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Farmers Cottage
Max 5
Available
On Request
Unavailable
The kitchen includes a complete range of self catering equipment including a glass-top oven/cooker, a microwave, a rice cooker, kettle, toaster and fridge/freezer. You can also use the outside gas BBQ.
The lounge area has a wood burner fireplace, air conditioning and heat pump unit, two leather sofas, and offers a 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channel system, a Blu-Ray/DVD/CD player, plus a cupboard full of games.
The master bedroom has a double bed and a single bed.
The second bedroom has a double bed, with a single bunk bed above.
A continental breakfast upgrade is available. - please book in advance, or at check-in (subject to availability)
Tea/coffee making facilities are included.
The Farmers Cottage also comes with a HRV clean air heating/cooling system and complimentary WiFi.
Bed linen, towels and toiletries are provided as well as complimentary use of bathroom robes (also available for purchase).
If it gets wet we also provide gum boots if required!
Room 1 - 1 double, 1 single (and a travel cot if required)
Room 2 - double & single bunk beds
Tipi / Teepee
Max 5
Available
On Request
Unavailable
It is set on a purpose built, raised and insulated wooden floor, and the walls are covered in a waterproof poly-cotton canvas with a thick second inner layer and some wool insulation, ensuring a warm and dry sleep.
Alongside, is a purpose built hexagonal toilet building, offering a private shower, toilet and wash basin (set into a gorgeous macrocarpa bench).
There’s also a fully-equipped barbecue shelter, with a gas barbecue, gas pizza oven, fridge, and all the pots, pans, plates and cutlery that you need to enjoy a home cooked meal whilst using the outdoor tables & seating.
A continental breakfast upgrade is available. - please book in advance, or at check-in (subject to availability)
Tea/coffee making facilities are included.
Bed linen & towels are provided, as well as complimentary use of bathroom robes (also available for purchase).
If it gets wet we also provide Gum boots if required!
1 double, 2 single, 1 single trundler beds
House Truck
Max 2
Available
On Request
Unavailable
It is built on a 1940’s Bedford K series truck and was hand-crafted in New Zealand, taking seven years to complete. The Truck features beautiful ornate wooden paneling (inside and out). Stained glass windows and solar lighting.
On-board, it sleeps up to 2 in a double bed, and has a compact fully-equipped kitchen with gas cooker/oven, microwave, rice cooker, kettle, toaster, fridge, sink, plus a small seating area with flat-screen TV and DVD/CD player, plus a toilet and separate shower room.
A continental breakfast upgrade is available. - please book in advance, or at check-in (subject to availability)
Tea/coffee making facilities are included.
Bed linen, towels and toiletries are provided. there are towel robes you can use.
Alongside, is a barbecue shelter (shared with our Yurt guests), featuring a gas pizza oven, gas barbecue, washing sink, pots and pans, plates, etc, a range of outdoor furniture and solar lighting.
Please note that the truck cannot be driven away!
Bed linen, towels and toiletries are provided. Complimentary use of bathroom robes (also available for purchase).
If it gets wet, we also provide Gum boots if required!
1 double (above the drivers cab)
Yurt / Ger
Max 5
Available
On Request
Unavailable
The single room space feels larger on the inside and sleeps up to five people on a double bed, two separate singles + a single trundler, and has heating, lights and electricity, fridge, chairs and a table, a cupboard, a blanket box and tea & coffee making facilities.
The Yurt is set on a purpose built, raised and insulated wooden floor and the walls and ceiling are completely insulated with thick camel hair making it snug and warm in winter and cool and airy in the summer. The decorative central roof ring has an insulated cap, which can be opened if it gets too hot!
Alongside, is a purpose built hexagonal shared toilet building, offering a private shower, toilet and wash basin (set into a gorgeous macrocarpa bench).
There’s also a fully-equipped barbecue shelter (shared with our House Truck guests) with a gas barbecue, gas pizza oven and all the pots, pans, plates and cutlery that you need to enjoy a home cooked meal whilst using the outdoor tables & seating. Solar lighting and a range of outdoor furniture.
Both the Yurt and the toilet building offer easy wheelchair access.
A continental breakfast upgrade is available. - please book in advance, or at check-in (subject to availability)
Tea/coffee making facilities are included.
Bed linen & towels are provided, as well as complimentary use of bathroom robes and slippers (also available for purchase).
If it gets wet, we also provide Gum boots if required!
