Hi Rachel Thank you so much for today we enjoyed watching the rugby with you both. You go the extra mile for your guests and we really appreciated your kindness. […]
Note from Today
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YUM!
We had a fun day at the House yesterday…a local chef, Helen Filtcroft has expanded her business, Cook Learn Love to provide cooking classes in local hotels and B&Bs. The Taranaki Daily News were here and covered one of the lessons and created a lovely video you can see here: http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/84665018/chef-expands-cooking-classes-into-the-hotel-room-market It’s fabulous to think of […]
Restaurant Review – The Hour Glass
I can’t believe that I have not written about the Hour Glass prior to this…I started this post months and months ago, and then just couldn’t finish it. There is so much that I want to write about this awesome place – our ‘local’ and so much more. The only thing to do this place […]
Through a different lense….
A talented local photographer, Biance Brons recently took some photos of our Taranaki Suite, and guest lounge. I just love them, the light, the way she captures the combination of character and modern elements that we created, the warmth of the environment….it is so lovely to see the House through different eyes. […]
Note from Today
“Thanks for the perfect time in your wonderful House.” Guests from Shanghai […]
With thanks
As we start our 4th year of business, we have so much gratitude to all who have supported us, our friends and family who believed in us, and all of our guests who have graced the House. Creating this House and running this business came from a little idea that we had and I am […]
Foxes Island Wines
We are members of the New Plymouth Wine Tasting Club. The club’s motto is “The best wine is the wine you like best!” The members have warmly welcomed us to New Plymouth at our monthly tastings and we have discovered and learned more about the wine regions of New Zealand and their talented and passionate wine […]
Public Catering Company
I get a bit giddy when new restaurants open in New Plymouth and I’m excited to say that we’ve had quite a few new openings lately. The New York bar at the Nice Hotel, Monica’s, Social Kitchen, Prohibition… The latest is in the new ‘Arts Quarter’ across from the Len Lye Centre, and in […]
In Print!
Look at us – Hosking House is featured in Urbis magazine this month! WooooHOOOOOO! […]
Belief in people…
I just love Airbnb’s concept, and the heart behind their brand: Founded on a belief in the fundamental goodness of people, Airbnb believes that kindness is part of who we are as a species, whatever our gender, nationality or race. Visit blog.airbnb.com/is-mankind to learn more about how Airbnb is asking people to discover the kindness […]