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Snowberry Cottage at Lochsloy Farm Little River 4 stars

Little River

The farm stay comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with mountain views. Providing free private parking, this 4-star farm stay also features free WiFi. The property has an outdoor dining area. Quiet, serene location. Cute funky cottage with loft sleeping area, easy to manage stairs to the loft. Resident cat made herself comfortable. :) Got to feed the sheep by hand. Very engaging and welcoming hosts.

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9
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
€ 79
per night

Chester Oaks B&B

West Melton

Chester Oaks B&B has pool views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in West Melton, 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park. There is a private entrance at the farm stay for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Jasmine and Michael are exceptionally welcoming, warm and great hosts. They open their entire home, which is spacious and beautiful to their guests. Jasmine delights in providing delicious breakfast, dinner and snacks- she is an accomplished cook. The location is convenient to Christchurch but rural and peaceful.

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9.6
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
€ 97
per night

Silverstream Alpaca Farmstay & Tour 4 stars

Kaiapoi

Offering a barbecue, children's playground and balcony, Silverstream Alpaca Farmstay is situated 4 km from Kaiapoi and 20km from Christchurch city centre. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site. Great farm, great hosting, fantastic rooms. Don’t miss the alpaca farm tour.

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9
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
€ 170
per night

Bauchops Hill Station Farmstay

Burkes Pass

Set in Burkes Pass and only 31 km from Mt. Dobson, Bauchops Hill Station Farmstay offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This farm stay features a garden.

The 3-bedroom farm stay comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the farm stay. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. The property's location was simply stunning, offering picturesque views that were only enhanced by the magical snowfall. It truly created a serene and enchanting atmosphere.

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9.9
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
€ 161
per night

Bramley's Stables and Accommodation

Rangiora

This spacious farm stay will provide guests with a satellite flat-screen TV, a seating area and a CD player. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The farm stay offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Very comfortable and lovely to look out at the horses. Thanks to the helpful host, too!

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9.5
Exceptional
84 reviews
Price from
€ 110
per night

AislingQuoy

Amberley

Towels and bed linen are available in the farm stay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Christchurch Railway Station is 46 km from the farm stay, while Orana Wildlife Park is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 41 km from AislingQuoy. Owners, friends of owners, wonderful conversations, sheep, goats, cats, spinning wool, millions of stars, within 30 min. of at least 8 wineries and 1 brewery, and great breakfasts.

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9.2
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
€ 99
per night

Karetu Downs Farm Stay

Hawarden

Karetu Downs Farm Stay offers accommodation in Hawarden. Free private parking is available on site. The property offers farm tours, sheep shearing demonstrations and feeding. Karetu Downs Farm Stay is a self-catering property with fully-equipped kitchen. This was a unique New Zealand experience to stay on a sheep farm but in such lovely accommodations. The suite was beautiful in every way and Karen's hospitality in showing us around the farm was wonderful. Recommend to anyone wanting to experience real New Zealand lifestyle

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9.7
Exceptional
43 reviews

Cavendish Farm

Kaiapoi

You can play squash at the nearby courts and the area is popular for skiing and golfing. The farm stay also offers bike hire. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 21 km from Cavendish Farm. We could not find fault with our one night stay including breakfast. The bed was heated with an electric blanket, an extra heater was immediately provided. Cereal, fresh milk, applles etc. ready in our fridge. Parking right outside the cabin. Very friendly and welcoming hosts. A great stay which we can highly recommend.

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8.2
Very good
122 reviews
Price from
€ 55
per night

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours 3.5 stars

Kaikoura

Wacky Stays is a tranquil retreat offering six unique, self-contained lodging options that promise an unforgettable experience. Choose from a handcrafted colonial wagon, a charming house truck, a traditional Mongolian yurt, a cozy tipi tent, a historic train carriage, or a quaint two-bedroom farmer's cottage. Each accommodation boasts a fully fenced outdoor space. The accommodations are thoughtfully furnished with meticulous attention to detail, making them the perfect setting for family adventures. Beautiful location with views of the mountains. Unique place. We had a lot of fun feeding the animals

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8.4
Very good
290 reviews
Price from
€ 123
per night

Hilltop Rural Retreat

Loburn

The farm stay with a patio and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the farm stay. The property has an outdoor dining area. Very peaceful and the unit was so clean

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7.7
Good
11 reviews
Price from
€ 112
per night

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