Blythcliffe

About this bed and breakfast

Nestled in Akaroa, this lovely bed and breakfast for $217 per night is a great choice for your next break. Blythcliffe features a garden and a terrace in Akaroa. The Stables features a kitchen and all rooms have a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the bed and breakfast.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

25.55 miles

Canterbury Museum

25.59 miles

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

30.22 miles

Akaroa Dolphins

0.40 miles

Blythcliffe

4.7

Outstanding(254 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Akaroa

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

25.55 miles

Canterbury Museum

25.59 miles

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

30.22 miles

Akaroa Dolphins

0.40 miles

Reviews

4.7/5.0

Outstanding(254 Reviews)

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10.0

Apr 2024

A fantastic experience!

Just loved the property and our hosts were exceptional and very entertaining

10.0

Apr 2024

Delightful stay in a superb historic home.

Beautiful historic property, lovely linens and presentation, friendly hosts and a 5-star breakfast. Delightful.

Would be challenging for someone who finds steps difficult as the bedrooms are upstairs. Otherwise perfection.

9.0

Jul 2023

Congenial hosts, convenient location, very interesting property. Lots of history.

Excellent breakfast.home cooked and plenty of it.

10.0

Jul 2023

Good service, good food, lovely hosts

lovely old style home , within easy walk of shops & restaurant. Fabulously superb, cooked breakfast.

Hubby would have liked a TV but I found it nice not to have TV, so much more relaxing

9.0

May 2023

A superb and enjoyable experience in a charming house in Akaroa

It is a charming and special place, a house with antiques, porcelain crockery, large garden and in fact a private nature reserve with a stream where eels are swimming. It is very peaceful and quiet. John the owner was very nice and helpful. He and his wife made for us a superb full, big and tasty English breakfast, served elegantly. They really did their best. The location is perfect: it is within a short walking distance from restaurants etc. The village is very safe. No crime. The owner left his key in the lock... The charm of the place more than compensates for small technical shortcomings. Parking was at the gate.

We could have done with some more shelf space in the bathroom.

8.0

May 2023

Very good

The host was very nice and hospitable, giving us a home feel. The breakfast was excellent.

9.0

Apr 2023

We discovered Akaroa accidentally and decided to stay overnight and so happy we chose Blythecliffe. it was full of charm

close to town. gorgeous property, with its own stream. Oozes history, would have loved to have had more time here.

loved everything

10.0

Apr 2023

Great overall experience

The building and furnishings are all original 1850's style together with modern beds and ensuite comforts.The owners were lovely and so informative. We loved the opportunity to experience this grand house.

10.0

Apr 2023

A lovely stay. thanks for sharing it.

Fascinating old building and surrounds. Host added considerably to this.

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9.0

Mar 2023

Superb

Adored this place. Fantastic hosts, beautiful historic house and had everything you could need in room and bathroom and tea available anytime. Breakfast was lovely. Felt like being at home being able to walk in the house and garden with stream and wood. Loved the cat and the white doves! Highly recommend.

Nothing, loved it!

10.0

Mar 2023

Highly recommend this beautiful & quirky accommodation.

Excellent host & hostess nothing too much trouble delicious breakfast, superb accommodation called the stables doors opening onto a lovely courtyard, beautiful furniture & the bed was sooo comfy would highly recommend this place just for the experience & quirkiness.

Everything superb

10.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful property in a beautiful town.

Blythcliffe is a lovely heritage property that sits beautifully in its surroundings. it’s very close to all the wonderful restaurants and cafes. The gardens are lovely, with lots of doves living in the trees, there are chickens (great eggs), and a very old deaf cat. The breakfast is exceptional- always fresh and very tasty. They went the extra mile to ensure my husbands dietary requirements were met (coeliac). Hopefully we will get back there one day.

The wi-fi was patchy, but it’s a great opportunity to get away from devices!!

10.0

Jan 2023

wonderful place

A very great experience! John and Lesley's place is full of art, and the furnishings and paintings inside the house make you feel instantly transported back in time. The ecology of the place is also fantastic, the yard is full of flowers and the doves often hang out in the front yard, so just walking around is a pleasure. John and Lesley are so warm and helpful. I accidentally hurt my knee before my trip and Lesley was kind enough to say that we would look after you and John helped me carry my suitcase upstairs. I am very grateful for their care. Breakfast was the highlight of the day, with a great variety of choice. The homemade Croissant and scrambled eggs with salmon were very satisfying. All in all, I really enjoyed my stay here. If I have the opportunity to visit Akaroa again, I would definitely choose this place again.

