10/10 Excellent
Debra J.
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debra J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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Nut Cottage
Cottage in Kai Iwi with kitchenette
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
- Place, Mowhanau Beach
- Place, Castlecliff Beach
- Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
Nut Cottage
Step back in time to this 70s-inspired cottage set in its own private orchard near Bushy Park.
Enjoy the luxury of soaking in a hot bath on the covered deck, whatever the weather. Perfect for couples wanting to get away from it all, or small families. You can be completely private or wander round the working walnut farm with its extensive gardens and menagerie.
Please note that while cottage has a kitchenette, there is also a firepit and BBQ outside. In keeping with the vintage theme, the cottage has a well stocked library, plenty of board games and DVDs (sorry no wifi or TV reception). While we may not have all the mod cons but actually, that's what our guests prefer! It’s a great place to dial things back and enjoy a slower pace of life with the farms seasonal variety.
The cottage has private drive access and use of it's own orchard block, complete with hammock swinging in the shade of walnut trees. Pets are welcome, please note along with our stock we also have farm dogs. The dogs are usually working with us and are locked up at night but they will greet you when you arrive (and possibly when using the BBQ).
Enjoy the luxury of soaking in a hot bath on the covered deck, whatever the weather. Perfect for couples wanting to get away from it all, or small families. You can be completely private or wander round the working walnut farm with its extensive gardens and menagerie.
Please note that while cottage has a kitchenette, there is also a firepit and BBQ outside. In keeping with the vintage theme, the cottage has a well stocked library, plenty of board games and DVDs (sorry no wifi or TV reception). While we may not have all the mod cons but actually, that's what our guests prefer! It’s a great place to dial things back and enjoy a slower pace of life with the farms seasonal variety.
The cottage has private drive access and use of it's own orchard block, complete with hammock swinging in the shade of walnut trees. Pets are welcome, please note along with our stock we also have farm dogs. The dogs are usually working with us and are locked up at night but they will greet you when you arrive (and possibly when using the BBQ).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
We can provide extra external tables and seating.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Dogs are welcome, but under control due to stock.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: We can provide extra external tables and seating.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Kai Iwi
Located in Kai Iwi, this cottage is in a rural area. Watt Fountain and Memorial Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bason Botanic Gardens and Ward Observatory. Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like birdwatching.
Whanganui
What's nearby
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Mowhanau Beach - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
- Bason Botanic Gardens - 22 min drive - 20.4 km
- Virginia Lake - 24 min drive - 25.7 km
- Castlecliff Beach - 30 min drive - 32.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Windermere Farms Of Wanganui - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Your host
After travelling and working widely I returned to look after the family farm. It's a peaceful place which I am happy to share with guests.
Why they chose this property
Whanganui has a mild climate and a laid back feel. We are next to the bird santurary - Bushy Park and there are hiking / biking trails further up the road. Saturday's Riverside Market in is a great place to shop and the Sargent Art Gallery is worth seeing while you are in town. Kai Iwi beach is 20 mins drive and the nearby Botanical Gardens are also a great place to visit.
What makes this property unique
This is a mature walnut orchard run on organic / sustainably. Our parklike grounds are home to numerous native birds and we have planted a mix of additional trees to provide suitable habitat and food for them. As well as walnuts we grow a mix of fruit which you are welcome to pick when in season.
We have chosen to keep the cottage low tech as our visitors come to get away from busy lives and prefer it that way.
We have chosen to keep the cottage low tech as our visitors come to get away from busy lives and prefer it that way.
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