Title: The Bach on Dorset 🌊 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Bach on Dorset 🌊 Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Bach on Dorset 🌊 ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71730000/71724600/71724538/ef156b1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, bed sheets - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71730000/71724600/71724538/8a2f864a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71730000/71724600/71724538/cf41bbc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71730000/71724600/71724538/b82e480c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Bach on Dorset 🌊 (Opunake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71730000/71724600/71724538/117bf218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in beach life at this spacious 3-bedroom bach. Enjoy a modern kitchen, bathroom, and log fire to unwind after exploring world-class surf spots nearby. With board games, books, and movies for the evening and outdoor activities like backyard cricket or surfing during the day. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Bach on Dorset 🌊 If you enjoy beach life and the simplicity of bach living, this property is for you! Spacious 3 bedroom house surrounded by world class surf spots. Modernised kitchen, bathroom, shower and bath to relax after a day at this popular beach destination. Sleeps 8 guests made up of, 1 queen bed, 1 double, 1 set of bunks, 1 single bed and double pullout sofa in lounge. Over the winter months the log fire with plenty of wood, will keep you warm for a nice midwinter getaway. The Bach is situated central to Opunake Beach, this is patrolled over the summer months and Middletons Bay with a boat ramp, and surf casting spots. Depending on your interests our location provides you with great swimming beaches, fishing, diving, surfing and walking trails to enjoy. We have board games, books and movies for the evening. There is a bbq for use, cricket set, two boggie boards and a youth size bike (you will need to bring a helmet). Please note we supply all bedding and bath towels, however please bring your own beach towels. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Opunake Vrbo Property Private vacation home Vrbo Property Private vacation home Opunake ## About the area Located in Opunake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway and Opunake Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hollard Gardens and Pukeiti Garden. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby. [Visit our Opunake travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Opunake.dx6342539) [View more Holiday homes in Opunake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Opunake-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6342539-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-39.45500%2C173.85251&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P2ZXDixoHEh30CO2xbczbxGCNgA=) Opunake, Taranaki ### What's nearby - ![Pukekura Park which includes forest scenes and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111858/ae77958f-a6f0-41ff-9985-813dc7af05d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pukekura Park 45 min drive \- 45.6 miles - ![Bowl of Brooklands showing a park and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196330/1ec6f58e-ad80-4218-981a-8cb4e7c10d52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bowl of Brooklands 46 min drive \- 45.8 miles - Cliff Top Garden Opunake Walkway 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Everybody's Theatre 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Opunake Beach 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) 68 min drive ### Restaurants - Opunake Surf Inn 10 min walk - Sugar Juice Cafe 11 min walk - Māwhero Studio 9 min walk - Arty Tarts Cafe 8 min walk - Opunake Takeaways & Tea Rooms 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Bach on Dorset 🌊? ### What time is check-in at The Bach on Dorset 🌊? ### What time is check-out at The Bach on Dorset 🌊? ### Where is The Bach on Dorset 🌊 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Bach on Dorset 🌊 Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ngairina C. 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house,Tidy,Clean and will be booking again to visit family in Opunake ##### Ngairina C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher D. 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Very relaxing stay, nice clean batch with great views of the mountain ##### Christopher D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt B. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot for a break The property suited our needs nicely. Good wood burner was useful for the cooler weather, plenty of dry firewood on hand. Nice modern kitchen and lounge area with plenty of space. Enjoyed stay ##### Matt B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomi C. 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy days We enjoyed our stay and the secure yard was great for the dog ##### Naomi C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G., New Zealand 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Opunaki Stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay the house is open and has a relaxing to stay in. We may come back sometime in the future. The weather didn't play ball only got a glimpes of the mountain on Monday coming back from Whanganui. It was a great stay myself and my wife enjoyed the atmosphere. ##### David G. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy F. 22 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and Quiet The bach had everything we needed. We had 2 families staying. It was an easy short walk to the fabulous beach. Large section and very clean and tidy. The pillows just need an upgrade and the pull out couch/bed was a little uncomfortable. Otherwise excellent! ##### Mandy F. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy Q. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Compfy Sadly Opunake did not turn on the weather so spent more time inside but the fire was amazing. Beds were comfortable we had a problem getting TV going but Craig was quick an helpful. We did get the ski going. ##### Kathy Q. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shirl c. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to be summer or winter very cosy Thank u so much your house is beautiful & perfect for 2 or a family great stay much appreciated ##### shirl c. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eva B. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday home Thanks we enjoyed our holiday. Great location to beach and cafes. ##### Eva B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Leanne c. 22 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great place to stay for a family get away , lots of space, awesome outside area with a large lawn. Great location, hop skip and jump away from the main beach, look out, walk ways and fishing spots. Thank-you for letting us stay we all had a great family holiday ☺️ ##### Leanne c. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. 2 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a great place to stay and highly recommended for family, spacious and clean πŸ™‚ The property is not really close to our planned place to visit but we enjoyed the view traveling ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### louise c. 30 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and clean. Walk to cafe and beach. Nice simple relaxing area ##### louise c. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaila S. 13 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot for local wedding Overall good spot to rest the head after a couple big days. ##### Shaila S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernadette P. 24 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great dog-friendly bach. Fully fenced back yard and a few minutes from the dog-friendly beach. ##### Bernadette P. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann P. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and simple We enjoyed our stay at the bach. ##### Ann P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Chelsea M. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Miss Great place ##### Chelsea M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### sue m. 22 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice getaway Enjoyed a weekend here in Opunake. Lovely home. ##### sue m. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laetitia D. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location Location Lovely house with everything you need. Close to beach and cafes. Fully fenced section great for children ##### Laetitia D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank William 18 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This property is perfect for a family or group of friends holiday. It was great to arrive after a long drive to find everything so clean and tidy. It would be great in the winter too with the wood burner. ##### Frank William Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret S. 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect get-away My dog and I were looking for a break, and it was lovely to find this spacious, secure property in an attractive township with the two beaches nearby - the house, the section and the location meant that I could fully relax without worrying about the dog - who enjoyed the break as much as I did! ##### Margaret S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tessa G. 21 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mostly clean and tidy. Bed was comfortable. Furniture was suitable for a student flat House was spacious . Minimal supplies compared with other houses that we have stayed in . ##### Tessa G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alana R. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Opunake getaway The property managers are great communicators. It was a good spot for a friend and I with a couple of dogs. Always nice to find a good place that allows for you to bring the dogs! I’d stay again - clean and tidy, fire to keep warm and not far from the beach and shops. ##### Alana R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefanie H. 21 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Bach πŸ‘ We enjoyed our stay. Beds are a little worn out. But other than that it was great. Thank you ☺️ ##### Stefanie H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly B. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome spot for a beach getaway Great bach, spacious and clean with an awesome backyard and walking distance to the beach. Only improvement would be a few more utensils in the kitchen - we were a group of 8 and there weren't enough forks or bowls for us all to eat at the same time. Apart from that we loved our stay! ##### Kelly B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayt R., Wellington 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous fenced backyard Great Kiwi bach close to two beaches & the Opunake loop walk. Fabulous backyard - fully fenced so great for dogs & kids. Very good communication with owner- we were there during a storm that partially pushed over the fence & they were very responsive. Would stay there again :-) ##### Kayt R. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ---