Summary:
Welcome to The River Retreat - Off the Grid, a unique place to stay that delivers an authentic kiwi experience.
- Eco-friendly holiday accommodation
- Charming cabins with basic cooking facilities
- Spacious dining and living area opening to outdoors
- Beautiful views overlooking the river
- Total relaxation and rejuvenation
- Torches and umbrellas provided
- Close to Inglewood's shops and restaurants
- A 10-minute drive to Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki National Park
The Space:
The River Retreat - Off the Grid offers a unique place to stay that delivers an authentic kiwi experience and a chance to disconnect from life pressures and enjoy the beauty of your natural surroundings. Nestled among a deer farm and elevated overlooking the river, this charming eco-friendly holiday accommodation is not for the faint-hearted. Guests are encouraged to switch off completely and experience a truly unique property powered solely by solar energy, ensuring a fully off-the-grid experience with charming cabins and a wonderful sense of isolation.
The main cabin features basic cooking facilities, including a gas cooktop and a small gas-operated fridge for your basic supplies. A BBQ is also provided for outdoor cooking. The spacious combined dining and living area allows guests to relax and enjoy the surroundings, opening to the outdoors through large barn doors. Downstairs accommodates four guests with a comfortable queen bed and two single beds.
Comfortable Accommodation:
- Main cabin with basic cooking facilities
- Gas cooktop and small gas-operated fridge
- Spacious dining and living area
- Accommodates up to four guests
Interior Feeling:
- Charming eco-friendly design
- Inviting atmosphere with rustic decor
- Large barn doors for outdoor access
- Cozy sleeping arrangements
Outdoor Bliss:
- Nestled among a deer farm
- Elevated views overlooking the river
- Various paths leading to additional cabins
- Torches provided for nighttime navigation
Delightful Dining:
- BBQ available for outdoor cooking
- Combined dining and living area for socializing
- Surrounded by the beauty of nature
Additional Cabins:
- Two charming cabins each with a double bed
- Third cabin with toilet and gas shower facility
- Umbrellas provided for inclement weather
Professional Cleaning:
- All linen and towels provided by a commercial linen company
- Professionally laundered and cleaned prior to arrival
- Cleaning service included for bathrooms, mopping, and rubbish removal
- Guests required to leave the property tidy and clean
The River Retreat is situated on the outskirts of Inglewood, just a five-minute drive from specialty shops, restaurants, cafes, and the local supermarket for basic supplies. The charming rural town of Inglewood is surrounded by the vibrant greenness of Taranaki pastureland, just below the forested fringe of Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki (formerly known as Egmont National Park). The Visitors Centre is a 10-minute drive away for those keen on trampers, and it is only a 15-minute drive to New Plymouth.
Bookings that exceed 10 days will incur an extra mid-term cleaning and linen fee at cost to the guest every seven days.
Other Things to Note:
No Parties Or Gathering. No Wifi
Interaction with Guests:
Bach Break manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Office hours are from 8am to 8:30pm.