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Castlehill Barnstay Rural retreat

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Barn
Castlehill Barn
Castlehill Barn
Castlehill Barn
Living area
Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Check out the area

Map
Otaki, Otaki, Kapiti Coast
  • Popular LocationOtaki River Walks5 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtaki Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtaki Gorge22 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Castlehill Barnstay Rural retreat

The ideal rural retreat. Character c1880 barn recently converted with large studio/living area above and modern kitchen and bathroom below. Situated on the historic Castlehill property overlooking Otaki racecourse and the Kapiti Coast. Alongside native bush that has been included by DOC on the Heritage Register as an area of significant indigenous vegetation. Sea views, glow-worms. Close to Otaki Forks. 2.5m from State Highway 1, and the wonderful outlets and shopping of Otaki. Remember this is a converted barn, 140 years old, with a mixture of the very old and the new, perhaps a little unconventional. If you are looking for a standard urban motel unit this may not be for you!. A must for those with appreciation of a rural lifestyle.
Ideal for a couple , or family of 2 adults & up to 2 children

Special conditions:
NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Important - Linen is not supplied (maybe available on application for extra fee)

Property manager

angerd251

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Outdoor space
Our house and guest cottage
Garden cottage Te Horo
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Kitchen
9.0 out of 10, (44 reviews)
Garden cottage Te Horo

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Ok for a couple & 1 or 2 children - nb 3 beds only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Otaki

Located in Otaki, this vacation home is in a rural area. Otaki River Walks and Ohau Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Otane Market and Lindale Park. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Otaki, Otaki, Kapiti Coast

What's nearby

  • Otaki River Walks - 5 min drive
  • Worser Bay - 8 min drive
  • Otaki Beach - 9 min drive
  • Waikanae Beach - 18 min drive
  • Otaki Gorge - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Nga Purapura - 6 min drive
  • Cafe Sixty SIX - 5 min drive
  • River Cottage Cafe - 5 min drive
  • River Stone Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Subway - 4 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Aimee

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom is right next to wear farm animals are kept so there were hundreds (wish I was exaggerating) of flies just constantly flying around inside. Fly spray was used but mounds of them would have to be swept up every day. There was a rat in the kitchen and too many cockroaches to ever feel comfortable. Wish I did my research as I have now booked a much nicer accommodation for a cheaper nightly price.
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ambience
Easiest check in and a spacious comfortable space to get away from it all!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niels M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Great comms and setting for the barn. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sheepish stay
It was a cozy glorious cottage of stupendous beauty. Falling asleep to sheep and waking to cows in the paddock next to us. Everything you’d want in a small Otaki getaway that is close enough to bring hot pizza to the cottage but far away enough to get some peace and quiet ! The upstairs was amazing, 3 skylights that open out into the rural sky and allow you to seek the stars at night. A quaint lovers getaway that allowed us to feel like we had a little cottage on a farm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely outlook
Awesome place to stay perfect for 3 bed was a bit hard, will recommend it to others
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by angerd251

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What makes this property unique

Native bush, farm environment
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