Ranfurly Cottage

Very clean, close to mountain and national park. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The main area heating broke during our stay, and the hosts were very helpful in providing alternative heating.

The breakfast was a bit disappointing, with the continental breakfast consisting of tinned fruit and defrosted bread and croissant. The accommodation felt somewhat dated, and was not a comfortable space to spend time. The bedrooms do not have heating apart from an electric blanket. Bathroom was very small (but functional and clean). You can hear the hosts in their house next door through the wall.

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Everything was perfect inudong the generous delicious breakfast provided each day.

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Such a warm welcome, thank you Allison! Lovely, cozy wooden “cottage-feel”. Great to have the panini warmer, washer and dryer, microwave, toaster and kettle. Bed was comfortable and the small bathroom was so clean and nice to have the heated floor. Well located to do the Whanganui River Adventure.

Ideally, it would be nice to have a hot plat with one frying pan and pot.

La gentillesse des hôtes, le petit déjeuner, la grande pièce commune avec un bon petit feu.

Le manque d'intimité avec les autres occupants.

Lovely hosts, great cottage, unfortunately we stayed only one night

Sehr nette Begrüßung, zahlreiche Tipps, wunderbares Frühstück

An exceptional place, felt like a home away from home. Would definitely recommend. Exceeded expectations in all respects.

Hosts were welcoming and super helpful about the area, the place was beautiful, breakfast was perfect! Truly a great experience in every way 😊

An exceptional place and the husband and wife hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend. Exceeded expectations in all respects.

There was nothing to dislike at all,.

Sehr nettes Ehepaar Ron und Alicen. Gute Tipps über die Gegend. Private Unterkunft mit viel Liebe im Detail.

Bequemes Bett. Dusche in Ordnung. Waschmaschine + Trockner einwandfrei. Alison und ihr Mann waren wirklich sehr nett.

Winziges Badezimmer und kleines Handwaschbecken. Frühstück am ersten Morgen sehr „mager“ mit zu wenig Butter und nur Marmelade. Kein Aufschnitt wie Wurst oder Käse. Früchte und Joghurt wurden schon am Nachmittag für den nächsten Tag bereitgestellt. Frühstück muss dann selber zubereitet werden inkl. Abwasch danach. Haben wir aus anderen vergleichbaren Unterkünften besser kennengelernt.

Eine sehr geräumige Ferienwohnung. Neben dem Schlafzimmer gibt es noch ein großes Wohnzimmer mit Kitchenette und Kaminofen. Hier stand auch das Frühstück bereit. Die Lage ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt, um die umliegenden Nationalparks zu erkunden.

Felt like a home away from home

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The cottage is in a really quiet place with beautiful views of the mountain. Alison and Ron are lovely people and welcomed us into their home like family and Alison provided us with a wonderful continental breakfast. We were able to walk to the local community club for drinks and food. It was easy and not too far to get to Pipiriki where we were doing a canoe trip.

The bedroom area is small with very little space to put bags. People also need to be aware that the lounge, dining, kitchen area is all a shared space, as the second bedroom is directly off this as well. Alison explained that it clearly shows this on booking.com as “one room left” once you book online, however I think it would help future customers to say “shared space” in order to clarify, as we were surprised to find this out after checking in. Luckily for us the couple who had checked into the other room earlier in the afternoon decided not to stay so we did have the whole area to ourselves in the end.

De host is erg vriendelijk. De gemeenschappelijke ruimte is erg ruim en voorzien van wasmachine en droger. Ondanks dat Raetihi echt heel weinig te bieden heeft is het een goede uitvalsbasis om de omgeving te verkennen.

De slaapkamer is erg klein. Met het bed en wat koffers staat het vol. De kitchenette geeft niet de mogelijkheid om een maaltijd te maken door het ontbreken van een kookplaat. Dit zou wel handig zijn aangezien omdat pas in het volgende dorp 10 km verder er restaurants zijn.

Alison and Ron were supremely good hosts, super helpful with information about the local area and always up for a chat. Accomodation was incredibly welcoming and clean, even had a family of ducklings on the property for that extra touch. Breakfast supplied was plentiful and tasty. Would 100% stay here again.

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La parella que ho duu és encantadora i el facilita l’estada

Lovely old couple with genuine friendly hospitality. They go the extra mile to make you feel welcome and well cared for

Some may have struggled to sleep with possums on the roof but I thought it added to the Raetehi charm!

I visit this township every six months and stay here. This is a very quiet, relaxed warm and friendly place to stay. I just adore Ron and Alison really lovely hosts

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This has to be the place to stay in Raetihi and I plan to return with my partner. The hosts were lovely, and provided a completely separate area with bedroom, lounge and dining area/breakfast bar. Breakfast was just the right amount of everything, and set me up for a long cycle ride.

