Situated in Hawarden, Karetu Downs Farm Stay features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. Rooms come with a balcony with mountain views. Each unit is fully fitted with a washing machine, a flat-screen TV, a sofa and wardrobe, as well as a fireplace. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the farm stay, each unit includes bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the farm stay offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at Karetu Downs Farm Stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hawarden, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Barbecue facilities are provided at the farm stay, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Christchurch International Airport is 69 km from the property.

Gusto ng mga couple ang lokasyon — ni-rate nila ito na 9.5 para sa trip ng dalawang tao.

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Accommodation highlights

Top location: Mataas ang ibinigay na rating ng mga kakatapos lang mag-stay sa accommodation (9.5)

May libreng private parking on-site


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Bilang ng guest
 
1 malaking double bed
1 napakalaking double bed
Bedroom 1
1 malaking double bed
Bedroom 2
1 malaking double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single bed
Bedroom 4
2 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Pasilidad
9.8
Kalinisan
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Pagkasulit
9.8
Lokasyon
9.5

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Nagustuhan ng mga guest na nag-stay rito

  • Jaime
    Singapore Singapore
    Host was very hospitable and the farm was a fun and enriching experience. Very clean one as well. We had a wonderful time interacting with the animals. Karen made great breakfast as well.
  • Eugene
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We have really enjoyed sitting by the open fire, while the weather outside was getting a bit nasty. Also we have really appreciated the atmosphere of the farm stay, knowing it’s for real with its family history.
  • Katie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Property was amazing it is far out but once you get there it is so peaceful. Has some animals you can pet and a lovely garden to walk around and explore
  • Chien
    Singapore Singapore
    Great stay and good location for visiting the Waipara wineries. We were also well looked after by Karen and Bruce.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was clean, spacious well equipped everything we needed
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful cottage in a lovely location and hosted by a very friendly, helpful couple. We had a delightful stay and only wish we could have stayed longer.
  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    It was a beautiful home with a stunning garden, lovingly maintained, gorgeous furnishings, comfortable beds with excellent quality linens Friendly hosts Very loving labradoodle called Wilson
  • Rob
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic property Gorgeous location and great hosts
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful house, setting & garden. Helpful & friendly owners. Comfortable private rooms. Good, generous breakfast.
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Karen and Bruce were superb hosts and made our short stay very enjoyable and instantly relaxing. Karen and the setting exude calmness. My wife and I went for a walk and a swim in the river, we met the farm pets and we just relaxed around the...

Ang host ay si Owners: Bruce and Karen Forrester

9.8
9.8
Review score ng host
Review score ng host
Owners: Bruce and Karen Forrester
Our 100 year old Homestead B&B is the ideal romantic hideaway for the weary traveler. Our hill country farm is kiwi owned and operated and has belonged to the Forrester family for over one hundred years. We Offer comfortable private accommodation for tourists, travelers and families who want to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings of the New Zealand country side. The prominent feature of this 2000 hectare property is the hill country which rises to just on 3 thousand feet above sea level. The climb to the top of the farm along tussock tracks provide panoramic views of the Southern Alps, the east coast and to the South the views of Christchurch and surrounding areas are breath taking. The farm offers over 20 kilometers of back country tracks for you to enjoy at your leisure. 4WD tours available.
Bruce and I have farmed Karetu downs for the past 26 years after taking on the property from Bruce's parents. We love to show our guests around our farm and share with them our unique Kiwi lifestyle. Guests are welcome to book a sheep shearing demonstration or a 4 wheel drive farm tour of our hill country. Please ask when making the reservation. You can take a leisurely walk along the river to see the perfectly formed round concretions (rocks) in the Black Gorge or take a fishing rod and fish for brown trout, swim in the river or hike or bike the hill country. Meet the pet lambs, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks and Sid and Billy our resident goats. Karetu homestead has an extensive garden for you to sit and enjoy, you can even sit back and listen to the native bird life while relaxing in the spa pool (only available when you book the Musterers studio or Louisa suite the rooms are for couples only). The Karetu downs farm cottage is ideal for families with big or small children. Karetu cottage is a large and comfortable fully furnished house complete with a large garden. Come and join us and experience farm life like no other. We look forward to meeting you.
We are 20 minutes via car to the Waipara Valley vineyards and cafes including the well regarded Pegasus Bay winery. 10 minutes drive from Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park and 20 minutes from the Weka Pass Railway which is a fun activity for the kids. • Easy day trips to Whale Watching in Kaikoura and the Hamner Springs Thermal pools both wonderful places to take the children. • Amberley township is 20 minutes drive away with a good selection of shops and restaurants-check out the Brew Moon cafe with its craft beers and delicious pizza and the Little vintage cafe ideal for breakfast or lunch. Amberley farmers market is open from 9am-12pm Saturdays. • Pegasus, Amberley and Hawarden Country golf clubs are all close by. • Easy day trip to Mount Lyford ski field. The area is safe for travelers and overseas guests.
Wikang ginagamit: English

