Douglas Saddle Farm Cottage, $80 - $150
1801 Ohura Road, Douglas, Stratford
Ref #: 1556
Four-bedroom historic farm cottage in secluded setting 20 km east of Stratford set back from scenic Forgotten World Highway (State Highway 43) .
Native trees and birds surrounding cottage. Very peaceful setting in tranquil surroundings. Gas barbecue provided. Freeview TV (16 channels)
1 km to free public tennis courts; maps for farm walks and ridge-top views; handy to walkways and Strathmore Golf Course (green fees $2). Ideal roads for cycling.
15 minutes drive to Stratford, 40 minutes to New Plymouth, 40 minutes to Egmont National Park and 40 minutes to Whanganui National Park, 30 minutes to historic Whangamomona Pub and Village.
Ideal retreat for couples, families or tramping groups. An taste of country living of yesteryear.
Attractive rolling to hilly landscape with mountain views from ridgetops. Historic cottage full of memorabilia. Separate laundry and flush toilet. Secluded large section with native trees and native birds. Handy to mountain and national parks. Hosts involved in farm tourism since 1973. Douglas is the actual geographical centre of Taranaki, and a great base for exploring our diverse region; the majestic mountain, urban walkways and back-country or mountain tracks, world-renowned parks and gardens (New Plymouth's Pukekura Park and Tupare, Pukeiti's Rhododendrons, Hollard's Gardens); inland bush reserves and coastal beaches; art galleries and museums (New Plymouth's Puke Ariki and Govett Brewster, South Taranaki's Tawhiti Museum and Stratford's Pioneer Village and Glockenspiel.)
FEEDBACK (Excerpts from Visitors Book)
'Fantastic cosy base to explore the mountain and the coast. Did some great walks.'
' What a fantastic place. Escaped the ratrace and loved every minute. Took us back to our childhood. Thank you Isabel and David for making this piece of paradise available to others.'
' Magical cottage - don't update anything. Great reading.'
' Douglas has been a delight - panoramic views from the farm.'
' Loved the history on the walls and all the books.'
' It's a wonderful place with so much character and history. I would not hesitate to recommend the place to anyone looking to get away from it all and would stay there again with no hesitation.'
'Great spot. A museumpiece. Enjoyed the cosy fire and glimpse of our forebears lives.'
'Absolutely fantastic - reminded me of the farm holidays I went on as a child.'
'As always, a fantastic break from the rest of the world.'
Native trees and birds surrounding cottage. Very peaceful setting in tranquil surroundings. Gas barbecue provided. Freeview TV (16 channels)
1 km to free public tennis courts; maps for farm walks and ridge-top views; handy to walkways and Strathmore Golf Course (green fees $2). Ideal roads for cycling.
15 minutes drive to Stratford, 40 minutes to New Plymouth, 40 minutes to Egmont National Park and 40 minutes to Whanganui National Park, 30 minutes to historic Whangamomona Pub and Village.
Ideal retreat for couples, families or tramping groups. An taste of country living of yesteryear.
Attractive rolling to hilly landscape with mountain views from ridgetops. Historic cottage full of memorabilia. Separate laundry and flush toilet. Secluded large section with native trees and native birds. Handy to mountain and national parks. Hosts involved in farm tourism since 1973. Douglas is the actual geographical centre of Taranaki, and a great base for exploring our diverse region; the majestic mountain, urban walkways and back-country or mountain tracks, world-renowned parks and gardens (New Plymouth's Pukekura Park and Tupare, Pukeiti's Rhododendrons, Hollard's Gardens); inland bush reserves and coastal beaches; art galleries and museums (New Plymouth's Puke Ariki and Govett Brewster, South Taranaki's Tawhiti Museum and Stratford's Pioneer Village and Glockenspiel.)
FEEDBACK (Excerpts from Visitors Book)
'Fantastic cosy base to explore the mountain and the coast. Did some great walks.'
' What a fantastic place. Escaped the ratrace and loved every minute. Took us back to our childhood. Thank you Isabel and David for making this piece of paradise available to others.'
' Magical cottage - don't update anything. Great reading.'
' Douglas has been a delight - panoramic views from the farm.'
' Loved the history on the walls and all the books.'
' It's a wonderful place with so much character and history. I would not hesitate to recommend the place to anyone looking to get away from it all and would stay there again with no hesitation.'
'Great spot. A museumpiece. Enjoyed the cosy fire and glimpse of our forebears lives.'
'Absolutely fantastic - reminded me of the farm holidays I went on as a child.'
'As always, a fantastic break from the rest of the world.'
Bed layout: 1 Queen(s), 1 Double(s), 2 Twin(s), 2 Twin(s), 1 Single(s)
Nearest main airport: New Plymouth
Distance: 55 km
Distance: 55 km
- Linen for hire
- No disabled access
- Children welcome
- No smoking
- No pets
- Bath
- BBQ
- CD player
- Cellphone coverage
- Cleaning equipment
- Cleaning supplies
- Clothes line
- Drying room
- DVD
- Electric heat
- Fire place
- Fire wood supplied
- Fridge
- High Chair
- Iron
- Microwave
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Shower
- Tea, coffee, sugar etc
- Toaster
- TV
- Washing Machine
- cottage
- Kitchen
Rates & availability
| Start date | End date | Duration | Guests | Rate | Extra people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | Nightly | 9 max | $80-$150 max | $15 per person, $5 for primary and pre-schoolers |
| - | - | Nightly | - | minimum $80 | - |
| - | - | Weekly | - | $750 max | - |
| Year Round | - | Nightly | 2 | $80 double | $15 per person, $5 for primary and pre-schoolers |
Rates: Minimum stay two nights. Linen available for up to one double and two single beds at $7.50 surcharge/stay
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Availability: Available all year - minimum stay two nights
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Nearby attractions & activities
1 km to free public tennis courts. Maps for farm walks and ridge-top views; handy to Taranaki gardens, walkways and numerous Golf Courses. Ideal roads for cycling.
15 minutes drive to Stratford, 40 minutes to New Plymouth, 40 minutes to Egmont National Park and 40 minutes to Whanganui National Park, 30 minutes to historic Whangamomona Village.
15 minutes drive to Stratford, 40 minutes to New Plymouth, 40 minutes to Egmont National Park and 40 minutes to Whanganui National Park, 30 minutes to historic Whangamomona Village.