RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views
Farm Stay in Taranaki, New Zealand
8 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this farm stay rental
Nestled upon tableland in the Okau valley is a hidden gem , private , cosy and loads of space to stretch your legs on 400 acres of pasture land and a thousand acres of native bush . Part of a working farm run by your host Evan Lobb .
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Map of Taranaki, New Zealand
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The farm stay is great to get away from it all and breathe some fresh air. Everything is clean and the place has everything you need. Waterfall is not too far drive.
Evan is a great host and great to chat to.
4.0 / 5.0
From the directions and journey in to Barry Crump reading host to the the friendly farm dogs this is a quintessential Kiwi experience. Loved being away in the working Kiwi landscape surrounded by bush covered hills.
The accommodation itself was large and welcoming with a comfortably working kitchen with all implements supplied and a modern bathroom.
The plentiful wood came in very handy as the accommodation does get cold in the afternoons and nights so get ready to stoke the fire and rug up at night. The cold is the one star off as it is very cold in the mornings after a night with no fire. I did stay in the middle of winter though!
Very friendly host. Great kiwi experience where there isn't a car noise to be heard.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved it out on the farm, was an awesome experience, we decided we could only stay the one night as our car wasn't up for going up the driveway haha, we loved the little house and playing pool, listening to the record player and the kids loved the open space to ride the bikes, would love to come back again, thanks for having us
Wo
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome kiwi gem. Comfy bed, amazing shower, and loved having my dog with me.
Great communication with Evan, couldn’t fault my stay. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay as a family in this working farm, different experience to our regular lifes in city. Even though it rained a lot while we were staying, there were still things to do. Evan was great and took time to show and explain the things we can do around.
4.0 / 5.0
Property as advertised, cool setting in an old wool shed on a farm we didn't realise at first that the games area was shared with Evan and his lad's.
We had a good trip and would go back again.
2.0 / 5.0
We could not get up the road to the cottage. We had to wait for the owner to help and we eventually got up. The short flight of stairs up to the deck had a dangerous block of concrete at the bottom which made them a falling hazard. Leading up to the steps was mud. The interior itself was begging for cleaning. The floor hurt our bare feet with all the grit and dust on it. The entire place was covered in dust. When we left, I decided to wipe down the table with a wet cloth and the cloth was pitch black with dust. The kitchen was clean.
5.0 / 5.0
Our group were attending an event in Ahititi and Kotare was perfect for us. Easy access (steep but good driveway), excellent facilities, comfy beds, and a great central social area.
5.0 / 5.0
We had an awesome time at Evans. Our 11 year olds highlight of the trip was meeting Evans dogs haha.
Getting up the drive was a bit of a mission to start but with some helpful advice from Evan we were fine.
Place had everything we needed. Kitchen well supplied. Linen all provided. Pool table and dart board were great (took our own darts)
Beautiful and peaceful. A short drive and we were at the 3 sisters rocks and were able to walk out when tide was out. Great scenery and brilliant photos.
Evan was available to chat to when needed. Thanks Evan all 4 of us loved our stay. Oh and the record player was pretty cool as well.
Thanks
5.0 / 5.0
We have enjoyed being here and wish we could have stayed longer.
Evan is a very helpful and friendly host. He has provided us a happy and memorable farmstay experience. Many many thanks for his time.
The whole room is very cosy and clean. The beds are comfortable to sleep.
My children loved the farm stay and its was their favorite part of the trip. They had fun running around outside and love to play with Evan's farm dogs. They miss these lovely doggys after we went back home:)
A place of rest. A peaceful haven. Warm hospitality, leisurely atmosphere, scenic farm environments.
We will definitely go back again. Would recommend to everyone this fantastic farmstay experience.
5.0 / 5.0
Great 3 night stay in the woodshed. We enjoyed being out of cell range and a chance for our 6yr old to explore the outdoors.
Not far from the forgotten world highway and the beaches so a great place to explore from or just chill with a good book.
5.0 / 5.0
Arriving to this place was really confusing. It’s a really cool place, unique design, freezing in winter until the fireplace is blazing. There’s a full kitchen (minus microwave), awesome shower, and beautiful landscapes.
4.0 / 5.0
Farmstay
Large well equiped converted wool shed.
Comfy bed.
Very cold at this time of the year before the wood burner fires up. Problems with the solar heating meant no hot shower.
Host was great.
Would definitely return in warmer months!!
Thanks Evan.
4.0 / 5.0
Unique get away
Amazing property. Has everything you need. The fire us delightfully. Plenty of wood, towels, blankets.
Great views.
5.0 / 5.0
Farmstay
Quiet and peaceful. The batch has everything you need. The walks are Absolutely beautiful. They host is very friendly. I'm actually not sure who loved it more, our 7 months old puppy or us. The children loved to see the farm at work.
4.0 / 5.0
Great
Beautiful farm land, lovely walks around the area. Very relaxed setting, property manager contactable if we needed. Great Easter holiday! Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed it and felt right at home.
5.0 / 5.0
Rest Haven
A delightful surprise, staying in a woolshed up high above the world! Everything you could need provided, warm and comfortable, great views, interesting selection of books, info about the property and area. Fascinating wool-related details and beautiful QEII bush reserve as well, A great stay on a hideaway location.
FAQs
How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Taranaki, New Zealand?
The average price for a rental in Taranaki, New Zealand is $171 per night. This rental is $59 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this farm stay?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this farm stay?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this farm stay. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this farm stay is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and laundry.
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