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Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

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Lounge from bedroom three
Lounge View 2
Lounge View 1
Lounge View 3
Private kitchen

Overview of Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Taumarunui, Centrl Plateau
  • Popular LocationTaumarunui Domain8 min walk
  • Popular LocationRaurimu Spiral18 min walk
  • Popular LocationRangaroa Domain4 min drive
  • AirportTaupo (TUO)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu

Summary
Comfortable, quiet, warm home-like accommodation in central Taumarunui. Riverlea Cottage is 2km from Cafes & next to a reserve. Good shower, comfy beds, WIFI & Netflix. Off-street parking. Late Checkouts Sunday, pack go out in the morning, pick up bags in the afternoon & checkout* conditions apply. Perfect accommodation for Timber trail, Forgotten World Adventures,
Kayaking, 42 traverse, and other bike trails. Contractors working in town, reasonable weekly rates available by negotiation.

Detail
Everything you need to enjoy your stay is supplied. This includes all Kitchenware, Bedding, and internal Laundry. You will not have to share the house with any other guests.
• Late Checkout is available for weekend guests staying two nights or more in most instances. (Please check when booking)
• Secure lockable shed for storing Bikes and other equipment. Will fit 6 at a
squeeze
• Full Laundry with Washing machine and Dryer in house.
• Weekender Fridge in Kitchen, Larger Fridge in the Bunkroom off the
Kitchen
• Plenty of off-street parking
• Continental Breakfasts available - Cereal, Bread, Jams and preserves, Milk
Coffee Tea and optional fruit. If you would like this option please let us
know when booking, a small additional charge may apply.
• Inside the cottage is as described, recently painted, new Kitchen and Bathroom, a new Heat pump with a great Shower. The cottage also has comfortable Queen beds, a smart TV with Netflix, Wifi and Stereo. Supplied are plenty of board games and books and magazine for inside days.
•The cottage has lots of heating for winter warmth we've recently upgraded this so each bedroom has a new heater. The lounge has a new Heatpump and the Kitchen Dining room has one of the Tevo heaters for instant heat.
It is a very comfortable 100-year-old house with a cozy home-like feeling. The lounge suites are comfy and overall, it's a great place to come and relax for a weekend or longer.

Outside,
the Cottage has nice lines and is as you can see in the photos. The Garden is cottage-like, unpretentious, and tidy with fresh flowers in the garden in the Spring-Summer months and early Autumn. At the rear of the house is a functional parking area and next to the back door is a basic well-used outdoor seating area with an outdoor table. There is enough space to park two or three cars and more space along the driveway. We once had a car club park eight cars off-street.

Location
The Cottage is about a 5-minute drive to the Restaurants and Cafes on the Main Street which is about 2km away. The Supermarket is 1.5 km away and closes at 8 pm. The house is located next to a public farmlike reserve and is 150m from the Wanganui River. You can just walk across the paddocks to get to the river and catch trout from the banks. Area: Most of the houses in the area are middle-income 3 and 4-bedroom 1920s bungalows and for the most part are well kept. You can see most people take pride in their properties.

Neighbours
Looking out from the front of the house there is an attractive view of the poplar trees, willows, rolling hills, and pasture land beyond them. There is a largely empty section on one side of us as their house was destroyed by fire 5 years ago. Behind us and on the other side of us are families with young children. The neighbor on the other side of us is a rent. They are a family with Children who are reasonably quiet bar a bit of play on the trampoline. You can hear them playing outside in the evenings in Summer. overall the neighbours are quiet as a rule.

Quiet
A really big advantage of the location is that the house is protected from train noise by an embankment 50m behind the house which comes through Taumarunui on a regular basis at night. This can keep you awake at night if you are not used to the noise. Many hotels and some BNBs in Taumarunui are exposed to this train noise so that's something to be aware of. If you're looking for a bit of country 5 minutes from eateries and shops this is it. Further out, there aren't any diaries close by if you need something.

Property manager

LynneMark697

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taumarunui

Located in Taumarunui, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Taumarunui Golf Course and Epic Cycle Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Taumarunui Domain and Rangaroa Domain. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

What's nearby

  • Taumarunui Domain - 8 min walk
  • Raurimu Spiral - 18 min walk
  • Hakiaha Street - 18 min walk
  • Rangaroa Domain - 4 min drive
  • Epic Cycle Adventures - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Taupo (TUO) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Jasmine's Cafe & Thai Restaurant - 19 min walk
  • Ruddies Place Cafe Restaurant & Bar - 16 min walk
  • Bakehouse Cafe - 14 min walk
  • Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverlea Cottage and Art Stay Taumarunui Ruapehu located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Taumarunui Domain, Raurimu Spiral and Hakiaha Street. Rangaroa Domain and Taumarunui Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Character cottage
We appreciated the modern kitchen and bathroom. Good sized bedrooms, comfortable lounge and a good location. Check in and check out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for 8 people
Having the hosts near was really helpful. the house is organised well for a group. Well appointed. Art was interesting. I would recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

5/5 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for 8 people
The hosts were near and helpful. the house is well organised for a group and we enjoyed our stay there.

