Title: Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557500/62557474/45f5419f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557500/62557474/f148a554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557500/62557474/e43c9d85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557500/62557474/780eb36a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62557500/62557474/2ac50edb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to free breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities at Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61098 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui Magnolia Cottage is a two storey, self contained space, separate to the main house, with your own private access. We are just a 10min scenic drive from vibrant and historic Whanganui, and a few minutes from SH3 & the popular Paloma Gardens. Quiet location on our lifestyle block surrounded by farmland. Help feed the pet lambs during August/September. Spacious, bright and airy, with rural views and private deck. Guests often comment that they wish they had booked a longer stay. We often accept same day bookings on request. Easy access - we will leave the cottage unlocked if we are not going to be at home for your arrival. Free WIFI A generous, self serve, continental breakfast, including fresh farm eggs, to cook and have at your leisure. Parking for multiple cars or trailers at the Cottage. The driveway can be a bit tight for some larger vehicles (like 6-berth camper vans that some guests have arrived in), we do have alternative parking for these bigger vehicles in the front paddock if you wish, which is then just a short walk up the drive to the Cottage. Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, bench top multi oven, everything you need including a variety of tea bags, instant and plunger coffee, a Nespresso coffee pod machine, toastie pie maker, nutri blender and filtered drinking water. There is a washing machine in the Cottage and a clothesline for your use. The two bedrooms are upstairs, with queen sized beds. The first bedroom is in an open area at the top of the stairs. The second bedroom is accessed through the first bedroom, with a connecting door that you can close. There is a double sofa-bed downstairs in the living area, plus a spare single floor mattress and a porta-cot, all with bedding/pillows supplied. The bathroom and toilet are downstairs. Private outdoor deck with seating for morning coffees or quiet evening drinks taking in the stars and rural views. There is a BBQ on the deck for your use. Amazing bird life, star gazing on clear nights and an ever-changing rural outlook. We have a few dogs, who will be in their kennels if we are not home, or if you have advised us of an approximate arrival time. If not, they are all friendly, and we will happily put them away while you get unpacked :) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Cycling nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,098 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66610000/66603900/66603894/62b2e2f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The sheep's retreat farmstay Turakina - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 24 reviews CA $177 CA $312 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=66603894&PinnedHotelID=66603894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28080000/28076900/28076878/f9dacc36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable Beach-Front House Turakina Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 254 reviews CA $113 CA $201 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=28076878&PinnedHotelID=28076878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38079100/38079097/031e7204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kokako Lodge Wanganui Gonville - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews CA $133 CA $248 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=38079097&PinnedHotelID=38079097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114710000/114703600/114703574/f0738d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town Westmere - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews CA $100 CA $169 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=114703574&PinnedHotelID=114703574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113600000/113590500/113590488/e5bda797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hawkstone Hideaway - Your Peaceful Getaway Ratana - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $109 CA $151 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=113590488&PinnedHotelID=113590488&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99740000/99739900/99739851/cc59727d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renagour Cottage - Rural charm with outdoor hot tub! 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We offer a maximum stay of 5 nights. No pets sorry, as we have our own dogs, and a cat. Dogs are required to be on a specific veterinary worming programme on farms where there are sheep. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please enquire first ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside only ## 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Magnolia Cottage ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.96675%2C175.21318&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Am1Goh8Lo83oZ__3IVSqx3HHp4s=) Fordell, Manawatu-Wanganui #### What's nearby - Durie Hill Elevator - 17 min drive - 17.2 km - Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 18 min drive - 17.6 km - Watt Fountain - 18 min drive - 17.6 km - Virginia Lake - 23 min drive - 20.8 km - Castlecliff Beach - 28 min drive - 25.3 km #### Getting around - Whanganui (WAG) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mr Seafood - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui? > As of Sept 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui on Oct 12, 2025 start from CA $128.63, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Fordell-Hotels-Rural-Hideaway.h62557474.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rural hideaway, just 10 minutes from Wanganui located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Memorial Tower, Durie Hill Elevator, and Kowhai Park. Watt Fountain and Wanganui Community Arts Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question