Chartre' Manor Bed & Breakfast

Chartre' Manor and Cottage is owned and operated by Dennis and Pauline. It is nestled in a private, peaceful setting high above Thames with commanding views of the firth and town. Chartre' is the french pronunciation of Pauline's maiden name Charteris.

Dennis is a retired farmer and in recent years has worked as an Attendant at the local hospital. Leaving Thames to go farming as a young boy, Dennis has returned to his home town after 40 years of being away. He is a member of the Thames Golf Club and Tongariro Natural History Society. He is interested in most sport and is currently playing golf and bowls. He loves the sea and enjoys tramping with Pauline and the family.

Pauline has recently sold her Beauty Clinic which she ran for approximately 17 years. She is an active volunteer member of the Thames Land Search & Rescue and Department of Conservation; member of Kauaeranga Tramping Club, Whangamata Tramping Club, Tongariro Natural History Society, Coromandel Coastal Walkways, Forest & Bird and Thames Women's Adventure Group. She is one of two women who circumnavigated the Coromandel Peninsula coastline in 42 days over a 3 year period. Pauline has a love for adventure, the bush, sea and nature. She also enjoys fine dining and the theatre. You may find you can tempt Pauline in accompanying you on a tramp or a kayak. Pauline and dennis have 5 adult children living away from home.

Pippa is their little over friendly black and white female cat. She knows where she is allowed to go and what to do. Please don't encourage her to visit your room.

Annarella is their friendly Friesien dairy heifer, Woolly and Jo Jo their Ayreshire steer and heifer. Gemma is the family goat that is very placid. They have sheep that roam around the property grazing and have their own free range eggs.

Dennis and Pauline purchased the seven bedroom house and cottage in February 2006. With the outstanding sunsets and views they wanted to share their home with others. It is in a unique part of New Zealand. They both belong to the Natural Growers Society and are currently developing their vegetable garden to provide SPRAY FREE, naturally grown produce that can be shared with their guests. They are conservationists that have pride in their property and the environment.