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Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore!

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This is your playground when you stay at Middle Rock Farm Stay!
The main building of Middle Rock Farm Stay
The spacious living area complete with log fire
The kitchen complete with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, 2 large fridge freezers
The large, expansive hallway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$255
avg per night

Explore the area

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Snowdon, Canterbury
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hutt Skifield
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Cabin

1 King Bed

Cabin

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$255
avg per night

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About the area

Snowdon

Located in Snowdon, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Washpen Falls and Exibition Quad Chair are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rakaia Gorge and Rakaia Gorge Walkway. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 11 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 24 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 51 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve - 58 min drive - 51.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clubhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Huber's Hutt - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Hunters Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore!

Set in the heart of Canterbury’s high country, only one hour from Christchurch city, this spacious farm stay is perfectly positioned for year-round adventure and relaxation. With three ski fields nearby — Mt Hutt, Porter Heights and Mt Olympus — plus golf courses at Terrace Downs, Glentunnel and Methven, outdoor lovers are truly spoilt for choice.

Spend your days exploring the walking tracks of the Lake Coleridge Basin, soaking at Opuke Methven Hot Pools, mountain biking at Mt Hutt Bike Park, or enjoying winter skating at the Staveley ice rink. Dining at Fable Terrace Downs Resort is just 5km away, making evenings effortless.

On the property, the farmyard provides a snapshot of authentic farm life. Families can wander kilometres of farm tracks, young children can play freely in the large sandpit, and everyone can relax in the outdoor living area surrounded by an expansive garden.

Inside, a large log fire is the heart of the living space. Fully insulated with ducted heating throughout the main building and heaters in each bedroom, it’s a cosy retreat no matter the season.

Available for guest's use is the main house and two adjoining cabins. The house sleeps 8 people. The cabins can sleep an additional 4 persons. All beds can be set as doubles or up to 12 singles. There is also a sofa divan in the main living area. Three bathrooms are available in the main house, one is an ensuite. All groups, no matter how small, are given exclusive access, no groups renting the property will be expected to share with other renters.

Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay is more than a place to stay — it’s a base for adventure, connection and memorable back to nature experiences.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore!?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore! on 11 April 2026 start from NZ$255, 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.

How much is parking at Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore! located?

This family-friendly Snowdon farm stay is located on a river, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Rakaia Gorge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Washpen Falls and Rakaia Gorge Walkway. Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Mount Olympus Ski Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Middle Rock High Country Farm Stay, nature calls - relax, escape, explore! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the accomodation. The layout was great for our large group, with a lovely fire place and well arranged kitchen. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great all round.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bibin P.

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

Awesome farm stay

Had great fun with friends and family. Lyn was very friendly and provided everything we needed for the stay. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

Awesome place for large groups.

A large group of us enjoyed our stay with the house setup perfectly for us, really enjoyed our time and will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Excellent

Excellent place for a cosy trip away! Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet, restful, lovely common areas, great kitchen for cooking. The sheep are gentle and love bread. A road out the back of the property is a great hike or run. Not so far from Mt. Hutt if skiing is on the agenda. I truly hope I am fortunate enough to return again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

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

Beautiful location

This large house was a lovely base for long drives into the fantastic country surrounding it. Comfortable and spacious, with good privacy from the on-site hosts. Everything you could need.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Great family friendly home

Thankyou Lyn and family for a lovely stay at your beautiful farm. The house is so comfortable, warm and really well equiped. It suited our large extended family group so well and the location is idyllic. It truely felt like a home away from home We loved the comfy beds and the log fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Great location with heaps of space

We had a great time staying at the Middle Rock High Country Farmstay. Perfect for our adventure on the course at Terrace Downs. Large rooms and had everything that we needed. Multiple bathrooms is a great feature. 5 stars, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place for eleven of our family to stay and be able to head up to Mt. Hutt to ski. The Shearers Quarters is very well set up for sleeping and communal areas. As it was really cold we spent most of our time indoors when not skiing or hiking so could not enjoy what looked to be a lovely outdoor area and garden.Although quite close to the main home we were completely private. Liz popped in to say hello on the first night to make sure all was well. She was happy to text with walking suggestions and information. All in all a wonderful spot for a family holiday. Age range 5 - 75.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

6/10 Okay

What a great big property with a wood burner that kept the entire house warm.

What a great big property with a wood burner that kept the entire house warm. A wonderful isolated location with an amazing view of the night sky. Unfortunately there was zero wifi for our stay so we were in the dark about important roading info and the fact that Arthur's Pass was closed the following morning. I also needed to clean two of the toilets before we used them... which was unfortunate.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Girlz Trip to Fun Location

The Middle Rock Farm Stay "Lodge" is a delightful venue in a beautiful piece of serene countryside for an overnight or longer getaway. So much more luxurious than the term "shearers' quarters" implies. The living area and the bedrooms and bathrooms make for a modern, convenient and comfortable stay. The rooms are spacious and well-heated by the efficient log burner and heat transfer system. The beds have beautiful linen, and cosy underlays. Whilst there are no electric blankets, there were hot water bottles available for all. Lyn was very welcoming and obliging in all communications.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was Magnificent! It was huge, comfortable, very well equipped and set in a beautiful location. It was very relaxing and a real treat to be in. We would very happily return.Our host, Lyn, was friendly and very easy to communicate with. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme C.

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

Our stay

Really good accommodation. Great host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance P.

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

Peaceful, warm and scenic = lovely

We had a great stay at Lynn’s house. It was spacious and well laid out. The fireplace is a super feature and we had a beautiful fire roaring all night. It’s ideally located in a quiet patch surrounded by big trees. We went for dinner at the Terrace Resort (which is only 7 minutes away) and the food was very good. The house is fully contained in case you wish to cook. The main bedrooms bed was comfy, which equaled a great nights sleep. Overall - five stars ! ⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Incredible Location

....in a wonderful area. Managed to a bit of hiking in the area and it was just breathtaking. Access to areas like Castle Hill and even Arthur's Pass was a bonus. Lovely house, well appointed for our group and was nice to have a fire each night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Logan W.

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

Great spot to getaway

Really well appointed house. Loved the fireplace and large table for group dinners. Beautiful views, surrounded by mountains, and nice private location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances B.

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

Beautiful- thank you

Great stay- thank you for the excellent communication and follow up
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron F.

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

Great stay

Great location and house. Plenty of room and good hosts. Easy to get to MtHutt approx 40 mins away and close to methven. Would definitely stay again. Thanks Lyn
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon K.

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

Great place to stay

Lovely owners . House was perfect for our family . Nice huge warm fire , great hot showers , plenty of space to relax . Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

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

Family Stay

Wonderful place to stay, very relaxing for the whole family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm B.

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

Lads golf weekend

Had a great time staying at Middle Rock for the lads golf weekend. Great host, rooms, kitchen, fireplace, outdoor seating! This place has it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne R.

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

Large warm modern comfortable sheltered house.

A great stay for 11 of us in our 70s and 80s. Good base for walking and socializing. Well equipped. Attractive setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey K.

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

Middle rock

A quiet rural spot with awesome scenery Very spacious and clean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn N.

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

Has to be seen to be believed

Excellent value and facilities, beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020