Waikonini Homestead

Waikonini Homestead Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury

About this bed and breakfast

Located in Canterbury, this attractive bed and breakfast for $37 per night is a great option for your next break. Waikonini Homestead in Peel Forest features barbecue facilities and guests have access to the tennis court in the village. All rooms except the west room at the bed and breakfast has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Edoras (Lord of the Rings)

31.25 miles

Ashburton Domain

26.14 miles

Ashburton Aviation Museum

28.81 miles

Washpen Falls

39.07 miles

Waikonini Homestead

4.1

Excellent(194 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury

Reasons to book

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

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Edoras (Lord of the Rings)

31.25 miles

Ashburton Domain

26.14 miles

Ashburton Aviation Museum

28.81 miles

Washpen Falls

39.07 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(194 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

4.0

Mar 2024

Don't go there.

Lovely homestead.

Dogs barking in the night. No facilities for making a cup of tea for yourself. Mary made it for you. So you had to ask. Paid in cash as my card didn't work at this place. Nowhere else had any problems. Asked if there was a TV. No. But we're shown a sitting room where we could have sat just as we were leaving. Do your research very well. On booking.com it sounds great but if you look elsewhere it's very different.

10.0

Jul 2023

I really recommend to everyone who is traveling nearby. It is a very good place to stay with a lovely and helpful host.

The host is very kind and helpful. I really appreciate her attitude and openness.

8.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Our night stay was lovely surroundings were beautiful..Service excellent...

Only thing was not having our own ensuite...

8.0

Jun 2023

Easy. Lovely host. Beautiful Homestead

Simple but lovely. Great breakfast room

Nothing

8.0

Jun 2023

Very good

Lovely homestead and everything in keeping with this era!! A great breakfast spread, lovely host and 2 amazing dogs to greet you :)

8.0

May 2023

Well worth staying at.

Wonderful, amazing historic homestead

A bit chilly and a bit expensive compared to other wonderful historic homesteads I've stayed at.

2.0

Mar 2023

Invited a friend so was very embarrassed to stay there

Basic

Not knowing we were sleeping in a shed with no facilities or power. We were not in the big house just In a shed. Facilities in house but no hot water for shower

2.0

Mar 2023

The manor is beautiful, the owner should change job.

The location and the house is very pretty.

The owner seemed to be always displeased while seeing me or other guest, she also added conditon to the use of the kitchen, saying it was actually not communal and a privilege to use it. On the bathroom upstairs she took of the SHOWER HEAD apparently because she wanted to avoid people from splashing water (this is one of the two bathroom available only). She also kept the doors and windows always opened even late at night so it was kind of cold. Breakfast is supposed to be included, out of the 5 nights i stayed there i only had it once the rest of time even the tea was coming from other (very kind) guests. By the way the use of the washing machine (no dryer) is 10$.

7.0

Jan 2023

Quaint. Glamping experience without a tent. Lovely Hostess and dogs

Mary made us feel very welcome and was most accommodating to our needs. The dogs also gave us a welcome chorus on our arrival. Unfortunately, I didn't sleep well as my imagination was running a bit wild... I think from the memory of too many horror movies in my youth! The situation of the summer house was lovely, in the daylight. I guess I now know glamping is not for me! My husband slept like a log in the coolness of the evening and the openness of the house to the night. Daylight was greeted with the song of the Bellbird, not something I've experienced before. It was enchanting. Breakfast was lovely and so was the hostess. Homemade muesli, stewed plums, finishing off with scrambled eggs from Marys chooks. All served in the beautiful conservatory with the morning light streaming in.

I wasn't aware that we were in a glamping situation of a stay. As in we were in a wee summer house at the bottom of the garden. No electricity, toilet or shower. These were all provided at the big house, and the light and front door were left on and unlocked all night. Were given a torch to use.

8.0

Jan 2023

Interesting stay

Breakfast was great

The location as it was hard to find it would be great if they had a detailed instructions on how to find the place. ----

9.0

Jan 2023

Superb

lovely place. lovely owner.

9.0

Jan 2023

Mary was a fantastic host at this unique property

Beautifully restored historic house with breathtaking views of Little Mount Peel set in secluded grounds

Nothing

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

Rustic appeal and quirky.

Needs a good clean. A bit dusty in the rooms. Trees and bushes need a trim, for car access

10.0

Jan 2023

Highlight of our trip! Simply stunning.

Beautiful old homestead and a lovely host.

