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Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui
Cottage in Fordell with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 1097.9 sq ft
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Fordell, Manawatu-Wanganui
- Place, Durie Hill Elevator17 min drive
- Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum18 min drive
- Place, Virginia Lake23 min drive
- Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui
Magnolia Cottage is a two storey, self contained space, separate to the main house, with your own private access. We are just a 10min scenic drive from vibrant and historic Whanganui, and a few minutes from SH3 & the popular Paloma Gardens.
Quiet location on our lifestyle block surrounded by farmland. Help feed the pet lambs during August/September.
Spacious, bright and airy, with rural views and private deck.
Guests often comment that they wish they had booked a longer stay.
We often accept same day bookings on request.
Easy access - we will leave the cottage unlocked if we are not going to be at home for your arrival.
Free WIFI
A generous, self serve, continental breakfast, including fresh farm eggs, to cook and have at your leisure.
Parking for multiple cars or trailers at the Cottage.
The driveway can be a bit tight for some larger vehicles (like 6-berth camper vans that some guests have arrived in), we do have alternative parking for these bigger vehicles in the front paddock if you wish, which is then just a short walk up the drive to the Cottage.
Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, bench top multi oven, everything you need including a variety of tea bags, instant and plunger coffee, a Nespresso coffee pod machine, toastie pie maker, nutri blender and filtered drinking water.
There is a washing machine in the Cottage and a clothesline for your use.
The two bedrooms are upstairs, with queen sized beds. The first bedroom is in an open area at the top of the stairs. The second bedroom is accessed through the first bedroom, with a connecting door that you can close.
There is a double sofa-bed downstairs in the living area, plus a spare single floor mattress and a porta-cot, all with bedding/pillows supplied.
The bathroom and toilet are downstairs.
Private outdoor deck with seating for morning coffees or quiet evening drinks taking in the stars and rural views. There is a BBQ on the deck for your use.
Amazing bird life, star gazing on clear nights and an ever-changing rural outlook.
We have a few dogs, who will be in their kennels if we are not home, or if you have advised us of an approximate arrival time. If not, they are all friendly, and we will happily put them away while you get unpacked :)
Quiet location on our lifestyle block surrounded by farmland. Help feed the pet lambs during August/September.
Spacious, bright and airy, with rural views and private deck.
Guests often comment that they wish they had booked a longer stay.
We often accept same day bookings on request.
Easy access - we will leave the cottage unlocked if we are not going to be at home for your arrival.
Free WIFI
A generous, self serve, continental breakfast, including fresh farm eggs, to cook and have at your leisure.
Parking for multiple cars or trailers at the Cottage.
The driveway can be a bit tight for some larger vehicles (like 6-berth camper vans that some guests have arrived in), we do have alternative parking for these bigger vehicles in the front paddock if you wish, which is then just a short walk up the drive to the Cottage.
Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, bench top multi oven, everything you need including a variety of tea bags, instant and plunger coffee, a Nespresso coffee pod machine, toastie pie maker, nutri blender and filtered drinking water.
There is a washing machine in the Cottage and a clothesline for your use.
The two bedrooms are upstairs, with queen sized beds. The first bedroom is in an open area at the top of the stairs. The second bedroom is accessed through the first bedroom, with a connecting door that you can close.
There is a double sofa-bed downstairs in the living area, plus a spare single floor mattress and a porta-cot, all with bedding/pillows supplied.
The bathroom and toilet are downstairs.
Private outdoor deck with seating for morning coffees or quiet evening drinks taking in the stars and rural views. There is a BBQ on the deck for your use.
Amazing bird life, star gazing on clear nights and an ever-changing rural outlook.
We have a few dogs, who will be in their kennels if we are not home, or if you have advised us of an approximate arrival time. If not, they are all friendly, and we will happily put them away while you get unpacked :)
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Check in after 2:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please enquire first
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Important information
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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
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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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Fordell
Located in Fordell, this cottage is in a rural area. Memorial Tower and Watt Fountain are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marton Golf Club and Marton Golf Course. Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling nearby.

Fordell, Manawatu-Wanganui
What's nearby
- Durie Hill Elevator - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
- Watt Fountain - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
- Virginia Lake - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
- Castlecliff Beach - 28 min drive - 25.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mr Seafood - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Beth Lamb

We love meeting new people, having ran a successful BnB at Mangamahu and hosting HelpEx travellers from all over the world for many years. Since moving closer to Wanganui in 2020 we set up Magnolia Cottage at our new property.
We grow export kiwifruit for Zespri, run a sheep and beef farm in Mangamahu and on our lifestyle block where we now live, have a Silviculture (forestry) business, beehives, and Beth breed's chickens and quail.
We grow export kiwifruit for Zespri, run a sheep and beef farm in Mangamahu and on our lifestyle block where we now live, have a Silviculture (forestry) business, beehives, and Beth breed's chickens and quail.
Why they chose this property
We bought this lifestyle block to be a bit closer to town, reducing travel to our other businesses. We love the open, rural views.
What makes this property unique
Quiet, rural location, with stunning views, but still within a short drive to town.
Languages:
English
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