Historic Shearers Quarters provides accommodation in Ruahine. This farm stay offers free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The farm stay features mountain views and a picnic area. All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a toaster, a fridge and a stovetop. Kitchenware and kettle are also offered. At the farm stay, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ruahine, like fishing. The nearest airport is Palmerston North International Airport, 90 km from Historic Shearers Quarters.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
High score for Ruahine

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kristina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful nature setting, nice host and very nice cozy accomodation. Highly recommend
  • Jay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    So quiet compared to city. Covers the basic creature comforts. Pleasant experience. Neat historical items collected around the place.
  • Bernadine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We had a warm welcome. The place had so many interesting historical features. The books were interesting, and great to read about the family history. Easy access from the main road.
  • Kristine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Set in a beautiful, peaceful, rural location. No microwave or shower, but the oven with all the pots and pans, and the bath with ample hot water, did the job equally as well and more authentic. Had an interesting chat with Bunny, who has been...
  • Ralf
    Germany Germany
    The location generates the vision of a romantic Shepards lifestyle. The rooms tell a story. Well done, authentic, nice.
  • Brodie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely spot. Exceeded our expectations. Friendly host. Would like to return.
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was awesome and it was lovely chatting with Alex and also catching up with her dad Bunny and learning the history of the farm and the Kawhatau Valley.
  • Mathew
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A character stay - 1904 shearer’s quarters on a farm in the beautiful Kowhatau river valley. Great value, awesome hospitality, but mostly a fantastic location for a weekend away from it all.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved this accommodation - staying on a working farm, all the farm animals - the warm welcome - the bases of fresh flowers - the views - the quiet starlit night - the cute hut we slept in - privacy, and super clean!
  • Alan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very cosy accomodation, location rural and quiet .Great place to chill .

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Allan and Alex

9.5
9.5
Host review score
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Allan and Alex
BYGONE NOSTALGIA WITH COMFORTABLE MODERN CONVENIENCES The Historic Shearers Quarters are situated on a working farm in the Kawhatau Valley 12km from SH1. Put your feet up, light the old shacklock stove, and enjoy peace and quiet- all while only 10 mins from the superb Dukes Roadhouse Cafe. Over 120 years old, the HSQ's were originally used as accommodation for Shearers and their cook whilst the shearing was on. Now beautifully restored, come and experience a slice of New Zealand history by staying with us.
Allan and Alex run the Historic Shearers Quarters, and run Carteroni- the home of the Lancia 037 Recreation. Motorsport and equestrian fill their time, along with their two beautiful daughters. Our business is based on a working farm which raises sheep and beef on some of the North Island's finest hill country.
The Kawhatau Valley is not only incredibly scenic but also diverse with a accumulation of many different business enterprises. A long with sheep and beef farms, the Kawhatau Valley is also home to an asparagus farm, fruit orchard and endurance horse stud. An idyllic fishing river, with many tributaries that are available to fish. We have access to a DOC reserve through private land for hunting use. We are 75mins from Tūroa ski field. Plenty of mountain biking options available.
Language spoken: German

Property surroundings

Facilities of Historic Shearers Quarters
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • German

House rules
Historic Shearers Quarters takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 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

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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.

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

Please inform Historic Shearers Quarters 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Legal information

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

FAQs about Historic Shearers Quarters

  • Room options at Historic Shearers Quarters include:

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

  • Check-in at Historic Shearers Quarters is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Historic Shearers Quarters is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Historic Shearers Quarters is 3 miles from the centre of Ruahine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Historic Shearers Quarters offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing