• Entire apartment
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

A Touch of Tuscany is a boutique apartment set on a private and quiet 10 acre property. The apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen, large flat-screen TV, free WiFi, a washing machine and free car parking. The property is centrally located to the Pouakai Crossing at Egmont National Park and a number of golf courses nearby. New Plymouth's coastal walkway is easily accessible from the property. A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough is a short drive to the Bell Block shopping centre, which includes, cafes, take aways, retail shops and supermarkets.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for New Plymouth
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  • Kevin
    Australia Australia
    Great location, very comfortable with plenty of room.
  • Gigichikin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It is a lovely farm stay so close to the city and everything. New and luxurious.
  • Avi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved my stay here, the host, Wendy, is super lovely and the place was immaculate. Would highly recommend and stay again in a heartbeat. Very peaceful x
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Our residence and Apartment

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Our residence and Apartment
Our beautiful country home offers a detached deluxe apartment where guests can enjoy peace and tranquility just 15 minutes from the city. The apartment has modern decor and provides guests with a fully equipped kitchen, 6 seat dining table and separate lounge. Guests can be totally independant, however we are on hand and available to help with any requests guests may have.
My Partner Craig, and I are happy to allow you complete privacy but are available for any help you may need. This is a self check in and out property.
From the property we have magnificent views of the sea and Mt Egmont/Taranaki and are central to many local activities and sights such as mountain tramping, skiing, fishing, restaurants and shopping not to mention our beautiful coastal walkway and the wind wand.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Tennis equipment
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Squash
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough

  • A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough is 5 miles from the centre of New Plymouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Diving
    • Table tennis
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding
    • Pub crawls
    • Tennis equipment
    • Movie nights

  • A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough on this page.

  • Check-in at A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at A Touch of Tuscany at Hillsborough may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.