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The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Located in the grounds of Gunyah Country Estate, The Granary is a stylish cottage with views of Mt Hutt and other ranges. Enjoy warm winters and cool summers in this well-appointed home, perfectly positioned for exploring Methven's attractions like skiing, golfing, hot air ballooning or fishing.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate

The Granary is a new stylish cottage set within the grounds of Gunyah Country Estate. With wonderful views of Mt Hutt, Winterslow, Old Man's Peak, as well as peeks at other ranges, it is a quiet conveniently located home for many tourist attractions in the Methven area (skiing, golf, hot air ballooning, fishing, bush walks, landscape).
Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, well appointed and full of character.
Special conditions:
No Smoking inside or outside.
No parties, no tents, no dossers.
Cleaning: Leave property as found or Optional cleaning fee on exit.
One night stay permitted with extra $ 20 surcharge applying per stay.

Extras: Cleaning Fee on Exit (Optional, NZ$0.00 per stay); Linen (included); Continental Breakfast (Optional, NZ$0.00 per person); Full Cooked Breakfast (Optional, NZ$0.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number Gunyah Country Estate

Property is also known as

The Granary:new Stylish Cottage at Gunyah Estate Cottage
The Granary:new Stylish Cottage at Gunyah Estate Windwhistle

About the area

Located in Windwhistle, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hororata Golf Club and Washpen Falls are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimak Alpine Jet and Salmon World. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Map
Methven (Mt Hutt), Methven

What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 28 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 42 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 58 min drive - 76.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 51 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate on 3 Sept 2025 start from NZ$269.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate located?

This family-friendly Windwhistle cottage is located in the mountains, 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Rakaia Gorge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls. Hororata Golf Club is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away.

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The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Granary

Thank you! Beautiful estate and grounds. The Granary is lovely. This was an overnight stay and we arrived late in the day, so did not explore. I do wish the initial instructions included the need to clean before we left and we would have budgeted more time for that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage on old estate, warm and comfortable well set up for cooking and relaxing.

Really good setting peaceful and beautiful, comfortable house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Venue

Beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy, country location.

Warm welcome with fire lit. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, spacious living area and good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Customer

Really lovely accomodation. Clean and tidy and very nice decor. Nice comfy bed Nice and peaceful setting. Loved seeing all the chooks and meeting the two dogs this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic farm stay

What a fantastic place to stay. Beautiful grounds which we could wander around with our dog. The cottage was well appointed and very comfortable. Close to multiple recreational opportunities if you like the outdoors. Excellent communication with the host. I would definitely like to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini break

Very easy to rent. Good communication with owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Fantastic location, beautiful spot.

It was a busy weekend riding bikes at Mt Hutt. The cottage was perfectly located, beautiful spot, lovely to come home to. Would have been nice to have had a bit more time to enjoy it. Even so we had a fantastic weekend. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Meredyth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

I didn't realize...

The bathroom and toilet is upstairs and the 3rd bedroom is tiny under the eaves, more suited to 2 children with 2 single beds. The fire is fabulous, everything else a wonderful experience and super comfortable larger beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonie v.

Liked: Check-in, location

Simple but good space for family hols

A nice enough spot, but lacking a few finer details that you expect of a 'lodge type stay' eg: 4pm check in was required (a chilly 3 deg out) No heating on and the fire took a while to crank up, getting mega hot upstairs yet still cold down with timber floors... (no kindling, firelighters, paper, even coffee on arrival), only one side of elec blanket one bed, none on single beds. Loud noises from attached unit (thin walls) kids running up and down wooden stairs and their gas califont clicking and cluncking right outside the downstairs main bedroom much of the night and early morning was a bit annoying! Im sure the owners mean well but seem busy/preoccupied with so many rooms to manage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Be wary - two adjacent cottages

The big problem is the single building is two cottages, separated by a paper-thin wall. This is not clear in the property description. It is also the opposite of Bookabach’s claim that “you get the whole private home”. The upstairs bedroom (& living room) in the cottage is immediately adjacent to the neighbouring cottage. On our first night, we were woken up by the neighbours arriving at 10 pm, hearing them walk up and down their stairs, talking, etc. It was like being in a hostel (not a “private home”). I called the owner, who said that if we wanted to leave, she would refund our stay (we were never fully refunded). We then spent until around 1 am trying to contact Bookabach to cancel the booking, and then booking a new place for the next night (not easy as this was during school holidays). We were then woken up again at 7 am by the neighbours leaving. The wooden structure is very noisy, lots of creaking and general sounds as people move about - inappropriate for conjoining two cottages. It was to difficult contact VRBO when realising the accommodation was sub-standard and misleadingly advertised. Try it – there is no general contact number or even email. My advice is the obvious – only book once you have read ALL the reviews, and if a property has few reviews, don’t go there. Overall, the property would be fine if there no neighbours. But under no circumstances would I recommend staying here if you were unsure whether somebody else was in the next door unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful spot,nice gardens,overall a little tired though. Helpful owner to back stuck motorhome

Enjoyed but lack of parking. Heat pump would be good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beautiful setting & lovely cottages

Beautiful setting & lovely cottages