Cosy fire, Vault bathroom. Continental breakfast. Cafe and Pub within a two minute walk.River and bush walks a plenty.

A fabulous diversion encompassing spectacular views - especially if driving to or from the North. You will be staying in the character filled, old Kimbolton BNZ Bank (complete with teller box).

I live in the "Managers Quarters" which are through a door from the bank (the walls are very thick).

Pet friendly (make sure you include in your booking).

The space
Located on a very pretty half an acre, with the back of the section looking out over the Oroua Valley to the Ruahine Ranges.

This is a great diversion on your travels (in daylight), or has everything you need for a cosy winter escape with great outdoor activity options for all ages in The Northern Manawatu. If it rains, light the fire, watch movies, read and relax. People often comment that they wished they'd allowed for a longer stay.

The bank is almost true to its original form including the vault which has been converted into a bathroom. The kitchenette has been housed in the old staff cloakroom. Both of these areas have cabinetry which has been created by recycling the old native wood shelving from the vault.

The sleeping is difficult to describe. There is one complete (fully walled and closed off) bedroom which used to be the Managers office, it has a queen bed. The rest of the bank is divided into three distinct spaces by the "teller boxes" partitions (1.7m high). Twin beds (one single and one King Single) are on one side (the second bedroom), and the second bed is only added if required - this area was original customer area. The third space is the “lounge” on the other (with a single bed tucked at the back). At the other end of the lounge is the Head teller box, this is multifunctional depending on the booking (it can be an office, or a reading playnook for children).

If you're travelling, the laundry is available and most days you can have an earlier check in to make the most of this.

Note: if you are looking to accomodate more people, I do make the managers quarters available if it suits me to move out for those dates. This would add a double and a twin room along with large lounge dining and kitchen. Please send a message to request that.

Guest access
The bank is set up as a fully self-contained accomodation. The garden area is free to be shared (with me, and any visitors staying with me).

Other things to note
While this is a funky space (it's literally a bank and people are always surprised) -the work to upgrade is being done slowly so it's not "perfect" - there is still a lot to do! eg. I constantly need to fix broken blinds.

The kitchenette holds a small fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, an element for cooking and an electric frypan. Oil, salt, pepper, onions, garlic, teas, coffee etc will be available.

If you are bringing a dog, it must show in your booking. make sure it is added.

At times it can be difficult to get food in Kimbolton, so if you're going to arrive late and are not bringing food, I would recommend stopping on the way.
Many of my guests do stop at New World (Taihape or Feilding) and grab one of their simple dinner kits (which contain the ingredients and a recipe).
Meals are available at an additional cost - if you are likely to require meals do let me know (in advance). If you are cycling, I am able to shop for you on my way home from work (this would require notice).

If you require a babysitter I may be available, or I can find a local (costs to be discussed if required).