About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Headlands Estate in Fordell offers a homestay experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, laundry service, and outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a games room, bicycle parking, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a washing machine, barbecue, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, coffee machine, work desk, seating area, free toiletries, shower, parquet floors, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast with gluten-free options is served daily, including juice and fruits. Guests appreciate the friendly host, beautiful garden, and excellent breakfast provided by the property. Convenient Location: Located 20 km from Whanganui Airport, the homestay is 41 km from RNZAF Base Ohakea and 46 km from Feilding Livestock Centre. Highly rated by guests, Headlands Estate ensures a pleasant stay.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Superior Queen Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$255 for 3 nights
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Standard Twin Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 2 single beds
US$255 for 3 nights
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Queen Room with Garden View
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$270 for 3 nights
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  • 1 large double bed
215 feet²
Garden view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Barbecue
Coffee machine
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Washing machine
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Additional toilet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 2
US$85 per night
Price US$255
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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  • 2 single beds
Barbecue
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$85 per night
Price US$255
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
Garden view
Barbecue
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$90 per night
Price US$270
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • We have 1 left
  • You won't be charged yet
Limited supply in Whanganui for your dates: 5 homestays like this are already unavailable on our site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Malachias
    Germany Germany
    Super charming house with a fantastic garden! The owners had a lot of recommendations for me where to go.
  • Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The house was gorgeous and had everything we needed. Loved the features e.g. vintage toilets w chains, like obviously the propietors have put a lot of time and love into restoring it and keeping the spirit of the place intact. You can feel it.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely welcome, I used an umbrella to stroll around the stunning garden with my morning coffee.
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The B&B had a lovely, calm, safe feel about it. The owners were very welcoming and made it a pleasure to stay there.
  • Sharon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good options including a selection of cetals and different breads for toast. Fresh and can fruits.
  • Kevin
    Australia Australia
    Amazing building, views from rooms, lovely garden, large ensuite room, breakfast included.
  • Katherine
    Australia Australia
    Lovely owners, charming garden and comfortable room.
  • Evelyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was a bonus to use the kitchen facilities. The breakfast supplies were great. A very nice place to stay and very friendly hosts and dog.
  • Perryer
    Australia Australia
    Our hosts were wonderful. We were only there overnight and were rather tired. We had blankets on the bed which were a bit heavy, not having used blankets for years, but we don’t live in NZ. The house, the garden and the total vista was amazing,...
  • Rachel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful home. Very hospitable hosts. Superb place to stay. Friendly welcome from Annette & Steve (& Ruby the dog). Lovely warm room. The house has the charm of yesteryears including a chain flush toilet & claw foot bath. Would stay here again.

Managed by Annette and Steve Cox

Company review score: 9.8Based on 141 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts at Headlands are Annette and Steve Cox and Rubi the small freindly dog. We look forward to sharing our amazing property with you. Enjoy the house and property and the short scenic 11 minute drive by following one road and entering Durie Hill to enjoy our beautiful Whanganui City.

Property information

Headlands estate is set on a 2 hectare lifestyle block. An easy 15 kilometres, 11 minute drive from the main street of Whanganui and most definitely well worth the journey. Headlands was first established in the late 1800's after John Ruscoe and his wife immigrated from England and began their life in Fordell, Whanganui. They built a beautiful house made of solid heart Rimu. After a fire in 1987 the house was rebuilt and handcrafted to original standards once again with heart Rimu. Enjoy the fire throughout winter and enjoy the picturesque views of the farmland from the kitchen window. Wander through the acre of forest, around the pond, check out the original barn or simply relax on the decking with the views of mount Ruapehu in the distance. With Whanganui City just 11 minutes away you can enjoy one of the many eateries available throughout our fantastic City and return to Headlands for a relaxed, quiet stay. Secure your booking today to experience this breath-taking property. We look forward to seeing you at Headlands.

Neighbourhood information

Whanganui is a must visit destination. After experiencing our amazing City you leave wishing you had visited it earlier. Whanganui has many vibrant cafe's and restaurants for you to enjoy, wander through our city enjoying beautiful historical buildings, our many artist studio's, cruise the Awa (river) on our "Waimarie" paddle steamer or the smaller Wairua during the warmer months, visit Mount Ruapehu just 1.5 hours away for the ski season in the winter months, grab a bite and a coffee at our Saturday morning markets, walk around Virginia Lake, visit Bason Botanical Gardens, and drive around our city to experience the amazing walls created by various artists. The river that flows through the heart of our city runs from the mountain to the sea. This is just a few of the many amazing experiences awaiting you when you visit our historical Whanganui and Headlands Estate.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Headlands Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Headlands Estate 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.

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