Accrington Farmhouse - Little Akaloa

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Relax on the front verandah overlooking the garden

Overview
Rooms
Location
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9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Explore the area

Little Akaloa, Akaroa

Banks Peninsula13 min drive
Akaroa Wharf24 min drive
Okains Bay Beach54 min drive
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)102 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

7 Single Beds, 3 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa

'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm is a historic country home nestled in an established beautiful garden. As soon as you arrive at 'The Farmhouse' you will feel like you are home and never want to leave.

With 8 beautifully decorated bedrooms 'The Farmhouse' can accommodate up to 17 guests. Perfect for that special family gathering, girls weekend, special celebration or that much needed break in the country.

'The Farmhouse' has been decorated to blend the modern comforts with the rich coastal country history of the area. Each bedroom has beautiful linen and relaxed furnishing. The open plan kitchen is fully equipped for large groups and large internal sliding windows open out to the front verandah with views across the garden and lawn, making meal preparation and entertaining a dream.

The house and garden are fully fenced with lots of space for the kids to run around, there is plenty of parking for vehicles and boats and you will be treated to views of farm paddocks and landscaped garden.
The recently renovated kitchen has a fridge freezer and large pantry. Heating when needed is by a lovely fire in the living room. The modern bathroom boasts a relaxing bath and great pressure shower. There is a range of books, puzzles and games. Cellphone reception is limited in the house but often available in certain places around the garden.

The sunny verandah is the perfect place to sit and chat, read a book, listen to the birds or sneak a sleep!

Beds will be made with crisp fresh linen including towels, facecloths, and bathmats.

When you stay at Accrington you can chose to just relax and enjoy the surroundings, cook up a storm in the kitchen or get active by exploring the many tracks, walkways, beaches or scenic roads. The nearby beach of Little Akaloa has a creek which little children love and ideal for paddling, building dams or spotting little fish. The main beach is perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, jumping off the jetty or catching waves when there is a good swell. A boat ramp allows you to launch your boat and head out fishing or water skiing.

10 minutes away is Okains Bay with a small shop for essentials, the impressive Okains Bay Colonial Museum, expansive sandy beach and a fantastic playground at the camping ground.

30 minutes away is the French sea side town of Akaroa with cafes, shops, dolphin and wildlife tours, walkways, Four Square supermarket, pharmacy and butchery and deli.

From the outskirts of Christchurch Accrington is a 1 hour 15 minute beautiful drive which takes you through Little River.

Accrington is the ideal place for family, friends or a getaway with someone special.

We ask guests to treat this places as they would their home and leave it as they found it.
Special conditions:
No smoking is permitted. Pets not allowed. No parties unless prior approval from owners.

Please treat the property as you would your own and leave us found.

Property manager

Longridge Agriculture Ltd

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Air conditioning

Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Little Akaloa

Located in Little Akaloa, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Akaroa Golf Club and Banks Peninsula Track are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Ellangowan.

Little Akaloa, Akaroa

What's nearby

Banks Peninsula - 13 min drive
Akaroa Wharf - 24 min drive
Akaroa Lighthouse - 25 min drive
Okains Bay Beach - 54 min drive
Le Bons Bay Beach - 64 min drive

Getting around

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chorlton Hall - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa located?

Situated by the sea, this farm stay is within 12 miles (20 km) of Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum, Maori & Colonial Museum and Duvauchelle Showgrounds. Akaroa Golf Club and Banks Peninsula are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bree H.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

A truly wonderful find. The home is warm and inviting, full of beautiful cosy touches - woolen blankets, hot water bottles, fresh flowers everywhere, interesting books and history. And a great fireplace! The garden is absolutely lovely and we struggled to drag our little boys away from it on our last day. Stunning part of the world too, so many bays and villages to explore, and we were very generously offered the opportunity to meet some of the family’s animals and feed the chickens. Annabel and Hamish should be very proud of the memorable home they have created!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

17 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bookclub weekend away

I had visited another time and recommended it to my group. We absolutely loved our stay, the house and all the amenities. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley E., Ranfurly

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hens party

We arrived to this amazing location, the house was perfect and immaculate with lots of personalised touches and a note from Annabel. We had awful winds but they did everything they could to ensure our stay was great. Would definitely go back 5 stars xx

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah S.

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to celebrate

We had such a lovely time celebrating my 40th at Accrington farmhouse - it was cosy and had everything we needed. Annabelle was very easy to communicate with, had some great suggestions for catering, and set up a lovely table for us in a separate 'seed shed' for a celebration lunch. I would definitely go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

28 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect place for a midwinter family celebration

Accrington was the perfect spot for a mid winter family gathering to celebrate an 80th birthday. Warm, comfy, absolutely everything we needed in a lovely setting - and far enough from home to be an adventure without too much travel. The new "seed shed" room was a great venue for our multi generational party - thank you to Annabel for making our stay so enjoyable, and to the Craw family for sharing their little piece of paradise with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

