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Fantail at Bluestone Retreat

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior detail
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Leeston, Canterbury
  • Lake Ellesmere
    5 min walk
  • Lincoln University
    19 min drive
  • Lyttelton Harbour
    45 min drive
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)
    54 min drive

Room options

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Exterior
Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Parking available
Microwave
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (4)
The price is $149
per night
$254 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Privacy, tranquility, wildlife on your front lawn!

About the neighborhood

Leeston

When you stay at this cabin in Leeston, you'll be 5 minutes by foot from Lake Ellesmere. .This cabin is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Lincoln University and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Lincoln Event Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Ellesmere - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lincoln University - 19 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • University of Canterbury - 32 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Hagley Park - 33 min drive - 27.4 miles
  • Lyttelton Harbour - 45 min drive - 34.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rolleston Station - 35 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Suburban Eatery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crate and Barrel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poppita's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Leeston Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hillyers of Lincoln - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fantail at Bluestone Retreat

Private cabin - access to the spa and bar. Cabin provides a sleeping /chill out area, private bathroom, tea and coffee along with a microwave and fridge, a breakfast of cereal, croissants and fresh farm eggs is provided. Large, sunny private deck and plenty of garden spaces to enjoy. An outdoor kitchen is available adjacent the main house. Take time to relax and unwind in this peaceful rural setting with Lake Ellesmere, one of the premier bird watching areas of NZ right on our doorstep.
The space
We have built this cabin with our recycle, reuse, repurpose ethos that we employ on our little hobby farm. It is full of many environmentally friendly features. We farm sustainably and organically and provide many welcoming spaces for our guests to enjoy which includes a spa area and a bar area along with a large landscaped garden.
Guest access
Cabin, spa, outdoor kitchen, bar area, gardens
Other things to note
We are located in area of outstanding natural beauty but that does mean we are a little off the beaten track. We are a destination and not a motel stop on a main highway. Lake Ellesmere is a premier bird watching area, with many native species in the area.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rae

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Fantail at Bluestone Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitality at Bluestone
We very much enjoyed Bluestone retreat, especially the friendly hospitality and opportunity to meet the hosts and learn about their community work and activities. The countryside location has interesting walking opportunities and abundant birdlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kit G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodation with character
The hospitality was second to none. Made very welcome. Charming and most generous hosts. Fantail Retreat lived up to its name in every respects. We plan another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cosy
Lovely spot out in the country, peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023