Rural hideaway, close to town

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Fordell, Manawatu-Wanganui

Durie Hill Elevator13 min drive
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum14 min drive
Virginia Lake19 min drive
Whanganui (WAG)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Two storey, self contained Cottage, separate to the main house with your own access.

Quiet location on our lifestyle block surrounded by farmland.
Spacious, bright and airy, with rural views and private deck.

Easy access - we will leave the cottage unlocked if we are not going to be at home for your arrival.

Free WIFI

Putting the "B"'s back in BnB with a generous, self serve, continental breakfast with fresh farm eggs, to have at your leisure.

Parking for multiple cars or trailers.

Just a 10min drive from vibrant and historic Whanganui. Close to SH3 & Paloma Gardens.

Fully equipped kitchen with dishwaser, bench top multi oven, pots and pans, cutlery, crockery etc, plus plunger coffee, toastie pie machine, nutri blender and filtered drinking water. Washing machine and clothesline.

Two bedrooms 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 you can close.
There is also a double sofa-bed downstairs in the living area, a spare single mattress and a porta-cot.
The bathroom/toilet is downstairs.

Private outdoor deck with seating for morning coffees or quiet evening drinks taking in the rural views, and BBQ.

Amazing bird life, star gazing on clear nights and an ever-changing rural outlook.

Property manager

Beth Lamb

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please enquire first

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moutoa Gardens and Queens Park. 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 - 13 min drive
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 14 min drive
Whanganui Museum - 14 min drive
Virginia Lake - 19 min drive
Castlecliff Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

Whanganui (WAG) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Mr Seafood - 5 min drive
The Long Black Coffee Cart - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural hideaway, close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural hideaway, close to town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural hideaway, close to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural hideaway, close to town located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Memorial Tower, Durie Hill Elevator and Watt Fountain. Wanganui Community Arts Centre and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

30 April 2024

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

Lovely home

We were road tripping around the North island so we only got to stay one night in the house but wished we had more! the house was beautiful, the owners were very friendly, and the town was lovely. We greatly enjoyed our stay, it was our favorite place we stayed on the 2 week trip

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronen V.

24 April 2024

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

Absolutely amazing!

We stayed at Magnolia Cottage for 2 nights with our 3 children and enjoyed it very much. Beth is so nice and took care of all the small details we could possibly think of. We enjoyed the fireplace, the breakfast, the view from the house and of course the cute dogs :) Highly recommended and if we travel to the area again we'll definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria and Graham M.

9 April 2024

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

Rural Bliss

Beth and Graham provide a lovely cottage, with all the home comforts you could need. Private, sunny and warm. Welcomed with home baking, fresh farm eggs and other goodies that we enjoyed for breakfast. Dry firewood ready and great seating inside and out. the rural view was peaceful and beautiful. Comfortable beds and thoughtful decor and touches made a homely environment. Outstanding hospitality Thank You for your thoughtfulness.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen O.

9 March 2024

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

Lovely place

We had a loveky stay in this quiet, well equipped property. Thanks!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

30 January 2024

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

Great stay

Excellent accommodation on a working farm. Beth was a wonderful host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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 have 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.