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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Magpie Cottage Homestay Bed & Breakfast in Taumarunui offers a recently renovated homestay with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The homestay features a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a business area, laundry service, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 111 km from Taupo Airport, the property is highly rated for its friendly host, quietness of the area, and quietness of the room. Activities available include skiing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Martin was very communicative and hospitable, we arrived pretty wet through on our motorcycles, there was room in the garage, we dried our gear overnight on the veranda and then by the fire.
  • Shane
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was great, not far from town by car. House was warm and bedrooms were well presented and comfortable, Martin was a very good host, friendly and gave good advice on what to do around the town, highly recommend and would stay again
  • Matthew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Martin was a very lovely host. He gave us the perfect combination of privacy and hospitality. The breakfast provided was great. He also had garage space for our bikes. Would stay here again.
  • Brian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house was lovely and warm even though it was very cold outside.. Martin was a great host. I slept like a lot in the comfy bed.
  • Maryann
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room and bed were comfortable and tastefully furnished. Interesting conversation with the host. Good variety of items for wholesome breakfast. Clean bathroom, good shower. Outdoor deck (however weather wasn't favourable to be out on it!)
  • Gary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Martin is the ultimate host. Nothing was too much trouble, the rooms were warm.and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
  • Thomas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A very pleasant overnight stop on our trip north. A lovely secluded location, a welcoming informative host and a delightfully presented cottage.
  • Christopher
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A warm and welcoming honestly log fire going when l arrived well appointed bedroom with my own bathroom across the hall . Martin the host so welcoming and paying attention to ensure my stay was all l could wished for . With some great conversation...
  • Amanda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I had a lovely stay at Martin's house. He was super accommodating - very friendly and a great host. The rooms were warm, comfy and cozy. I stayed prior to running the Timber Trail and it was a perfect spot to start my journey from. Samantha the...
  • Arthur
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A beautiful old homestead whith comfortable rooms and lounge area. The host was really lovely and we enjoyed his company - but he was very sensitive and did not intrude on our privacy. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom well appointed...

Hosted by Martin Fuller - your inhouse host putting your comfort and enjoyment first

9.4
Host review score
Martin Fuller - your inhouse host putting your comfort and enjoyment first
A warm welcome to Magpie Cottage - homestay bed and breakfast with the on-site host working to ensure that you have comfortable and enjoyable stay. Magpie Cottage has the best of both worlds with the traditional characteristics and charm of a cottage but has been refurbished to a high standard with modern facilities. We offer a 2 bedroom suite with a private bathroom for your own use. Magpie Cottage is located in Rangaroa Road Taumarunui. You can enjoy being in a peaceful quiet attractive semi-rural area handy to the shopping and eating places of the central business district and within easy reach of the attractions and activities of the Ruapehu Area.
Hi, my name is Martin Fuller and I am proud to be your host and have you as a guest in my home. I have enjoyed traveling and am committed to ensure that you have a comfortable and an enjoyable stay. I place huge importance on the welfare and comfort of guests and will work hard to look after your interests.
Magpie Cottage - homestay bed and breakfast, is located in an a quiet, safe, attractive semi-rural part of Taumarunui in the Ruapehu District. It is within 2 minutes of the business area and within handy reach of numerous attractions and activities.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Magpie Cottage Homestay Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds 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
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Magpie Cottage Homestay Bed & Breakfast 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

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

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