Title: Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6342385&destination=Raetihi%2C+Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui%2C+New+Zealand&selected=33144099&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu ## Photo gallery for Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu ![Property grounds - Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu (Raetihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144099/5966a190.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu (Raetihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144099/70dc203d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu (Raetihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144099/34d7d756.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu (Raetihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144099/24ae8e72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu (Raetihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144100/33144099/f92f6a79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ranfurly Cottage, in the quaint Raetihi township, offers a warm and inviting boutique bed and breakfast experience. Enjoy quality linen, fluffy towels, private ensuites with heated floors and conservatories perfect for unwinding after a day outdoors. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £123 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu Ranfurly Cottage is the Central Plateau's cosiest, luxury, boutique bed and breakfast accommodation, superbly situated in a quaint and quiet setting within the historic township of Raetihi, gateway to the World Heritage Tongariro National Park, Whanganui National Park and Mt Ruapehu's ski area's; Turoa and Whakapapa. Just a short stroll to cafes and restaurants and only 11kms from Ohakune's nightlife. Perfectly suited for up to 6 guests and designated as NON smoking with free wireless internet. The historic village of Raetihi is a perfect halfway point between Auckland and Wellington, New Plymouth and Napier. Ranfurly Cottage features 2 x queen rooms, complete with quality linen and fluffy towels. Each bedroom has it's own private fully equipped and heated ensuite bathroom and a lovely private conservatory - just the place for a quiet wine after a big day of outdoor activities. You will have exclusive use of a large open plan alpine style lounge/dining area, complete with comfy designer quality furnishings and a lounge suite that doubles as a sofa bed. A fabulous warm and romantic gas log fire will keep you toasty after a day on the slopes. SKY TV, a DVD player and the latest in surround sound systems, plus books and board games will entertain the whole family over a winter evening. Guests also have free use of a well equipped laundry with automatic washing machine and dryer, plus coffee maker, microwave and fridge. An all weather barbeque area is available for guest use and there is plenty of off street parking for your vehicle. Transport to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Bridge to Nowhere, Whanganui River canoe journey or one of the new mountain bike trails the Ruapehu has to offer can be arranged. We believe Ranfurly Cottage is unmatched for comfort and value, even for the most discerning traveller. Your hosts Ron and Alison invite you to experience comfort, warmth and fantastic hospitality. Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); Continental breakfast (included); ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - 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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Pure Alpine Luxury Mt Ruapehu Apartment Raetihi Pure Alpine Luxury Mt Ruapehu Apartment Pure Alpine Luxury Mt Ruapehu Raetihi Pure Alpine Luxury Mt Ruapehu Pure Alpine Mt Ruapehu Raetih Pure Alpine Mt Ruapehu Raetihi Pure Alpine Luxury Near Mt Ruapehu Raetihi Pure Alpine Luxury Near Mt Ruapehu Apartment Pure Alpine Luxury Near Mt Ruapehu Apartment Raetihi ## About the area Located in Raetihi, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Waimarino Golf Club and Ohakune Disc Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tongariro National Park and Raetihi Show Ground. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. [Visit our Raetihi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raetihi.dx6342385) [View more Apartments in Raetihi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Raetihi-Apartments.d6342385-aaApartments.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-39.42511%2C175.28091&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tgtSxo1G0MlYPKFBmsqltj0hTek=) Raetihi, Ruapehu ### What's nearby - ![Tongariro National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/693cc357-f620-4a05-aeb0-ccdeb157ad1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tongariro National Park 14 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Ratana Church 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - The Dinosaur House 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Raetihi Show Ground 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Whakapapa Ski Area 43 min drive \- 41.8 miles ### Restaurants - Coach Cafe Raetihi 5 min walk - Angel Louise 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu? ### How much is parking at Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu? ### What time is check-in at Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu? ### What time is check-out at Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu? ### Where is Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pure Alpine Luxury near Mt Ruapehu 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 21 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan P. 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had an excellent stay! Hosts were wonderful and very accommodating for anything that was needed. Check-in/out was smooth and the property had everything we needed, including a continental breakfast provided by the hosts!Would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again when driving through. ##### Jonathan P. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse F. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely and cosy We loved our stay. The place was warm, cosy, and we were able to relax like we were home. Our wonderful hosts made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again. ##### Jesse F. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean J. 21 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Raetihi accom we have stayed here before, perfect for our purpose being work related. nice and quiet and warm. thanks for having us. ##### Dean J. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clint 14 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely property with awesome people ##### Clint Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANDREW W. 16 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ranfurly Cottage Ron and Alison were excellent hosts and there accommodation is kept in pristine condition, highly recommended. ##### ANDREW W. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### linda k. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs Lovely cottage with everything thought of. Comfy beds with quality linens. Enjoyed our stay thank you ##### linda k. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith L. 4 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 awesome We had a great time - Alison and Ron were so friendly and welcoming, and the accommodation had everything we needed! ##### Meredith L. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janine A. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Loved it Great!! ##### Janine A. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bipul S. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extra ordinary Loved our stay, very welcoming and helpful owner, Thank you Ron and Allison. Highly recommended. See you again in distant future. ##### Bipul S. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina S. 9 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Alison and Ron were the perfect owners who looked after us and answered all of our questions, as well as supplying us with lovely food. The accommodation was wonderful and warm, and each bedroom had an en-suite so we felt very spoilt! We will definitely go back, Thanks for making us feel so welcome. ##### Tina S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelina v. 19 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Beautiful property, amazing hosts, would stay again. Thank you Ron and Ali :) ##### Angelina v. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderful hosts, beautiful property ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine H. 28 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, cozy, comfortable accommodation We loved staying here, so much so we are going back again in October. Warm, cozy, comfortable and beautiful, with lovely owners who provide a real kiwiana touch of hospitality. ##### Christine H. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthieu V. 25 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### B&B with lounge in Raetihi, so close to Ruapehu Beautiful and cosy lounge and bedrooms, the landlords are extremely nice and helpful, can only recommend?! ##### Matthieu V. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott W. 21 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cozy place to stay Really nice place for a night or two or three 😄 ##### Scott W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### AManda B. 16 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful warm accommodation Lovely warm accommodation with fabulous gas fire, easily started and instant heat. Very friendly and welcoming hosts. Very clean. Fabulous breakfast included. Only down side is no large dishes for cooking meals in microwave but host immediately brought some to us as soon as asked. Would definitely stay again. Only 10 mins from ohakune, easy drive there. ##### AManda B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate & Alex L. 9 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Warm and luxurious accommodation, a beautiful breakfast provided and wonderful hosts. We can't wait to stay there again. ##### Kate & Alex L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H. 19 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely welcoming hosts Our stay was for only one night we increased it to two night. Made to feel very welcome. So nice to come in from the cold, I to find the unit fire was on ,curtains pulled. It was so cosy. Will be back. ##### Heather H. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent 17 Jul 2017 #### Warm, tidy and cosy. Warm, tidy and cosy. Nice variety of food supplied for breakfast. Raetihi is a tiny place but Ohakune is only a 10 min drive, so that was where we bought meals. The 10-yr-old enjoyed the tv/disney channel on sky. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Apr 2021 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021 ---