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Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse

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Property grounds
Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Bedroom has California King bed or can be separated into 2 king singles

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
AU$126
avg per night

Explore the area

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Paraite, Taranaki
  • Place, New Plymouth Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fitzroy Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$126
avg per night

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About the area

Paraite

Located in Paraite, this guesthouse is in a rural area. New Plymouth Golf Club and Fitzroy Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit New Plymouth Observatory and Brooklands Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TSB Stadium or Bowl of Brooklands.
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What's nearby

  • New Plymouth Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Pukekura Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Wind Wand - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stumble Inn and Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’S Bell Bock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coronation Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Van Dyck Pancakes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Pear Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse

Located in the rural suburb of Paraite, Bell Block. 1 bedroom unit / guest house surrounded by fruit trees, space and privacy. All the rural aspects but so close to Bell Block shops and the valley shopping centre.

Modern fully double glazed one bedroom unit. Bedroom with a comfy California King bed. There is also an option for a trundler bed for a 3rd person.
Ensuite bathroom, Kitchen, TV and DVD player with Freeview. Walk out of the lounge onto a patio/deck looking out to an orchard of fruit trees listen to the numerous birds singing or the horses next door.
Linen and towels provided
off street parking in front of attached garage on unit however garage can not be used.
8 mins to the airport
8 mins to the valley shopping centre
9 mins to the beach
5 mins to bell block shops and the warehouse
15 mins to Pukekura Park

Guest have full access to the unit (not attached garage) and garden/orchard area

Other things to note

Unit is accessed via our main driveway and as we have 3 children a dog, free range chickens and cows in the paddock, the gate over the driveway is automatic, a code will be given to you prior to arrival and will be closed at all times for safety reasons.
Must be ok with Dogs - our dog (a small spoodle) may occasionally wander down to the unit. He is nervy and will sometimes bark at strangers but means no harm. We try to keep him away for your stay.

No parties, gatherings or guest of any kind as this is private property and our home

Wifi - Free wifi. The signal comes from the main house

We are open to negotiate the stay of pets depending on circumstances. Must be NON SHEDDING pets only. There will be an extra $45 fee added on to the cleaning fee due to using extra products/cleaning after a pet has been in the unit. However any pets are to be prior approved with us BEFORE booking.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: dogs (limit 1 total)
Neg for non shedding. Approval prior to booking
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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 and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse on 30 Mar 2026 start from AU$126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 6 miles (10 km) of New Plymouth Golf Club, Mahoetahi Historic Reserve and Fitzroy Golf Club. East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Rural Retreat 1 bedroom Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super place to stay

Well located, lovely property, great host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jant A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Having come to enjoy the Taranaki Garden Festival, we thoroughly enjoyed this rural location, close to so many gorgeous gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Nice place
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Cozy batch with lovely hosts

We'd recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem

Perfect little stay for our weekend getaway. Great hosts onsite and nearby if needed but us completely to ourselves. Highly reccommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful rural retreat

Lovely rural accommodation, everything you need for a short or long stay, very spacious rooms. A secure, peaceful, and quiet location, a short drive from the beach or main centre. Handy to the Bell Block end of the costal walway. Enjoyed the evening visits from the chickens. Would recommend and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shane b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and peaceful

Was more than we expected. Spacious clean and quite. Never saw the hosts but texted freely with no worries. We stayed three nights and will be staying hopefully again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet stay and close to New Plymouth

Google location worked well. Then it was very easy to get to where we wanted. Explore New Plymouth, bike the Coastal walkway and explore the region. Very peaceful, great for a recovery weekend. The patchy wifi and random mobile reception made a quick way to reduce technology! Always a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

small addition

Please could you add a couple more power sockets for charging phone etc. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paraite Road

We loved this property - comfortable, spacious and in good location if you want to be close to Bell Block which was the case with us. The only reason we don't give it five stars was because there was no stores such as salt, pepper, sugar or oil etc there. And importantly no milk - when we arrived we wanted a cup of tea but had to immediately drive about 5 k to the nearest diary. I think given it is a long drive away from stores a few minimal supplies would be useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the unit, very clean and well set out, with both check-in and check-out being very simple and hassle free
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gwenda P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Rural area

Quiet spot, not too far to travel to shops etc. Spacious accommodation for a unit. Parking not a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Retreat

Easy to access secure property, with everything you need for a break away from home. We had a fabulous time thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and private

Comfortable accommodation with a very comfortable Californian king bed. Nice and private. Handy to New Plymouth and cycle ways.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paraite paradise!

We had an incredible time staying here and appreciated all of the things both big and small our host Jo did to make our stay enjoyable. We can’t wait to be back and wouldn’t hesitate to book here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

Clean, comfortable, with a wonderful (and huge!) bed. Great location, quiet but pretty close to New Plymouth. If you want to cook your own meals, do take all provisions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Neil P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

Lovely rural setting we had a nice get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home in the countryside

Great hosts who were very thoughtful and helpful. A beautiful location, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Taranaki experience

Our stay in this gorgeous property was magical . We both enjoyed our stay as did our little pooch. To have somewhere so relaxing to come back to each day after enjoying the garden festival was very special to us . We loved every minute we were here and wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to anyone. We hope to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great property that was warm and Clean. Great privacy even though on the same property as owners. Location was perfect for us. Jo left a personal message and suggestions of things to do in new Plymouth in the rain.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NIVA T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cosy little bach with Mt Taranaki in the backyard.

This is a little home away from home-bach. It has all the basic essentials. The McDonalds and The Warehouse are a 2-3 minute drive away depending on the morning traffic. The location of the bach was easy and central to the town. There are heaters to keep the bach warm and toasty throughout the night. This bach is suited for people who love a nice rural and quiet area to holiday. The owners live on the property and they can be reached via phone. If you are looking at cooking, you will need to bring all your kitchen basics to make your meals. The bed is super comfortable and there are layers of warm comforters for the chilly mornings. There isn't a washing machine and dryer to use, but there is a laundromat in Fitzroy for self service. When your outside on the left side of the garage-bach - you will see a clear view of Mt Taranaki.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday with the dog

Fabulous dog friendly accommodation. Fully fenced so felt safe to let him wander. Lovely tidy accommodation amongst the fruit trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Had a lovely time. Was more spacious than we expected, neat and tidy, good communication meant we could operate tv etc easily. Cosy beds, kitchen was adequate for self catering. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great place, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bentley misses Charlie

Charlie, Jo and Co’s place is immaculate, 10 mins from town while being a great escape from the hustle and bustle. Jo very kindly puppy sat Bentley and Charlie was friendly and kept Bentley entertained. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021