About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Vicarage Geraldine in Geraldine offers a spacious apartment with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a private bathroom. Guests enjoy amenities such as a kitchenette, washing machine, and a work desk. Convenient Facilities: The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Free on-site private parking is available, along with streaming services and a TV. Local Attractions: Located 29 km from Richard Pearse Airport, the apartment is near attractions like fishing, skiing, hiking, and cycling. Guests appreciate the history, culture, and scenic views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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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
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 6
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacqueline
    Australia Australia
    The building was just beautiful and was in the centre of town. The room was really well appointed and very comfortable.
  • Joanna
    Australia Australia
    Stunning renovated period property. Generous sized rooms and really comfy firm bed
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very nice location, only forty-five minute drive for us. As always, Geraldine is a very picturesque little town which oozes with an atmosphere of peacefulness and tranquility with lots of friendly local people, and just enough hustle and bustle to...
  • William
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very easy contactless experience. Perfect facilities and location. Complimentary glass of port and pot of passion fruit curd from next door…
  • Sandy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful rooms in the centre of Geraldine. Super clean and comfortable.
  • Richard
    Belgium Belgium
    Hard to evaluate staff as we did not see them.. we suppose they are good as everything is super clean
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable. Superb location for exploring Geraldine
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fantastic place to stay with a fascinating back story! Beautifully and thoughtfully restored. Loved it.
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The vicarage Geraldine is a beautiful building and very comfortable. The staff we met were lovely.
  • Philippus
    Japan Japan
    Great central location in a beautiful an authentic local building.

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.

Managed by Michael & Brigitte Barker

Company review score: 9.5Based on 191 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We (Michael & Brigitte) have both recently retired and together we decided to restore this iconic Geraldine Vicarage building. The Vicarage is classified by Heritage New Zealand as a Category Two protected building and like all major renovations, it has had its challenges, but the unexpected reward has been the hugely positive feedback from the people of Geraldine. Michael is the fifth generation of Barker's to own land in the Geraldine area but was the first to never farm it. Michael's parents founded a cottage industry called Barker’s Wines in 1969 and developed a range of fruit wines. The Barker’s business grew and now makes a huge range of premium preserves, condiments and drinks. Michael was the Chief Executive of Barker Fruit Processors which is the town’s largest employer. If you look in the fridge in the communal sitting rooms you will hopefully find a jar of jam or sauce, proudly labelled "Barker's of Geraldine"

Property information

Stepping inside the beautiful old entrance hall takes you back in time with the rich wood paneling and stained glass windows however the guest rooms have been remodeled to provide contemporary luxury. The mix of old with new will delight and surprise while you relax in comfort and style. Take time to read about the Vicars’ and their families who lived in The Vicarage for the last 109 years and enjoy the photographic stories of the spectacular walks undertaken by your host Michael with his friends on New Zealand’s remote bush and mountain tracks. Fully refurbished, The Vicarage Boutique Accommodation opened in October 2019 with six beautifully appointed guest rooms, each with a comfortable superking bed and ensuite. There is also a communal sitting room to relax in and enjoy the company of other travelers. Two days before you arrive, we will email your unique code which unlocks the dropbox containing your room key. The Vicarage is centrally located in the middle of Geraldine with its village vibe and active arts scene. Geraldine is often described as New Zealand's most beautiful town, conveniently situated between Christchurch and the Dark Sky Reserve at Lake Tekapo.

Neighbourhood information

The Vicarage’s central location finds you right next door to the town’s major visitor attraction, the new Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery which is perched on the Waihi Riverbank overlooking the beautiful Rhododendron gardens which border the Geraldine Sculpture Trail. Walk North along the Waihi River, through rhododendron dells and mature deciduous trees. There are trails on either side of the river and at the North end you can also cross over Talbot Street and immerse yourself in the native bush of Talbot Forest, before wandering back through the centre of town to the Vicarage. In total a one-hour leisurely walk. We highly recommend this walk which traverses our beautiful town and takes in all the interesting shops and galleries and artisan cheese, a gin distillery, and Barker's fruit preserves.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Vicarage Geraldine takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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 are not allowed.

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
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note: $30 extra fee applies to split a Superking bed into two king single beds.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.