TWYNHAM at Kinloch

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TWYNHAM at Kinloch

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.7

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: TWYNHAM at Kinloch in Taupo offers a bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic spot, and family rooms. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, garden or mountain views, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, outdoor furniture, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 28 km from Taupo Airport, the property is near attractions such as Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park (36 km) and Huka Falls (32 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the breakfast provided by the property and the attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jose
    Chile Chile
    “Well located, it is a good spot to stay, you are 20 min away from Taupo, and at the same time you have the lake walking distance, and plenty of trails to run and walk. You also have the Marina very close and you can can book navigations on the...”
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Elizabeth & Paul were extremely good hosts. They make you feel very welcome and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing 😋”
  • Eleanor
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Breakfast excellent but sorry my tummy problem couldn't do it justice.”
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Hosting and personal attention were more than expected . Breakfast was excellent”
  • Filippo
    Italy Italy
    “Hosts were so kind and friendly, having breakfast with us with nice chat.”
  • Gina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Elizabeth and Paul were the perfect hosts, they welcomed us as we arrived exhausted. A stunning home and nothing was an issue - we loved cuddles with their German Shepherd Luger”
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    “Hosts Elizabeth & Paul, made our trip. lovely breakfast each day & lots of laughs around the fire. Beautiful gardens.”
  • Fatima
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Friendly, inviting couple. Told it like it is - her expectations. Love that. Even Panzer, the lovely German Shepherd dog was welcoming. Bed was comfy as, clean facilities and surroundings was beautiful. Breakfast was delicious, homemade scones...”
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was amazing, especially the homemade croissants. Elizabeth and Paul were warm, friendly, helpful hosts and the house was charming, clean and comfortable. It is a short walk to the lake and we were able to park off the street.”
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Elizabeth and Paul made you feel like part of the family. Breakfast was lovely.”

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 Paul and Elizabeth Whitelock

9.7
Host review score
Paul and Elizabeth Whitelock
Nestled within large private gardens in the picturesque lakeside village of Kinloch - Twynham is unequalled as a base for exploring the delights of the Taupo region. Golf, fishing, cycling, watersports (all five minute stroll), snow skiing, bush and mountain walks. The sunny north facing guest wing with private entrance, includes lounge and sunny deck. Hearty breakfasts, wholesome dinners and warm welcomes assure guests of an enjoyable stay. Paul is a New Zealand Kennel Club Judge and golf, music, travel and sports are family interests. We have one friendly dog Panzer. Laundry service and delicious home baking always available.
Paul and I have been residents in the village of Kinloch the last forty years and we have been hosting guests at TWYNHAM since 1996. We are keen travellers and Paul is an avid golfer.
The picturesque village of Kinloch, situated on the shore of Lake Taupo is nestled within rolling hills and native forests. The surroundings offer multiple experiences including, geothermal activity, trout fishing, hiking, water sports, cycling, 21 golf courses within an hours drive and just over 1hour 15 minutes to the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

TWYNHAM at Kinloch takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 55 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 55 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 75 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform TWYNHAM at Kinloch 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.