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Set in Masterton in the Wellington region, History @ Renall has a patio. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. All units at the homestay come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a walk-in shower. Units come with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available every morning. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the homestay, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Palmerston North International Airport is 96 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Masterton

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was very authentic to the owners, had a lot of history to the property in the booklet in room. Near enough to the town but just out of it. Host were fabulous warm welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you.
  • Philip
    Ireland Ireland
    The house was a beautifully restored 1929s period property. The host was charming and helpful. Ww opted for a full breakfast and the food was really good.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    History @ is absolutely the right name for this beautiful heritage home. So many original features lovingly retained by Leon and Kinnie. We enjoyed a warm welcome by Leon and a happy chatty breakfast prepared by Kinnie. Both are natural hosts who...
  • Imri
    Israel Israel
    The most beautiful b&b i have bern in!! It is an old house (in a good way) has a victorian vibe, decorated magnificantly. The room is amazing, comfortable and beautifuly decorated. The owners are super friendly and interesting people. The place...
  • Jacquleen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Kinny is an exception host and very friendly, she is a caring lady who provides a very comfortable environment.
  • Toni
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very easy to find this gorgeous property, close to town. The hosts were so welcoming. A real shame the BBQ wasn't working, but Kinnie was amazing, and opened up her kitchen for us to use. The room was a good size and the bed was comfy, and use of...
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent, a Dutch breakfast. Very filling and delicious. The coffee was great, too. I liked my bedroom with its window seating and beautiful, old, original wooden floors and doors. The light switches and latches on the doors are...
  • Effie
    Australia Australia
    The location was great- easy access to main crntre. The rooms were very pretty and clean, beds comfortable. Host was lovely and friendly, giving us lots of information on local attractions and activities to do.
  • Nicola
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful old house with an interesting history. Kinnie is a lovely and very welcoming host with great recommendations for places to eat. Handy location close to the town centre
  • Achala
    New Zealand New Zealand
    My girlfriend and I had a very pleasant stay at History@Renall in Masterton. This guest house is over 100 years old with lots of character including traditional NZ wooden features (flooring, beams and panelling). The hosts, Leon & Kinnie...

Hosted by Leon & Kinnie Vermeulen

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Leon & Kinnie Vermeulen
History at Renall is a large, early 1900 villa fully restored to its former glory with modern kitchens and bathroom facilities set in a large section with a beautiful garden. Our house -situated in one of Masterton's most prestiges streets - is less than 1 km from both the town centre and the Renall Street railway station. History at Renall has 6 bedrooms of which 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 self-contained studio have been made available to our guests. History at Renall was built by one of the founders and majors of Masterton. It was the first house in Masterton that was connected to the electricity network and served during the 1930/40's as a private maternity hospital. The house stands in the middle of a large landscaped garden with several shade providing seatings under matured trees. Guests have access to all parts of the garden. Breakfast is available at an additional fee and will be served in the dining room between 07:00am and 09:00am. On requests. the laundry area will be made available for any laundry washing. The self-contained studio has its own living space, kitchen and bathroom.
Interaction with guests: We are both professional people and love the interaction with guests visiting our beautiful town. We both come from different parts of the world (the Netherlands and the Philippines) and have lived and worked in many overseas countries. We usually sit down on the terras around 05:00pm for a glass of wine and a chat. You are more than welcome to join us but there is no obligation - we will always respect your privacy
Masterton has a lot to offer for families such as pedal boats, a mini train, excellent kids' playground, mini golf, bike hire, a deer park and plenty of walking tracks and bike trails. Pukaha National Wildlife Centre, swimming pool, and wine trails.
Languages spoken: English,Dutch,Filipino

Property surroundings

Facilities of History @ Renall
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Dutch
  • Filipino

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 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 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per stay

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

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

FAQs about History @ Renall

  • History @ Renall is 0.7 miles from the centre of Masterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at History @ Renall is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at History @ Renall can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Breakfast to go
  • The prices at History @ Renall may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • History @ Renall offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):