Paligid ng property

Mga Pasilidad ng Karetu Downs Farm Stay
Magagandang mga pasilidad! Review score, 9.8

Pinakapatok na mga pasilidad

  • Libreng WiFi
  • Libreng parking
  • Family room
  • Tea/coffee maker sa lahat ng kuwarto
  • Almusal

Banyo

  • Toilet paper
  • Mga towel
  • Bathtub o shower
  • Toilet
  • Libreng toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Kuwarto

  • Linen
  • Cabinet o closet

Tanawin

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain View
  • Garden view
  • Tanawin

Panlabas

  • Picnic area
  • Panlabas na furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Pasilidad na pang-BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Hardin

Kusina

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine

Mga Amenity sa Kuwarto

  • Saksakan malapit sa kama
  • Drying rack para sa damit
  • Clothes rack

Mga aktibidad

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour o class tungkol sa local culture
    Karagdagang charge
  • Bike tour
  • Walking tour
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Pangingisda
  • Tennis court

Sala

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area

Media at Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Pagkain at Inumin

  • Special diet menus (kapag hiniling)
  • Almusal sa kuwarto
  • Tea/coffee maker

Internet
WiFi ay available sa mga kuwarto ng hotel at walang bayad.

Paradahan
Libre't pribado, may paradahang makikita (hindi kailangan ng reservation).

    Mga serbisyo

    • Pribadong check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed Lunch
    • Ironing service
      Karagdagang charge
    • Laundry
      Karagdagang charge

    Mga serbisyo sa reception

    • Nagbibigay ng invoice

    Pang-aliw at mga serbisyong pampamilya

    • Board games/puzzles

    Kaligtasan at seguridad

    • Mga fire extinguisher
    • CCTV sa labas ng property
    • Mga smoke alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box

    Pangkalahatan

    • Mga electric blanket
    • Non-smoking sa lahat
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family room
    • Ironing facilities
    • Plantsa

    Accessibility

    • Buong unit na nasa ground floor

    Wellness

    • Hot tub/jacuzzi

    Mga ginagamit na wika

    • English

    House rules
    Pinapayagan ng Karetu Downs Farm Stay ang mga special request - ilagay ito sa susunod na step!

    Check-in
    Mula 3:00 PM hanggang 9:00 PM
    Kailangang ipaalam mo nang maaga sa accommodation ang oras ng pagdating mo.
    Check-out
    Mula 5:30 AM hanggang 10:00 AM
    Pagkansela/ paunang pagbabayad
    Ang mga policy sa cancellation at prepayment ay nag-iiba ayon sa uri ng accommodation. Pakilagay ang mga petsa ng iyong stay at tingnan ang mga kondisyon ng iyong kailangang option.
    Mga higaan ng bata

    Child policies

    Hindi puwede ang mga bata.

    Policies sa crib at extrang kama

    Hindi available ang mga crib at extrang kama sa accommodation na ito.

    Walang age restriction
    Walang age requirement para makapag-check in
    Alagang hayop
    Hindi pinapayagan ang alagang hayop .
    Tinatanggap na payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Hindi puwedeng manigarilyo.

    Ang fine print
    Impormasyong kailangang malaman ng guests para sa property na ito

    Mangyaring ipagbigay-alam sa Karetu Downs Farm Stay nang maaga ang iyong inaasahang oras ng pagdating. Maaari mong gamitin ang Special Request box habang nagbu-book, o makipag-ugnayan mismo sa property gamit ang mga detalyeng makikita sa confirmation mo.

    Bilang tugon sa Coronavirus (COVID-19), kasalukuyang ipinapatupad sa accommodation na ito ang karagdagang patakaran sa kaligtasan at kalinisan.

    FAQs tungkol sa Karetu Downs Farm Stay

    • Oo, sikat ang Karetu Downs Farm Stay sa mga guest na nagbu-book ng family stays.

    • Maaaring magkakaiba ang mga presyo sa Karetu Downs Farm Stay depende sa stay mo (halimbawa: dates na pinili mo, policy ng hotel, atbp.). Tingnan ang presyo sa paglalagay ng dates mo.

    • Kasama sa mga option ng kuwarto sa Karetu Downs Farm Stay ang:

      • Suite
      • Studio
      • Chalet

    • Oo, may hot tub. Malalaman mo ang iba pang tungkol dito at karagdagang facilities sa Karetu Downs Farm Stay sa page na ito.

    • 16 km ang Karetu Downs Farm Stay mula sa sentro ng Hawarden. Sa tuwid na linya sinusukat ang lahat ng distansya. Maaaring iba ang mismong distansya ng travel.

    • Nag-aalok ang Karetu Downs Farm Stay ng mga sumusunod na activity/service (maaaring may charge):

      • Hot tub/jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Pangingisda
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tour o class tungkol sa local culture
      • Walking tour
      • Bike tour

    • Mula 3:00 PM ang check-in at hanggang 10:00 AM ang check-out sa Karetu Downs Farm Stay.