1 double, 2 single + 1 single trundler beds
Colonial Wagon + Sleep-out
Max 4
Available
On Request
Unavailable
WAGON - Inside is beautifully stained wooden paneling. The outer wood is stained cedar and the canvas roof is double skinned and insulated with sheep’s wool. Main features: air-conditioning, automatic heat pump, basic cooking facilities, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, rice cooker, sink, lounge seating area, on-board shower, separate toilet and wash-basin, flat-screen full-HD TV and a Blu-ray/DVD/CD player. The super-king sized double bed can split into twin king-single beds (just ask when booking)
WAGON SLEEP-OUT - two bunk beds, electric heating. Guests share the facilities of the Wagon
Towel robes, bed linen, towels and toiletries are provided
A continental breakfast upgrade is available. - please book in advance, or at check-in (subject to availability)
Tea/coffee making facilities are included.
A companion barbecue shelter has gas pizza oven, barbecue, cooking facilities, wash-up sink, a range of outdoor furniture and solar lighting
Bed linen, towels and toiletries
EXCLUSIVE access to our private collection of 40 farm animals during feed times
Super-king double (or twin singles) in the Wagon.
Two bunk beds in Wagon Sleep-out
Train Carriage
Max 4
Available
On Request
Unavailable
A continental breakfast upgrade is available. - please book in advance, or at check-in (subject to availability)
Tea/coffee making facilities are included.
Bed linen and towels
Soap and shampoo
Gas barbecue
Double bed in master bedroom
Two single bunks in second bedroom
We proudly offer a NEW and UNIQUE collection of farm-stay accommodation, just 4km from Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand.
Our options include: Colonial Wagon, Train Carriage, House Truck (Gypsy Wagon), Mongolian Yurt, Farmers Cottage, and a Tipi.
All our accommodation are fitted out to a high standard and include a range of modern comforts and conveniences.
Property Facilities
Our farm stay not only provides you with a peaceful and fun place to stay, but also offers you and your family a hands on experience with our 50+ farm animal tours, or even a llama trek tour (which is separately bookable).
General Room Facilities
All our accommodation includes bedding and towels; complimentary toiletries, tea & coffee making facilities, plus many modern comforts, including heating and electricity.
Car Parking
Plenty of on site parking alongside each property.
Location / Distances
We're just 5 minutes drive from Kaikoura town centre. 4km from coast and beaches. 4km from Mt Fyffe mountain. 1km from nearest river and cycle trail. So all town services, whale watching office, supermarket, cafes and the i-site (tourist information) are within easy reach.
Check-In Time
Between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Check-Out Time
10:00 am
Reception Hours
8am - 6pm
Directions to Property
From Kaikoura town centre, drive to highway #1 intersection. Turn left and immediately right into Ludstone Road. Drive 4km. Kowhai Ford Road is a turning on the left. We are the first property on the right, with huge advertising boards outside!
GPS WARNING - if you are approaching from Christchurch or Hanmer Springs, your GPS will bring you the WRONG WAY. Please approach from Kaikoura town centre, Ludstone Road and Red Swamp Road. NOT via Inland Road (you will have to cross a river!)
Additional Information
Our Yurt and its companion buildings are completely wheelchair friendly. The rest of our site, while flat, can be muddy in places, following rain.
Dogs - you can bring you dog with you, but there are a few things to think through... not on the furniture, please clean up any mess, and some of our animals free range roam the site so your dog mustn't be the chase and hassle type. Also, we've a collie dog ourselves, so yours must accept other strange dogs easily! There are five medium sized dog kennels near most of our properties which you are welcome to use.
Payment Policy
10% (deposit) will be charged at time of booking. The balance will be requested at check-in, and can comprise either:
- cash, NZ debit or eftpos card, or
- credit card or foreign debit cards (at any time, at your request) + we add the 3% commission charge they take.
- paypal + we add the 4% they take from us.
You will be asked which you prefer at check-in.
Cancellation Policy
If we cancel for any reason = full refund (extreme or unavoidable 'acts of god' not included). If you cancel: (1) 30+ days before check-in = FULL REFUND, (2) 11-29 days before check-in = you lose your deposit, (3) Within 10 days of check-in, or no-show = 100% charge. We do not charge to change your booking, subject to alternate dates being available, and a fair change policy. If you do cancel within ten days of check-in, we will place the property back onto our booking system in the hope that it re-sells. If it does re-sell, your cancellation charge will reduce to the 10% deposit / admin fee.
Child Policy
No charge for non-walking babies, not using a bed.
Check In Policy
Earliest check-in 2pm. Check-in closes at 9pm.
If we hear you arrive, we will come out to greet you. If we do not appear within a couple of minutes, please call: +6433195033. (During the day, we work outside on the farm and with our animals, so there may be a delay responding to you, please bear with us).
Alternatively, please approach the white farm house (at the centre of site), some sound their car horn which we might hear.
After 9pm = too late - please contact us in advance to decide what to do. We do offer a pre-booked late check-in, which costs $30 per half hour to have a member of staff available ($60/half-hr after midnight).