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The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Windwhistle

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Methven (Mt Hutt), Methven
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge Walkway
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hororata Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Windwhistle

In Windwhistle .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Rakaia Gorge and 12 miles (20 km) of Rakaia Gorge Walkway. Hororata Golf Club and Washpen Falls are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 11 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 12 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Hororata Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 23 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Awa Awa Rata Reserve - 25 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hororata Cafe

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate

The Granary is a new stylish cottage set within the grounds of Gunyah Country Estate. With wonderful views of Mt Hutt, Winterslow, Old Man's Peak, as well as peeks at other ranges, it is a quiet conveniently located home for many tourist attractions in the Methven area (skiing, golf, hot air ballooning, fishing, bush walks, landscape).
Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, well appointed and full of character.
Special conditions:
No Smoking inside or outside.
No parties, no tents, no dossers.
Cleaning: Leave property as found or Optional cleaning fee on exit.
One night stay permitted with extra $ 20 surcharge applying per stay.

Extras: Cleaning Fee on Exit (Optional, NZ$0.00 per stay); Linen (included); Continental Breakfast (Optional, NZ$0.00 per person); Full Cooked Breakfast (Optional, NZ$0.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number Gunyah Country Estate

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Granary:new Stylish Cottage at Gunyah Estate Cottage
The Granary:new Stylish Cottage at Gunyah Estate Windwhistle

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate to the airport?

This cottage is 42.2 mi (51-min drive) away from the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate on Dec 12, 2025 start from $119.87, excluding 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.

Does The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate to downtown Windwhistle?

This cottage is 4.2 mi away from Windwhistle.

Reviews

The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location and grounds that we were not able to enjoy or explore enough with our small dog due to arriving late and leaving early. Comfy house with everything we needed. Few oddities such as sheets on one bed being too small, had to collect more kindling, and could do with more sockets to replace the extension cords. But overall, it was great, and appreciated being able to take the dog and the ease of arrival and departure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot with everything supplied to make the stay very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paulina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very cold. Accommodation was cold on arrival and we struggled to get the accomodation heated during the one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Granary

Thank you! Beautiful estate and grounds. The Granary is lovely. This was an overnight stay and we arrived late in the day, so did not explore. I do wish the initial instructions included the need to clean before we left and we would have budgeted more time for that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Be wary - two adjacent cottages

The big problem is the single building is two cottages, separated by a paper-thin wall. This is not clear in the property description. It is also the opposite of Bookabach’s claim that “you get the whole private home”. The upstairs bedroom (& living room) in the cottage is immediately adjacent to the neighbouring cottage. On our first night, we were woken up by the neighbours arriving at 10 pm, hearing them walk up and down their stairs, talking, etc. It was like being in a hostel (not a “private home”). I called the owner, who said that if we wanted to leave, she would refund our stay (we were never fully refunded). We then spent until around 1 am trying to contact Bookabach to cancel the booking, and then booking a new place for the next night (not easy as this was during school holidays). We were then woken up again at 7 am by the neighbours leaving. The wooden structure is very noisy, lots of creaking and general sounds as people move about - inappropriate for conjoining two cottages. It was to difficult contact VRBO when realising the accommodation was sub-standard and misleadingly advertised. Try it – there is no general contact number or even email. My advice is the obvious – only book once you have read ALL the reviews, and if a property has few reviews, don’t go there. Overall, the property would be fine if there no neighbours. But under no circumstances would I recommend staying here if you were unsure whether somebody else was in the next door unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Meredyth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

I didn't realize...

The bathroom and toilet is upstairs and the 3rd bedroom is tiny under the eaves, more suited to 2 children with 2 single beds. The fire is fabulous, everything else a wonderful experience and super comfortable larger beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Customer

Really lovely accomodation. Clean and tidy and very nice decor. Nice comfy bed Nice and peaceful setting. Loved seeing all the chooks and meeting the two dogs this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage on old estate, warm and comfortable well set up for cooking and relaxing.

Really good setting peaceful and beautiful, comfortable house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic farm stay

What a fantastic place to stay. Beautiful grounds which we could wander around with our dog. The cottage was well appointed and very comfortable. Close to multiple recreational opportunities if you like the outdoors. Excellent communication with the host. I would definitely like to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Kerry B.

Peaceful spot,nice gardens,overall a little tired though. Helpful owner to back stuck motorhome

Enjoyed but lack of parking. Heat pump would be good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy, country location.

Warm welcome with fire lit. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, spacious living area and good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Venue

Beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harriet E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini break

Very easy to rent. Good communication with owner
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Leonie v.

Simple but good space for family hols

A nice enough spot, but lacking a few finer details that you expect of a 'lodge type stay' eg: 4pm check in was required (a chilly 3 deg out) No heating on and the fire took a while to crank up, getting mega hot upstairs yet still cold down with timber floors... (no kindling, firelighters, paper, even coffee on arrival), only one side of elec blanket one bed, none on single beds. Loud noises from attached unit (thin walls) kids running up and down wooden stairs and their gas califont clicking and cluncking right outside the downstairs main bedroom much of the night and early morning was a bit annoying! Im sure the owners mean well but seem busy/preoccupied with so many rooms to manage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Fantastic location, beautiful spot.

It was a busy weekend riding bikes at Mt Hutt. The cottage was perfectly located, beautiful spot, lovely to come home to. Would have been nice to have had a bit more time to enjoy it. Even so we had a fantastic weekend. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019