Headlands Estate Whanganui — Hotel in North Island

It was like a home from home, with full use of the downstairs. We had use of the kitchen to make our own breakfast or dinner etc. It was a fascinating Colonial Style House in the middle of farmland.The lounge/dining room was like a banqueting hall and the kitchen had lots of goodies to use. There wasn't an en-suite in our two rooms, but the third room had one, which another lady was using. It was fine though as the bathroom was just ours to use - it just meant walking down the hall. The double room had a smart TV and was a good size while the twin room was small and compact... cosy. You could walk around the grounds in among the sheep (they were really friendly !) The owners were super welcoming and made you feel at home, along with their cute...

Headlands is a treasure, with its old world charm, spacious and comfortable rooms, set in rural Whanganui. Only 11 minutes from the town centre, it is a perfect location for exploring the river, shops and numerous art galleries in the area. We were made to feel very welcome by hosts Annette and Steve, who went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed but left us to enjoy our holiday.Three days passed too quickly, and we plan to return one day. Fabulous!...

I stayed for 1 night, met the host and never saw her again, did not expect coming from Europe to have to cook my own breakfast. The shower is a bit of a health azard the aluminum tray very slippery, water was luke warm. My room was supposed to have tea coffee etc, no you have to go to the kitchen and make it. I wouldn't be comfortable if I had to share the kitchen with loads of guests all trying to prepare their...