Title: Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=99253532&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House Apartment in Aratapu with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House ![Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle - Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House (Aratapu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99260000/99253600/99253532/8e8b1788.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House (Aratapu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99260000/99253600/99253532/b57be8cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House (Aratapu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99260000/99253600/99253532/401c3583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House (Aratapu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99260000/99253600/99253532/67734a09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House (Aratapu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99260000/99253600/99253532/31f091e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of Whare Kura, a historic 150-yr-old schoolhouse on the Pouto Peninsula. Enjoy your elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen, unwind in your mezzanine bedroom with Queen bed and sofa bed or relax on the small front-door deck porch. Explore rural settings around you. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available £91 includes taxes & fees 20 Dec - 21 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House This STUNNING fully self-contained Guest-Wing is located in one of the most historic buildings in the region: WHARE KURA the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House! The decor is gorgeous and lavish - nicknamed "Ponsonby Chic" style of embracing the Victorian era with a funky edge ... a truly bespoke and roomy "apartment". Amenities Include: \> Elegant open-plan lounge-office-dining-kitchen \> Bathroom with toilet, shower, washing-machine & tumble-dryer \> Fabulous mezzanine bedroom with Queen, and SofaBed (large Single / small Double) \> Small front-door deck porch \> Generous free parking \> Rural setting WHARE KURA is a huge 150-yr-old School House, and this fully self-contained Guest-Wing (with its own entrance) is roughly one-quarter of the large historic building. The decor is STUNNING and fabulous for a Single or Couple wanting quality accommodation in a truly bespoke and authentically unique setting. Also with the SofaBed, this means the apartment can also accommodate two Singles, or Couple+Single, or Parents with 1-2 children. LOCATION: POUTO PENINSULA by the KAIPARA HARBOUR \> 1-min to Superette in Te Kopuru \> 5-mins to Dargaville town \> 10-mins to Supermarket \> 10-mins to Glinks Gully Beach \> 20-mins to Baylys Beach \> 30-mins to Kai Iwi Lakes \> 1-Hour to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast POINTS TO NOTE: \> Excellent discounts available here online for stays of 28+ nights. \> Nightly rate is based on two guests sharing the Queen Bed as a couple. If two single guests require both the Queen and Sofa beds, then an additional one-off $50 Extra Bed fee is payable. \> For stays of 3-Months-plus, an additional standard Rental Hire form is required to be signed. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63170000/63166900/63166841/f7e2097e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### One bedroom unit, over the dunes to the beach Glinks Gully - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=63166841&PinnedHotelID=63166841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112570000/112567300/112567298/80b86de0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Domeczech": Off-Grid Charm Turiwiri - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.01327%2C173.90160&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zbowf0pQUfPyR6lwmlONcwPo4UI=) Aratapu, Northland #### What's nearby - Dargaville Museum \- 6 min drive \- 5.0 miles - The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio \- 7 min drive \- 5.7 miles - Taha Awa Riverside Gardens \- 9 min drive \- 6.8 miles - Zizania Hand Made Papers \- 10 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Kai Iwi Lakes \- 31 min drive \- 33.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Blah, Blah, Blah Café - ‬9 min drive - ‪Fast Foods Dargaville - ‬8 min drive - ‪Matich's Premier Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Big Daves Takeaway - ‬9 min drive - ‪Kauri Coast Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House? ### How much is parking at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House? ### What time is check-in at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House? ### What time is check-out at Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House? ### Where is Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Opulent1-Bdr elegant Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Aratapu School House Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Horst F. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a ool place Such a cool place. We absolutely loved our stay at the old school house. Lovely and stylishly renovated and close to Dargaville and beaches. ##### Horst F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig 20 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very comfortable and spacious, with a lot of things provided (laundry, extensive kitchen items, TV, etc.). We found the place nicer than the photos and the reviews suggested it would be. The owners obviously take pride in the unit, as it was very nicely appointed and clean. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Craig Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rex and Sheryl 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The grounds were lovely, peaceful and private. The inside was shabby and grubby. Fridge and cupboards, dirty. We were aware and fully accepted that this was a work in progress but soap and water are cheap enough and elbow grease is free ##### Rex and Sheryl Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dion M. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome place to stay. Tastefully decorated and unique history. ##### Dion M. Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dion M. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Classy and tasteful wing of the building done with period style touches. ##### Dion M. Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Romitesh N. 16 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### decent accommodation nice place to stay ##### Romitesh N. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Pyt S. 12 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay in old skool A very nice place to be. ##### Pyt S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ash H. 10 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whare Kura Neat well appointed unit. Stayed for 8 nights while working in the area and would happily book again ##### Ash H. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ash H. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aratapu apartment Well appointed unit. A bit of road noise, but nothing too bad. Would happily stay there again ##### Ash H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard V. 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lots of Character ! We very much enjoyed our stay here. The schoolhouse has tons of charm. It is very well equipped. We would highly Recommend staying here. There is some traffic noise, So if you are a light sleeper, you might want to bring earplugs. The character Of this house far outweighs, the minor noise. ##### Richard V. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a beautiful property - fantastic decor - so many detailed touches. Whoever designed this is VERY talented! Absolutely everything you could need including a full kitchen. Only drawback was road noise - especially logging trucks at speed in early pre-dawn hours - which takes a little to get used to. Hopefully this will reduce as the road hedge thickens. ##### Janette Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael D. 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Aratapu Excellent in many ways, clean and tidy and well appointed. It would have been better if there was a toilet on the mezzanine as my wife has to use a walking stick and the bannister did not go all the way to the ground floor. Inconvenient at night if you wished to use the toilet.The road was noisy at times.The booking agency did not provide entry details before we arrived. The neighbours were very helpful. ##### Michael D. 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