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Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley

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Outdoor dining
Room
Exterior
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
AU$130
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Waipapa Bay, Canterbury
  • Okiwi Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ohau Point Lookout
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Kaikoura (KBZ)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Single Beds
Price is AU$130 avg per night,

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About the area

Waipapa Bay

Located in Waipapa Bay, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Okiwi Bay and Ohau Falls, while Kaikoura Museum and Kaikoura District Museum are cultural highlights.

What's nearby

  • Okiwi Bay - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ohau Point Lookout - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Kaikoura Beach - 31 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Peninsula Walkway - 42 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Point Kean Seal Colony - 42 min drive - 45.4 km

About this property

Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley

Rural farm cottage located in the picturesque Clarence Valley. This is a great base to explore our region and the beautiful Kaikoura coast which is only 10 minutes away. Fishing, diving, biking, walking and much more. You could enjoy a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc on the verandah, or relax with a good book and enjoy the bird song. We are the closest accommodation to the amazing Middle Hill Mountain Bike Park, only 2kms up the road. Unlimited Wi Fi is available.

Property manager

Jane
Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 2 and under are free.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Okiwi Bay, Ohau Falls and Ohau Point Lookout. Fyffe View Ranch Adventure Park and Kaikoura Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Farm cottage in the picturesque Clarence Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rianna U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely charming farmstay ❤️
My hubby, 2 year old daughter and I had a great stay here! Place was spacious, owners were lovely (very flexible and easy to communicate with as well) and we had so much fun exploring the property! They even had the port-a-cot set up for us! Highly recommend especially for families 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place to recharge
My sole intention for this visit was to disconnect from the noise & speed of city life, to clear my head and recharge. This location was perfect for that. The cottage is exactly what you would expect as an old farm house, with a modernised kitchen. I loved the farmhouse feel. Flowers, Eggs & Lemons made it feel very welcoming.I have already booked again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Odile G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage en pleine nature
A notre arrivée des oeufs et des citrons nous attendaient deposés par Jane.Le cottage est en pleine nature un vrai havre de paix sur la propriété d'une ferme.Nous avons disposé des équipements nécessaires.Un bon moment à 40mn de Kaikoura.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm Cottage
We felt very welcomed. Our hosts were warm and kind. We were greeted by fresh farm eggs and beautiful flowers . Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat
Great secluded location. Friendly hosts. Older house but spotlessly clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Quirky Cottage
Lovely quirky cottage in a peaceful setting. Well equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, which was a bonus. Lovely to be provided with eggs and lemons on arrival. The cottage has obviously been added to in various stages over time, therefore as others have commented, the bathroom setup is unusual with four doors. However, there are now locks on the three doors into the house. The fourth door is to the laundry and this is also where the toilet is. There is an outside door to the laundry, so the toilet can be accessed this way, if someone is in the bathroom (provided the outside door is unlocked!). One bedroom's only internal access is through the bathroom, but it also has an external door. There is no mobile phone signal (Spark), but this is not an issue with the unlimited internet. Unfortunately the weather wasn't very good when we were there (mid summer), but it was lovely to be able to light the fire one morning when it was cold with no sun expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing trip to celebrate the new year.
My friends and I had an amazing time staying at this lovely bach over New Year's! The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. Its location was perfect, being close to several scenic walks and hikes which we thoroughly enjoyed. The hosts were fantastic - friendly, accommodating, and quick to respond to any questions we had. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and we would happily recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage
We wanted to ask Jane more about the history of the cottage as it seems to be over 100 years old at a guess. It has been nicely renovated inside though so is fairly modern. The location is totally remote and very private. We enjoyed a great BBQ on the lovely deck in the evening sun. Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice farm cottage
Lovely rustic farm cottage with real charm. Little touches like the fresh flowers and fruit made us feel really welcome. It was nice to sit in front of the fireplace and play games.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H., AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and beautiful location
A great country location. Don't forget to visit the seals on Oahu point!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia Van K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse in a beautiful valley.
Gorgeous flowers and birdsong surround you in a beautiful valley. Special touches like fresh plums and flowers made our stay more memorable. Older farmhouse had everything we needed for sleeping and cooking and our hostess was friendly and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic stopover
Great overnight stay between Kaikoura and Blenheim. Very comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nostalgic hideaway
Came across this little gem last minute and so glad we did. The cottage took us back to memories of the original kiwi bach experience, all the basics provided, fresh flowers and fruit, comfy beds and a proper homely stay - we even needed the fire which the lovely owners had started for us for our arrival. Definitely recommend for a peaceful break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bob & Mary C., Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Bob
We enjoyed our short break at Waipapa Farm cottage. Even though the cottage was basic we so enjoyed the peace and being able to wander around the farm. Our hosts Jane and Ben were very friendly and responded to our requests quickly. There was no lock on the toilet door and the bathroom sink had no plug but these were minor problems that could have been easily solved. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage for two or three people, (there were seven of us). The more people the greater the price as each additional guest incurs an extra charge which makes the cottage expensive for what it is. Apart from that, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
country cottage
We enjoyed this country cottage. It was comfortable and has a lot of character. It is surrounded with old trees and beautiful mountains. We were met with flowers, lemons, and local eggs. A wonderful farm experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and beautiful stay
Had an amazing stay. Really beautiful location and loads of space. Highlight was how comfortable and cozy the bed was! Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beneath a snow capped mountain, we loved our connection.
Weather became rough the following day on arrival. Suddenly, we were confined to our escape, environment, privacy, security, & romanticism. Our host met with us once settled in, & again before departing. It is a simple farm cottage, catches the sun with a warmth factor of 8/10, allows for outside open space characteristics & very well sheltered from southern environments. The water is clean & drains well. During the night it is cozy. The neighborhood are friendly & seem to support its aspect, upstream & to the river mouth some 4km away. My partner & I are very impressed & think we got a deal breaker (considering we've stayed iat 3 other home stays during our road trip). We thank bookabach for listing the opportunity, & didn't mind the 30min journey to Kaikoura & activities the region has to offer. Ka mo te wehe tumeke Ngati Kuri. "There is magic awaiting for those who master its respect of such beauty".
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

JO H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Rustic
We would love to stay again in the future, but would be nice to see an upgrade in the bathroom facilities and locks on the doors. 4 doors into 1 bathroom and no locks made things a bit uneasy!! Great kitchen, able to cook proper meals and great location for the mountain bike tracks 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country homestead
Old farm homestead nicely refreshed with beautiful rural outlook
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse cottage
Lovely spot in farmland north of Kaikoura. Limited cell service/wifi but beautiful listening to the birds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Valley Retreat
The large house was great to stay in, and located in the lovely Clarence Valley. Typical old farm cottage close to great drives up both sides of the valley
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a stop
Nice and quiet. Has everything you need. Would be perfect for a large group.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

John & Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic farm cottage
Quiet location with birdsong.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing. Warm. Sentimental.
It’s like farmhouses I remember from 50 years ago. Eccentric, roomy … and a great fire. We were definitely going to get up early to explore around here. Except that we didn’t. We made up the fire, had breakfast, made a cup of tea and sat relaxedly in chair and couch in front of that fire. We were tired from vigorously travelling and this was the medicine we needed. Comfy beds. (Roll-together mattress long-replaced.) Spacious. Seriously nice hostess!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022