Just 3117 feet from central Picton and the Ecoworld Aquarium, Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Guests enjoy a delicious included breakfast each morning. A limited free transfer service to and from the Interislander Ferry Terminal, Bluebridge Ferry Terminal and Picton Railway Station is available. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a microwave and electric blankets. Most rooms include an private bathroom. Each of the bathrooms offers a shower and a hairdryer. The property also offers rooms with sufficient space to relax and watch TV. Your breakfast includes eggs, bacon, baked beans, yogurt and cereals. Please let the property know if you require gluten free bread and cereal Picton Anchor Down B&B is within a 4-minute drive of Picton Station and the Interislander Ferry Terminal. Blenheim Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Picton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Picton
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heidi
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place to stay. It ticked all the boxes for what we really like. Clean and friendly, easy walking distance to town, king bed, a comfortable place for 2 people to sit relax/read (not on the bed!!) good shower, small fridge, somewhere for us...
  • Debra
    Canada Canada
    Wonderful hosts. Great breakfast. Lovely upper deck to enjoy visiting outside surrounded by flowers. Very close walk to the harbour.
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is excellent. Our room was comfortable and larger.
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Quiet. Comfortable. Great host who also volunteered to take our bags to the train station
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    Janet picked us up at the boat dock terminal, and then proceeded to give us a short drive around the community to show us what it look like since we didn’t have a car. It was above, and beyond what we expected. The bed was comfy. Breakfast...
  • Btharp
    United States of America United States of America
    Quiet part of town. Within walking distance to town. Great hosts Janet and Ian. Good restaurant recommendations from them. Comfortable bed! Large rooms.
  • Murray
    Australia Australia
    Ian was incredibly helpful, right from when we first booked and he suggested we could leave our car at the property while we crossed to Wellington for the weekend before returning to Anchor Down, to when he offered to waive the payment for our...
  • Robin
    United States of America United States of America
    Accommodations were great and our host Ian was extremely helpful and friendly. A great place to stay before before or after exploring the Queen Charlotte Track.
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    Quiet, spacious room with no stairs. They provided transportation from the train and to the ferry as well as pointing out the sites in town and giving restaurant recommendations. Ian and Janet are wonderful hosts who had helpful advice when our...
  • Keeley
    United States of America United States of America
    Easy to find when we got off of the ferry. Wonderful friendly and helpful hosts. Room was excellent, comfortable and clean. Great location to walk to town, restaurants and harbor. Excellent breakfast with choice of cereals, fresh fruit and...

Area info

Amenities of Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Free transfers are available to and from the Interislander Ferry Terminal, Bluebridge Ferry Terminal and Picton Railway Station between 8:00 and 20:00. Please inform Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast in advance if you want to use the transfer service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Guests should note a 2.5% surcharge on all credit card payments.

    Guests should note a 10% non refundable administration fee charged at the time of booking.

    Please inform Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

    FAQs about Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast

    • Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
    • Room options at Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast include:

      • Double
    • The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Anchor Down Bed & Breakfast is 1,650 feet from the center of Picton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.