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10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Very thing

9.0

Oct 2022

Great place to stay.

Great location, beautiful older property with gorgeous grounds and spectacular views. John, our host was a fount of knowledge and served an excellent breakfast. There's a large balcony, with outdoor furniture, a great place to sit with ( or without) a glass of lovely NZ wine.

We had some rain one afternoon, couldn't sit on the balcony!

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The whole stay was fabulous. Can't recommend Blycliffe enough

10.0

Aug 2022

We loved our stay at Blythcliffe, and would absolutely stay there again if we come back to Akaroa.

Lovely hosts, excellent breakfasts, really comfortable bed, and a beautiful house and garden, with furnishings in keeping with the house, resident chickens & doves (and apparently there would normally be eels in the river, but the recent floods seemed to have sent them elsewhere for now).

The wifi in the stables was a bit patchy, but frankly this was a minor issue and did not detract from our stay.

8.0

Aug 2022

The hostess was very nice and delivered a very satisfactory breakfasts

This is a 1857 property and there are significant plans to upgrade all aspects of the property.

it is in need of this upgrade although it was still a comfortable stay

10.0

Jul 2022

Will come back again.

Breakfast was fantastic. Fantastic area loads to do and see. An amazing weekend. We stayed in the stable, above expectations.

8.0

Jun 2022

Our visit to Akaroa and our stay at Blythecliffe were most enjoyable.

The breakfast was excellent with fresh eggs from the hens on the premises and local produce. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful with information about the history of the house and suggestions for the local environment.

The Stables was very comfortable and spacious although the heating was not adequate for the very cold, winter nights.

8.0

Jun 2022

Good central location with great breakfast options.

The breakfast selection was excellent, great cooked breakfast and not rushed.

The room was cold when we arrived. It is Winter but would have been nice to have some heating on ready for our arrival.

10.0

Jun 2022

Georgeous peaceful historic escape

Blythcliffe is one of the oldest homesteads in NZ set in a gorgeous mature garden. We were upgraded to the Stables which was really spacious and warm . Lovely furniture and great to have the bath to relax in on a cold winter night. John and Leslie are very warm and friendly hosts . It was really interesting to learn about the history of the house. The breakfast was wonderful with many choices. It was great to be transported back to another time what a lovely escape so peaceful . We walked to all our Cafe and Restaurant choices just down the road.

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9.0

Jun 2022

Superb

Excellent continental breakfast with fresh croissants! Full cooked breakfast available too. Bonus EV charging as well.

10.0

Jun 2022

A wonderful stay - will def in back!

Lovely room in a lovely house, brilliant hosts and very flexible with different breakfast options! Walking distance to eateries and great comms from them offering suggestions and helpful tips on where to go etc. Also a beautiful old puss to keep you company if you like cats!

No real negatives. Only thing would be to be prepared to lug your suitcase up some steep stairs if you stay in the main house :-)

10.0

May 2022

A beautiful place for a leisure stay.

it has beautiful surroundings as well as being a lovely large house. The host was extremely welcoming and the breakfast was amazing. The room was very comfortable and warm. An amazing job has been done in refurbishment.

Everything was great.

7.0

May 2022

lovely hosts who also made the most amazing breakfast.

lovely garden and sense of nature being nearby

Due for some TLC

7.0

May 2022

Appreciated the historical aspect and very gracious hosts

Wonderful setting, gardens & historical relevance.

10.0

May 2022

Beautiful B&B

Leslie and John were wonderful hosts. The room was comfortable and clean with everything we needed. We were given a plentiful and delicious cooked breakfast in the morning. I especially liked the grounds. Gorgeous.

9.0

Apr 2022

Thank you

We were offered an upgrade to The Stables which was spacious and attractively laid out. Particularly liked the antique furniture and the large freestanding bath. The hospitality and the breakfast were great and the gardens were beautiful.

10.0

Mar 2022

We had a fabulous time, relaxing and peaceful.

Room was fabulous. Hosts lovely and welcoming. Breakfast was divine!

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Akaroa?

The average price for a rental in Akaroa is $217 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Blythcliffe. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Blythcliffe pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Blythcliffe?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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Blythcliffe

About this bed and breakfast

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Map of Akaroa

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Blythcliffe

Bed and Breakfast in Akaroa

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Akaroa

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Akaroa?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Blythcliffe pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Blythcliffe?

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