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Country Retreat - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.

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Outdoor dining
Towels, soap, toilet paper
Property grounds
Desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Waitohi, Canterbury
  • South Canterbury Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Timaru Public Hospital
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Caroline Bay Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Waitohi

In Waitohi .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and 12 miles (20 km) of DB Brewery. Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge and Ashbury Park are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • DB Brewery - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Ashbury Park - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 22 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 30 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Pot Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shearers Quarters - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blues Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪100% Homemade Cafe & Catering - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country Retreat - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.

Shanagolden - centrally located 5 minutes from Pleasant Point and 20 minutes from Timaru with easy access to Ski fields at Mt Hutt (1 hour 37 mins), Mt Dobson (1 hour 27 mins) and Tekapo Round Hill (1 hour 45 mins). A tranquil native garden setting, perfect as a writers' or artists' retreat or for those seeking an escape from busy lives. Enjoy garden walks, evening birdsong or a game of Pétanque. Continental breakfast (with local produce) provided. Microwave and Air Fryer also available for meal preparation. Separate studio room with a garden courtyard and ensuite bathroom. Your hosts Patricia and Gerard have a comprehensive knowledge of Aotearoa / New Zealand's many attractions and have travelled and worked in 29 other countries and are happy to share a wine in the garden with guests. Patricia speaks French, Italian and Te Reo Maori as well as English.

Property manager

Gerard and Patricia Moore

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses a grey water recycling system. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Country Retreat - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
This was the exact getaway I was looking for. The sleepout was brand new and very tidy. Shower was amzing and the bed very comfy. The owner was so welcoming and friendly. Cannot express how great this stay was! Thank you Gerard and wife (sorry I can't remember your name)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025