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Featuring a spa bath, India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach is located in Whareama. This holiday home features a heated pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home has a picnic area and a hot tub. Overlooking the garden, units in this holiday home are accessible via private entrance and fitted with a TV and a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy a continental breakfast. Palmerston North International Airport is 137 km away.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
High score for Whareama
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Outstanding place to stay. The property was well presented. Hosts were very helpful and friendly.
  • Swieb
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Athmosphere is wonderfull, great pool, friendly hosts.
  • Samantha
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location is amazing if you are keen for a get away from it all trip. We were thrilled to find such a beautiful spot that was dog friendly. Carmen and Dick were amazing hosts. We're already thinking about when to go back.
  • Bobby
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location and very friendly host. We enjoyed the stay very much, the fireplace was great and Carmen kindly topped up our firewood for the second night. Has all amenities needed for a lovely stay, even some board games and can't forget to...
  • Wright
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place to go to get away from the stress and worries. Breath in fresh air and enjoy the beautiful surroundings
  • Eileen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Exactly as described, if your looking to get away from a busy city this is the spot. This is rural so expect limited cellular coverage but that is what we expected, good if you want to unplug for a few days. Spa pool was great and lovely...
  • Zena
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location and surroundings were absolutely beautiful. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly.
  • Rebecca
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Awesome surroundings and a beautiful cottage. Everything we needed as a family. It has a wonderful pool and a spa! The hosts made themselves available for any questions we had, and were very welcoming and friendly...Perfect stay 👌
  • Rowland
    New Zealand New Zealand
    great place to get away from it all super location and gardens lovely pool fir end of day swim
  • Jarad
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful setting, nice and quiet. Felt like we had found a hidden treasure and would definitely like to visit again as is the perfect place to unwind and hide away from the world ;)

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Dick & Carmen Tredwell

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Dick & Carmen Tredwell
Dick & Carmen Tredwell welcome you to their little 'piece of paradise' in the Wairarapa countryside! Please note there is NO cell phone reception at the cottages. There is good Wifi at the 1 bedroom cottage, and limited Wifi at the 3 bedroom cottage. Please ask for a Wifi voucher (2 GB more available to purchase if needed). There is Spark cell phone reception at our front gate - short walk down the wooded drive. We allow pets by PRIOR arrangement only (and only 1 dog allowed on site at a time). There is a charge of fifteen dollars per night for a dog. Well behaved dogs are welcome. Our dog rules are simple and common sense: Please bring your own dog bowls for food and water. Please bring dog bedding/blankets as needed. Please clean up all your dog dirt. Dogs are not allowed on the beds or sofas in the cottages. Dog to be accompanied at all times, or on a lead (not allowed to wander around). No dogs in the swimming pool/spa pool area. You are liable for any damage caused by your dog in the cottage or gardens. If your dog is not obedient - please don't ask to bring her/him!
Originally from the UK, Dick and Carmen have lived in New Zealand for the last 20 years. We love our 20 acres of 'Wairarapa paradise' and enjoy sharing it with guests. There's plenty to see and do in the area - we'll send you all the information you need once you have booked.
We have 2 local golf courses at Riversdale and Castlepoint, as well as tennis courts to hire at Riversdale Beach. Enjoy great walks on the beach and a coffee or latte at the local store. Locally the Tinui Cafe & Bar provide great meals all day and evenings, except Mondays. The Hotel at Castlepoint provides meals in the evenings too!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool cover
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:30 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 50 is required on arrival. That's about £23. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • The prices at India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach on this page.

  • India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 6 guests

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

  • India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach is 1,000 yards from the centre of Whareama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at India House & Ica Whare in Whareama, Nr Riversdale Beach is from 13:30, and check-out is until 10:30.