1 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place to stay

The homestead was the perfect place for our family celebration. The venue was excellent, very tasteful decor, extremely comfortable beds with hot water bottles on each bed. Very well stocked kitchen suitable for large groups. Lovely gardens and great playing areas for children. We made good use of the outdoor table, sun drenched verandas and lawns. Added bonus was the local beaches and cows in the back paddock. Excellent communication with Annabel and Hamish. A wonderful property. We are looking forward to returning.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

annie c.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annie

A Wonderful peaceful country home full of history . Incredible gardens, comfortable beds and cosy house once the fire warmed it up ! We will definitely be returning (O: Thank you Annabel and Family for sharing this beautiful home !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

1 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil retreat

We had a wonderful stay at Accrington. The house and garden are just beautiful and the surrounding farmland and bays are just paradise. It was such a lovely, peaceful escape from the city and the hosts have thought of everything to make a stay here so comfortable and enjoyable. We loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

3 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous garden farmhouse

Perfect spot for a family get together. Just a shame we didn’t have more time to enjoy the property

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

28 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place lots of space

Clean tidy and quite relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

sinead b.

19 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly wonderful

What a beautiful place! The house, grounds and surrounding area were so wonderful and perfect for our large family celebration. We couldn’t have wished for better.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine D.

7 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house with a gorgeous garden

Accrington house was a 10 out of 10 for our family. Beautiful setting with an amazing garden and all the comforts in a gracious old farm house. Thanks for the opportunity to stay. Enjoyed by all.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Della B.

30 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We stayed here for a family holiday with 3 generations - perfect spot for a group. We did some beautiful walks, then relaxed on the verandah listening to the birds. We'll be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Pinney P.

19 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Accrington

Dont advertise for up to 15. Living/dining space too small for that number. BBQ inadequate for large numbers Even though oven problems were disclosed, still could have put in a temp oven to help cater for large numbers. Cooking was a big issue. But lovely setting, beautiful garden

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

1 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway

Am amazing house and gardens plenty of room for the 12 of us. Easy access to Okains Bay, Akaroa and Little Akaloa. Great place to relax and unwind. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippa R.

10 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly Memorable

We had the most amazing time at Accrington. The home and grounds are so beautiful and spacious, and the house itself is wonderfully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable, pleasurable stay. We appreciated the owner's welcoming touches and we're all looking forward to returning for another memorable break away together.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise U.

15 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

If you are looking for a quiet retreat, then this is the place. Beautifully restored original farmhouse with everything we needed. Enjoyed hearing the birds and relaxing in the beautiful garden.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

13 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful historic farmhouse

A thoroughly enjoyable break away in immaculate homestead with wonderful history. Annabel prepared the home beautifully and we particularly enjoyed the vases of flowers from their lovely garden and homegrown honey! Needed longer so will have to rebook in future.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paulette P.

1 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was our 2nd stay here. Its a fantastic spot with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy nearby

Fantastic owners. Very accommodating and the property is stunning and easy to get to.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

6 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special Place

Accrington is one very special place. The garden alone set amongst the farm was a delight. I did love wandering amongst it noticing the plants and trees. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view, read, eat or have a nice glass of wine in the evening. The place has history and care has been taken to honour this with thoughtful styling, keeping comfort in mind. As a family, we loved the space of the house and all that the local area had to offer. Thank you very much for sharing this lovely place. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

jenny o.

23 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of rural paradise

This stunning historical farmstead leaves you speechless,stunningly beautiful countryside and farmland and gardens surround you and inside incredible spacious comfortable homely living with a great kitchen and living areas,beautifully appointed with artfully chosen heritage pieces. Farm life goes on so peacefully all around you and it is a delight to relax and unwind there both inside and out.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

20 July 2020

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Lovely weekend away

The fire was going when we arrived, which was a nice touch, and fantastic to be given the opportunity to stay a little longer on Sunday, meant we could enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Everything was clean and tidy, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Darayus N.

27 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice rural cottage

Owners look after the cottage & high on cleanliness.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

7 Feb 2020

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Perfect country getaway

Wonderfully spacious, clean and comfortable, with stunning gardens and views. Easy access to multiple beaches, walks and the perfect place to get away from it all, with native birds and sheep as neighbours. Absolutely loved our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pip M.

17 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet home in the country.

If you would like a country escape then "Accrington" ticks all the boxes. The property is welcoming and comfortable in a genuine farm setting. The hosts made us welcome with fresh flowers, lovely linens and a homely living area. The house has many bedrooms and a generous garden. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a quiet get-away.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Longridge Agriculture Ltd

Accrington is located on Longridge Agriculture Farm which is a sixth generation sheep and beef property. Hamish and Annabel Craw are the current guardians of the property and live 5 minutes down the road. They have three young children and love spending time exploring Banks Peninsula and making the most of the beautiful beaches, walking tracks and scenery the area has to offer. You might catch them during your stay working on the farm or down at the beach too.

Why they chose this property

Accrington was originally built in 1867 and has under gone several renovations to bring it into the modern world. It has a long history including being the local post office and home to many large families. The garden includes a children's play area, citrus grove and amazing bird song.