Rural retreat with tennis court, pool and plenty of space indoors and out. | House in Bideford

5.0 (39 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   7 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Solway House | Rural retreat with tennis court, pool and plenty of space indoors and out.

7 Bedroom House in Solway, Bideford

Nestled in the heart of the Wairarapa, Bideford School is the perfect retreat for everyone from small families to big groups, who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The Old Bunk House comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests. The Old Bunk House consists of 7 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen and open plan lounge/dining room. There is plenty of space inside and out, for your group to relax and enjoy their time at Bideford School.
Ideal for large groups, family reunions, team bonding or just for a holiday!
Bideford School also has a tennis court (rackets and balls are provided or BYO) that guests are welcome to enjoy all year round. The pool is available during daylight hours through Spring and Summer, and closed through late Aumumn /Winter. There's also an outdoor wood fired pizza oven and gas BBQ.
We also offer The Old Schoolhouse for hire. Recently renovated, this building is the ideal add-on space for large groups. It offers an additional indoor space for your function or retreat. Please contact us for more information.
Bideford School is the ideal place to escape busy, everyday life. Relax and unwind sitting on the deck listening to the native bird song with a drink and a book. As we are a rural location phone and 3G reception is limited. Rural connection wifi is available.
Try your hand a cooking pizza in our wood fired pizza oven. Full instructions are provided in the house manual or your hosts KJ and Chris can talk you through using the oven.
Get connected to each other and away from devices- The Old Bunkhouse boasts puzzles, boards games, books, magazines, a retro DVD collection, plus tennis and a pool!
Being a rural location we are on tank water. We ask guests to be mindful of water consumption by keeping showers to a 5 minute maximum and toilet flushes to a minimum.
The accommodation has a UV water filter for safe drinking water.
We are a dog friendly location by prior approval only please.
Property managers KJ and Chris )and family) live onsite in separate accommodation and are always available to answer any questions or to lend a hand lighting the pizza oven or log burners.
Please note the Old Bunkhouse is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between bookings, following the Ministry of Health 2020 guidelines.

This 7 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Balcony/Terrace, Child Friendly, Pool, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 7 Bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Solway. Enjoy your stay in Solway at this House.

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Amenities

Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
Private Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
Laundry
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 3 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • TV
General
  • English
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Travel crib
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector
Spa
  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Parties and events allowed (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings; max attendees: 20)
Pet Policy
Pets allowed dogs only 3 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) restrictions apply for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges note from host: functions are welcome with prior approval parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Rose W.
Jul 21, 2023 04:29:27 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely property, very clean, plenty of bedroom space for our group. A dishwasher would be a great addition. Definitely keen to stay again. Thank you hosts.
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