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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Cavendish Farm in Kaiapoi offers a farm stay with a garden and free WiFi. The property features a private check-in and check-out service, ensuring a seamless arrival and departure experience. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a fully equipped kitchenette, barbecue facilities, and a picnic area. Additional amenities include a dining table, outdoor furniture, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 25 km from Christchurch International Airport, the farm stay is close to attractions such as Christchurch Art Gallery (27 km) and Canterbury Museum (28 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Activities and Services: Visitors can engage in fishing, skiing, hiking, and cycling. The property provides bike hire, barbecue facilities, and full-day security. Breakfast is served in the room, and a paid airport shuttle service is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Get what you need

    • If you have any questions after booking, this property responds fast.

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • K
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cosy two-roomed unit in a quiet setting. Friendly and helpful host. Comfortable bed and good kitchenette facilities.
  • Zi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Breakfast supplies was provided. They provided free laundry and drying services which I was surprised by.
  • Ruth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Dave is such a friendly host. Ensuring i was comfortable at all times and double checked on me on one particular wet and cold day. Would definitely stay again
  • Delwyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is very handy for me, so easily assessible
  • Polly
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I did not order breakfast. The location was private, comfortable, and the response to my messages prompt. The owner had left very comprehensive instructions about everything I needed to know.
  • Dianne
    Australia Australia
    Very quiet setting and very self contained, with a continental breakfast supplied in the cottage. We were shown where everything was in the cottage by the owner. The bed was comfy.
  • Raveen
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Great farm cabin. You can have a fantastic garden breakfast.
  • Murray
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Basic breakfast but enough supplied. easy to find and very good value for my stay. I was travelling from Picton and arrived later evening, was welcomed on arrival and shown facilities. Quiet night sleep!
  • David
    France France
    We could not find fault with our one night stay including breakfast. The bed was heated with an electric blanket, an extra heater was immediately provided. Cereal, fresh milk, applles etc. ready in our fridge. Parking right outside the cabin. ...
  • Wood
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Had my own breakfast but appreciate the milk provided. Appeaciated the guided bike ride to the Woodend bus stop in the morning

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

9.5
Host review score
Cavendish Farm is located on 14.5 acres of beautiful North Canterbury countryside in sight of the Southern Alps, just twenty minutes north of Christchurch International Airport. Close by are the beaches of Woodend and Waikuku and the nearest ski field just one hour drive away and the local country town of Rangiora, just four minutes drive. Within minutes of arriving in Christchurch, rest and recover in a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle farm setting, in the heart of one of the fastest growing parts of New Zealand and packed with things to do. Cavendish Farm is a quiet family orientated environment and offers affordable Bed and Breakfast accommodation. We also provide airport transfer and can help organize a rental car or camper van when you are ready to venture on. It serves as an excellent place to rest after a long flight to start your South Island holiday from, with no shortage of things to do. Bikes are available and cycle trails at the front door.. We also offer local scenic flights of North Canterbury from.Rangiora aerodrome.
You hosts are David and Lynda. Our interests are lifestyle farming, natural health and wellness and aviation. We also speak Mandarin and French and a little German.
Walking distance to the local village, and short 5 min drive to the township and beaches. Quiet peaceful secure. Later in 2020, walking distance to New World supermarket and BP Petrol station and Mcdonalds We also have aviation interests and can facilitate guests looking for aerial tours.
Languages spoken: English,French,Chinese

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House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment via bank transfer/PayPal is also available. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the squash courts are not located on-site.

Please note that any visitor must vacate the chalet by 23:00. The number of guests staying after this time must match the number of guests stated on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Cavendish Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.