Balgownie Estate

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A patio with wooden furniture and a round table, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A modern kitchen with a large island, two bar stools, a dishwasher, an oven, and a refrigerator.
A neatly made bed with a geometric patterned quilt, a dark knitted blanket, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.
A residential house with a brick facade, a tiled roof, and a green fence.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, bookshelf, and a large wall clock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
  • Place, Putiki Church
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Whanganui

Gonville, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, is home to this holiday home. Queens Park and Moutoa Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ward Observatory and Wanganui Community Arts Centre. Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Putiki Church - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Queens Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Whanganui Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger Fuel Wanganui - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Springvale Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mischief - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balgownie Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balgownie Estate ?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balgownie Estate on 8 December 2026 start from NZ$489, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Balgownie Estate ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Balgownie Estate ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balgownie Estate ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balgownie Estate located?

Located in Gonville, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Putiki Church, Watt Fountain and Wanganui Community Arts Centre. Whanganui River Markets and New Zealand Glassworks are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing horse and stay in Whanganui. This house is beautiful, will set up for travellers and very clean. The host Sue was amazing, called in to say hi when we arrived and offered anything we needed. We loved our stay and will be back!!Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was great, no issues at all. I struggled a little with BookaBach comms however and had difficulty aligning the various emails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very comfortable, and was in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house, quiet location and great communication with our host. Near to city so easy to get in for walks and entertainment. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t be happier with this property. The house is very spacious, beautifully and modernly renovated, has air conditioning, and the beds were extremely comfortable. The location is great, on a quiet street whilst being conveniently and perfectly situated for everything we needed. The kitchen was fully stocked with any appliance you could need - from pots and pans, to an air fryer. We stayed for over two weeks, as two adults, one child and a baby. The host provided a bassinet and baby bath, and had even decorated for Christmas!We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will most definitely be staying again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Balgownie

The property was lovely and met our needs.We were unaware host didn't meet us at check-in but sent msg that didn't show on email but required getting a code that took several minutes to appear on Ipad for us to get into the Stayz message. On home PC messages just appear; in NZ we needed code. There were no instructions on how to use TV, or find switch for outdoor lights when dark. The day after we returned home found 3 day old email from host requesting we feed the fish. Not seen so not done.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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