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The 10 Best Canterbury Farmhouses – Ranches and Farm Stays in Canterbury, New Zealand

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Snowberry Cottage at Lochsloy Farm Little River

Little River

The farm stay comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with mountain views. Providing free private parking, this 4-star farm stay also features free WiFi. The property has an outdoor dining area. Beautiful and peaceful location. Cottage was well appointed and very comfortable. Very friendly and considerate host.

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9
Wonderful
167 reviews
Price from
$78
per night

Chester Oaks B&B

West Melton

Chester Oaks B&B has pool views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in West Melton, 15 km from Orana Wildlife Park. There is a private entrance at the farm stay for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. One of my favorite stays so far in New Zealand. So kind hosts. Warm welcome and pampered all the time. The room is beautiful and cosy. The entire house and property is stunning. Highly recommended this Oase!

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9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews
Price from
$103
per night

Silverstream Alpaca Farmstay & Tour

Kaiapoi

Offering a barbecue, children's playground and balcony, Silverstream Alpaca Farmstay is situated 4 km from Kaiapoi and 20km from Christchurch city centre. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site. Great farm, great hosting, fantastic rooms. Don’t miss the alpaca farm tour.

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9
Wonderful
117 reviews
Price from
$180
per night

Bauchops Hill Station Farmstay

Burkes Pass

Set in Burkes Pass and only 31 km from Mt. Dobson, Bauchops Hill Station Farmstay offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This farm stay features a garden.

The 3-bedroom farm stay comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the farm stay. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Great place to stay with a small family. Well equipped for cooking a meal while watching the sheep. Owners are so kind and thoughtful. Top notch and so different. The scenery is beautiful!

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9.9
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

Bramley's Stables and Accommodation

Rangiora

This spacious farm stay will provide guests with a satellite flat-screen TV, a seating area and a CD player. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The farm stay offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Bramleys Stables and Accommodation exceeded our expectations. Lois greeted us making sure everything was in order for a very comfortable and relaxed stay. The cottage was a dream. Well equipped and unique which added to its charm. You will want for nothing. Being able to pat the horses was an extra bonus that we did not expect. Location was perfect for us, just out of town but still close to everything. You cannot top the country side experience and hospitality. We feel very lucky to have found this gem.

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9.5
Exceptional
86 reviews
Price from
$117
per night

AislingQuoy

Amberley

Towels and bed linen are available in the farm stay. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Christchurch Railway Station is 46 km from the farm stay, while Orana Wildlife Park is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 41 km from AislingQuoy. I liked the opportunity to watch the goat and sheep milking and to hand feed the ducklings. I loved the breakfast and the chance to interact with our hosts. I enjoyed seeing the various stages of spinning wool.

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9.2
Wonderful
29 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Karetu Downs Farm Stay

Hawarden

Karetu Downs Farm Stay offers accommodation in Hawarden. Free private parking is available on site. The property offers farm tours, sheep shearing demonstrations and feeding. Karetu Downs Farm Stay is a self-catering property with fully-equipped kitchen. This was a unique New Zealand experience to stay on a sheep farm but in such lovely accommodations. The suite was beautiful in every way and Karen's hospitality in showing us around the farm was wonderful. Recommend to anyone wanting to experience real New Zealand lifestyle

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9.7
Exceptional
42 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Cavendish Farm

Kaiapoi

You can play squash at the nearby courts and the area is popular for skiing and golfing. The farm stay also offers bike hire. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 21 km from Cavendish Farm. The location feels rural while being with walking distance of restaurants. It is off the road and quiet. Host was friendly and helpful. The limited kitchen is fine for making coffee and microwaving leftovers.

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8.2
Very Good
120 reviews
Price from
$59
per night

Wacky Stays - unique farm-stay glamping rentals, FREE animal feeding tours

Kaikoura

Wacky Stays is a tranquil retreat offering six unique, self-contained lodging options that promise an unforgettable experience. Choose from a handcrafted colonial wagon, a charming house truck, a traditional Mongolian yurt, a cozy tipi tent, a historic train carriage, or a quaint two-bedroom farmer's cottage. Each accommodation boasts a fully fenced outdoor space. The accommodations are thoughtfully furnished with meticulous attention to detail, making them the perfect setting for family adventures. As written on the tin pretty wacky but we loved it. The animals were great and the accommodation was lovely.

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8.4
Very Good
289 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

Hilltop Rural Retreat

Loburn

The farm stay with a patio and mountain views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the farm stay. The property has an outdoor dining area. Very peaceful and the unit was so clean

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7.7
Good
11 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

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