Mid and South Canterbury accommodation

Our family run Farmstay is situated on a 2100 hectare property and features a charming and cosy cottage. Bauchops Cottage is where we raised our family and now are glad to share it with you. The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests and has three bedrooms. Towels and bedding are included. The Cottage is situated at the gateway of the Mackenzie Pass and allows the opportunity to explore the rural landscape.

Inspired by nature, this new boutique homestay has been designed to suit its natural surroundings, be energy-efficient and also provide high accessibility standards: it has achieved Lifemark 4 accreditation. (level entrance paths, wider doorways and walk-in shower, well-placed grab rails, higher bed and toilet, shower seat available, etc)
Breakfasts from a seasonal menu, prepared on site by your foodie hosts and served either in your room, or in the covered courtyard.
Choose between SuperKing or a pair of King single beds. Your room has an extensive library, DVD collection, TV, free WiFi, well-stocked refreshments fridge, jug-kettle, glassses, crockery and cutlery; hairdryer and loan of gumboots and bath robes.
Outdoor gravel area available to play Petanque and Kubb; hillside garden paths, flower borders and lawns to explore, sprayfree fruit and vegetables grown here, friendly sheep; chickens for your breakfast eggs.
This 2022 house extension has many environmental features: grid-linked solar electric power, heat-pump water and under-floor heating and good insulation. The older first stage, your hosts' home, was a MasterBuilders Regional Gold Award Winner for Sustainability 2008.
Advance booking essential, recommended minimum two nights' stay for best value and true relaxation. A great base for exploring South Canterbury. See website https://KotareBandB.nz for more detail and availability. You can book direct from there using Truenz-Smart.

When entering Magnolia Cottage you instantly get a homely feeling. The large lounge invites you to kick off your shoes and relax. In the summer evenings there is a private courtyard off the lounge so you can enjoy a complimentary beer or wine drinking in the country sounds.
With a separate kitchenette you can create your own meals or visit a local town nearby for dinner.
The bedroom has a comfortable queen sized bed.
Wake up feeling refreshed in the morning and wait for your breakfast tray to arrive at a time that suits you.
With books, DVDs, magazines and games you will leave Magnolia Cottage feeling rested and rejuvenated.