6/10 Okay
Eugene S.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Eugene S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Entire home
Alpaca Farm Retreat - secluded and private
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
New Plymouth, New Plymouth
- Pukekura Park
- Bowl of Brooklands
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- New Plymouth (NPL)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Alpaca Farm Retreat - secluded and private
If you are looking to retreat from the stresses of suburbia and to enjoy the simple pleasure of being in the country-side then this is the accommodation for you.
A self-servicing luxury farm stay cottage offers peace and quiet, privacy, seclusion, tranquility. Set in rural landscape with views across farmland to the sea to the north and Mt Taranaki to the south. The sound of birds in the bush and of the creek nearby are the only things to interrupt the silence. Alpacas may seek your company at the window and then return to grazing with their herd.
Just 10kms from New Plymouth, the many attractions Taranaki has to offer are close by, eg beaches, mountains, gardens, golf courses, Pukekura Park, Bowl of Brooklands, Pukeiti Gardens, Pukeariki Museum, Len Lye Art Gallery.
Facilities include double bed accommodation for 3 couples (2 queen-size beds in each bedroom, and a foldout couch in the lounge) and there are roll-out beds in addition. Hot Spring Spa/Jaccuzi. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Gas heating. Entertainment facilities include Sky TV, ipod dock, Blue Ray player.
Bush and farm walks near the retreat.
Special conditions:
Small children need to be supervised on deck
Usual farm hazards exist eg electric fences, water troughs, uneven ground, pond and waterways. Caution required.
Smoking permitted outside ONLY
A self-servicing luxury farm stay cottage offers peace and quiet, privacy, seclusion, tranquility. Set in rural landscape with views across farmland to the sea to the north and Mt Taranaki to the south. The sound of birds in the bush and of the creek nearby are the only things to interrupt the silence. Alpacas may seek your company at the window and then return to grazing with their herd.
Just 10kms from New Plymouth, the many attractions Taranaki has to offer are close by, eg beaches, mountains, gardens, golf courses, Pukekura Park, Bowl of Brooklands, Pukeiti Gardens, Pukeariki Museum, Len Lye Art Gallery.
Facilities include double bed accommodation for 3 couples (2 queen-size beds in each bedroom, and a foldout couch in the lounge) and there are roll-out beds in addition. Hot Spring Spa/Jaccuzi. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. Gas heating. Entertainment facilities include Sky TV, ipod dock, Blue Ray player.
Bush and farm walks near the retreat.
Special conditions:
Small children need to be supervised on deck
Usual farm hazards exist eg electric fences, water troughs, uneven ground, pond and waterways. Caution required.
Smoking permitted outside ONLY
Property manager
Trish and Neil Watson
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Young children will need to be closely supervised.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Hurford
Located in Hurford, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Hurworth Cottage and The Gables are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kaitake Golf Club and Fitzroy Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Pouakai Zoo Park and Ringcraft Moana. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Steven M.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and wonderful location
Steven M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela B.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Angela B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan B.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Nathan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheena P.
16 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alpaca Retreat
Sheena P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
george o., Golden BC
6 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Supper Amazing
george o.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann V.
14 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Ann V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Kathryn W.
2 Mar 2018
Lovely peaceful rural setting made extra special by being surrounded by fields of alpacas.
Kathryn W.
10/10 Excellent
Vivienne L.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best farm stay in New Plymouth
Vivienne L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark C., Fitzroy North
26 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Isolation
Mark C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
23 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Happy Place
Thomas C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
1 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Understated luxury
Mark M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard S.
17 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed!
Richard S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at the alpaca retreat!
Sarah F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
clare z.
8 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break
clare z.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Polly P.
2 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway
Polly P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katheryn G.
29 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Farm Retreat
Katheryn G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elke M.
19 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Elke M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Allan M.
5 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Allan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Adrianne W.
5 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural with extras
Adrianne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H.
24 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene and idyllic
Amanda H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrew J.
22 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot
Andrew J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joao S.
19 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway, perfect location
Joao S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chaise L.
18 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A++ highly recommend
Chaise L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emma M.
1 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing
Emma M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
About the host
Hosted by Trish and Neil Watson
What makes this property unique
Offers close encounters with alpacas, curious, enchanting and endearing animals that graze close-by
Languages:
English
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