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Villa on Castle over looking the estuary

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Living area
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Riverton, Southland
  • Popular LocationBill Richardson Transport World36 min drive
  • Popular LocationOreti Beach37 min drive
  • AirportInvercargill (IVC)37 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthland Hospital38 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

King Room

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Villa on Castle over looking the estuary

The Villa opened December 2016 and we have had great success and fantastic reviews.
Renovations include, a new kitchen, bathroom, decorated throughout and new flooring.

When I saw Villa on Castle I was enchanted by its charm and bygone era. The restoration project has been fulfilling and watching the original 1919 villa emerge was exciting. Rimu ceilings throughout and open fireplaces that were oringinal but now for decoration. Central heating will keep you toasty. The coal range is still in place.

The lounge overlooks the estuary with a big bay window and seating for those relaxed evenings. There are board games available for your use.

Riverton is a gateway to the South where it is only 32km from Invercargill. Riverton itself has some safe swimming beaches and Riverton rocks offers a gentle wave for guests wanting to learn to surf, boogie board or paddleboard.

You can drive West and Colac Bay is only 5 min away by car, a popular surf spot by locals and on windy days you can watch the kite surfers. The Colac Bay pub and Pavillion offers meals.

Further along the road you can visit Cosy Nook, Monkey Island and Gem Stone Beach at Orepuki. At low tide you can catch mussels. At Orepuki you can see the Fiordland mountain ranges making the view quite spectacular, a visit to cafe a must with homemade baking and quality food.

LINEN, TOWELS AND CLEANING IS INCLUDED. Please note for a one night stay a cleaning surcharge of $50 applies.

Terms and conditions:
Bookings can be secured with a deposit of the value of the first night's accommodation, within four days of confirmation of availability.
Deposits are non-refundable.
Additional guests will incur additional tariffs.
Full payment is requested 30 calendar days before arrival date. This payment is non refundable unless the accommodation is re-let for the dates booked.
Travel insurance is advised.
Special conditions:
Long stay discounts apply, please enquire.
1 night booking incur a cleaning charge of $50
Peak periods/public holidays will be $280 per night for 2 people and weekly bookings.

Smoking outside
No private functions allowed

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

kathaw720

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Riverton

This holiday home is located in Riverton. E Hayes & Sons and Classic Motorcycle Mecca are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Anderson Park and Demolition World. Travelling with kids? Consider Southland Museum and Art Gallery and Otepuni Gardens. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Riverton, Southland

What's nearby

  • Burt Munro - 32 min drive
  • Bill Richardson Transport World - 36 min drive
  • Stadium Southland - 36 min drive
  • Oreti Beach - 37 min drive
  • Southland Hospital - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Invercargill (IVC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aparima Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mrs Clarks Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪First in Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Crib Café - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Postmasters Lodging - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa on Castle over looking the estuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa on Castle over looking the estuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa on Castle over looking the estuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa on Castle over looking the estuary located?

Set in Riverton, this family-friendly holiday home is within 25 mi (40 km) of Anderson Park, Southland Museum and Art Gallery and Otakaro Park. Toetoes Bay and E Hayes & Sons are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverton
Lovely views
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent maintained in first class condition.
Lovely homely period House of over 100 years, beautifully maintained inside and out. Quality fittings through out. Established mature gardens with new drive and terrace. It’s our second visit and one of the most relaxing properties we have ever stayed in. Sad to leave.....it’s just been a perfect 4 days in Riverton at Villa on Castle! Thanks Cathrine & Freddy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noelene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
Great property, cosy and warm, plenty of room, great view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beauty place
amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Excellent location and well presented.
Excellent location and well presented. Would return if in Riverton again.
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10/10 Excellent

Ross H.

Our party of 4 loved our stay at Villaoncastle – a period house with character, meticulously restore
Our party of 4 loved our stay at Villaoncastle – a period house with character, meticulously restored with attention to detail. Riverton is an intriguing town and the surrounding coast is filled with unexpected eye-pleasing delights.
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10/10 Excellent

Clarisse W.

Lovely house, very well renovated with period details.
Lovely house, very well renovated with period details. The central heating made it nice & cosy on colder nights. The house has everything you need for modern living (eg. kitchen) & close to town & a short drive to beaches.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

What a lovely place to stay.
What a lovely place to stay. Comfortable beds and the central heating was wonderful, thanks!
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

The Castle on Villa is a beautiful house, very tastefully done and it retains a lot of the original
The Castle on Villa is a beautiful house, very tastefully done and it retains a lot of the original features, which is lovely to see. Everything you need is supplied. We spent an evening admiring the view across the estuary, sipping a glass of wine - idyllic!
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Beautiful house!
Beautiful house! Wish our stay had been longer!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy O.

Villaoncastle is a comfortable and tastefully restored villa in a wonderful location handy to Rivert
Villaoncastle is a comfortable and tastefully restored villa in a wonderful location handy to Riverton ammenities. It has central heating for those cool evenings and a spacious verandah for relaxing and taking in the estuary view. Highly recommended!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annie O.

Riverton is a quaint little town with a warm friendly culture.
Riverton is a quaint little town with a warm friendly culture. A wee gem of the south with lovely views, plenty of little walking tracks and beaches practicularly to yourselves! Arty shops and second hand items are also a treat to browse - and who could pass up a hearty feed at the crib for brunch, lunch or even dinner!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

House is fantastic! Has such character, fully self contained, very clean.
House is fantastic! Has such character, fully self contained, very clean. close to town - 10 min walk & 5 minute walk to restaurant. 10 minute drive to Colac Bay. Ideal location for a holiday in Riverton. Will definitely be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully restored villa, a real dream house.
Beautifully restored villa, a real dream house. Extremely charming place with modern comfort. We were so sorry we could only stay one night!! We surely come back and recommend to our friends. 10 points (from 5) :-).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had an amazing stay !
We had an amazing stay !!The house was just great, really clean i will say spotless and we will definitely stay again!!!! thank you for everything!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

A beautiful old house in a picturesque location
A beautiful old house in a picturesque location
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house, extremely well equipped.
Beautiful house, extremely well equipped.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sweet villa with water views.
Sweet villa with water views. Simpatheticly furnished. Cosy and warm with central heating unit. Tastfully displayed and well equipt. Enjoyable stay and will return soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home, great for relaxing with the family.
Lovely home, great for relaxing with the family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The villa was more than we could have imagined, very clean and oozing with character.
The villa was more than we could have imagined, very clean and oozing with character. Tastefully restored and the view from the lounge was breathtaking. We loved the heating system (been from the UK) and every room was warm in an unusually cold summer. The carpets were plush and the linen fresh. On a practical side the kitchen had everything we needed and was very social for all our family. The garden was private and sitting on the veranda with a wine was special. We'll be back, thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely clean house with beautiful character
Lovely clean house with beautiful character

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Hosted by kathaw720

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What makes this property unique

A gateway to the South Coast, surf Colac Bay or Riverton Rocks, stroll along Gem stone beach.
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