Aile d'invités spacieuse et économique 1-2 chambres à l'école Aratapu vieille de 150 ans
Large self-contained "cheap & cheerful" [unrenovated] Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Old Aratapu School 5-10mins from Dargaville.
BEDROOMS > 12-PERSON DORM ROOM: Huge upstairs main bedroom with Queen bed, 2 x Double-Single bunk-beds, and 2 x Single-Single bunk-beds > SMALL ADJOINING TWIN ROOM: Small attic bedroom, up half a flight of stairs from the huge main Dorm Bedroom, with 2 x Single Beds (and the option of the beds being pushed together and made up as a makeshift "SuperKing" bed)
ON THE GROUND FLOOR: > Spacious old open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge (including dishwasher) > More seating in the old conservatory off the lounge, which leads out to a small terrace with outdoor seating (smoking permitted outside) > Old Bathroom with Shower, Washing-machine & Tumble-dryer, and separate Toilet
IMPORTANT: NOTE-1: The standard Nightly Rate is based on the first six guests sharing the 3 x Queen/Double beds in the huge main bedroom - but don't hesitate to ask for the costs on other bedding configuration options. NOTE-2: The 4 x Top Single Bunk Beds have a 60kg weight restriction - so primarily suitable for children.
REMMINDER This is cheap and cheerful [unrenovated] accommodation suitable for up to 14 guests for a night or two (remember there is just one toilet, and one shower), and it is ideal for, say, 2-8 guests for longer stays.
THIS ACCOMMODATION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FUSSY GUESTS desiring impeccable pristine accommodation - the decor is too old to provide an immaculate presentation! Please don't book this accommodation if you want fault-free perfection.
THIS ACCOMMODATION IS VERY SUITABLE FOR MID-LONGTERM "WORKER GROUPS" wanting space, simplicity and the ability to chillax - plus loads of parking.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR LONGER-TERM 'WORKER GROUP' STAYS: When the reservation is for Worker Groups of several weeks/months, then a compulsory weekly Mini-Clean surcharge is payable to ensure a regular change of bed-sheets, and cleaning of the floors and bathroom. [Cost depends on the amount of Beds being used, but approx $70/week.]
LOCATION: > 1-min drive to Diary in Te Kopuru > 5-min drive to Dargaville > 10-min drive to Glinks Gully Beach, and local Countdown supermarket > 15-min drive to Baylys Beach > 30-min drive to Kai Iwi Lakes > 1-Hour drive to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest. > 1-Hour drive to Pouto Point
GUEST ACCESS: The Guest Wing is fully self-contained with its own front entrance porch, its own ground-floor kitchen-dining-lounge-conservatory-terrace, and its own ground-floor bathroom-laundry with separate toilet. Upstairs is one HUGE DORM bedroom accommodating up to a dozen guests, and one smaller attic Twin bedroom off the main Dorm Bedroom. There is also a vast amount of free parking.
FINAL REMINDER: REMINDER - THE PLACE IS OLD & UNRENOVATED! The decor is dated and quirky and not ideal for anyone fussy. PLEASE DON'T RESERVE THIS ACCOMMODATION if you require an impeccable place to stay - it is too old to be immaculate. But this is a great place to stay if you want to chillax, in a spacious set-up with a good level of privacy and rural feel, and generous parking.
Cet appartement vous donne rendez-vous à Aratapu, plus précisément en zone rurale. Vous aimez vous plonger dans la nature ? Les indispensables Jardins Taha Awa et The Landing se doivent de figurer sur votre parcours. Vous n'êtes pas non plus contre un petit bain de culture ? Les pragmatiques Musée de Dargaville et The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio sauront vous ravir ! Les amateurs de sport nautique de passage dans la région pourront tester la pêche, mais les environs ont également beaucoup à offrir si vous aimez les activités en plein air telles que les excursions écologiques et les balades en vélo. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Aratapu
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
Combien coûte un séjour dans l’hébergement Aile d'invités spacieuse et économique 1-2 chambres à l'école Aratapu vieille de 150 ans ?
