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Durievale Retreat - Peaceful with Views (SKY/WiFi)

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Living Room with Indoor/Outdoor Flow
Kitchen with view to full Laundry
Dinette
Living Room with Sky TV
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wanganui Township, Whanganui
  • Place, Durie Hill Elevator
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Watt Fountain
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Garden View

1 Queen Bed

Single Beds

2 Single Beds

Valley View

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Durievale Retreat - Peaceful with Views (SKY/WiFi)

Designed with every need in mind, this lovely property has everything you need for a quiet, relaxing holiday.

Located on Durie Vale Road, a unique sheltered microclimate with peaceful park-like surroundings, country views, and abundant birdlife is all within easy walking distance of the river, town, and main attractions.

Enjoy breakfast with the birds or evening barbeques on the sunny north-facing balcony or decks.

Having undergone a complete makeover both inside and out this warm, cosy cottage features a new kitchen and bathroom, retaining the original gloriously deep bathtub, just perfect for lengthy soaks.

Tastefully decorated with new carpet, modern furniture, electronics, appliances, and contemporary decor. Original works of art from some of Wanganui's finest artists are on display.

Treat yourself to a range of complimentary eco-friendly toiletries, organic teas, hot chocolate, and coffees, including from an Nespresso machine.

Entertain yourself with SKY TV on the large-screen TV, watch a DVD or listen to your favourite music on the entertainment system with ipod doc. Ultra-fast fibre broadband WIFI.

Retire into luxurious beds featuring luxury linens, electric blankets, and soft mattress underlays.

Infants catered for with a complimentary porta-cot, high chair, and stroller/pram available upon request. Fully fenced front and back sections with ample room for outside play. A children's playground is within easy walking distance along the Vale and a fully stocked toy and game cupboard will keep children amused for hours. Depending on the season, fruits, herbs, and vegetables may be collected from the gardens for use during your stay.

Well-behaved pets by arrangement; please ask about our pet policy. Plenty of safe on-road parking with CCTV monitoring Please note that the garage as shown in the photos is not available for guest parking.

Special conditions:
Pets are allowed with prior approval. Ask about our pet policy.

This house is not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility-impaired guests due to steps into the house and a sloping driveway leading up and down from the street to the house (see photo 14 ).

The child rate is from birth to 16 years.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Please ask us about our pet policy
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Whanganui

Located in Durie Hill, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kowhai Park and Moutoa Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Ward Observatory and Bason Botanic Gardens. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Wanganui Township, Whanganui

What's nearby

  • Memorial Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Watt Fountain - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Virginia Lake - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rutland Arms Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stellar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mischief - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Durievale Retreat - Peaceful with Views (SKY/WiFi) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Durievale Retreat - Peaceful with Views (SKY/WiFi)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Durievale Retreat - Peaceful with Views (SKY/WiFi)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Durievale Retreat - Peaceful with Views (SKY/WiFi) located?

This family-friendly Whanganui holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Durie Hill Elevator and Kowhai Park. Whanganui River Markets and New Zealand Glassworks are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by ValeRetreat

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What makes this property unique

Ultrafast fibre broadband and 65+ channels of SKY TV including sports and movies

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests