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Thistle Cottage

Ashburton

The country house with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the country house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. Clean and fully furnished. Comfortable.

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9.6
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Waipara River Estate

Waipara

Located in Waipara, Waipara River Estate features accommodation with seating area. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and luggage storage space. The bed and breakfast features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

The area is popular for hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the bed and breakfast. Guests at Waipara River Estate can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Welcoming, relaxing, scenic Hospitality

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9.1
Wonderful
114 reviews
Price from
$198
per night

Amuri Estate Luxury Lodge

Hanmer Springs

Amuri Estate Luxury Lodge has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Hanmer Springs.

Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with a fridge, a dishwasher, and an oven. This was a highlight of our 3 week journey around the South Island. We would highly recommend going out of your way to stay at Amuri for the quality of the service, the stunning views and the aura of serenity which you cannot help but be taken in by. The cheese platter and wine on arrival was excellent and the kitchen facilities were perfect. Don't even hesitate, book a night (or more!) here and it'll be a highlight for you too.

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9.6
Exceptional
233 reviews
Price from
$168
per night

Bellbird Hideaway

Pleasant Valley

Set in Pleasant Valley in the Canterbury region, Bellbird Hideaway features a garden. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The country house comes with a flat-screen TV. The country house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

A continental breakfast is available every morning at the country house. Lovely friendly host, great views of old church, bush & hills. Very relaxing, thanks Diane

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9.5
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
$108
per night

Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired Hot tub

Geraldine

Boasting accommodation with a plunge pool, mountain view and a balcony, Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Wood-fired Hot tub is set in Geraldine. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The country house has a picnic area and spa facilities. Wonderful spot near Geraldine. We stayed 1 night, and enjoyed the hot tub and the cold night. :)

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9.4
Wonderful
10 reviews
Price from
$224
per night

Oxford - Under the Mountains 1-bedroom Guesthouse

Burnt Hill

Situated in Burnt Hill in the Canterbury region, Oxford - Under the Mountains 1-bedroom Guesthouse has a garden. This country house features free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. Nice views, quiet, nice comfy bed and yeah there was a washing machine which we used. It was just so relaxing.

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9.5
Exceptional
41 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

Tipapa Estate

Scargill

Tipapa Estate has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Scargill. This bed and breakfast offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as a terrace.

At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a wardrobe. Units come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, while some units at the bed and breakfast also feature a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. Poached fruit and freshly homemade bread served with homemade jams. What's not to like? My room in the historic house was spacious and comfortable with beautiful views over the extensive garden. Jane and Stewart were delightful, caring hosts.

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9.3
Wonderful
18 reviews
Price from
$230
per night

Hemsworth Estate

Elgin

A good location for a hassle-free getaway in Elgin, Hemsworth Estate is a country house surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a garden, shared lounge and parking on-site among other facilities. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. When staying at the country house, guests can use private entrance. Quiet, peaceful, lovely grounds, and only 8 minutes to Ashburton. Only 30 minutes to Mt. Somer hiking. House and rooms have all been recently renovated and are beautiful. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Rebecca and Jemma were lovely hosts. Highly recommend over staying in Ashburton given all of the above.

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9.8
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$215
per night

BOND ESTATE LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

Christchurch

Featuring a garden, private pool and garden views, BOND ESTATE LUXURY ACCOMMODATION is set in Christchurch. This 5-star holiday home features a spa experience, with its hot tub and indoor pool. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Bond Estate was very well laid out and comfortable. The pool house, tennis court and grounds were big hits with our family and we enjoyed the home-like feel of the estate. The art and decorations were far beyond what we usually see in a rental property and made this stay over the top. The hosts were very accommodating and communication was a breeze.

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9.5
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
$900
per night

Coldstream Estate - The Whare

Coldstream

Coldstream Estate - The Whare is located in Coldstream and offers a terrace and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

The area is popular for hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the villa. After a day of skiing, cycling or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. It’s quiet and secluded. Comfortable and tasteful decor. Engaging hosts who gave us a tour of the farm. Yummy breakfast with a basket of locally sourced items.

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9.2
Wonderful
18 reviews
Price from
$223
per night

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