Carmel Farmstay

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Carmel Farmstay in Piopio offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a carpeted floor and interconnected options. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Amenities: The bed and breakfast provides free on-site private parking, a lounge, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include a balcony and a lounge. Local Attractions: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves are 39 km away, and Hamilton Airport is 84 km from the property. Highly rated for its friendly host, delicious breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gerry
New Zealand New Zealand
“Leo and Barbara were like meeting long lost friends”
Not
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great working farm...... lovely couple! Great for a nice chat. The house is beautiful, the room, super cosy and the view from the balcony was amazing. Tea coffee on demand with a lovely breakfast”
Pali
New Zealand New Zealand
““A beautiful home and wonderful couple Leo and Babara, So warm and welcoming .It has nice view from our room ,nice place to stay again”
Janet
New Zealand New Zealand
“The hosts were wonderful people, perfect place to stay. So hospitable. Amazing.”
Nyree
Ireland Ireland
“Barbara's welcome was friendly and warm-hearted to this beautiful slice of heaven just outside of Piopio. My room was well situated beside the spotless bathroom with its own balcony with access & deck chairs. The large bed was comfy. Breakfast was...”
Margaret
New Zealand New Zealand
“The hosts were very hospitable and accommodating. The setting was amazing and the beds were comfortable.”
Joerg
Germany Germany
“The hosts are so lovely, had nice conversations and enjoyed the stay very much.”
Sarah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Carmel Farm is a beautiful property and Barbara and Leo couldn't have been more welcoming and accomodating. They took my 13 year old nephew out at the crack of dawn to feed the calves and take part in the morning chores on the farm - he had an...”
Rachael
New Zealand New Zealand
“A beautiful home and wonderful couple who run the B&B. So warm and welcoming and it was the perfect spot for us with our 4 month old son”
Richard
New Zealand New Zealand
“Stunning Farmhouse Views Friendliness of hosts Breakfast Cleanliness”

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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 43 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Join Leo and Barbara Anselmi in their classic yet modern decorated home. We pride ourselves in sharing our home and our rural way of life on a working dairy farm. Our B & B is truly a restful break for anyone traveling New Zealand or wanting a weekend away.

Property information

Carmel Farmstay is a well-established homestead in rural King Country surrounds. Be treated to home cooked meals and the warmth of Leo and Barbara's home. Explore their working dairy farm or venture on an ATV quad over rolling hills and through limestone formations before returning to the homestead to bask in the sun around the pool or take a leisurely stroll through the gardens. Looking for a more adventurous experience, we are only a short 33 minute drive to the Waitomo Caves, or on route to the Pureroa Timber Trail mountain biking tracks. For others wanting a slice of paradise, the nearby Mangaotaki Valley is home to trout fishing or the world renowned movie site of Sir Peter Jacksons Hobbit film location.

Neighbourhood information

Carmel Farmstay is the ideal retreat, centrally located and nearby to the popular 18 hole Piopio-Aria Golf Course and delicious and infamous Piopio Berry Orchard. Only minutes to the village of Piopio and home to the iconic Fat Pigeon Café, this homestay will sure to please.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Carmel Farmstay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Carmel Farmstay 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.