About this property

Essential Facilities: Mt Highfield Farm Cottage in Waiau offers a sun terrace and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy mountain and river views from the balcony or terrace. Comfortable Accommodation: The holiday home features two bedrooms and a bathroom. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cosy fireplace. Convenient Location: Located 120 km from Christchurch International Airport and 32 km from Mt. Lyford, the property provides easy access to skiing and hiking. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the scenic location, convenient setting, and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charlotte
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Mt Highfield Farm cottage is amazing! Awesome views of the mountains, with a lovely big light filled lounge, log fire, modern kitchen, and comfortable beds. We stayed here for a Lyford ski trip, and while we didn't get much time on the slopes, we...
  • Carra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely spot and view! Loved waking up to sheep wandering around taking in the scenery.
  • Janice
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, view, cleanliness, well- equipped, comfortable.
  • Betty
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely amazing all around- comfortable, fantastic views, and very peaceful
  • Marama
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Gorgeous views over the river and from the hilltop up the farm track behind the cottage.
  • Daniel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This Cottage is Stunning. If you want value for your money and wonderful facilities, out of the hustle then this is for you and your family. The fireplace was our favourite as we pulled out the board games supplied and had the best time. There is...
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an amazing stay! The accommodation was fantastic – spacious, clean, and comfortable. The location was incredibly peaceful, providing the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. The views were absolutely spectacular, just as we had hoped...
  • William
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The whole package was spot on. Comfy house with all that was needed. No TV was awesome....just like at home where our kids need to entertain themselves. The view is spectacular!
  • Lesley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the view's, comfortable, loved the carport for all weather, excellent hosts .idea:A private/romantic area on deck could enhance 🍸❤️
  • Jessica
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The cottage was just beautiful. Beautiful scenery. And so peaceful

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Guests get to stay on a working sheep and beef farm. They will be able to explore the farm and make the most of the majestic views of the Amuri Basin area and the mountains surrounding it. It is a beautifully renovated cottage where guests can relax or enjoy the close proximity to the Mt Lyford Ski Field or take a 35 minute drive up to Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Mt Highfield Farm Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.