Title: Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Taupō ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64630000/64624600/64624532/07b9be06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64630000/64624600/64624532/1b027eeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64630000/64624600/64624532/48713d1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64630000/64624600/64624532/baa8b120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64630000/64624600/64624532/915383f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Bach Noir, a three-bedroom retreat on the western side of Lake Taupo. Open up the lounge onto the patio in summer and enjoy outdoor dining, or cozy up by winter's warmth with WiFi, TV and board games. Take advantage of nearby activities like kayaking on Lake Taupo or walking through Pureora rainforest. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home On the western side of Lake Taupo at the edge of Kuratau, Bach Noir sits ready to host your holiday. This three-bedroom home, plus sleepout, is a great getaway filled with character. Open up the lounge onto the patio in summer to let the breeze in, fire up the BBQ, and enjoy outdoor dining no matter the meal! If it's a wintery lake escape with the family you're looking forward to, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained and enjoying their holiday on those colder days. Enjoy all the essentials, such as WiFi and a TV with Freeview and a DVD player, as well as a few awesome extras such as a dartboard, board games and a pool table. While in Kuratau spend your days out on the lake kayaking, swimming, or boating. There is a children's playground on the lakefront of Kuratau, which is a great place for the kids to let loose and burn some energy. Take the time to walk the tracks within the ancient Pureora rainforest, the views are outstanding and it is well worth the trek. Visit the Kuratau River Wines restaurant for a delicious meal and locally sourced wine. If you are craving adventure, Mt Ruapehu and the Whakapapa ski fields are only a 50-minute drive down the road. Or if you are looking for a retail therapy day, Taupo town centre is an hour drive away. A restful holiday in Kuratau awaits - come and enjoy Bach Noir! Additional to the bed configuration listed, there is an extra set of bunks in the sleep out which are suitable for children only.Please be aware the sleepout at this property is accessed externally and the bathroom is inside the main dwelling.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111083800/111083745/af590984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect accommodation for visiting Tongariro and Southern Lake Taupo Kuratau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews £158 includes taxes & fees 21 Oct - 22 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=111083745&PinnedHotelID=111083745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109905800/109905758/81274b35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Duck Inn - Lake Taupo Holiday Home Kuratau - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=109905758&PinnedHotelID=109905758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33568500/33568473/47fff97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake views, boating, skiing and hot pools Omori - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33568473&PinnedHotelID=33568473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106154800/106154755/aa079374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake View Lodge - Taupo Holiday Home Pukawa Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=106154755&PinnedHotelID=106154755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31170000/31168900/31168875/a089786b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake view, lake level, lake side Kuratau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 142 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=31168875&PinnedHotelID=31168875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45870000/45861200/45861180/ade16c90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Rivers - Kuratau Holiday Home Kuratau - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=45861180&PinnedHotelID=45861180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36248700/36248658/c1502573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kuratau - Kuratau Bach Kuratau - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=36248658&PinnedHotelID=36248658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31900000/31891900/31891856/baee8085.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Number 10 @ Kuratau w SPA Kuratau - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 126 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=31891856&PinnedHotelID=31891856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101839300/101839246/58feb6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pukawa; 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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 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 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. ### Property is also known as Bach Noir Kuratau Home Kuratau 601673 Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home Kuratau Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home Private vacation home Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home Private vacation home Kuratau ## About the area Kuratau is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Taupō and Tongariro National Park. [Visit our Kuratau travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kuratau.dx3000001909) [View more Holiday homes in Kuratau](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kuratau-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000001909-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.89644,175.76074&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:raklFsgwo%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40S%3FQBU%40Q%40U%40QBUBQBUBQBQBUBQDQDQBUDQDQDQDQFSDQFQFQDOHQFQFOFQHMFOHQFOHMHOJOHMHOHOJMHMJMJKJMJMJKJKJKJKLKJKLILKJILKLILGLGLILILGLENILELGLENGLENELENANELCNENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDL%40NDLDNDLFNDLFLDLHNDLFLHLHLFLFJHLJLHLJJHLJJJJJJJLJJJJLHLLJHLJLHLJNHNHLHNHNHLHNFNHPHLFPFNFPFPFNFPDPFPDRFPDPDPBPDTDPBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FTATAPATAPCRARARCPCTCPCPCTEPCPERERCPEREPGPEPGPEPGRGLGPGPGNGRILIPGNILININILININKLINKJILMLILKJKJMJKLKJKJMJKHMJMFMJKHMFMHMHMFMHODMFMDMHODMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMIMEOGMEMIMGMIMIMGMIMKKGMKMIKKMKKKKMKKKKKKKMKMKMIKKOIMIOIOKMIOIOGMIQGOIMGSGOGQIQEMGSGQEQGQEQEQESEQCSESEQCQCUCQCQCUCQCSASASAQCU%3FQAUAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qXygIe_nehitYAgZLijkNVUZOME=) Kuratau, Lake Taupo ### What's nearby - Kuratau Jetty - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Lake Taupō - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles - Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 12.4 miles - Tongariro National Park - 16 min drive - 13.3 miles ### Getting around - Taupō Airport (TUO) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hare & Copper - ‬18 min drive - ‪River Vineyard & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive - ‪Floating Rock Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Lakeland House - ‬11 min drive - ‪Thermal Trout Cafe - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home located? > Situated in Kuratau, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kuratau Jetty and Lake Taupō. Tokaanu Thermal Pools and Tongariro National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bach Noir - Kuratau Holiday Home Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra H. 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Beautiful bach The property was very well maintained, a great kitchen and living area. When the rain cleared we even had lunch on the outdoor table. Loved walking down to the beach for swims. Beautiful bach, thanks so much. I would not use Book a Bach to rent a property again. ##### Sandra H. 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