À partir du 29 oct. 2026, les prix constatés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes dans l’hébergement Aile d'invités spacieuse et économique 1-2 chambres à l'école Aratapu vieille de 150 ans le 1 nov. 2026 commencent à 115 €, taxes et frais compris. Ce prix est fondé sur le prix par nuit le plus bas constaté dans les dernières 24 heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont susceptibles de changer. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix plus exacts.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Aile d'invités spacieuse et économique 1-2 chambres à l'école Aratapu vieille de 150 ans ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 15 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Aile d'invités spacieuse et économique 1-2 chambres à l'école Aratapu vieille de 150 ans ?
Le départ a lieu à 11 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Profitant d'un emplacement intéressant à en zone rurale, cet immeuble se situe à moins de 10 km de Zizania Hand Made Papers, Musée de Dargaville et The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. Jardins Taha Awa est à 9,8 km de distance.
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Excellent
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 6 avis sur 9.
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Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 1 avis sur 9.
8 – Bien
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Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 9.
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Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 9.
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Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 1 avis sur 9.
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Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lony S.
26 août 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect spot
A truly lovely and cozy house, ideally suited for our family vacation.
Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Malcolm S.
4 févr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wharekure Aratapu
Nice area, lots to see. We toured around the north island and visited lots of historic and current events and entertainment. Our hosts were available when we needed help and not in our face when we did not. It was a wonderful time and I recommend the place for a nice stay.
Séjour de 91 nuits en novembre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Dion M.
2 sept. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Best description on book a bach. And cheap and cheeeful doesnt mean bad! Its a nice homely place and the extra room due to the size means no cabin fever or tripping over each other.
Séjour de 18 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
John H.
12 mars 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Our stay during the Northland field days event
She's a little gem. She may have been the oldest place we have ever stayed in but she sure was the cleanest! The linen was fresh and clean. Ample parking space for our food trucks. fast and friendly communication throughout. Thank you for having us. We will back again next year.
Séjour de 5 nuits en février 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
23 déc. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Serene and peaceful
Thank you for being our first home in New Zealand. The old school house was a perfect fit for my family. Enough space for everyone to have a place to call theirs. And the peaceful location not far from town was welcoming. Not far from TK or Dargaville, made for a nice first home. Thank you for having us.
Séjour de 74 nuits en octobre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Dhivian G.
21 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Cheap and cheerful with all the necessities
Exactly as described, this house is somewhere to stay if you're not looking for anything high-end. The beds are comfortable and clean, the kitchen has everything you need to cook (I appreciated the pots and pans without the teflon coating), the washing machine and dryer worked fine and the internet and TV worked fine. There was lots of dust and cobwebs and a few spiders, but that's what you'd expect of an old schoolhouse.The location, 10 minutes drive south of Dargaville suited us well and the property manager was responsive and helpful. Thanks for a great stay!
Séjour de 18 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Jaime R.
26 mars 2023
Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Basic and quaint
As expected and as described. Sheets were clean and accomodation was tidy. Could have been a little cleaner (inside the fridge and the toilet smelt a bit)
Gorgeous view to wake up to from the upstairs room!
Suited our needs for the weekend
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2023
Avis vérifié
6/10 Satisfaisant
Gwenda J.
3 août 2023
Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement
Real potential
The Wharekura “ pre-reno” apartment we stayed at was marred by 3 of the 4 elements of the stove not working properly, the oven wouldn’t go. There appeared to be no smoke detectors although the owners reassured me later that they were there. The shower doors were hard to close. Like much inside the apartment, the wiring looked dodgy and as old as the building. The stairs to the room were uneven.
I contacted Kathy after we left. In hind sight, I should have done so sooner and given them the opportunity to remedy the faults as she seemed happy to do.
Moral of the story ...you get what you pay for??
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
2/10 Horrible
Dion M.
18 sept. 2025
Les points forts : Arrivée, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce