Providing a garden, Hill Top Retreat features accommodations in Lower Dashwood. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and bicycle parking for guests. Featuring sea views, the homestay is composed of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. The nearest airport is Marlborough Airport, 21 miles from the homestay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Lower Dashwood

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Voula
    Canada Canada
    This was a perfect location. It’s nestled up in the hills away from anything with absolutely stunning views of the countryside and open sky for miles. The night sky up here is glorious. The room is fantastic. Really well appointed with lots of...
  • Reg
    Canada Canada
    The views and setting were spectacular . The room was immaculate and very tastefully decorated.
  • Jon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful view. Room was away from other bedrooms and the core area of the house
  • Rodney
    United States United States
    It’s on a small hill overlooking miles of vineyards and pastureland with gardens surrounding the house and a separate wing of the house for the B and B. So it’s quiet and peaceful. Everything is clean and modern with great views and the hosts were...
  • Linda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I didn't realise until I got there, that the accommodation was part of their house. But they were a really nice family, and respected my privacy. Beautiful place.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - Owners were very welcoming and friendly - Location is absolutely stunning with fantastic views - Very comfortable bed - Clean and tidy property - Great facilities - Quiet
  • Skiddley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peace and tranquility. We had a lovely couple of nights and felt really at home. Loved exploring the garden and eating breakfast on the terrace with the dogs
  • Val
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room was very private even though it was part of the main house.
  • Max
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic view from the thoughtfully designed room, lovely big bathroom and heater available for the cold nights. Everything we needed Thank you
  • Maurice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The superb 360 degree views, the utter peace and quiet at night, the comfortable bed, the friendly welcome of the hosts, their kindness in sharing their kitchen with us (important if you don’t want to eat out every day - there are limited...

Hosted by Sylvia Birkett

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Sylvia Birkett
We are situated in the middle of vineyards on top of the hill with 270° stunning views all year around, away from the hustle and bustle in a tranquil rural environment. We farm cows all year round on our 24Ha land, have 2 lovely dogs and a cat. We are 20 minutes from Blenheim, 45 minutes from Picton and 1H.and 15Min from Kaikoura by car. Ideal stop over before or after a trip on the ferry. You will enjoy the beautiful sunset at night from your room and watch the stars in the night sky. Waking up refreshed to see the sun rise over the sea the next morning.
I'm Dutch and came to New Zealand in 2004 by myself to do a year work and travel and stayed in New Zealand eversince. I've met my husband in New Zealand in my year of travel and he is English. We've got two lovely boys 14 & 16 Years old and they are both kiwi's , so we have a mix of everything in or household :-) We've also got 1 cat and two friendly dogs . We love the outdoors as we have a 24 Hectare property grazed by cows. We love travel, great food, meeting people and going on new adventures.
The first place to eat out is Blenheim(20 minute drive from us) so it's worth having something to eat before you check in, but you are more then welcome to bring your own food to use our well equiped kitchen to make a meal at any time. We are only a 15minute drive away from the well known Yealands Cellar door & Winery in Seddon / Awatere Valley . And there is always the option to do wine tours or visit the new ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibition which features stories from World War II at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum and just over the road is also the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre for the classic car lovers! Well worth going to! (30 minute drive from us)
Languages spoken: English,Dutch

Area info

Amenities of Hill Top Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Good free Wifi 43 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

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

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers

    General

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

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Hill Top Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    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 not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

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

    Please inform Hill Top Retreat 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 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Hill Top Retreat

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

    • Check-in at Hill Top Retreat is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Hill Top Retreat is 1.8 miles from the center of Lower Dashwood. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Hill Top Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, Hill Top Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.