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A recently renovated guest house located in Whanganui, Private Guest Wing - Durie Vale Lodge features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 47 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea. The spacious guest house comes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. À la carte and continental breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. Whanganui Airport is 5 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Gluten-free

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Whanganui

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    10/10 really doesn’t do this place justice. It’s absolutely perfect in every way. Alan and Lois really have found a slice of paradise. They are also the most wonderful people and fantastic hosts. You will not find better. This guest wing is...
  • Lesley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Durie Vale Lodge exceeded our expectations as beautiful accommodation in a peaceful valley, just 5 minutes from the centre of Whanganui. Our rooms were immaculately clean, modern, well-appointed with everything we needed. Our livingroom looked...
  • Ruedi
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The lodge is a prime example of how hospitality should be lived. Upon arrival, you receive a warm welcome – a personal touch and with a lovingly prepared aperitif. The hot tub is already heated and invites you to relax. All rooms are furnished...
  • Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was excellent. Lovely quiet setting with fabulous outdoor area and lovely garden. Alan & Lois were amazing hosts who were super friendly with lots of local knowledge. Breakfast was delicious and a real treat. Accommodation was so...
  • Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was beautiful. Durie Vale Lodge is nestled in amongst lovely NZ native plants and our hosts have obviously a deep love for the environment. Bird life was just outside our bedroom windows. Our hosts could not have been more...
  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    From the minute we arrived Alan and Lois, our gracious hosts, took the time to show us around their delightful property. Being nature lovers ourselves, we were impressed with the carefully selected plants and the enchanting walkways across a tiny...
  • Catriona
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful garden and the apartment is clean and very well furnished. Fabulous breakfast with friendly and generous hosts. Location is peaceful and quiet but close to the city. Would happily stay again.
  • Natan
    Israel Israel
    Everything. The house, the spa, the garden, the atmosphere,the bed was very comfortable, the breakfast and most of all the owners who were very friendly took care of all our neccesities. I highly recommend this place. Tova Zur.
  • Georgia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property was well situated close to town but in a tranquil setting. Alan & Lois were wonderful hosts who were super welcoming with tonnes of local knowledge about the spots to see. The whole house was extremely clean and thoughtfully decorated...
  • Cherie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything. Hosts could not do enough to make our stay memorable. Beautiful setting, accommodation, and breakfast

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 Alan & Lois

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Alan & Lois
Now, here's a real treat for a couple or two couples travelling together; your very own 6-room private guest wing complete with 2 x bedrooms (King & Queen), 4 x person Hot Tub! Featuring kitchenette, bathroom (shower & bath), toilet, lounge & laundry. It's all yours exclusively! What's more, breakfast is included. And, location? Here you'll feel you're in the heart of rural NZ, but really, you're just 5 minutes from the Cafes, Bars, Restaurants & Galleries of Whanganui. Hope to see you soon. Cheers! The Vale Guest Wing is part of an architecturally designed home located in a gentle fold of the Durie Valley. Rolling hills embrace the property and its north-facing situation allows it to receive maximum sunshine year-round. The land has established gardens and lawns for you to explore - as well as a small native woodland at its farthest end, through which a small stream flows on its way to the Whanganui River. Birdlife abounds and several New Zealand native eels have made the stream their home. The guest wing is private and cosy with electric blankets on each of the beds and an electric heater to keep the lounge comfortable in winter. In summer the double doors in each of the bedrooms can be opened to allow a free flow of air to circulate through the space. The bedrooms are spacious and include built-in wardrobes and sets of drawers. Quality Sheridan cotton sheets (or equivalent) are provided. The Queen Bedroom also offers a three-seater leather sofa. This room is ideal as a dressing room should only one bedroom be required. In the lounge is a Smart TV, a two-seater sofa and two single armchairs. There is also a compact kitchenette comprising electric jug, microwave, fridge, crockery, cutlery, glasses etc. The bathroom has both a bath and a shower with double heated towel rails and large quality bath sheets supplied. The toilet is separate. We also provide additional spa towels along with non-breakable acrylic wine glasses and champagne flutes for use in the spa
Over the years Lois and I have travelled extensively and love meeting people from all parts of the world. Returning home to New Zealand a few years ago, we stumbled upon Whanganui by chance and found our piece of paradise in a hidden valley only minutes from town. Simply heaven. We love the art scene here, the warmth of the people, the spiritual significance of the River and Whanganui's proximity to mountains, the ocean and the capital city, Wellington.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Private Guest Wing - Durie Vale Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hot tub

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Adults only
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Wellness

    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Private Guest Wing - Durie Vale Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    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.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Private Guest Wing - Durie Vale Lodge 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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