Tinui Food Forest Cottage

293 Manawa Road Tinui, 5894 Whareama, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>8</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
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Rated exceptional
8 reviews
a living room with a couch and a fireplace at Tinui Food Forest Cottage in Whareama
a table and chairs with a yellow umbrella on a yard at Tinui Food Forest Cottage in Whareama
a room with two beds and a window at Tinui Food Forest Cottage in Whareama
a kitchen with a microwave and a sink and two windows at Tinui Food Forest Cottage in Whareama
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Tinui Food Forest Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 1615 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The spacious vacation home is composed of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go walking tours, relax in the garden, and use the barbecue facilities. The nearest airport is Palmerston North International Airport, 88 miles from Tinui Food Forest Cottage.

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
High score for Whareama
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  • Tash
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “It was a cute and cosy cottage that had everything you need in it.”
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A perfect quiet location which was well worth the visit. Beautiful rustic cottage in the lovely food forest setting. We were greeted by Ray and Deb who welcomed us into their wonderland. Spacious cottage, very comfortable with everything that we...”
  • Wynne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Although it is a bit of a drive, it is definitely worth it for a stay here. Relaxing, private and comfortable. We highly recommend a visit to Tinui.”

Hosted by Debs Butterfield

9.4
9.4
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Debs Butterfield
Treat yourself to a stay in the beautiful Tinui Food Forest and learn more about what makes food forests magic places to be in. The Food Forest Cottage is a comfortable 3-bedroom cottage. Located at the top of a hill overlooking the Tinui Food Forest, and the original homestead for what used to be one of the main farms in the area. The cottage is surrounded by trees, and the bird life is wonderful. The Tinui Food Forest is set in 4 acres of mature food forest and provides a fun and educational adventure for the whole family to explore. Staying with us gives you open access to explore the food forest. Lose yourself in the living willow maze! Sit in the hop tepee, or the other living willow furniture- including the world first unique living willow chaise longue. The friendly farm animals are always happy to meet up. Hand feed the alpaca and hang out with the goats, pigs (including Ralf and Peaches the kunekune pigs), cuddle with the goats, and check the chooks for eggs! We have Starlink internet with a 40 inch TV with chromecast. Shared swimming pool is available for guests. One of New Zealands favorite beaches - Castlepoint Beach is 15 mins drive away.
Deb and Ray have spent the past 20 years working on the Tinui Food Forest - one of New Zealands largest and most mature food forests. We are now happy to welcome guests to stay in the Tinui Food Forest Cottage.
Castlepoint Beach is 15 minutes drive away. There is a local pub and cafe in Tinui.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Tinui Food Forest Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    Room Amenities
    • Electric blankets
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Heating
    • Fan
    Outdoors
    • Private pool
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Activities
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

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    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about Tinui Food Forest Cottage

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Tinui Food Forest Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Tinui Food Forest Cottage is 5 miles from the center of Whareama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Tinui Food Forest Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Tinui Food Forest Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Walking tours
      • Swimming pool
      • Beach

    • Yes, Tinui Food Forest Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Tinui Food Forest Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Tinui Food Forest Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, there's a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Tinui Food Forest Cottage on this page.