About this property

Elegant Accommodations: 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 17 mi from Taupo Airport, the property is near attractions such as Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park (22 mi) and Huka Falls (20 mi). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the breakfast provided by the property and the attentive host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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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 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full 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

  • Jacquelyn
    United States United States
    The host were gracious and very accommodating The room was clean The breakfast was social and delicious Location is a clean quite neighborhood near a beach park
  • Elizabeth
    Egypt Egypt
    Area was very quiet but not far from activities. My teenagers loved spending time with Liz, Paul and their dog Luger which including riding around the golf course in their golf cart and watching soccer together in the evening. They even came to...
  • Mohammad
    United States United States
    Best experience ever!!! Amazing amazing amazing hosts!!! Paul and Liz are fantastic people and we had a memorable stay with them. They are genuinely nice and their home is so so lovely. We hope to be back one day. Really close to the lake and in a...
  • Alexander
    United States United States
    Beautiful home in a quiet area, a few minutes from the lake shore. The hosts were wonderful and accommodating. Panzer the dog made our stay so much better! Breakfast came with homemade jams that were delicious!
  • 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

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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 55 per child, per night
Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform TWYNHAM at Kinloch of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

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

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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

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