Featuring a garden, Hemsworth Estate provides accommodations in Elgin. There's a private entrance at the country house for the convenience of those who stay. The country house features garden views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the country house, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe. There's a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the country house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruit are available each morning. There is a snack bar and lounge. Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Elgin, like walking tours. The country house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Richard Pearse Airport is 44 miles from the property.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
10
High score for Elgin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States United States
    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...
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States United States
    Hemsworth Estate is set on a farm, has a storied history that the managers honor and it is lovely and comfortable with a bounty of luxurious touches. The operators are charming.
  • 1
    100aa
    Canada Canada
    Huge room, interesting house history, delicious breakfast, lovely hostesses. Very cute and obedient dog.
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Our hosts, Rebecca and Gemma, were so generous with their home, time and hospitality. The room was extremely comfortable and roomy. It was so lovely to have electric blankets and an excellent hot shower to keep away the cold. In the morning a very...
  • Murray
    Australia Australia
    Good variety for continental breakfast. Friendly hostesses who would let you chat or respect your privacy when needed. Freedom of access while remaining secure. Small touches to make your stay individual.
  • Luigi
    Australia Australia
    Everything about our stay was perfect. From the beautiful bedroom all the way through to the perfect breakfast. We could not have expected more. The property is a botanical treasure with a grand garden. The home is a fine example of Arts & Crafts...
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    Przepiekny dom w pięknym ogrodzie. Dom jest klimatycznie urządzony, w starym stylu i otoczony dużym ogrodem. Personel obiektu był bardzo uprzejmy i serdeczny. Rano zaserwowano bardzo dobre śniadanie. Można wykupić domową bardzo smaczną kolację z...
  • Wiebke
    Germany Germany
    Rebecca ist eine großartige Gastgeberin. Ihre Voranfrage, ob wir ein Abendessen wünschen vor unserer Anreise, haben wir gerne angenommen. Sie hat uns überrascht mit einem 3-Gänge-Menü, dass hervorragend geschmeckt hat. Auch das Frühstück war...
  • Yueshuormensheng
    China China
    小动物都很可爱,房东热情友善,房间干净漂亮,极有情调,热水和暖气充足,停车方便免费,Wi-Fi 强劲

Hosted by Rebecca Hulse

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Rebecca Hulse
Set in the shelter of centennial trees, Hemsworth Estate is an Edwardian Villa that offers its guests a unique and welcoming experience. Home to New Zealand's first Hampshire Sheep Stud, it has been lovingly restored with luxury accommodation, romantic gardens and the ability to step back in time. In its seclusion, you’ll experience the distinct feeling of time slipping away as you explore the estate. Hemsworth combines the nostalgia of the past with the modern comforts of the present - the very best of both worlds.
Rebecca is the fourth generation of the Guinness > Wallace > Hulse line to take care of the estate and has always had one foot in town life and the other firmly in the country. Jema, her partner of two years is from Southhampton, UK and shares a similar childhood of English summers looking after the neighbourhood farmer’s dogs. Together they have big visions for the farm including a slower pace of life complete with farm-to-table treats for anyone who visits. You can generally find Jema in the garden completing another project off the huge task list (wait until you see the whiteboard coming soon in another post). And Rebecca is either in her Vegetable Nursery or the kitchen experimenting with a new recipe like this Lavender Tea Cake she just found.
Ashburton and the surrounding areas has a rich history of rural development. Ashburton is a large town that serves the surrounding farming district. It sits between two major rivers, so fly fishing is the local obsession. This farming town has transformed itself into an up and coming hot spot in our opinion. There are six museums in Ashburton, including a vintage railway museum, aviation museum and car museum. Local art and craft galleries provide interesting shopping and there's even a rooftop bar to enjoy.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Hemsworth Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Walking tours

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safe

    General

    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Hemsworth Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation 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 of all ages 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 allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

    Please inform Hemsworth Estate 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.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Hemsworth Estate

    • Hemsworth Estate is 1.7 miles from the center of Elgin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Hemsworth Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Hemsworth Estate is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Hemsworth Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Walking tours