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Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead

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Beautiful Homestead and grounds
Outside sunny area, BBQ
Interior
Kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
AU$154
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Lake Tekapo, Tekapo
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Glentanner (GTN)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st Bedroom - Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom -Upstairs North

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

3rd Bedroom - Upstairs South

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

4th Bedroom - Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds and 2 Child Beds
Price is AU$154 avg per night,

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About the area

Tekapo

Located in Tekapo, this farm stay is in a rural area. Sheepdog Statue and Mount John Lookout are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Tekapo and Lake Tekapō Regional Park. Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Sheepdog Statue - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 8 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Dark Sky Project - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 29 min drive - 21.7 km

About this property

Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead

Sawdon Station a high country sheep station in the Mackenzie Country, farms 6000 merino sheep, and is growing the beautiful lupin plant for stock food. This homestead is 100 years old, and has been lovingly decorated inside, and we would like to share with you. This house is 10 kilometres from Lake Tekapo and 10 km from Burkes Pass - just as you come into the beautiful Mackenzie country. It is located with an old woolshed and sheds, and stable. This is a beautiful location to get away from the stress of life and enjoy the farming environment, with walks and mountain biking. Farm Tours offered with accommodation(Not doing at the moment). More details on our farm refer to our website Sawdon Station.

This house has a large farm kitchen, pantry, two toilets, large claw foot bath, 4 bedrooms, outside furniture located in a beautiful sun trap. Also large trees to seek shade. The homestead has an excellent log burner, and a Heat Pump. Excellent internet. Great location for two families, extended families, wedding location, corporate groups.

For January and July School Holidays only taking 4 night minimum bookings so that we can spend time with our family over the school holidays.

Lake Tekapo 10 minutes away has the excellent hot pools, ice skating rink in winter, night sky, and the best Japanese restaurant ever! Ski fields - Roundhill is 35 minutes to the car park and Mt Dobson 45 minutes to car park. Great fishing in the lakes and canals. 1 1/2 hours to Mt Cook, and only 2 1/2 hours from Christchurch.

Please note the following as booking:
Please advise correct guest numbers so I am able to give you the correct price to stay.

Special conditions:
* Working Farm please be aware of the farming hazards.
* No smoking inside.

