Large self-contained "cheap & cheerful" [unrenovated] Guest-Wing at the 150-yr-old Old Aratapu School 5-10mins from Dargaville. BEDROOMS > 12-PERSON DORM ROOM: Huge upstairs main bedroom with Queen bed, 2 x Double-Single bunk-beds, and 2 x Single-Single bunk-beds > SMALL ADJOINING TWIN ROOM: Small attic bedroom, up half a flight of stairs from the huge main Dorm Bedroom, with 2 x Single Beds (and the option of the beds being pushed together and made up as a makeshift "SuperKing" bed) The space ON THE GROUND FLOOR: > Spacious old open-plan kitchen-dining-lounge (including dishwasher) > More seating in the old conservatory off the lounge, which leads out to a small terrace with outdoor seating (smoking permitted outside) > Old Bathroom with Shower, Washing-machine & Tumble-dryer, and separate Toilet IMPORTANT: NOTE-1: The standard Nightly Rate is based on the first two guests sleeping in the Queen Bed. Then Guests 3-4 sleeping in one of the Double beds, and Guests 5-6 sleeping in the second Double Bed. NOTE-2: However, if Single Occupancy of Queen/Double Beds is required, guests can simply pay a one-off $35 Extra Bed fee. NOTE-3: The 4 x Top Single Bunk Beds have a 60kg weight restriction - so are primarily suitable for children (or petite adults). REMMINDER This is cheap and cheerful [unrenovated] accommodation suitable for up to 14 guests for a night or two (remember there is just one toilet, and one shower), and it is ideal for, say, 2-8 guests for longer stays. THIS ACCOMMODATION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FUSSY GUESTS desiring impeccable pristine accommodation - the decor is too old to provide an immaculate presentation! Please don't book this accommodation if you want fault-free perfection. THIS ACCOMMODATION IS VERY SUITABLE FOR MID-LONGTERM "WORKER GROUPS" wanting space, simplicity and the ability to chillax - plus loads of parking. SPECIAL NOTE FOR LONGER-TERM 'WORKER GROUP' STAYS: When the reservation is for Worker Groups of several weeks/months, then a compulsory weekly Mini-Clean surcharge is payable to ensure a regular change of bed-sheets, and cleaning of the floors and bathroom. [Cost depends on the amount of Beds being used, but approx $70/week.] LOCATION: > 1-min drive to Superette in Te Kopuru > 5-min drive to edge of Dargaville Town > 10-min drive to Glinks Gully Beach, and local Countdown supermarket > 15-min drive to Baylys Beach > 30-min drive to Kai Iwi Lakes > 1-Hour drive to Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest > 1-Hour drive to Pouto Point Lighthouse Guest access The Guest Wing is fully self-contained with its own front entrance porch, its own ground-floor kitchen-dining-lounge-conservatory-terrace, and its own ground-floor bathroom-laundry with separate toilet. Upstairs is one HUGE DORM bedroom accommodating up to a dozen guests, and one smaller attic Twin bedroom off the main Dorm Bedroom. There is also a vast amount of free parking. Other things to note REMINDER - THE PLACE IS OLD & UNRENOVATED! The decor is dated and quirky and not ideal for anyone fussy. PLEASE DON'T RESERVE THIS ACCOMMODATION if you require an impeccable place to stay - it is too old to be immaculate. But this is a great place to stay if you want to chillax, in a spacious set-up with a good level of privacy and rural feel, and generous parking. CHRISTMSAS / NEW YEARS WEEKS Due to promissing our Property Managers are able to enjoy some of these special dates off to be with their whanau, please do not book to check-in or check-out on 24, 25, 26 or 31 December or 1 January.