For travellers in search of an experience, nothing says authentic country-living like a stay at a private, working farm. Hosts may offer interactive kid-friendly activities or, for couples, a cosy haven in an original/converted farmhouse. Breakfast is often included — you may be collecting the eggs yourself!
Walking distance to the Victorian buildings, Steampunk Headquarters, Farmers Market and the penguin colony. The rooms were spacious and well appointed.
The location on the side of a hill, backing onto a farm was close to town. The cottage was very cosy and well insulated. The decor was stunning, the attention to detail was amazing. The host Gary was very accommodating, and happy to help when we had questions. Thank you so much for a lovely stay!
Jennie is a wonderful host and made us feel very welcomed. Even though it’s quite compact, it has everything we needed. The moment we stepped into the farm, we felt so relaxed and peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Love it here. I am missing the three Alpaca Brothers and the sheep already. Love that we could feed them and interact with them anytime we wanted and the cutie pies made us feel very loved and welcomed too!
Highlands on Homestead was wonderful. Spotless, excellent shower, really comfy bed, great wifi, about 10 minutes drive to the blue penguin centre ( our reason for visiting Oamaru). The farm animals and garden were so lovely to relax in and explore - can’t beat rural night skies either, so clear! . Breakfast was an added bonus!
A wonderful scenic peaceful rural oasis with everything we wished for, set in delightful gardens and farm animals just through the fence. Friendly warm reception from Jenny. Highly recommended.
super cute farm stay.
easy to get to and easy drive into town.
The owner was lovely. The place was clean and had personality.
The alpacas were very cute and funny.
A cozy and peaceful farm stay. Thoughtfully appointed, it had everything we needed and more. The bed was very comfortable. We were warmly welcomed by Jenny.
Everything.This is a farm stay cabin so it’s not a 5 star hotel but that’s not the idea. Delightful to be in the country but really just up the hill from Oamaru. Beautiful garden, highland cattle and alpacas to feed. Wonderful owners.
Philomena
Young couple
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