Amazing cottage tucked away from the world. Getting back to nature is how my partner describes it. The native sounds, mixed with the falling rain and the fire burning was a step back in time. Will visit again. Cabin is cosy and loved the outdoor facilities
An ideal location for couples to get away for the weekend (or longer!) Privacy is unparalleled. The property was very clean and tidy. We enjoyed the 4WD adventure to get up the hill, as well as the open air bathroom and kitchen. Beautiful views from the balcony of the Tararua ranges. Thanks for an unforgettable stay!
Absolutely perfect setting, loved every moment. The Far Pavilion was fabulous and would highly recommend if you just want to switch off and get away from it all. Lovely place with stunning views.
Wonderfully presented and very quiet, it had everything we needed to have a break and recharge the batteries. Super friendly and helpful host. Would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting a bit of peace and quiet.
A homely little cottage with lovely mountain views that you can heat well with the wood burner - we greatly enjoyed unwinding in this private setting and daily hikes from Mt Holdsworth with our dogs in tow. Lovely relaxed property owners.
Extremely welcoming, gorgeous, secluded spot for the perfect getaway with our red heeler. Close to trails, large grassy area and loved the layout. I have fallen in love with this place and will definitely be back. And next time over a Friday so I can try the pizza nearby.
Beaut spot and friendly helpful hosts.
I will be keen to go back.
Nice proximity to the Swiss log cabin down the road for pizza. Five mins up the road to the Holdsworth Tararuas entrance, so great for day walks.
Great wee spot to zone out and chill. Love the outside (but well sheltered) kitchen - plan to come in winter too so can be out there during some beautiful tararua storm weather and have the fire roaring inside.
We had a wonderful long weekend stay at the Far Pavillion.
David and all the family were very welcoming checking us in and gave us plenty of privacy.
The property and surroundings are beautiful with everything you need provided. We loved the clear night skies, cosy wood burner and sitting out on the deck for breakfast and afternoon aperitifs!
We would love to come back again and highly recommend this property.
Hospitable, wonderful location, cozy, tidy little Bach. Loved how it was made to look old. And the simplicity of it. Hosts were very nice and super easy to deal with. Would recommend to anyone.
This is clearly a loved family property. The view is stunning in clear the weather. The host was very responsive and helpful, providing an old 4-wheel drive to get up the steep hill. The description of the property though is not clear about the layout. We stayed mid winter so perhaps less of an issue in summer. All cooking facilities are outside. We had to wrap up warm while cooking. The bathroom is also outside and underneath the house. It doesnât have a door or solid walls all the way around. Very cold getting in and out of the shower or using the toilet. I checked several times and this is not made clear. Others have described it as a âluxuryâ backcountry hut, but I didnât realise that meant all facilities were outside. if thatâs the marketing point I think the layout should be better described and it should be at a lower price point, and perhaps an off season rate over winter. There is a wood burner inside, no other heating, no double glazing on windows, so it is very cold in the mornings when you wake and when you get home at the end of the day. We had steamy breath when we woke, I donât think thatâs a healthy environment to sleep in, itâs definitely not comfortable. Iâm not sure if the fire place is tested regularly or compliant, our clothing smelled strongly of smoke, so you would be breathing that air in. I donât like leaving critical reviews but if properly described people can make better informed choices. Iâm sure there is no ill intentions just a lack of details.
Beautiful place, stunning views. Loved driving the 4WD up the hill. Very cosy. David was except to commit with. You feel like youâre in the middle of nowhere, which is is exactly what we wanted. We will be back. Thanks for a memorable stay. X
The owners create a great impression even before you arrive at the cottage. Everything is super tidy and very well kept as you drive past the main house. The 4wd vehicle was ready and parked up with ample space to leave my own car. Itâs a short ride up to the cottage where you arrive to equally well kept surroundings! The accommodation was excellent with so many small touches. Lovely bed, linen and towels. I truly enjoyed my stay and canât wait to go again, especially in winter! Thank you for great communication too, Peter
Neat, private cottage with gorgeous views across farmland to the Tararua Range. While the main living space is warm with the fire and electric blankets, the fridge, oven and microwave are all outside on an unenclosed veranda. The eaves protect it from rain but it was freezing when we were there so cooking was a chore. This needs to be made much clearer in the listing. There is a sink and bench inside, and an electric crockpot you could bring in, so I guess you could make a stew fully inside.
Would be a magic spot in summer
A well-loved and quirky cottage with stunning views and lots of unexpected extras. The gated verandah let the dogs relax with us easily.Definitely a steep drive up - hence the 4WD, but well worth the effort. Will definitely be back.
I had such a lovely stay here with my dog. We travelled to do some walking in Mt Holdsworth and this little house was perfect. It was very private, had everything I could need, and the bed was sooo comfy. My dog had her own space outside so I didnât need to worry about her overnight. Such a lovely stay - thank you :)