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1900's Villa on the forgotten world road

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Pohokura, Taranaki
  • Place, Victoria Park Memorial
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Stratford Golf Course
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Eltham Golf Course
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Copper Room

1 Queen Bed

Nature Room

1 Queen Bed

Protea Room

2 Single Beds

Singer Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

1900's Villa on the forgotten world road

Mill House is a fully furnished, four bedroom/one bathroom home that comfortably sleeps eight. Full linen supplied as well as a scrummy continental breakfast. Whether you are travelling through or looking to getaway, Mill House can provide you with tranquility and relaxation. It is in the heart of the Pohokura Valley on farmland surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery. This lovely home was built in the early 1900’s by the McCluggage Family, who operated sawmills in the area. Their endeavors included the construction of a tunnel, in 1924, at the rear of the property to provide access to timber on the Whangamomona Saddle where it still remains today.

It is located approximately 50kms from Stratford and 10km west of Whangamomona. The house is visible from Forgotten World Highway SH 43. Mill House is also pet friendly and comes with a resident cat. If cat's aren't your thing, she is happy to camp outside.

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 and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets ok but guests must seek prior approval.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking ONLY permitted outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Have you got your charger? Have you logged out of any streaming channels?
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
On departure, the property must be left as it was found. Failure to adhere to this will attract a $150.00 cleaning fee.
Mill House is on an active farm - please respect any boundaries given to you by the host. Refer to Rental Agreement for more details.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7582566
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is 1900's Villa on the forgotten world road pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 1900's Villa on the forgotten world road?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1900's Villa on the forgotten world road?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1900's Villa on the forgotten world road?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1900's Villa on the forgotten world road located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 32 miles (52 km) of Matemateaonga Track Trailhead, Victoria Park Memorial and Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre. Stratford Golf Course and Percy Thomson Gallery are also within 32 miles (52 km).

1900's Villa on the forgotten world road Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a beautiful place to stay. We really enjoyed it. So many beutiful plants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mill House was a fabulous stopover on our way through the Forgotten World Highway, a highlight of our trip. A charming country cottage with high quality amenities, lovely furnishings, and everything you need, plus unexpected bonuses such as sitting by the log fire with a cosy blanket and a very friendly cat, fresh eggs for breakfast, and watching the dogs rounding up the sheep in the morning. Highly recommend for families - kids would love feeding the chooks and giving the cat her treats!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable. We'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Matariki Weekend

We had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend. This is a beautifully set up property with everything you need for a relaxing break away from it all. Amanda was great to communicate with and very helpful. Highly recommend this as a wonderful place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lee h.

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

Tiki tour

Wish we lived here. Lots of great touches that made it a wonderful stay. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SALLY W.

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

What an amazing stay

What an amazing home and property. Perfect for a couple or group of friends or family. Kitten is the perfect host allowing you to share her wonderful home. Amanda has left nothing to chance and is the perfect host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

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

Superb

Lovely house. Warm host. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Absolutely Loved It!

Just put all previous positive comments into one statement and that’s what this place is. Thank you soo much for letting us experience this home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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

Loved it

5 star for us. Great couple of nights. Thanks to Amanda and family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

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

Absolutely incredible, spacious, peaceful home with beautiful decor.

We loved our stay here. Amanda & Kitten made us feel at home straight away. We spent the afternoon basking in the sunshine on the deck surveying the surrounding hills. The only disappointment was we weren't staying another night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well first of all there was nothing to dislike. Mill cottage is a very quiet place wonderful for a few days away from town. A true rural environment with everything that you wish for in the way of provisions. The resident cat called kitten is very friendly. We took our dog with us and eventually two of them got on well together! Thanks to the host Amanda this was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilia R.

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

A++ would highly recommend!

The property is absolutely beautiful the house is well designed with thoughtful little touches from the owner, Amanda was very kind and hospitable and made the trip very enjoyable. Quite far away from town so make sure you have everything you need before travelling to the property. Overall very happy with our stay Thankyou Amanda ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Thanks!