4/5 Good

paul j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great cottage
A well appointed and very comfortable place to stay. It has plenty of room, comfortable beds, a great kitchen and a super place to sit and watch TV. The area is quiet and 2 mins drive to the shops in town. It was an ideal place to stay for fishing the great local rivers or exploring the superb countryside. A tip cottage and great value
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
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4/5 Good

John R.

This was a step up on the quintessential Kiwi bach that I have previously stayed at.
This was a step up on the quintessential Kiwi bach that I have previously stayed at. The inside has been spruced up nicely with good kitchen and bathroom. All the rooms were clean and comfortable.

About the host

Hosted by LynneMark697

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My name is Mark and will be your host we look forward to having you stay with us. We have run this property as a Holiday home since 2004. As Hosts we are friendly and down to earth and will do our best to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. We live just a few minutes from the house so will be there if you need me quickly.

Type of Holiday Home
This house is more in line with a traditional Kiwi Bach. A traditional Kiwi Bach is a holiday home where you go to enjoy the great outdoors to get away from your city life and all the stress that goes with that. New Zealanders understand that you are often happiest just standing around a Barbeque with a beer or wine and perhaps with a freshly caught fish. So often these types of holiday homes do not try to be upmarket - rather relaxed and unpretentious. This one is full of Art with lots of Books, Magazines and games with an atmosphere that gives you a good feeling. The house is clean tidy and well kept. Riverlea Cottage is a good fit for those looking for affordable comfortable accommodation where they can relax and feel at home so they can get on with really enjoying their holiday. The House was build in the 1920s and is an old country Villa / Bungalow set next to open paddocks and the River beyond. It has a Newish Kitchen and Bathroom. The rest of the house is original but in good condition having a certain undefined charm and a slightly bohemian f eel. One of the comments we sometimes get is staying at Riverlea Cottage is like taking a holiday from your holiday - somewhere you can really relax.
If you'd like to see more view our short video on Fbook. Just look up Riverlea Cottage Taumarunui

Why they chose this property

So Riverlea cottage is a very peaceful tranquil location. It's hard to put your finger on why this is? It just is. I chose to move here to focus more on my fine artwork and you'll see a number of my artworks in the house. Apart from being one of the most beautiful parts of the country Taumarunui is the natural centre of the North Island and from hear many activities are in range of a short car ride (within 2 hours journey). The cottage is Insulated from train noise behind an embankment 50 meters behind the house it is quiet. Being only 150m from the Wanganui river through a public reserve, where you can catch trout from the riverbanks it's popular with Fishermen and women. We have a lot of guests staying who come to enjoy Canoeing down the River www.blazingadventures.co.nz, Cycling, and walking the Trail, especially the Timber Trail https://www.thetimbertrail.nz/ and 42 Traverse and the Tongariro crossing, lots of people come to enjoy Bookings with Forgotten World Adventures https://forgottenworldadventures.co.nz/ and of cause we have many people who come for Skiing and Snowboarding on Mt Ruapehu http://www.mtruapehu.com/ about 40 minutes drive away and in the other direction the Waitomo Caves an hour away https://www.waitomo.com That's one of the key benefits of this location, it is so central. You are less than 3 hour's drive away from 8 major cities and countless activities all within an easy drive.
But most of all Riverlea Cottage is comfortable homely, the beds are comfortable and the Shower is good and the house is fully decked out. The Bookshelves have plenty of Books and recent Magazines so it's the perfect place to relax and there is lots of Art on the Walls.

What makes this property unique

• Central Location a great place to base yourself at a lower price and see Central North Island Attractions
• Riverlea Cottage is an 'Art stay' there is a lot of Art on the walls which you can buy sometimes originals sometimes prints and the house is owned by a local Artist and Graphic Designer.
• Close to a Supermarket. (5 minutes by car)
• Close to Cafes and Restaurants (5 minutes by car)
• Next to A river you can fish from and a public reserve you can walk around (fishing rod supplied
• Close to several key Tourism activities
• Pool table, Lots of Games, Books and Magazines make it a great place to relax.
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