Just a pity that the local Cosmopolitan Club wasn't open for dinner on Monday, as that would be the best option for dining in Raetihi. Lovely stay.

Very comfortable. Generous continental breakfast and bathroom products. Lovely hosts who were happily accommodated my request for freezer space.

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very clean and lovely place. Extremely quite. Owner is friendly.

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Loved our friendly chats with Alison and Ron who went out of their way to make sure we had great time! including sampling home made port which was fab! Went to Cosmopolitan club nearby for a meal which was very friendly. Good beer and good food.

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Alison and Ron instantly put you at ease and go out of their way to make you feel at home. The spacious living room/dining area is perfect for a relaxed rainy day.

Ranfurly Cottage is just delightful. Alison and Ron are really friendly and helpful. The cottage is super clean, quiet and comfortable with everything you need for a short stay. It's around a 30 minute drive to National Park and all the walks. We would definitely stay here again.

Ranfurly Cottage is a wonderful place to relax and refresh. Spacious, cosy facilities. Charming hosts. Good breakfast. If your itinerary allows, stay longer than one night.. so worth it.

Nothing to dislike

Well placed to visit National Park and Ohakune. We enjoyed cycling and walking. Very clean. We had one lovely bedroom and shared the lounge and eating area with another couple which was great fun. Plenty of space in the shared part of the property. Breakfast was great. Met the hosts Ron and Allison on the last night and they are lovely friendly people.

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Lots of room and very clean. Lovely friendly hosts.

Would have liked better Wifi and a smart tv

Treated to delicious fresh date scones

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I would like to say a big thank you to you both, I was made to feel very welcome. They have put in a lot of hard work getting the place to a high standard, it was a comfortable homely place to stay. I definitely would stay again. Thanks again

Stunning cottage and great, high quality cabin with heated floors, fireplace and comfy beds.

Cooking facilities weren't really a full kitchen, just a microwave and kettle. The ad doesn't clearly articulate that the second bedroom may be booked by a different guest during your stay. This wasn't a problem but it would be good to know.

So cozy and warm, really feels like home. Very well maintained and clean.

Very friendly hosts made us all feel very welcome. Very clean and homely feel to the accommodation. Will definitely book again if back for next years Mardi Gras

Quaint cottage. Very comfy shared lounge and dining space. Generous continental breakfast provided with fruit. Very friendly, welcoming hosts. You will not be cold (heater works well)!

No key to room provided but key on inside of room attached to door. Tiny bathroom (but heated floor makes it cosy!). Be wary: step-up to shower could be difficult for less mobile folks. Parking a little cramped when two sets of guests and friends of hosts visiting. Not much to do in the area: Ohakune (10km away) has range of restaurants. Expensive compared to other places we stayed.

Alison and Ron are great hosts

Quiet location, large common area, laid out breakfast, comfortable bedroom. We enjoyed our stay with Ron and Alison, who were very hospitable. There are walks in the area that are very nice in addition to the crossing, which we did not do. Good places to eat in Ohakune.

Nice room in a great apartment. Well located near the national park. Very friendly owners. I really enjoyed the interesting conversations with them.

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The property is exceptional. It’s an annex off the renter’s home. The guest has one room with an ensuite bathroom and access to a sitting area, simplified dining area, an excellent continental breakfast and access to a washer/dryer. And Allison and Ron, our hosts, are charming and welcoming.

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The homely touches, really felt like you were in your own house.

Excellent breakfast, plenty of choice. Hosts very friendly

Our bedroom was quite small, but very nice

This accomodation object is located in nice village, about 30 min. drive to Tongariro National Park. It is managed by private owners, the are very nice and helpfull. Room was nice, well equipped and clean. I was possible to use shared-fridge and kitchen. Breafast was pretty modest, but very tasty. Parking is possible outside the building and it's free of charge.

Thankyou so much the hospitality it was awesome, the accommodation was clean, warm and comfortable I would highly recommend Ranfurly Cottage as a place to stay.

Plenty of room, fire on when arrived great breakfast

I prefer staying in cottage style accommodation due to the relaxed homely feel. The breakfast is exceptional with plenty left over for brunch on the mountain. The gas fire gets the room heated up fast and provides that log cabin ambience. Plenty of DVD's and board games for families too. Hosts are very friendly and go over and above to help. Really enjoyed my short stay.

