About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Escape in New Plymouth offers a bed and breakfast with one bedroom and a living room. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the stay. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Additional facilities include a hot tub, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is provided. Delightful Breakfast: A continental breakfast with juice and fruits is served in the room. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Prime Location: Located 18 km from New Plymouth Airport, Escape is a short walk from Pukeiti Rhododendron Park. Nearby attractions include Yarrow Stadium (8 km) and Brooklands Zoo (6 km). Guests appreciate the host, property cleanliness, and quietness of the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Naoko
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean, had everything we could think of, very friendly owners and cute pet sheep!
  • Margaret
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The views. The animals. The layout. The facilities. The host and hostess.
  • Rhea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything in this property is tastefully done, every single thing is well thought through and everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided.
  • Matt
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything - couldn't be happier. The location was fabulous, the room spacious, the bed really comfortable and the outside private bath a special treat.
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice and peaceful, easy to find with Google maps, everything you need was there at hand, we opted for breakfast which was lovely
  • Bevan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Peaceful location. Very comfortable room and private. Rural setting but only a few minutes short drive to town.
  • Leslie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Generous breakfast. Enjoyed the unit being self contained and private Easy access by car into New Plymouth (8 minutes) Very peaceful and quiet. Very well equipped
  • Zoys11
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfectly located to access New Plymouth CBD or the Mt Taranaki National Park. Escape was clean, comfortable and had everything required for our stay. Sue and Ron were great hosts and you can see that they've put a lot of effort into ensuring that...
  • Debbie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great hosts, lovely location, close to town, peaceful setting, very comfortable, great amenities and tasteful decor.
  • Sean
    Australia Australia
    Escape is a fantastic b&b, a lot of care and thought has clearly gone into the design and layout of the property. Very comfortable bed, huge clean hot shower, an outdoor bath that runs very hot to do some stargazing at night. Fantastic set up and...

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 Ron and Sue Berry

9.9
Host review score
Ron and Sue Berry
Escape; a beautifully appointed ground floor, king studio unit adjoining Ron and Sue's home, is situated on a small lifestyle block in rural New Plymouth, Taranaki, just 7.5km from the CBD. Escape is great location from which to explore Taranaki’s many attractions, or simply sit back and relax, enjoying the rural outlook the native and tropical gardens, abundant bird life, a small flock of pet Arapawa sheep, night time stars, and having a soak in the private outdoor clawfoot bath. The studio has off street carparking, a private entrance onto its own deck and garden area, an ensuite bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. The open plan living area includes a king bed with quality linens, blockout blinds, wardrobe, sofa, dining table and chairs, free internet connection, flat screen internet based TV and sound system, Air Con heating and cooling. A self-serve continental breakfast option (if selected) including free range eggs will be available in your room for you to enjoy at your leisure. The kitchenette offers simplistic cooking facilities and kitchen ware; including electric jug, toaster, coffee plunger, dish drawer, fridge, microwave, induction hotplate, slow cooker, and a Weber Baby Q BBQ (for outdoor use). No oven.
Ron and Sue would like to welcome you to their little patch of paradise. Hosting has been their vision for some time, and Escape opened in May 2022. Taranaki has recently been named the "sunniest region" in New Zealand, and Lonely Planet 2016 suggested Taranaki as one of the world’s best regions to visit. All linen and towels are provided, and the studio is cleaned prior to guests arrival. The end of stay cleaning service is included. Off-street parking is also available for boats, campervans, cars or motorcycles. Secure undercover parking with internal access available on request. Please let us know if you have any special needs or requests and we'll do our best to make your stay more memorable or comfortable. Please advise us prior to your stay if you require: Noon Check in, Noon Check out (subject to availability) In-stay clean and linen change (fee may apply)
Your own transport is recommended as this is a rural property, however is close to town. Minutes from supermarket, takeaways, cafés, gas station, golf course and CBD. Some food delivery services are now available to this address. The Taranaki region located on New Zealand’s west coast of the North Island, and is a popular destination for all. Many options for food and beverage lovers, and those who enjoy outdoor activities, parks and gardens, and music, arts and culture. Taranaki has something for everyone, a stunning coastline with swimming beaches and world-class surf breaks, the famous volcanic cone of ancestral Taranaki Maunga, numerous tracks and trails, beautiful parks and gardens, including Pukeiti, Pukekura Park, and the Bowl of Brooklands (all close to Escape), and is rich in culture and arts, vibrant events, and dining to suit all tastes and budgets. Walk or cycle the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway to Te Rewa Rewa bridge and beyond, book an art or foodie trail, enjoy a concert, or one of the many festivals throughout the year (including the annual TSB Festival of Lights), immerse yourself at an award-winning museum or gallery, or pay a visit to one of many points of interest. Contact the local information centre or view Taranaki/New Plymouth websites for more information.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Escape takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 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
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.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Escape 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.