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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
NZ$175
avg per night

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Wanstead, Wanstead
  • Central Hawkes Bay College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Oruawharo Homestead & Garden
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Porangahau Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Separate dining area
Garden

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Price is NZ$175 avg per night,

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About the area

Wanstead

Located in Wanstead, this farm stay is in a rural area. Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum and Central Hawke’s Bay Settler’s Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Waipawa Golf Course and Lime Rock Wines. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Central Hawkes Bay College - 15 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Oruawharo Homestead & Garden - 32 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Porangahau Beach - 36 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Whangaehu Beach - 58 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Mangakuri Beach - 71 min drive - 68.3 km

About this property

A quiet, secluded farm residence.

The present residence is on the site of the former Motuotaraia Homestead. It is surrounded by the greenery of rural life, from the old station buildings to the sheep, cattle and deer grazing in the paddocks. This accomodation is located 20 minutes from the Waipukurau township, nearby the quaint Wanstead Church. There are many activities in the surrounding area including beaches, heated swimming pool, tramping, polo, golf, walking/biking tracks,.fishing and hunting..

The accommodation has two bedrooms and a breakfast room.
Wifi is available.

Property manager

Margaret

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is A quiet, secluded farm residence. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A quiet, secluded farm residence.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A quiet, secluded farm residence.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A quiet, secluded farm residence. located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Central Hawkes Bay College and within 20 miles (32 km) of Waipawa Golf Course and Central Hawkes Bay Settlers Museum. Porangahau Beach and Lime Rock Wines are also within 25 miles (40 km).

A quiet, secluded farm residence. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little paradise
Just Great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Had a great two nights here lovely spot and great rooms quiet and comfortable. Good breakfast treats for the four of us Only down side was no real cooking / Kitchen facilities but all good and maybe some comfy seating would be good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Great lovely property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful stay.
A very nice, quiet place to stay. The host is friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed the tranquility & sounds of nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENYSE B., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Stay
Lovely rural setting, off the beaten track, lovely and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wanstead
Lovely place. Very quiet and peaceful. Cleo the cat was a cute addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jackson K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Please note there is no kitchen to wash any plates and cutlery, floor is very cold.
I would suggest if you are looking at staying in this quiet and peaceful property that you take your own seat if possible as the ones on site are very uncomfortable. I would also suggest you take some jandles or slippers as the tiled floor is very cold!! There is no wifi or phone service, so not ideal if you need to do emails at the end of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!!
Amazing property and location. Margaret is a great host and went above and beyond. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Getaway
We had a very nice stay at Wanstead.It was in a beautiful setting and the beds were extremely comfortable. There was lots of yummy things left for our breakfast. You do need to be aware that the cooking facilities are limited to a microwave and small bench oven. Also the only seating in the breakfast room was on the dining room chairs so that did make it a bit difficult when our friends came to visit us but there were chairs that we could bring out from the bedrooms. Overall a very pleasant comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base
We needed somewhere to stay close to family we were visiting and this was the perfect spot. The host was helpful and kind as we had to shorten our stay due to the COVID lockdown. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karlee k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lovely people
Absolutely great

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Country retreat
Great spacious place to stay. Lovely host who was very accommodating. The only thing to be aware of is that there is no sink in the kitchen and you have to do the dishes in the bedroom ensuite.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
The property is set in a lovely secluded spot, sheltered by a variety of beautiful trees. It is an excellent base to explore the surrounding area of Central Hawkes Bay, as well as a place to relax and recharge after a busy year. The accommodation was stylish and spacious, and very quiet. Margaret was warm and friendly, but not intrusive. She thoughtfully provided supplies for consumption upon our arrival, including some lovely Hawkes Bay fresh fruit. Overall, we had a thoroughly enjoyable 7 night stay, and highly recommend it to any one who wants a peaceful and relaxing place for some time out.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

John P.

A wonderful setting in a beautiful old homestead garden.
The accommodation is very stylish, a classy design, and nicely furnished. Also there are some really good paintings, to add to the effect. Away in the countryside, and perfectly quiet. The stars at night are quite unbelievable. Altogether one of the best places I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy B.

A very quiet, peaceful farm residence
We had a lovely, very peaceful stay. The bird life was amazing and was a joy to listen to. The accomodation was great, everything you need was available. A very delightful place to stay.!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Hannah L.

Like it says 20mins from the closest shops.
Like it says 20mins from the closest shops. Quiet as off the main road too
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great location.
Great location. Very quiet and private. Peaceful, lovely views. Cottage a generous size. Beds comfortable. Well equipped kitchen etc.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Love the quiet environment.
Love the quiet environment. Highly recommend for a get a way. Thank you for the mandarins :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The property is a little out of the way but we knew that and it fit our needs exactly, very quiet, e
The property is a little out of the way but we knew that and it fit our needs exactly, very quiet, everything there we needed and had a great stay with my boys
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loved the peaceful and tranquil location.
Loved the peaceful and tranquil location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Quiet rustic cottage with heaps of room and sun.
Quiet rustic cottage with heaps of room and sun. Really enjoyed our stay :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nice quiet location, spacious accomodation with all the amenities for a relaxed stay.
Nice quiet location, spacious accomodation with all the amenities for a relaxed stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

This is a 'rustic' but very clean and tidy old cottage.
This is a 'rustic' but very clean and tidy old cottage. It was very comfortable and had attractive and interesting art work painted by the owner on the walls. Great place to go to get away from it all and relax! Highly recommend.