Loved our stay! Will be back. Everything was perfect, super comfortable, clean, very welcoming & felt like a home away from home. Thank you. 🧡

Excellent location, Nice people. Nice room Clean washroom. Cottage stay was awesome

So cute!!! They made it very comfortable and we had a fantastic cozy stay. We appreciated this even more because the weather was not cooperative while we were in town so we had to snuggle up and watch a few movies. The cozy fire made that a lot easier.

Alison and Ron were so kind and helpful. Having a breakfast each morning really helped kick off the day. We really appreciated being able to do laundry and the cozy fireplace and comfy rooms made the stay absolutely lovely.

So many thoughtful touches, a fantastic breakfast, cosy cottage with the fire on when we arrived. Under floor heating in the bathrooms. And amazing hosts! Truly loved our stay.

I enjoyed the luxury of the little extras provided.

Maybe a bell on the connecting door

Absolutely beautiful breakfast more than enough for me to enjoy in the quiet warm location.

I loved everything about my stay

Thelocation was easy to find. The welcome was warm and the breakfast delicious.

There is nothing that needs improving.

Under floor heating in ensuite. Shower great. Lovely big lounge. Hosts turned the heater on for us so it was warm when we arrived and also when we arrived back from a wedding on a cold, wet and windy night. Spotlessly clean.

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Good breakfast. Including gluten free.

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A very pleasant stay. The proprietors are most accommodating. We hope to return.

Very enjoyable overall

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The room and ensuite were small but functional.

I didn’t like some of aspects of the property eg the cigarette butts in a pot plant at the front. But inside was clean and quiet.

Excellent hosts, good beds. Plenty of space to relax. The host went out of their way to give me a gluten free breakfast.

We had a nice experience staying here! Kind and friendly hosts, and a convenient location on the main road. Spacy shower cabin. Great variety of tea. Spacious shared common space.

Late check-in might be an issue if there are other guests, which is fair enough, so plan your trip carefully. For those who prefer privacy, get prepared to share a common space in the living room/kitchen. A standard plate of yoghurt is to be shared between guests, which might be okay not for all.

The grounds are beautiful. Ron and Allison the owners were very kind and helpful. The breakfast food was very good. The place is so peaceful and comfortable

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The hosts are wonderfully hospitable and provide for the guest's every need. There are 2 bedrooms in this let, plus a spacious lounge/ dining area/ plus laundry and a very good breakfast is supplied.

The hosts were wonderful and provided a wonderful Continental breakfast. Lovely setting and comfortable accommodations.

The cottage is quite lovely, extra-spacious with gorgeous knotty pine interior. Alison and Ron are super-friendly, we really enjoyed engaging with both of them. Sky TV was nice to have, as well as the good collection of DVD movies and music.

About the only thing we would warn potential guests about is, if you are expecting to be able to prepare a cooked meal, don't. The place is just not set up for that. And, to get takeaway or eat out, you will likely have to drive to Ohakune (about a 12-miniute drive), where there are a couple of reasonable restaurants. There's nothing much available in Raetihi.

The most welcoming hosts who go to every length to make you feel comfortable. Definitely making an excuse to come back!

The hosts were exceptionally friendly, welcoming and helpful. The cottage itself was charming and very comfortable. Breakfast was fresh and delightful.

Friendly owners

I do not believe it was clear on Booking.com that the space would essentially be shared. It states lounge, 2 bedrooms - each with own bathroom. To be honest, I would not have booked this accommodation had i realised this was a shared space as the room is very cramped. Thankfully it was just for one night.

What wonderfull greeting from Alison and Ron and what a beautiful accommodation. Very comfy beds, each with own shower room (small but very functional). Alsion had already setup the table for breakfast the next morning, cereal, croissants, milk, juice, butter, jams ..... use of microwave, fridge, washing machine.Gas fireplace made it very cosy and our son was super happy to have the extra TV channels to watch the football world cup. Unfortunatly only stayed one night so did not see much of outside ameneties of the village but would have happilly stayed 4-5 days extra ... specially due to such a wonderfull, welcoming, helpfull couple, Alison and Ron !

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Very spacious and excellent facilities…large living room, and a bonus to have Sky Sport

Ron and Alison are very accommodating, Beautiful Lounge and Kitchen, Very clean and tidy place!

Bedrooms can be a bit smaller compared to Motels.

Ranfurly Cottage is cozy and comfortable. We especially loved the view of snow covered mountains and the heated bathroom floor and towel bar.

Allison and Ron were such kind and lovely hosts. The space was very comfortable with two couches, a gas fire place which I loved sitting next to and reading a book, and a nice dining area. The bed and bathroom were great as well. It was a short trip to the national park for the alpine crossing. They very kindly gave me the fixings to make sandwiches for my hike the next day. If you're in this area, I highly recommend staying here.

Everything was great.