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Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a built-in oven, and a window providing natural light.
A kitchen with a central island, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.
A neatly made bed with a blue and white patterned bedspread, two pillows, and a rolled white towel. There is a wooden nightstand with a lit lamp beside the bed.
A living room with a sofa, a television on a wooden stand, a window with curtains, and a small table with a lamp.
A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a toilet.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Ngaere, Taranaki
  • Place, Taranaki Pioneer Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, King Edward Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Ngaere

Located in Ngaere, this holiday home is in the mountains. Taranaki Pioneer Village and Stratford Clock Tower and Glockenspiel are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hollard Gardens and Fun Ho! National Toy Museum. Pouakai Zoo Park and Pukeiti Garden are also worth visiting.
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Ngaere, Taranaki

What's nearby

  • Taranaki Pioneer Village - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • King Edward Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Percy Thomson Gallery - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Eltham Golf Course - 12 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Stratford Station - 8 min drive
  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fenton Street Art Collective - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casa Pequena - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Colonel Malone's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nelsons Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starkie Snr's Man Cave - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat on 16 Mar 2027 start from £36, 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 Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Animal Lovers' Rural Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Taranaki Pioneer Village, Stratford Clock Tower and Glockenspiel and King Edward Park. Taranaki Electricty Trust Kings Theatre and Percy Thomson Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts very welcoming and friendly Easy communication & conversations was wide and varied & interesting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Excellent communication. Friendly and respectful of our home and pets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rural retreat

Wonderful hosts and lovely friendly animals. Very relaxing stay, made to feel very welcome. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked thinking it was separate from the main house (like a sleep-out), but it turned out to be a room in the owners’ house. Kristen was very pleasant but it wasn’t what we wanted so we didn’t stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Country Stay

The description of the accommodation was accurate. I was not under any illusions and it fitted my needs. I was grateful to be able to bring my dogs. Sharing bathroom/toilet with owners was a little disconcerting, to find a middle of the night toilet stop meant I had to flush the toilet before I used it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
Our property is listed as "under renovation" so is priced accordingly. The lounge area is like a building site. The kitchen amd bathroom are NEW. The bedroom is tidy amd bed very comfortable. Please, if you are wanting pristine, then $60 per night is not your budget. (This is less than the cost of a bunk cabin.) It is also good manners to inform a host that you are leaving.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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