Arles Historical Homestead

50 Riverbank Road Arles Homestead, 4541 Whanganui, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>164</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a living room with a couch and a coffee table at Arles Historical Homestead in Whanganui
a large white house with a driveway at Arles Historical Homestead in Whanganui
a bedroom with a bed and a window at Arles Historical Homestead in Whanganui
a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a microwave at Arles Historical Homestead in Whanganui
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Arles Historical Homestead

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
164 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 775 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

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Arles Historical Homestead is set in Whanganui. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment offers a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk. The spacious apartment with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach. Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Whanganui Airport, 10 km from Arles Historical Homestead.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Whanganui
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roderick
    Australia Australia
    “Well set up and equipped. Very comfortable with a lot of information about the history of the house and the area.”
  • Larry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “This is a very relaxing place to stay. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Graeme was a very friendly and knowledgeable host. We stayed in the separate "Tree Tops Lodge" where we enjoyed great privacy surrounded by trees and nature. The rural...”
  • Elizabeth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Located next to an historic homestead in a stunning garden. Very tranquil and peaceful retreat.”
  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful surrounds and the unit was clean and comfortable. Graeme was a friendly host and we were made to feel very welcome.”
  • Smith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “It was lovely and quiet in the grounds of the old homestead. The gardens are well kept and there are lots of trees around.”
  • Tracey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location perfect for our visit to Papaiti Gin just up the road. Lots of little extras and stunning location. Comfy beds, and snuggly blankets.”
  • Ronwyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very close to the main city. Very comfortable and warm. Very welcoming host.”
  • Chris
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Huge two bedroom, big lounge and kitchen, upstairs with balcony. A short drive out of the city along main road by river. Older but good condition and clean.”
  • Antheena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Graeme was there to meet us and was friendly and helpful with a vast knowledge of the area and history around Whanganui. Loved the art and photos and all the interesting books. Comfy beds, well equipped with tea and coffee and extras like lollies...”
  • Litia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Graham was there to greet us. The place is tranquil, quiet and just so peaceful. Big enough for the 3 of us and the beds and pillows are so comfortable. Unfortunately we couldn’t stay another night as they were booked out. Will definitely stay...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Graeme and Revessa

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Graeme and Revessa
Arles Historical Homestead is a 141 year old home built in the Edwardian style. We have a completely separate 2 bedroom unit on the grounds available to rent. The unit is about 75 sq meters in size . We are about 5 klm from the main street of Whanganui. You are able to walk around our beautiful heritage gardens ....they surround our homestead and have been developed over a hundred years. On site is a famous Queensland Kauri tree that is 23 feet around....they say it is possibly the southern most of its type in the world. The homestead was originally on 900 acres and was built to be a self contained farm community with tennis courts ...polo grounds...ballroom and was well known for its garden parties. The homestead and gardens have been brought back to lovely original condition. Things to do. within 10 minutes from the house...... Jet boating up the Whanganui River to the bridge To Nowhere. Catch the Waimarie paddle steamer and cruise up the river . Visit heritage Whanganui town .....voted NZ most beautiful heritage town. Visit Virginia Lake and NZ most famous little Winter Garden. Visit the Durie Hill Elevator and Tower . The famous Glass Works where you can watch artisans ..
Myself and my wife have spent the last few years restoring the house and gardens to its original immaculate condition,. We have a passion for old homes and think they should be preserved for future generations to enjoy. These heritage properties need to be lived in and brought back to life by families who love them . .These old homesteads have such great history. When you live in them they feel alive with their groans and quirks......i think they are talking to you.
Being only 5 klm from the main street of Whanganui but being in the country is a great asset. You can go river up the Whanganui River in canoes...paddle steamer ....jet boats. You can visit Bushy House for High Tea or lunch and walk through a hundred acres of lovely native bush ...predator free. Visit the glass works and watch artisans blow glass shapes. Catch a coffee up at Virginia Lake and then pop next door to our famous Winter Garden. Look at our lovely Heritage buildings in town and then visit one of our many antique shops. Or you can visit Sargeant Gallery at 38 Taupo Quay ansd check out what is on currant display . There are many other galleries in town to check out as well. We have a great museum with the largest collection of Gottfried Lindauer paintings in the world. After all this you can relax on your deck in our unit and have a wine or beer and enjoy the setting sun...
Languages spoken: English,Cantonese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Arles Historical Homestead
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 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.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Arles Historical Homestead 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.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Arles Historical Homestead

  • Check-in at Arles Historical Homestead is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Arles Historical Homestead is 3 miles from the centre of Whanganui. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Arles Historical Homestead is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Arles Historical Homestead can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Arles Historical Homestead has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Arles Historical Homestead on this page.

  • Arles Historical Homestead offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bike tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Arles Historical Homestead on this page.

  • The prices at Arles Historical Homestead may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.