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Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation.

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Looking towards woolshed, and Mt Edward
Large kitchen table for big groups.
Kitchen bench best view of the southern alps.
Large simple kitchen.
Large lounge area with fantastic fire place

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Tekapo

Popular amenities

  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Refrigerator
The current price is NZ$799
NZ$266 per night
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 1 Oct

Explore the area

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Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo
  • Place, Lake Tekapō Regional Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Tekapo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Forth Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Main Room

1 King Bed

Single room

1 Child Bed

Third Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is NZ$799
NZ$266 per night
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 1 Oct

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About this property

Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation.

The shearing cottage is located on Sawdon Station a high country sheep station, 5 minutes drive to Lake Tekapo, and 20 minutes drive to Fairlie.

The 'shearing quarters' is set up for the people who shear our merino sheep in September. We are opening again March 2026, after a number of years closed with a permanent tenant, and contractors.

This accommodation is VERY basic, with a large kitchen, heat pump, wood fire, four bedrooms. It has older beds, and furniture, one very basis shower room, and a limited laundry/bathroom area. Its accommodation for the hardy Kiwi to stay in, possibly not somewhere for overseas visitors.

Excellent location for families, who would like to experience a farm, huge area around the house, for cricket, mountain biking, walking, flying kites...... Great location to escape from the stress of life. We have a maximum of 6 adults for this cottage.

Full tea, coffee and sugar supplied, but no milk. Just need to bring your clothing, and food.

Close to Lake Tekapo, with its excellent hot pools, the night sky, the lake for swimming, boat cruising, and fishing. Walking to the top of Mt John, and the best Japanese restaurant in the country!

Cottage gets all day sun, is surrounded by the spectacular southern alps and the Mackenzie Basin. By climbing the small hill behind the cottage you can see for miles, 360 degrees - absolutely beautiful on a crystal-clear day.

Please read all our excellent reviews, ok back in 2020, but heaps has happened since then!

Please ensure you advise the numbers of guests staying, so I can give the correct price per night.

Smoking outside only.

No dogs allowed.

No hunting on the property. We employ a pest controller.

The cottage is located on a working high-country farm so caution should be taken as there are many hazards. Especially young children, with a creek and busy farm track nearby.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20012321
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation.?

As of 6 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation. on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$799, 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 Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation. located?

Situated in Tekapo, this farm stay is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Tekapō Regional Park and Lake Tekapo. Sheepdog Statue and Church of the Good Shepherd are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Sawdon - Shearing Farm Cottage. Basis Kiwi Holiday accommodation. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dee-Ann M.

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

Beautiful farmhouse

What an amazing old farmhouse, lovingly restored by the owners. A fantastic place to stay while exploring the Lake Tekapo area. Would stay again any time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A S.

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

A2O start

Wonderful location and tremendous communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The kids love it at Sawdon Station.

The kids love it at Sawdon Station. They get to go on a tractor ride and bottle feed the young sheeps. It was a great experience for the kids. Plus the whole family get to stay together in a big house with facilities to cook. If one is travelling from Lake Tekapo, must take a good look out on the left side of the road. We missed it the first time. Other than that, all was great.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

What a great place to stay! We had a family get-together with 10 in total.

What a great place to stay! We had a family get-together with 10 in total. The cottage is very well equipped with plenty of space and all the children had an awesome time on the farm (no electronics in tow), just bein kids. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks ??
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice cosy bach with lots of room and a beautiful location.

Nice cosy bach with lots of room and a beautiful location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This was a great experience and our family that came from Perth loved it including the snow.

This was a great experience and our family that came from Perth loved it including the snow. The accomodation was just what we needed and we would certainly come again. Our hosts where very welcoming including a basket of fresh farm eggs and the fire going on arrival. Thanks again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serena C.

