Tidsfordriv, Masterton

Glenys Hansen

54 Cootes Road, Matahiwi RD 8, Masterton, New Zealand 5888
Phone: (06) 378 9967, Fax: (06) 378 9957
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Type of Accommodation Homestay, B&B, Rural Retreat
Rating 9.4 out of 10
Directions - Nearest Town Masterton
Tariff - 2 people in 1 room $100 - $110 (NZD)
Tariff - 1 person $70 (NZD)
Tariff - Children $30 under 13 years
Tariff - Dinner $25 by arrangement includes pre-dinner drink
Breakfast Full
Restrictions No smoking inside
Payments Visa/Mastercard
Beds 1 Queen , 2 Single , Total 2 bedrooms , 1 Queen room, 1 twin room
Bathrooms 1 Private
Languages Spoken English
Pets/Children Children welcome
 

A warm welcome awaits you at 'Tidsfordriv' - a 64 acre farmlet - seven kilometres off the main bypass route. Enjoy the comforts of a modern home set in parklike surroundings with large gardens & lakes. You can bird watch with ease and enjoy the peaceful serenity of this 'Rural Retreat'. Glenys invites you to join her for dinner and enjoy good conversation about gardening, conservation and travel. Enjoy visits to Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre, and other Wairarapa attractions.

Guest Reviews

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Tidsfordriv 9.4 10 15
  Rating Date Reviewed
Eva & Henning Carstensen
We always visit Glenys when we go to NZ where our daughter lives, too. Glene's home is a pearl on North Island which we found several years ago. A wonderful home with splendid food. The garden around the house takes your breath away - it is marvelous.
10.0 10
December 2010
Heather and John Stewart
We had a warm welcome from Glenys when we stayed with her on the 24th February 2008, an absolutely delicious dinner with lively interesting conversation followed by an equally good breakfast - all very memorable. Her garden was very special, immaculate with splashes of colour and set in wonderful parkland - all looking really good in spite of the lack of rain. We did enjoy our stay and only wish we could have had another day there. 		(none)
March 2008
Tony Flook, Reigate, England
Glenys, the perfect hostess, could not have made my wife and me feel more welcome in her beautiful home in a lovely, quiet rural setting. Tidsfordriv is an idea spot from which to explore the area - our few nights their passed all too quickly. We stayed early in 2006 and intended a return visit which has been put on hold only for health reasons. The house is some km from Masterton (we weren't massively impressed with the two restaurants we tried there and hope other visitors have better luck) BUT Glenys is a brilliant cook and if she still offers evening meals, I challenge anyone to find better-tasting lamb anywhere.
10.0 10
January 2008
Margaret Brinker
We booked for 1 day and stayed 3. In seven weeks of traveling this was the best. We were welcomed and made to feel at home from the minute we arrived. The gardens were an oasis. Both breakfasts and evening meals were prepared by a master cook, including fresh fruit and vegetables. We were given great directions for nearby places to visit, especially for bird watching. 		(none)
December 2007
Alan Bruce
Our family had a really memorable stay at Tidsfordriv. We were made to feel very welcome. The home is situated with a rural backdrop, with park and garden like setting, with a beautiful outlook. Glenys was an absolutely wonderful host. We enjoyed fine conversation, lovely meals and overall superb hospitality. And our kids loved it. I would highly recommended staying there.
10.0 10
October 2007
Momoe & Fusako Sato
Nice view and beautiful garden. It's very nice to be away from all the city noise. We would love to come back in spring again. Thank you!!! Momoe (Upper Hutt NZ) & Fusako (Japan) Sato
8.0 10
April 2007
KK & Katherine Chen
Thankyou for your warm hospitality. We enjoyed staying in a room with beautiful lake and garden view!!! KK & Katherine Chen, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
9.0 10
April 2007
Fred & Carolyn Wright
We loved everything about the home of Glenys....so personable and caring. Fred & Carolyn Wright, Idaho, USA
9.0 10
April 2007
Marion & Peter Beamish
Not exorbitant. Such a wonderful warm welcome! Beautiful home, beautifully decorated & the grounds are fabulous. The view from our bedroom window unbelievable. Great meals. Homely atmosphere. Enjoyed board games in the evening. Knowledgeable hostess.
10.0 10
May 2005
Leif & Lis Moeller Jensen
We are the 2 Danes who visited for 2 nights in February. We just want to send our best thanks for wonderful hospitality in a wonderful place. Thanks also to Athol for driving us to see a NZ dairy farm and milking system in action. We saw many B&B places, and would rate Tidsfordriv as one of the best. We will recommend your place. Facilities and breakfast extremely fine. 		(none)
April 2005
The Hale Family
Thankyou for a great weekend and your recipe for garlic sauce. We had a very peaceful time and thoroughly enjoyed your fantastic gardens and ponds. We would have loved to stay longer. Lauren & Colin Hale I liked walking on the hill, racing with the dogs and going on the boats. The bed was very cosy. Gabrielle (5) I liked having all that space to run around, playing with the dogs and going boating on the pond. I would like to stay again. Connor (8) 		(none)
April 2005
Michelle and David Herd
Michelle and David Herd December 2004 We recently spent 2 nights at'Tidsfordriv'. Glenys was a wonderful host. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in her lovely home and spending time in her beautiful gardens. Our sons Jack and Oliver had great fun playing with her dogs and rowing on the pond. Thankyou Glenys, we will be back!
9.0 10
January 2005
Stephanie and Marc Quattrini
We stayed with Glenys for 5 days in April 2004, whilst we were attending an exhibition in Masterton. Glenys did everything she could to make us feel at home, despite the fact that we cluttered up her living room when we were packaging products for the exhibition. In fact, she helped us with the packaging!
Glenys prepared a wonderful meal every evening. Each night we sat together long after we had finished eating, chatting and sharing stories and jokes. If you are lucky, you might also meet Gleny's friend Athol, who also has a great sense of humour.
We were lucky to see the garden at the beginning of Autumn, absolutely glorious.
We highly recommend a stay at Tidsfordriv. Plan to stay more than one night! 		(none)
May 2004
Val and Tom Fowle
Only were able to stay one night but that left us with one of our most enjoyable stops in all of our three weeks in NZ. Lovely food, lovely room, gorgeous gardens and above all gracious host. This place is a gem. 		(none)
April 2004
Ann Syme
If you want 'paradise' - Tidsfordriv is definitely the place. Glenys will give you the warmest of welcomes which you will never forget - garden, scenery are 'out of this world' tranquility - the food fantastic - the perfect location for whatever choice you desire. A Very Positive 5 Star Rating - do not miss booking in - it is a must. 		(none)
February 2004