Idyllic Country Garden

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Idyllic Country Garden in Manakau offers a spacious country house with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a terrace, balcony, and private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor seating area and barbecue facilities, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Comfortable Living: The country house includes a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a fireplace, dining table, and soundproofing. Nearby Attractions: Located 31 km from Kapiti Coast Airport and 43 km from HortResearch, the property provides easy access to local points of interest. Highly rated by guests for its beautiful garden.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jay
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful gardens and serene atmosphere, it was a lovely oasis for some rest & relaxation. Nice to see Gary & Ruth + some native wildlife. The tui in the bush just outside the window was a treat!”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great accomodation plenty of room to chill out in. set in wonderful grounds. If looking to get way from it all this the place for you. Ruth and Gary were great hosts very friendly and helpful.”
Supattra
New Zealand New Zealand
“Wonderful relaxing location and beautiful garden feel like living in my Dream house 😌 thank you for allow this place for vacation”
Louise
New Zealand New Zealand
“My two night stay was absolutely perfect. It was tranquil and homely. Gary and Ruth are superb people. From my perspective this accommodation is the best hideaway irrespective of weather or season.”
Fiona
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful woodland garden. Quiet, peaceful location . Friendly relaxed hosts.”
Shonna
New Zealand New Zealand
“Ruth & Gary were very welcoming and very friendly hosts, and so were the adorable attention-seeking pet cat and dog. Every convenience was looked into and explained well. The accomodation was well-stocked. The place was very spacious. The gardens...”
Peter
New Zealand New Zealand
“We thought because it was Air BNB - there would be cereals etc provided - but there weren't - so we didn't have breakfast on the first day and bought our own on the second day. - so that should be made clearer on the website.”
Walker
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was comfortable, quiet and close to town. Ruth and Gary were welcoming, gracious and helpful.”
Kathy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Secluded location in beautiful gardens. It felt very private even though the cottage was only separated from the main dwelling by the double carport. Lovely friendly and helpful hosts. Modern cottage with dishwasher, fridge etc. The hosts gave...”
Tom
Germany Germany
“Urlaub wie im Paradies! Ein toller Garten, in dem ein tolles Apartment liegt und dazu supernette Vermieter! Immer gerne wieder!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ruth & Gary

10
Host review score
Ruth & Gary
Situated in a beautifully mature 2 hectare garden which you are welcome to explore. Private, comfortable space with tiled bathroom and granite benches in kitchen. Dishwasher, heated towel rail, wood burner, bbq, gas hobs, microwave, and well stocked with a range of kitchen utensils and basic condiments for a comfortable self-catering stay.
We are a retired couple who enjoy gardening and travel. We are supported by our dog, Myf, and cat, Smoke who help greet you when you arrive and will check in for a few pats over your stay.
We are in a rural and lifestyle block community, but only a few kms to basic amenities in Manakau, or 7km to Otaki for Supermarkets and shopping. We are also a short driving distance to great walks and off road bike rides, beautiful white sand beaches, and swimming holes in rivers. Generally it is very peaceful, but we are near working farms, so occassionally there can be a bit of noise.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Idyllic Country Garden takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Idyllic Country Garden in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.