Wonderful family getaway

We absolutely loved our time staying in the shearers' quarters at Sawdon Station. The location is the best of both worlds - you feel like you're miles from anywhere, but it's an easy five-minute drive from Tekapo. The accommodation was super cosy and comfortable, with a big stack of wood for a roaring fire, and magical views beyond the woolshed to the mountains. We loved collecting pinecones for the fire, having family dinners around the big kitchen table, and just standing outside gazing at the incredible starry sky! Sue was a lovely host who made sure we had everything we needed and gave us lots of great recommendations for local activities - including horse trekking, which was amazing. We really hope to come back one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Great place to stay

The second time we have stayed - and will be back next year. Great location and facilities are perfect for what we need. Sue and Snow are super accommodating and very friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Wonderful Getaway close to Tekapo

We had a fantastic few days there with family over the New Year period. Gazing up at the awesome starry night sky while welcoming in the New Year was a highlight! The Shearing Quarters was perfect for us, with plenty of space for all and a large lounge to play board games, cards etc or just reading a book. Close to Tekapo but gave us the feeling we were miles from the crowds in our own little slice of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

The Shearer's Quarters are a spacious cottage with everything one needs for...

The Shearer's Quarters are a spacious cottage with everything one needs for a comfortable stay in a beautiful location, with brilliant sun rise and sun set views across the main devide. We will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

The location is stunning - quiet farm setting and views to the mountains.

The location is stunning - quiet farm setting and views to the mountains. The house is old (as advertised) but everything functions well and it was toasty warm when we got the fire going one freezing morning.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pamela H.

Please note the rating is for the Shearers' House.

Please note the rating is for the Shearers' House. The cottage would have been higher. The location was excellent for visiting Tekapo. We loved sitting outside for breakfast in the farm setting - wonderfully peaceful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gavin B.

The accommodation suited our needs perfectly.

The accommodation suited our needs perfectly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Exactly what we were after.

Exactly what we were after. On the Station, close to town. Easy to stay.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Debbie F.

The location was excellent.

The location was excellent. We were in the countryside which we loved but also very close to Tekapo to take advantage of what was on offer in the town. The property was a working farm and the grandchildren were able to bottle feed the orphaned lambs which we all loved. Sadly we just ran out of time for several of our family to be taken on a farm tour.
Archival

8/10 Good

Clean, spartan and rustic.

Clean, spartan and rustic. Wifi! Our children were fascinated by all the rabbits and really enjoyed to go for mountain climbs on their own in the evenings. Nice place considering the price.
Archival

8/10 Good

nice tidy clean place with everything there you need.

nice tidy clean place with everything there you need.
Archival

8/10 Good

Property was ideal for a family break, near to the attractions of Tekapo, but giving the added benef

Property was ideal for a family break, near to the attractions of Tekapo, but giving the added benefits, of spacious family accommodation, at a reasonable price. The farm location added another dimension to the holiday, and we all enjoyed exploring around the house, meeting the family, and seeing the sheep dogs at work, all with 360 degree views of the mountains.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This was a great place to stay.

This was a great place to stay. Location, setting and amenities were spot on. I would recommend this to anyone!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Although the property is old it was immaculate and very clean with lovely sheets on all the beds.

Although the property is old it was immaculate and very clean with lovely sheets on all the beds. Had everything we needed and is great for kids!
Archival

8/10 Good

On a big farm lots of room and endless rabbits to shoot and eat just be aware that the site shows a

On a big farm lots of room and endless rabbits to shoot and eat just be aware that the site shows a view of Lake Tekapo in reality its 7 kms away which is not far actually but to get that view you have to climb a big hill !!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The sharers quarters and cottage were true vintage properties, with lots of character and absolutely

The sharers quarters and cottage were true vintage properties, with lots of character and absolutely every amenity or accessory you could need! The location was great for an extended family, allowing us to enjoy the outside areas for backyard cricket and exploring. A truly wonderful place for children, complete with young lambs to encounter at this time of year. A wonderful time had by all.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Closeness to Roundhill.

Closeness to Roundhill. Really good for several families hanging out together.
Archival

8/10 Good

Comfortable and warm (excellent log burner) and plenty of room.

Comfortable and warm (excellent log burner) and plenty of room.
Archival

8/10 Good

Comfortable and warm (excellent log burner) and plenty of room.

Comfortable and warm (excellent log burner) and plenty of room.