Property manager

susaan753

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Tekapō Regional Park, Sheepdog Statue and Church of the Good Shepherd. Cowans Hill Walkway and Lake Tekapo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous restored farmhouse
This house had so much character and in such a peaceful location. Sue was so helpful and responsive, we had a very relaxing stay. Loved seeing the sheep in the next paddock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Winter Escape
Communication from host was excellent, a very comfortable and cosy stay with stunning surrounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse experience - step back in time
We enjoyed our stay here, great location for visiting Lake Takepo and Mount Cook. Very comfortable, a few quirks that go with the farmhouse experience (eg low water pressure) but it’s all part of the experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Lovely rural and farm experience
Our stay at Sawdon Station was even better than expected. Very relaxing and peaceful surroundings. The house was beautifully and thoughtfully furnished and well set up with everything we needed, including a great kitchen to cook in. We felt at home from the time we arrived. Regular and prompt communication with Sue our host helped us feel especially welcomed. Would highly recommend to other families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short farm stay
We really enjoyed staying at this old homestead built in 1924 but beautifully furnished as a working homestead would have been. It was spotlessly clean and had most items you would need in your own home and was originally lived in by the family. A story of the station was also provided we did some walks around the farm even on the first day when it was raining as the mist was down on the hills creating a beautiful atmosphere. We would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sawdon station
This was a lovely homestead on a farm. It was so peaceful and quiet and had everything we needed. Sue was great to deal with. Would definitely come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forget about staying in Lake Tekapo
This is a lovely historic homestead. It is in a beautiful position under Mt.Edward and is surrounded by a working High Country station. It is very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The garden is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the Mackenzie Country.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming 100 year old Farm House
Stayed at this property for 3 nights. The two queen beds downstairs in separate bedrooms, were super comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed, except for a coffee press. The property has a lovely yard to view at from inside the spacious livingroom and bedrooms, as well as sitting outside. I would highly recommend this location for a family or two, as there are two additional bedrooms upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and tidy big 1920’s country house
Enjoyed the space and charm of this big old farm house and surrounding garden. Great to return to after crazy busy in Lake Tekapo. It is near a highway that was busy during the day but quieter at night. It is a working farm. Be careful exploring.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sawdon high country homestead
We enjoyed our stay in the Sawdon homestead as it provided everything we needed to explore the Mackenzie high country. A peaceful location with the occasional sound of sheep and a nice lawn to enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Great location, comfortable house and nice garden
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivien T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Homestay with History
We had a comfortable stay here at Swadon station. There were more than sufficient rooms for all of us. What really left me in awe was the rich history linked to the home. You can see and experience olden days settings such as the lights, cooker hob or bath tub with modern facilities. Love the story of the home and how comfortable it had been. We managed to cook some meals there with a fully equipped kitchen. Pity we didn’t manage to feed the baby lambs. Otherwise, all is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Oasis
We loved staying at Sawdon Station farmhouse. It is a very peaceful oasis. The house is so comfortable and so beautifully decorated in the old style of a century old farmhouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real dark sky
This lovely place was more spacious than we realised and we are glad we chose this place a little further out from Tekapo and with a more affordable price point. It was great for our 2 households to meet up and the 3 young cousins had a marvelous time running around together. The 4 year olds managed to lock themselves in the children's bedroom as the doorhandle was too high for them to reach (the other one was stuck in the wardrobe with no internal handle), but they were fine and even did it on purpose after that. They thought they'd explored the whole house and were thrilled when I said there was still a toy room for them to find. We got lucky to see the dark sky by staying 2 nights here and it has always been a wish for me to experience it in Tekapo. We booked with Chameleon Stargazing. Even though this place is on the main road it was not noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Accommodation for family stay
Great farmhouse quietly situated in the countryside and less than 10 minutes drive to lake Tekapo. We enjoyed the light-flooded lounge area as well as the garden, when the sun came out. There was enough space to run for our little boy. For kids, there are enough games to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina F., Annapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home on a sheep farm
We very much enjoyed this cozy home close to Lake Tekapo. The beds were very comfortable as was the living room with a wood stove. The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed the use of the grill outside. We were about 10 minutes to Lake Tekapo. Susan, the host, was very accommodating. The garden view from the living room was so pretty and peaceful, lots of bunnies. I highly recommend this beautiful family home for your stay in the Lake Tekapo area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful winter break.
Very special homestead and property. Great location, close to Tekapo and ski fields. Great base for a weeks get-away. Wonderful host. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse
Very comfortable and practical accommodation for our family group. It was lovely to be able to walk on the farm and enjoy the feeling of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent rural accommodation
Thank you so much. A beautiful peaceful warm house that was well located for us to enjoy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B., Kemptville, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip to Lake Tekapo
We were looking for a place close to Lake Tekapo as we wanted to take in that area and to hike the Hooker Valley Track. We found Sawdon Farms and felt it would meet our needs of having some space to stretch out and have privacy. Susan was excellent to deal with and we all felt very comfortable during our stay. It is a short drive into Lake Tekapo if you are looking for restaurants or shopping. It was nice to be on the farm and watch the rabbits and sheep roaming the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H., Denton, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Unique Experience
This VRBO provides the opportunity to stay in a very comfortable farmhouse on a real farm in the New Zealand countryside. The beautifully landscaped yard and patio area provide a peaceful place to enjoy the birds and at night, the stars. And there are sheep in an adjacent fenced area! It was truly a unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old farmhouse in great location
Had a great stay on Sawdon Station
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G., Queenstown, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dad's first visit to New Zealand
My dad was visiting from the US and I wanted him to see the turquoise of the glacier lakes. I booked the house for my dad, my boyfriend and myself. We needed a place with multiple bedrooms and wanted to be close to Tekapo. The house was perfect! Really charming and well maintained. The beds were comfortable with good linens and plenty of pillows. It is close to Tekapo to enjoy the lake and the hot springs but had the quiet feel of being out in the country with no one around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy Vintage Farmhouse
Susan’s charming family home was roomy, quiet, and comfortable for 3 of us traveling together. At first we had a few problems with the heat and hot water, but our host was responsive and made sure everything was working. We enjoyed a tour of their farm and property with members of the family. Recommend for families with children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Beautiful homestead. Nice and warm during our winter stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022