our time here with Bill and Sal. If you get to Whakatane do come and see us. 

Terry and Barbara have said it all - we loved our time here. Thank you from two Brits, Colin and Audrey

Dear Iris and John - We owe you so many thanks for wonderful visits here, in Sedona and Oregon.

Your generosity in making our stays memorable is much appreciated. From the loan of the bikes to excursions to special places.

John, you are an ispiration with your painting and piping. What fun it was to see and hear your pipes and outift (Kilt)

Iris, you too are inspirational and we hope to send you some photos as we learn more.

Many many warm thanks 

Truly and artistic experience. Beauty, comfort and hospitality. Thank you.

EXCEPTIONAL! Enjoyed it.

Fantastic experience. Great company and conversation.

What a great stay with the best hosts you could wish for. John - Iris thank you for your wonderful hospitality.

Superb, we had a wonderful stay/ lovely people.

Beautiful setting, wonderful breakfasts and delightful and helpful company. It was truly a wonderful stay.

Gorgeous home, gracious hosts, wonderful company. Thank you so much!

Our first B&B in NZ. I don’t think we’ll find any better. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Thanks for a wonderful stay. Absolutely delightful

Expansive and generous hospitality. Delicious gourmet breakfasts. Wonderful restful 3 days. Thanks so much Iris and John

Luxurious accommodation matched by the Spittle's hospitality make for a resplendent stay. Thank you!

Thank you for indulging us. We loved your art and travel memories.

Thank you for your great hospitality. It was a pleasure to have my 60yrs birthday party with you Iris and John.

Thank you for a wonderful week's stay. Great accommodation and company. Well done!

Fantastic place. We were really made to feel welcome - great hosts. (5 stars)

Wonderfully warm hospitality and simply gorgeous surroundings & scrumptious food - Thank you

Lovely sheets, lovely bathroom, lovely ambiance; in fact, lovely everything!

First rate! Top shelf! Nothing to be improved. The Queen herself should count herself a lucky lady if she had the good fortune to stay a few nights at “The Loft”. John and Iris are consummate host and hostess, world travelers with a view to the satisfaction of their guests. 10/10

Lovely setting, conversation and food. Returning “home” was made even more pleasurable by John and iris’ hospitality.

A Lovely home. Thank you for your hospitality and understanding.

What can I add. Luxurious bed and bathroom – and lovely as well as imaginative talented hosts – a dream stay.

B&B can only BETTER AND BEST. Not just fantastic art, but breakfasts that are out of this world and the kind of warm welcome that is Aotearoa at its best.

We couldn’t ask for a better Homestay experience – gorgeous home, charming hosts, wonderful breakfasts, lovely views. We will definitely recommend and return ourselves. Thank you so much. A great impression for overseas travellers too. 6 star accommodation!

Beautiful house, warm and comfortable 10/10.

WOW. What wonderful hosts, accommodation and food. We cannot rate The Loft highly enough. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived and will definitely be going back.

You don’t find hospitality like this in many parts of the world! Wonderful!

Thank you for the sharing of yourselves and your country. What a delight!

Exceeded expectations – a wonderful stay.

Thank you for a beautiful few days and such heavenly breakfasts.

Thank you for your warm hospitality and sensational breakfasts. Have enjoyed our time immensely.

Everything we imagined and more. A paradise in New Zealand. Wonderful hosts.

Thank you for an unforgettable stay, fantastic dinner and bagpipe music.

A home brimming with art, style, fine food, warmth and friendliness, thank you.

All we want to say has been said before but we had the feeling that you all made and did it just for us. Thank you for letting us feel very special. Hope to come back.

A wonderful stay with delightful hosts and superb food, thank you.

Thank you so much, marvellous food, conversation and hospitality

Beautiful setting, wonderful breakfasts and delightful and helpful company. It was a truly lovely stay.  January 2011

What a great stay with the best hosts you could wish for. John - Iris, thank you for your wonderful hospitality. Germany, February 2011

What a great stay with the best hosts you could wish for. John and Iris, thank you for your wonderful hospitality.