Beautiful house with everything we needed. Very comfortable and lovely extra touches. Fresh flowers in every room. Thanks Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

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

Relaxing getaway

Amanda is a great host, very welcoming and attentive, making sure every detail was taken care of. Lovely home, with lots of thoughtful touches and all the necessities one could ask for. Not too far from the highway - but no traffic noise and a very peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Big fireplace that kept the home warm, and of course Kitten's company was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Great home in a quiet rural location.

I stayed here two nights near the end of a three week trip in February. Amanda had opened everything up for my arrival, and the home was clean, comfortable and spacious. As I was a bit tired of traveling, it was nice to just relax here. Other than an occasional car on the Worlds Forgotten Highway, mostly all you hear outside are birds and animals grazing. I would definitely stay here again, and I already miss the cat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme R.

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

Forgotten World Sanctuary

Took a trip up the Forgotten World Highway and had the pleasure of staying at Pohokura for the night. A very comfortable stay, the cottage had everything we needed; comfy beds, big sofa, fire place with plenty of logs, generous bathroom, Wi-Fi and both Marmite and Vegemite available for breakfast. Our host Amanda couldn’t have been more helpful and her advice on the local roads saved us from being stuck in traffic for hours. A thoroughly great stay, our interest in the area has been wetted and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen & Giselle & Will & Ellie B.

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

The perfect accommodation in the most magical setting.

We should have stayed longer! The house was extremely well appointed, from the well stocked kitchen and pantry, to the beautifully appointed bedrooms, each worthy of a magazine cover, and as for the newly renovated bathroom, amazing. Host Amanda was the best host you could hope for. Brilliant! Dreturning asap
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elmien Gerrit F.

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

A BnB in the country that is better than any BnB in any city

From walking into the Villa, we felt home. A fire was heating the whole house, and everything was just absolutely perfect. All amenities have been provided, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast and basics to cook your own meals. This is really a true gem in the heart of Taranaki and we will surely be back. Thank you, Amanda, for your hospitality and taking so much pride and care to make our stay memorable. Very highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary a.

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

Besties country weekend break

Mill Hill is truely sereal place to visit. From the rolling hills, the quaint wee river, self-shading sheep that looked adoringly strange with suckling lamb, chucks the provided fresh eggs, the grumpy bull, bird-song and of course Kitten who hosted us with love and respect, What not to love! And Amanda’s hospitality, such a treat. It is our new home away from home, or do we just move in permanently? Now that we have our Whangamōmona republic passports.🤗🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Exceeded Expectations

We were looking for somewhere to disconnect, rest and relax, we couldn’t found have a better place to do this. Mill House is in such a lovely spot. Amanda is a brilliant host, so friendly and helpful. She even offered to loan me her hiking boots. Kitten is friendly and cuddly. We enjoyed the McClugguge tunnel walk, lazy sunny afternoons on the veranda and stayed warm on cold nights in front of the cozy fire. Who could ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah F.

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

Beautiful, peaceful property with thoughtful host

The Mill House is such a wonderful place to stay - so clean, so welcoming, and every little detail has been thought about to make you comfortable and at home… a Nespresso coffee machine, deep bath with candles provided, fluffy robes, fresh flowers in every room, helpful basics in the fridge. And every room was lovely. We hoped it would be beautiful from the photos, but it exceeded our expectations!We had our dogs with us and they loved running around the big lawn and we enjoyed the pretty garden. We picked this place mainly because we could bring our dogs, but would recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere to really get away from it all! It’s incredibly peaceful despite being so close to the highway. The host Amanda was also really helpful and easy and prompt to deal with. Much appreciated and we look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fairlie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning home in the middle of nowhere Thoughtful touches Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

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

Charming hospitality

Thanks Amanda and of course Kitten-the Owner-for an excellent stay. We loved your beautifully equipped and furnished house and all the special touches. Never experienced quite so many things - even makeup remover pads. This would be the perfect venue for a small family wedding party. Just gorgeous. Thanks for a great relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Beautiful escape

Absolutely wonderful. We got to name one of the newborn lambs, pat them and feed the sheep, chickens and snuggly cat. Games and toys suitable for all ages. Gorgeous bath and bath bombs. Amanda was super helpful. Our friends are already keen to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

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

Peaceful retreat

Beautifully restored and furnished, well equipped, spacious and very well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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