'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa

'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa

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Accrington Farmhouse
Living room
Relax on the front verandah overlooking the garden
A well equipped farmhouse kitchen
The blue room in The Honey Shed

Overview of 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

Explore the area

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Little Akaloa, Akaroa
  • Popular LocationBanks Peninsula13 min drive
  • Popular LocationAkaroa Wharf24 min drive
  • Popular LocationOkains Bay Beach50 min drive
  • AirportChristchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

+8
7 Single Beds, 3 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa

'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm is a historic country home nestled in an established beautiful garden. As soon as you arrive at 'The Farmhouse' you will feel like you are home and never want to leave.

With 8 beautifully decorated bedrooms 'The Farmhouse' can accommodate up to 17 guests. Perfect for that special family gathering, girls weekend, special celebration or that much needed break in the country.

'The Farmhouse' has been decorated to blend the modern comforts with the rich coastal country history of the area. Each bedroom has beautiful linen and relaxed furnishing. The open plan kitchen is fully equipped for large groups and large internal sliding windows open out to the front verandah with views across the garden and lawn, making meal preparation and entertaining a dream.

The house and garden are fully fenced with lots of space for the kids to run around, there is plenty of parking for vehicles and boats and you will be treated to views of farm paddocks and landscaped garden.
The recently renovated kitchen has a fridge freezer and large pantry. Heating when needed is by a lovely fire in the living room. The modern bathroom boasts a relaxing bath and great pressure shower. There is a range of books, puzzles and games. Cellphone reception is limited in the house but often available in certain places around the garden.

The sunny verandah is the perfect place to sit and chat, read a book, listen to the birds or sneak a sleep!

Beds will be made with crisp fresh linen including towels, facecloths, and bathmats.

When you stay at Accrington you can chose to just relax and enjoy the surroundings, cook up a storm in the kitchen or get active by exploring the many tracks, walkways, beaches or scenic roads. The nearby beach of Little Akaloa has a creek which little children love and ideal for paddling, building dams or spotting little fish. The main beach is perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, jumping off the jetty or catching waves when there is a good swell. A boat ramp allows you to launch your boat and head out fishing or water skiing.

10 minutes away is Okains Bay with a small shop for essentials, the impressive Okains Bay Colonial Museum, expansive sandy beach and a fantastic playground at the camping ground.

30 minutes away is the French sea side town of Akaroa with cafes, shops, dolphin and wildlife tours, walkways, Four Square supermarket, pharmacy and butchery and deli.

From the outskirts of Christchurch Accrington is a 1 hour 15 minute beautiful drive which takes you through Little River.

Accrington is the ideal place for family, friends or a getaway with someone special.

We ask guests to treat this places as they would their home and leave it as they found it.
Special conditions:
No smoking is permitted. Pets not allowed. No parties unless prior approval from owners.

Please treat the property as you would your own and leave us found.

Property manager

Longridge Agriculture Ltd
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All events, parties and gatherings must be disclosed at the time of booking and at the discretion of host.
Guests must outline plans for the event and receive approval from hosts.
Visitors not booked to stay at the property must seek approval from host and will incur a day fee if approved.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Little Akaloa

Located in Little Akaloa, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Banks Peninsula Track and Fishermans Bay Garden are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Ellangowan.
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Little Akaloa, Akaroa

What's nearby

  • Banks Peninsula - 13 min drive
  • Akaroa Wharf - 24 min drive
  • Akaroa Lighthouse - 25 min drive
  • Okains Bay Beach - 50 min drive
  • Le Bons Bay Beach - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chorlton Hall - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa located?

Situated by the sea, this farm stay is within 12 miles (20 km) of Maori & Colonial Museum, Banks Peninsula and Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve. Tree Crop Farm and Onawe Pa are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley E., Ranfurly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hens party
We arrived to this amazing location, the house was perfect and immaculate with lots of personalised touches and a note from Annabel. We had awful winds but they did everything they could to ensure our stay was great. Would definitely go back 5 stars xx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to celebrate
We had such a lovely time celebrating my 40th at Accrington farmhouse - it was cosy and had everything we needed. Annabelle was very easy to communicate with, had some great suggestions for catering, and set up a lovely table for us in a separate 'seed shed' for a celebration lunch. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place for a midwinter family celebration
Accrington was the perfect spot for a mid winter family gathering to celebrate an 80th birthday. Warm, comfy, absolutely everything we needed in a lovely setting - and far enough from home to be an adventure without too much travel. The new "seed shed" room was a great venue for our multi generational party - thank you to Annabel for making our stay so enjoyable, and to the Craw family for sharing their little piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay
The homestead was the perfect place for our family celebration. The venue was excellent, very tasteful decor, extremely comfortable beds with hot water bottles on each bed. Very well stocked kitchen suitable for large groups. Lovely gardens and great playing areas for children. We made good use of the outdoor table, sun drenched verandas and lawns. Added bonus was the local beaches and cows in the back paddock. Excellent communication with Annabel and Hamish. A wonderful property. We are looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

annie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annie
A Wonderful peaceful country home full of history . Incredible gardens, comfortable beds and cosy house once the fire warmed it up ! We will definitely be returning (O: Thank you Annabel and Family for sharing this beautiful home !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Longridge Agriculture Ltd

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Accrington is located on Longridge Agriculture Farm which is a sixth generation sheep and beef property. Hamish and Annabel Craw are the current guardians of the property and live 5 minutes down the road. They have three young children and love spending time exploring Banks Peninsula and making the most of the beautiful beaches, walking tracks and scenery the area has to offer. You might catch them during your stay working on the farm or down at the beach too.

Why they chose this property

Accrington was originally built in 1867 and has under gone several renovations to bring it into the modern world. It has a long history including being the local post office and home to many large families. The garden includes a children's play area, citrus grove and amazing bird song.

What makes this property unique

Located in the heart of a farm, surrounded by paddocks, trees and plenty of space for kids to run.

Languages:

English

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