Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation. - Tekapo

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Kitchen bench best view of the southern alps.

Large lounge area with fantastic fire place

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapō Regional Park
1 min walk
Lake Tekapo
18 min walk
Sheepdog Statue
2 min drive
Glentanner (GTN)
59 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Forth Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Main Room

1 King Bed

Single room

1 Child Bed

Third Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation.

The shearing cottage is located on Sawdon Station a high country sheep station, 5 minutes drive to Lake Tekapo, and 20 minutes drive to Fairlie.

The 'shearing quarters' is set up for the people who shear our merino sheep in September. We are opening again Mid September 2024, after a number of years closed with a permanent tenants, and contractors.

This accommodation is VERY basic, with a large kitchen, heat pump, wood fire, four bedrooms. It has older beds, and furniture, one very basis shower room, and a limited laundry/bathroom area. Its accommodation for the hardy Kiwi to stay in, possibly not somewhere for overseas visitors.

Excellent location for families, who would like to experience a farm, huge area around the house, for cricket, mountain biking, walking, flying kites...... Great location to escape from the stress of life. We have a maximum of 6 adults for this cottage.

Full tea, coffee and sugar supplied, but no milk. Just need to bring your clothing, and food.

Close to Lake Tekapo, with its excellent hot pools, the night sky, the lake for swimming, boat cruising, and fishing. Walking to the top of Mt John, and the best Japanese restaurant in the country!

Cottage gets all day sun, is surrounded by the spectacular southern alps and the Mackenzie Basin. By climbing the small hill behind the cottage you can see for miles, 360 degrees - absolutely beautiful on a crystal clear day.

Please read all our excellent reviews, ok back in 2020, but heaps has happened since then!

Please ensure you advise the numbers of guests staying, so I can give the correct price per night.

Smoking outside only.

No dogs allowed.

No hunting on the property. We employ a pest controller.

The cottage is located on a working high country farm so caution should be taken as there are many hazards. Especially young children, with a creek and busy farm track nearby.

Property manager

susaan753

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

Similar properties

Air conditioning

Parking available

Microwave

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tekapo

Tekapo is home to this farm stay. Cowans Hill Walkway and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo

What's nearby

Lake Tekapō Regional Park - 1 min walk
Sheepdog Statue - 2 min drive
Church of the Good Shepherd - 2 min drive
Dark Sky Project - 3 min drive
Tekapo Springs - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dark Sky Project - ‬3 min drive
‪Mackenzie's Stonegrill - ‬2 min drive
‪Jack Rabbit - ‬2 min drive
‪Kohan Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Reflections Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation. located?

Situated in Tekapo, this farm stay is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Tekapō Regional Park and Lake Tekapo. Sheepdog Statue and Church of the Good Shepherd are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10 Excellent

6 Oct 2020

The kids love it at Sawdon Station.

The kids love it at Sawdon Station. They get to go on a tractor ride and bottle feed the young sheeps. It was a great experience for the kids. Plus the whole family get to stay together in a big house with facilities to cook. If one is travelling from Lake Tekapo, must take a good look out on the left side of the road. We missed it the first time. Other than that, all was great.

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8/10 Good

6 Oct 2020

What a great place to stay! We had a family get-together with 10 in total.

What a great place to stay! We had a family get-together with 10 in total. The cottage is very well equipped with plenty of space and all the children had an awesome time on the farm (no electronics in tow), just bein kids. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks ??

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10/10 Excellent

6 Oct 2020

Nice cosy bach with lots of room and a beautiful location.

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10/10 Excellent

6 Oct 2020

This was a great experience and our family that came from Perth loved it including the snow.

This was a great experience and our family that came from Perth loved it including the snow. The accomodation was just what we needed and we would certainly come again. Our hosts where very welcoming including a basket of fresh farm eggs and the fire going on arrival. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

6 May 2019

Wonderful family getaway

We absolutely loved our time staying in the shearers' quarters at Sawdon Station. The location is the best of both worlds - you feel like you're miles from anywhere, but it's an easy five-minute drive from Tekapo. The accommodation was super cosy and comfortable, with a big stack of wood for a roaring fire, and magical views beyond the woolshed to the mountains. We loved collecting pinecones for the fire, having family dinners around the big kitchen table, and just standing outside gazing at the incredible starry sky! Sue was a lovely host who made sure we had everything we needed and gave us lots of great recommendations for local activities - including horse trekking, which was amazing. We really hope to come back one day!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

John D.

27 Mar 2019

Great place to stay

The second time we have stayed - and will be back next year. Great location and facilities are perfect for what we need. Sue and Snow are super accommodating and very friendly. Highly recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

8 Jan 2019

Wonderful Getaway close to Tekapo

We had a fantastic few days there with family over the New Year period. Gazing up at the awesome starry night sky while welcoming in the New Year was a highlight! The Shearing Quarters was perfect for us, with plenty of space for all and a large lounge to play board games, cards etc or just reading a book. Close to Tekapo but gave us the feeling we were miles from the crowds in our own little slice of paradise!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

30 Oct 2018

The Shearer's Quarters are a spacious cottage with everything one needs for...

The Shearer's Quarters are a spacious cottage with everything one needs for a comfortable stay in a beautiful location, with brilliant sun rise and sun set views across the main devide. We will definitely be back!

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10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

4 Apr 2018

The location is stunning - quiet farm setting and views to the mountains.

The location is stunning - quiet farm setting and views to the mountains. The house is old (as advertised) but everything functions well and it was toasty warm when we got the fire going one freezing morning.

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8/10 Good

Pamela H.

9 Mar 2018

Please note the rating is for the Shearers' House.

Please note the rating is for the Shearers' House. The cottage would have been higher. The location was excellent for visiting Tekapo. We loved sitting outside for breakfast in the farm setting - wonderfully peaceful.

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10/10 Excellent

Gavin B.

27 Feb 2018

The accommodation suited our needs perfectly.

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10/10 Excellent

John D.

22 Feb 2018

Exactly what we were after.

Exactly what we were after. On the Station, close to town. Easy to stay.

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6/10 Okay

Debbie F.

5 Jan 2018

The location was excellent.

The location was excellent. We were in the countryside which we loved but also very close to Tekapo to take advantage of what was on offer in the town. The property was a working farm and the grandchildren were able to bottle feed the orphaned lambs which we all loved. Sadly we just ran out of time for several of our family to be taken on a farm tour.