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A tranquil country cottage

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Verandah
From the verandah
Front paddock
Kitchen
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

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Rangitikei District, Feilding
  • Popular LocationThe Square20 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalmerston North Hospital20 min drive
  • Popular LocationArena Manawatu21 min drive
  • AirportWhanganui (WAG)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom

1 Child Bed

Third bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A tranquil country cottage

This cottage is ideal for those in the area for the night for an event and looking for somewhere to stay, but would make a great long weekend escape too. With plenty of activities in the area, it is also a suitable holiday destination.

The cottage was built in the 19th century as the Cookhouse, so was home to the person who cooked for all those who lived and worked on the farm. It is set in a garden with a variety of fruit trees, and if you visit in spring the verandah will be draped with the most magnificent wisteria.

The cottage is spacious with a huge kitchen, a Kent fire and an open fire.

We are located less than 15 minutes from Feilding, about 10 minutes from Bulls, and about 25 minutes from Palmerston North. Manfeild in Feilding is only around 15 kilometres away. Ideal location for those going to the Central Districts Field Days.

There is a golf course about 6 kilometres away. Both Bulls and Sanson offer fantastic antique shops and cafes and are within a 5 - 10 minute drive. Mt Lees Reserve is close by and has a 1-2 km well-maintained track through native bush.

Special conditions:

1.There is a haha at the front of the house that may not be suitable for children.
2. We have a policy of minimum 3 night stays across public holidays.
3. We are not currently taking bookings more than 3 months in advance.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property manager

HarrietWi1

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note ha ha is not suitable for children.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Halcombe

This cottage is located in Halcombe. New Zealand Rugby Museum and Te Manawa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marton Golf Club and Marton Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Map
Rangitikei District, Feilding

What's nearby

  • Marton Park - 18 min drive
  • The Square - 20 min drive
  • Palmerston North Convention Centre - 20 min drive
  • Palmerston North Hospital - 20 min drive
  • Arena Manawatu - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viv's Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mint Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A tranquil country cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A tranquil country cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A tranquil country cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A tranquil country cottage located?

Situated in Halcombe, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mt. Lees Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Skyhawk Playground and Sanson Community Library. Sanson Library and Bulls Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy tranquility
What a beautiful peaceful little cottage. We found the cottage clean and cosy, the kitchen well appointed and the location just beautiful. Not too far from town but still tranquil and peaceful. Thank you Harriet for letting us stay in your cottage, we enjoyed our time there immensely.

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious cottage in a great location
Lovely spacious cottage, with a large well equipped kitchen; warm sun traps front and back. Great location for exploring the Manawatu and Whanganui areas, with lots of walking and biking opportunities in easy reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing country escape
A wonderfully peaceful place to stay. So spacious and very comfortable to sleep. The grounds are stunning and the open fire keeps the house so warm even over night. Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
very peaceful and private
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPH D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
This is the second time we have stayed here and will be back again.Love the peacefulness , privacy and has amazing setting,.Has a awesum orchard the plums are so tasty.The cottage has a warm homely feeling and always incredibly clean with nice touches.The host is friendly and communication easy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Lovely country stay with plenty of restful things to do close by. Comfy chairs and peace and solitude accompanied by night stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Loved the place. We want to book it again soon. It was idyllic and definitely tranquil.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous
Beautiful spot, wonderful house, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to relax
Tranquil cottage, full of character & charm. Our thanks to the hosts for the Christmas decorations & thoughtful treats.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jo B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Review
Lovely setting and had a nice time. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway
A lovely, quaint old property that was once a farm cookhouse. Quiet and secluded setting but within easy driving distance of Feilding, Marton and Bulls. A perfect four-day break and we'd be keen to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to get ready for a wedding
Beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting. Myself and my bridesmaids stayed here the night before my wedding and got ready here the morning of. Plenty of space for us all (huge kitchen too), and lots of room for the make up artist and hair dresser to spread out. Communication with the host was lovely, quick and detailed responses. Would 1000% reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEPH D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
What a easy to find, peaceful location and beautiful cottage.We loved our stay, everything you could wish for to relax and unwind.Not far from Palmerston North or Bulls if you wanted supplies or shopping.We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

shaun k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in great location
So impressed with this wonderful house in a great location. Very clean and spacious. Excellent communication with owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Christmas in the country
We absolutely loved our week at the Cookhouse over Christmas. Such a magical place to be! Our daughter loves running around the yard and just exploring. We have stayed before and decided to bring the rest of the extended family this time. Everyone thought it was the most amazing place. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Home away from home. Thank you! Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cookhouse
A memorable stay in a truly beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Away from it all.
Fabulous place to stay. So peaceful. Great Communication from Harriet. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie V.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Expected to clean property on departure
The host didn’t tell us on booking that we were expected to clean the bathroom,vacuum,strip the bedding off and mop the floors. We were instructed to not remove the duvet covers unless they were soiled! Only after they took the money..we were told of cleaning. Non refundable 4 cxll
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate W., Ngaruawahia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic country retreat
A beautifully placed cottage with everything you need including a lovely fire!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
My teenage daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is just the sort of relaxing, beautiful setting we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Cottage
A very tasteful and clean cottage with 2 amazing fireplaces. Everything is well maintained and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting
Nice property to stay at. Great to have the fire on for our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was great
peaceful, lots of space, great fireplaces and fires and spectacularly relaxing !! I loved the big farm kitchen !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Our stay was incredible lovely surroundings lots of sun it was amazing. Harriet I hope next time we stay and there will be a next time I hope we can meet. Your cottage is an amazing little hideaway that I would highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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