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Castlehill Barnstay Rural retreat

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Exterior
1 bedroom, desk
1 bedroom, desk
1 bedroom, desk
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Otaki, Otaki, Kapiti Coast
  • Otane Market
    5 min drive
  • Otaki River Walks
    5 min drive
  • Otaki Dog Park
    6 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Otaki

In Otaki .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Otaki vacation home, you'll find Otaki River Walks and Otane Market. Also, Otaki Dog Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Worser Bay is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Otaki River Walks - 5 min drive
  • Otaki Beach - 9 min drive
  • Waikanae Beach - 18 min drive
  • Otaki Gorge - 22 min drive
  • Paraparaumu Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nga Purapura - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Te Horo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sixty SIX - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Stone Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castlehill Barnstay Rural retreat

The ideal rural retreat. Character c1880 barn recently converted with large studio/living area above and modern kitchen and bathroom below. Situated on the historic Castlehill property overlooking Otaki racecourse and the Kapiti Coast. Alongside native bush that has been included by DOC on the Heritage Register as an area of significant indigenous vegetation. Sea views, glow-worms. Close to Otaki Forks. 2.5m from State Highway 1, and the wonderful outlets and shopping of Otaki. Remember this is a converted barn, 140 years old, with a mixture of the very old and the new, perhaps a little unconventional. If you are looking for a standard urban motel unit this may not be for you!. A must for those with appreciation of a rural lifestyle.
Ideal for a couple , or family of 2 adults & up to 2 children

Special conditions:
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Important - Linen is not supplied (maybe available on application for extra fee)

Property manager

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: ok for a couple & 1 or 2 children - nb 3 beds only

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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hill Barnstay Rural Retreat H
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Castlehill Barnstay Rural retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bronwyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely barn and super cute farm animals
Loved the location and check in was very simple. Very clean. The only let down was the bed and the blankets/pillows were old (but useable). The mattress was hard and thin. Did not make a pleasant night sleep unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aimee

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom is right next to wear farm animals are kept so there were hundreds (wish I was exaggerating) of flies just constantly flying around inside. Fly spray was used but mounds of them would have to be swept up every day. There was a rat in the kitchen and too many cockroaches to ever feel comfortable. Wish I did my research as I have now booked a much nicer accommodation for a cheaper nightly price.
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ambience
Easiest check in and a spacious comfortable space to get away from it all!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niels M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Great comms and setting for the barn. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sheepish stay
It was a cozy glorious cottage of stupendous beauty. Falling asleep to sheep and waking to cows in the paddock next to us. Everything you’d want in a small Otaki getaway that is close enough to bring hot pizza to the cottage but far away enough to get some peace and quiet ! The upstairs was amazing, 3 skylights that open out into the rural sky and allow you to seek the stars at night. A quaint lovers getaway that allowed us to feel like we had a little cottage on a farm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely outlook
Awesome place to stay perfect for 3 bed was a bit hard, will recommend it to others
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P., Stratford

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for his stay
He had nothing but good things to say bout his stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage of Choice
We had a great time here. Great directions and easy check-in, tidy and well appointed. Enjoyed getting out in the quiet and fresh air but still 5 minutes away from town. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haven of rest
Sounds of birds in the bush in a restful country setting, and the barn experience, was a holiday the way it use to be! Ange and the neighbour were very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cool little place, absolutely loved it, owners were amazing, thanks so much for the iron also. Loved it and didn’t want to leave. Cutest place ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this stay, unique, quiet and it had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kieran H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suitable but could be improved
The property was secluded behind some scenic bush & relatively plain & simple. However, none of the windows or skylights had curtains so sleeping overnight was more difficult with the light coming through at sunrise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

clare a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful location
Great short stay in a lovely location. Would have liked to have stayed longer. Angela the host was very helpful as we brought an EV and we were able to charge it overnight for a small extra fee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W., New Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural getaway
Beautiful rural setting and views. Fairly private with a cottage next door. Old genuine barn converted to a Bach. Has all the basics you need plus plenty of character
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Finn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stay
Awesome property. Great service. Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave B., Paraparaumu Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet rural getaway. Close to towns.
Unique converted historic barn with nice outlook. Everything you need, and ideal for those in pursuit of creative inspiration. Angela is the perfect host. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Huia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice farmstay
Easy process, clean property, lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight stay
Stayed overnight only. Nice spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very simple and functional Bach.
Had a pleasant time, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the little bit of history that was provided in the folder and loved finding the glow worms at night. Accommodation was lovely and views from barn windows upstairs were enjoyable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Brett N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
It was a nice little cottage, set out pretty well too' It was quite cold and had no curtains to retain heat. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Maggie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ange came and introduced herself
Clean and quiet and great if you are looking for something peaceful and away from the city & the busy life.we enjoyed the stay and missed seeing the sheep’s on our first day! Really serene and peaceful if you looking for getting away for a weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful wee spot to stay in Otaki!! Great facilities and set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

morris h.

Liked: Cleanliness
One nite stay
Forgot our towels so Angela very graciously provided two for us.Lovely quiet spot Recommend

8/10 Good

Winny, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the peace and serenity... very cozy and comfortable. Very reasonable price for 3 people and it has all the amenities we needed to cook a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020