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Coldstream Estate - The Whare

1400 Ealing Road, 7773 Coldstream, New Zealand
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Coldstream Estate - The Whare

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
18 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

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. Featuring a DVD player, the spacious villa has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. 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. Richard Pearse Airport is 49 km away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Skiing

Hiking

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Darren
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “An amazing setting, a beautiful house full of history. Might be slightly off the State Highway but well worth the detour.”
  • Susan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “There was a lovely hamper on arrival - an added bonus - and we ordered the dinner hamper which was just yummy. Fresh meat for the BBQ and the most delicious salad - made for a perfect evening meal outside after a day of driving.”
  • Adrian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Lovely location and welcome hamper (homemade cookies and granola were very tasty), fascinating history shared by the host and excellent comfortable bed and linen all made for a restful break away.”
  • Professor
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “A gem. Pure history. With passion and love beautifully renovated and preserved. Unique in NZ.”
  • Julian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A large historic property that has been well converted with all modern facilities. It stands in its own grounds approached via a long gravel driveway. The couple that own it were perfect hosts - there to help but not intrusive. They did offer to...”
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “This is a very special place. It totally exceeded our expectations. We would definitely go back. The hosts amazing. The place is very clean and the beds are super comfortable.”
  • Shawn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “it’s a beautiful and lovely house, got everything you need.”
  • Chip
    United States United States
    “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.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
If you are looking to get away from the rat race and enjoy the quiet, uncomplicated, country air, or maybe take time out on a working farm or fancy a spot of fishing in one of New Zealand's reverred trout and salmon rivers, then The Whare is the place to come. Built in 1914, The Whare served as the station cookhouse feeding the station's staff and visiting shearers until 1920 when it became the community centre housing the library, playcentre and church. Both the library and the church still remain, with services held once or twice a year. It is also available for small, intimate weddings. The Whare is situated in a picturesque part of the property, surrounded by established trees. In recent years it has been lovingly transformed into private accommodation, while retaining as much of its historical character as possible. It is fully equipped with a fabulous large open-plan kitchen and dining room complete with cosy open fire, separate bathroom featuring a clawfoot bath, and a snug area with log burner. There is also a large outdoor area with barbeque for those long summer evenings, as well as a well-stocked library of books and DVDs. Farming tours can also be arranged.
Alastair and Annie run a large sheep and cropping farming operation. The livestock enterprise consists of 1700 commercial Corriedale breeding ewes with lambs finished for export. The sheep produce about 12,000 kilograms of wool each year varying from 23-28 micron, which is sold mostly for apparel manufacture. The cropping enterprise involves mostly wheat and barley sold to a wide range of uses. Specialist seed crops are being added to the crop rotation as well as ground leased out for potatoes. Seed crops include carrot, red beet, rape, clover, peas, broccoli and ryegrass. The farm has a combination of dryland and irrigated pastures. While Alastair takes care of all of the day to day running of the farm, Annie also works as a freelance journalist and photographer.
Situated on the banks of the famed Rangitata River, The Whare is a fisherman's dream with an unprecedented 5km of river access directly from the farm, or you can fish in the surf with the Pacific Ocean less than 2kms away. Famous for its salmon fishery, it's also noted for its sea-run brown trout early in the season, as well as whitebait, while at other times of the year it is also possible to catch kahawai. Get active exploring the farm on foot or take a long walk along the nearby stony beach (NO swimming), feel free to bring your mountain bike with many farm tracks and the river bed or we can also provide accommodation for your equine friends if you would like to bring them as well to experience some safe farm riding. The surrounding area is also worth exploring too. Within 30 minutes of the property you'll find the picturesque town of Geraldine with its many great shops. It is also the home of the Talbot Forest Cheese factory and Barkers, as well as the notable Geraldine Vintage Car and Machinery Museum, one of the finest collects of vintage machinery in the Southern Hemisphere. Peel Forest with its native bush is also nearby, or take a drive to Lake Hood or Ashburton.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Coldstream Estate - The Whare
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

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

House rules
Coldstream Estate - The Whare takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Coldstream Estate - The Whare in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Coldstream Estate - The Whare

  • Coldstream Estate - The Whare offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at Coldstream Estate - The Whare is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Coldstream Estate - The Whare can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Coldstream Estate - The Whare has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Coldstream Estate - The Whare may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Coldstream Estate - The Whare is 100 yards from the centre of Coldstream. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.