$80 double per night - extra persons $15 per night, primary school children and pre-schoolers $5 per night. $150/night and $750 per week maximum.
Description
Historic 1920 farm cottage in peaceful secluded setting 20km east of Stratford set back from State Highway 43 (Forgotten World Highway).
Surrounded by trees, shrubs, lawn and birdlife. Large lounge with free-standing log fire (wood supplied), wide collection of books, historic photos and memorabilia, extensive Taranaki tourist information. Fully carpeted and furnished throughout. 1 km to free public tennis courts, maps for farm walks, ideal roads for cyclists, strolling.
Handy to Strathmore Golf Course (green fees $2.) 15 minutes drive to Stratford; 40 minutes to New Plymouth, Egmont and Whanganui National Parks; 30 minutes to historic Whangamomona Village. Ideal for families, tramping groups etc. Feed the pet lambs in spring, gather fruit from the orchard. Gas barbecue provided. Freeview TV (16 channels).
Douglas is the actual geographical centre of Taranaki, and a great base for exploring our diverse region; the majestic mountain, urban walkways and back-country or mountain tracks, world-renowned parks and gardens (New Plymouth's Pukekura Park and Tupare, Pukeiti's Rhododendrons, Hollard's Gardens); inland bush reserves and coastal beaches; art galleries and museums (New Plymouth's Puke Ariki and Govett Brewster, South Taranaki's Tawhiti Museum and Stratford's Pioneer Village and Glockenspiel.)
Details
Sleeps:
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Bathrooms:
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Comments:
Traditional bath with shower above it. A laundry and flush toilet are in separate structures .
Bed Linen:
Supplied; If requested linen and bath towels can be supplied for up to one double and two single beds at surcharge of $7.50 per bed. Hand towels, tea towels and bathmat provided.
Smoking:
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Pets:
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Minimum Stay:
2 nights
Available:
All Year
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Comments:
Includes a special 'Taranaki' twin bedroom with walls covered with photos around the region. Some old period furniture including free-standing wardrobes. All beds have reading lights, plus stocks of reading material in the house, including old books and Weekly News.
Reviews
“Peaceful old place away from it all yet close enough to Stratford and the mountain to provide plenty to do. Pioneer village highly recommended for visitors to see. Beautiful countryside, lovely spot. “
parkinsons 23/12/2011
“Really enjoyed our second stay at Saddle Farm Cottage …so nice to get away from it all and get back to basics. Albeit the Cottage has pretty much everything you could ever need. Thanks once again Mr & Mrs Walter. Happy New Year. “
sandy & andy dawson 26/12/2011
“We had a relaxing and peaceful week in this cottage, which is in a lovely setting. Enjoyed the wood burning fire and nearby walks.”
“Peaceful old place away from it all yet close enough to Stratford and the mountain to provide plenty to do. Pioneer village highly recommended for visitors to see. Beautiful countryside, lovely spot. “