Hemsworth Estate

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Hemsworth Estate in Ashburton offers a country house experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy garden views and a relaxing outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, private bathrooms, and free on-site parking. Additional facilities include a picnic area, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served with local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Menus cater to special diets, ensuring a pleasant start to the day. Convenient Location: Located 71 km from Richard Pearse Airport, Hemsworth Estate provides walking tours and is highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 100aa
    Canada Canada
    “Huge room, interesting house history, delicious breakfast, lovely hostesses. Very cute and obedient dog.”
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    “Our hosts, Rebecca and Gemma, were so generous with their home, time and hospitality. The room was extremely comfortable and roomy. It was so lovely to have electric blankets and an excellent hot shower to keep away the cold. In the morning a very...”
  • Murray
    Australia Australia
    “Good variety for continental breakfast. Friendly hostesses who would let you chat or respect your privacy when needed. Freedom of access while remaining secure. Small touches to make your stay individual.”
  • Luigi
    Australia Australia
    “Everything about our stay was perfect. From the beautiful bedroom all the way through to the perfect breakfast. We could not have expected more. The property is a botanical treasure with a grand garden. The home is a fine example of Arts & Crafts...”
  • Hua
    China China
    “很有故事的房子，一百多年了，维护的很好。体验了晚餐和早饭，Rebecca手艺很好。临时在旅途中间订的房间，体验与MOTEL不一样的住宿”
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    “Przepiekny dom w pięknym ogrodzie. Dom jest klimatycznie urządzony, w starym stylu i otoczony dużym ogrodem. Personel obiektu był bardzo uprzejmy i serdeczny. Rano zaserwowano bardzo dobre śniadanie. Można wykupić domową bardzo smaczną kolację z...”
  • Wiebke
    Germany Germany
    “Rebecca ist eine großartige Gastgeberin. Ihre Voranfrage, ob wir ein Abendessen wünschen vor unserer Anreise, haben wir gerne angenommen. Sie hat uns überrascht mit einem 3-Gänge-Menü, dass hervorragend geschmeckt hat. Auch das Frühstück war...”
  • Yueshuormensheng
    China China
    “小动物都很可爱，房东热情友善，房间干净漂亮，极有情调，热水和暖气充足，停车方便免费，Wi-Fi 强劲”
  • Michael
    United States United States
    “Quiet, peaceful, lovely grounds, and only 8 minutes to Ashburton. Only 30 minutes to Mt. Somer hiking. House and rooms have all been recently renovated and are beautiful. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Rebecca and Jemma...”
  • Anonymous
    United States United States
    “Hemsworth Estate is set on a farm, has a storied history that the managers honor and it is lovely and comfortable with a bounty of luxurious touches. The operators are charming.”

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.

Hosted by Rebecca Hulse

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Rebecca Hulse
Set in the shelter of centennial trees, Hemsworth Estate is an Edwardian Villa that offers its guests a unique and welcoming experience. Home to New Zealand's first Hampshire Sheep Stud, it has been lovingly restored with luxury accommodation, romantic gardens and the ability to step back in time. In its seclusion, you’ll experience the distinct feeling of time slipping away as you explore the estate. Hemsworth combines the nostalgia of the past with the modern comforts of the present - the very best of both worlds.
Rebecca is the fourth generation of the Guinness > Wallace > Hulse line to take care of the estate and has always had one foot in town life and the other firmly in the country. Jema, her partner of two years is from Southhampton, UK and shares a similar childhood of English summers looking after the neighbourhood farmer’s dogs. Together they have big visions for the farm including a slower pace of life complete with farm-to-table treats for anyone who visits. You can generally find Jema in the garden completing another project off the huge task list (wait until you see the whiteboard coming soon in another post). And Rebecca is either in her Vegetable Nursery or the kitchen experimenting with a new recipe like this Lavender Tea Cake she just found.
Ashburton and the surrounding areas has a rich history of rural development. Ashburton is a large town that serves the surrounding farming district. It sits between two major rivers, so fly fishing is the local obsession. This farming town has transformed itself into an up and coming hot spot in our opinion. There are six museums in Ashburton, including a vintage railway museum, aviation museum and car museum. Local art and craft galleries provide interesting shopping and there's even a rooftop bar to enjoy.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hemsworth Estate 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.