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The River Retreat - Eco-Friendly Escape

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Inglewood, Taranaki
  • Place, Inglewood Town Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fritz Reuter Place
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Inglewood Public Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Inglewood

Located in Inglewood, this cabin is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Fun Ho! National Toy Museum and 5 minutes from Inglewood Town Hall. .This cabin is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cue Theatre and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Fritz Reuter Place.

What's nearby

  • Cue Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Inglewood Town Hall - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fritz Reuter Place - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Inglewood Public Library - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fun Ho! National Toy Museum - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Stratford Station - 20 min drive
  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fern Lodge Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oscars Kiwi Kafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Windsor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪VolcaNoView Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The River Retreat - Eco-Friendly Escape

Summary:

Welcome to The River Retreat - Off the Grid, a unique place to stay that delivers an authentic kiwi experience.

- Eco-friendly accommodation with solar power

- Spacious living area with barn doors to the outdoors

- Basic cooking facilities and BBQ provided

- Charming cabins with a sense of isolation

- Beautiful views overlooking the river

- Torches and umbrellas for guest convenience

- Close to Inglewood's shops and Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki



The Space:

The River Retreat - Off the Grid offers a unique place to stay that delivers an authentic kiwi experience. This charming eco-friendly holiday accommodation is nestled among a deer farm and elevated overlooking the river. It is designed for those looking to disconnect from life pressures and enjoy the beauty of natural surroundings. Guests are encouraged to switch off completely and experience a truly unique property powered solely by solar energy.



The main cabin features basic cooking facilities, including a gas cooktop and a small gas-operated fridge for your essentials. A BBQ is also provided for outdoor cooking. The spacious combined dining and living area opens to the outdoors through large barn doors, maximizing the rural environment. Downstairs accommodates four guests with a comfortable queen bed and two single beds.



Comfortable Accommodation:

- Main cabin with basic cooking facilities

- Gas cooktop and small gas-operated fridge

- Spacious dining and living area

- Accommodates four guests with a queen bed and two single beds



Interior Feeling:

- Charming eco-friendly design

- Unique off-the-grid experience

- Inviting atmosphere for relaxation

- Large barn doors for outdoor access



Outdoor Bliss:

- Nestled among a deer farm

- Elevated views overlooking the river

- Various paths leading to additional cabins

- Two charming cabins with double beds

- Third cabin with toilet and gas shower facility

- Torches and umbrellas provided for convenience



Delightful Dining:

- BBQ available for outdoor cooking

- Basic cooking facilities for simple meals

- Spacious area for family gatherings



Professional Cleaning:

- All linen and towels provided by a commercial linen company

- Professionally laundered and cleaned prior to arrival

- Cleaning meets Ministry of Health commercial standards

- End of stay cleaning service included

- Guests must leave the property tidy and clean



The River Retreat is situated on the outskirts of Inglewood, just a five-minute drive from specialty shops, restaurants, cafes, and the local supermarket. The charming rural town of Inglewood is surrounded by the lush greenness of Taranaki pastureland, just below the forested fringe of Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. The Visitors Centre is a 10-minute drive away for those keen on tramping, and New Plymouth is only a 15-minute drive away.



Bookings exceeding 10 days will incur an extra mid-term cleaning and linen fee every seven days. Experience the refreshing back-to-basics lifestyle at The River Retreat - Off the Grid, where you can truly unwind and rejuvenate.



Other Things to Note:

No Parties Or Gathering. No Wifi



Interaction with Guests:

Bach Break manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Office hours are from 8am to 8:30pm.
Make yourself comfortable in your cabin. There's a private balcony. The bathroom has a shower.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Escape to Peace Tranquility
THE River Retreat OFF THE Grid
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The River Retreat - Eco-Friendly Escape Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beau J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Despite the rain we had a lovely time staying here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022