Carterton

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. 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. Wifi is available but as we are a rural location phone and 3G reception is limited. 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. 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. Drinking water is provided via a Brita water filter located in the kitchen fridge. Please let us know if you are interested in hosting your party at Bideford School. We are a great location for celebrations and functions and can offer on-site catering through a registered food trailer. We are a dog friendly location by prior approval only please. Bideford school is approximately 25km from Masterton town centre. Local beauty spots like Greytown, Martinborough, Castlepoint Beach and Riversdale Beach are all great day trips to enjoy. Facilities include washing machine and washing line, iron and ironing board, pantry essential like tea and coffee. All beds have fitted sheets and a pillow. The Old Bunkhouse is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between bookings, following the Ministry of Health 2020 guidelines.