2.0

Jan 2023

My fellow Asians, if you see my comments, avoid this homestead at all cost. The host is racist and treat Asians like mon

Fairly clean and tidy

We arrived at 3pm (the instructed check in time), it requires a long muddy drive inside the farm (around 20mins) with confusing direction as Google will direct you drive pass the main entry. The house was clean and tidy with around 5-6 rooms to share 2 bathrooms (one upstairs and one downstairs). As the location is fairly remote and there was torrential rain, we decided to have dinner at the homestead. At 7pm, we joined dinner with other 5 guests, and were served a plate with boiled potatoes, some undressed salad and ham from supermarket. Dessert was a thin slice of lemon pound cake with ice cream. During the wait time (around 30-40mins after the instructed dinner time), we had some fruits (4 mandarins and a couple of grapes), which Mary said to eat as we wish. Before dinner, we asked whether we can do our laundry here, and agree the price of $10 a load. The next morning when we check out, we got to know the dinner was $55/ppl, which was surprisingly overcharged considering the poor ingredients and small portion. We’ve also been charged $15 for a glass of wine which came from $40 a bottle. Our laundry was half dried, yet we’ve been charged $20. Nonetheless we paid, as we still appreciated the host during Christmas Eve. I would never write this review if Mary didn’t message me today to ask us to pay $20 for the fruit we had (couple of mandarins and grapes. Not to mention there was zero communication, even implication, around the charge at the time we ask if we could have them. I will NOT tolerate to be treated as money bag and be robbed as you like because we are nice and polite Asians, not even mention Mary’s racist comments towards Asians. NOT RECOMMEND.

6.0

Dec 2022

Be Aware of What Your Getting

it was clean Mary was excellent host lovely surrounds & period house

1 shower for six rooms very poor selection of breakfast the walls are thin can hear everything

9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

Absolutely charming experience

10.0

Nov 2022

amazing experience. comfortable and cheap.

too many things to list. the property was private with gorgeous gardens. Mary was amazing. even served us hot chocolate at 1am whilst we got to enjoy the lunar eclipse. Her hospitality went above and beyond.

9.0

Nov 2022

Superb

The house was built in 1880 using all native N Z timber and is in very good condition. It is situated deep in the countryside and you will find the driveway to the house is about 2km long so just keep going! The nearest eatery is a country pub about 30 km away. On returning in the dark we entered a wrong driveway and spent an hour driving around someone else's farm fields. Mary the owner/hostess was very helpfull with many details of the old farm as she personally served our breakfast. So if you are looking for 'old world charm' this is the place. Go for it! John ,n, Liz Young

A more prominent sign at the road would help!

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

An amazing house, with such history. Mary was a wonderful host, providing home cooked meals and two adorable (but pat-demanding!) vallhounds.

9.0

Oct 2022

Unique and enjoyable stay that felt like we were visiting family

Beautiful historical homestead with an excellent hostess who made our stay especially memorable

mention of the gravel road would have been helpful

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Thank you Mary for attending to our every need. We look forward to seeing you again, and Sharon can't wait to work her way round to staying in all the rooms😁. Give kisses to those beautiful dogs of yours, and take care till we see you again. Sharon and Ian in Maraetai

8.0

Oct 2022

A beautiful old home

Mary is such a lovely host, and being welcomed with a pot of tea and fresh lemon cake was so lovely, especially as it started to snow outside. The fire in the study was wonderful. Breakfast in the conservatory the next day was lovely, with a pretty outlook. I loved the history of the house.

Unfortunately, the room I booked was not available, and my new room was very cold. Mary did provide a heater to take the chill off and the bed had electric blankets, which was great!

8.0

Oct 2022

Very good

Very beautiful and authentic. Beautiful surroundings. A home from home.

Chilly in my room

10.0

Sep 2022

would 100% recommend!

This was such a beautiful homestead with lots of character and history! We felt at home instantly. Overall great value for money.

It was a little bit hard to find

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Historic house on lovely grounds. Mary took good care of us with lemon cake, tea, and a great breakfast with homemade muesli and apricots and plenty of filter coffee...

10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

The home stead was beautiful the hostess Mary was friendly and very accommodating,

10.0

Jul 2022

Amazing homestead

Mary was an amazing hostess the property was magnificent and had so much stories to tell. Mary will gladly speak about the house. A must visit spot if you would like to experience a unique and wonderful homestead.

N.a

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Canterbury is $112 per night. This rental is $75 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waikonini Homestead. 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 Waikonini Homestead pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Waikonini Homestead?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Waikonini Homestead

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Waikonini Homestead

Bed and Breakfast in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Waikonini Homestead pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Waikonini Homestead?

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