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Taranaki cottage named as New Zealand's Bach of the Year

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Located in Opunaki, this Taranaki hideaway has been named New Zealand's favourite bach. Photo / Supplied

Located in Opunaki, this Taranaki hideaway has been named New Zealand's favourite bach. Photo / Supplied

A beachside Taranaki hideaway has been named as New Zealand's Bach of the Year.

The contest, run by accommodation renting website Bookabach.co.nz, scoured the holiday homes, baches and cribs (depending on where you are) to find the country's best – with Kiwis voting on their favourite properties.

The people have spoken: New Zealand's favourite bach is Fox Cottage, located in the coastal town of Opunaki in Taranaki - and it's available to rent for only $125 a night.

The Taranaki bach was lauded for its extra touches, like fresh vegetables from the garden and locally roasted coffee. Photo / Supplied
The Taranaki bach was lauded for its extra touches, like fresh vegetables from the garden and locally roasted coffee. Photo / Supplied

Judges said it ticked all the boxes for what makes a classic Kiwi bach experience, as well as proving thoughtful extras like fresh produce from the garden, locally roasted coffee and local tips.

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"The property also has a fantastic history after being built in 1910 for the local Post Master and the owners have managed to retain little snippets of the bach's past throughout the house - a really unique quality," said Goran Paladin, one of the award judges.

It also won silver in the Hospitality category due to these extra touches.

"It was all the little extras that really made Fox Cottage stand out," said TV personality Laura McGoldrick, Paladin's judging partner.

"Take their Romance Package for honeymooning guests for example, where couples get chilled bubbles on arrival.

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Guests loved the luxurious beds at Fox Cottage. Photo / Supplied
Guests loved the luxurious beds at Fox Cottage. Photo / Supplied

"The quirky outdoor bath was a bonus too - who wouldn't want to soak their troubles away surrounded by native New Zealand bush and wildlife!"

Owners Thomas and Greer had only owned the bach since November last year, but Bookabach General Manager Peter Miles said they had "really put their stamp on this property while retaining that classic Kiwi bach feel".

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Peoples' Choice Winner (NZ Bach of the Year 2018)

Fox Cottage - Opunake, Taranaki. Photo / Supplied
Fox Cottage - Opunake, Taranaki. Photo / Supplied

Fox Cottage - Opunake, Taranaki

Fox Cottage - Opunake, Taranaki. Photo / Supplied
Fox Cottage - Opunake, Taranaki. Photo / Supplied
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