Colonial Villa on working farm in the northern Manawatu hill country

This stunning secluded cabin is located on a farm in Rangiwahia, New Zealand, and can accommodate ten guests. There are five bedrooms, one ensuite bathroom and one full bathroom.

The hosts have tried to keep to the cabin's authentic roots, meaning there is no TV reception or MusicStack. Instead, guests can enjoy two open fires, and a wood stove, a piano and lots of books, magazines, and games. However, guests are still provided with an electric stove, a microwave oven, a refrigerator, a freezer, and some electric blankets and heaters to make their stay more comfortable.

Verandahs on two sides of the house provide plenty of room for relaxing on the comfortable seats in the sun. Outside, play some croquet on the large lawn, petanque, fire up the gas barbecue, and enjoy the view down the valley and up to the Ruahine Ranges.

There is an all-weather concrete tennis court with racquets and balls supplied. There is a full-size petanque (boules) court equipped with stainless steel boules, and a croquet lawn is edged with rhododendrons and camellias, and backed by a stand of native trees.