Athol Country Bed & Breakfast

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Athol Country Bed & Breakfast in Athol offers spacious adults-only rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features air-conditioning, a terrace, and garden or mountain views. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the serene surroundings. The property includes a private entrance and soundproofing for added comfort. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and ski storage. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor dining space, and a fully equipped kitchen. Breakfast and Activities: A continental breakfast is served daily, featuring juice, pancakes, and fruits. Guests can enjoy activities such as skiing and cycling, with Queenstown Airport 69 km away. Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ann
Australia Australia
“Clean, comfortable, charming. There were ducks in the garden! Zoe was a lovely host and cooked a generously sized, delicious breakfast.”
Jessie
New Zealand New Zealand
“A nice quiet spot right in the heart of Athol. Well decorated & clean space with everything you need for a few nights away. Zoe was incredibly friendly and made sure I had everything I needed. Added bonus having a cooked breakfast each morning-...”
Raewyn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very close to cafe, shop...walking distance. Central for cyclists on Round the Mountain trail.. The breakfast of waffles was delicious thankyou. Hostess Zoe was very responsive in her communication.”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good attention to detail , in a warm and comfortable accommodation. Very comfortable bed . And with a nicely decorated bathroom and powerful shower . In a great rural location , so no WiFi ...bliss . Good pub , several minutes walk. If you want...”
Glenys
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very clean, comfortable unit. Zoe made us a delicious breakfast. We enjoyed our stay and visiting the Athol Art Gallery.”
Mark
New Zealand New Zealand
“Our host Zoe was outstanding. The accomodation was well presented and comfortable. The breakfast was 5 star!!”
Martin
New Zealand New Zealand
“Zoe is a fantastic host, and her place is really well done. I will definitely go back next time I'm in Athol”
Anna
Australia Australia
“Zoe was a wonderful host. Her breakfast was delicious and fuelled us for our trip to Milford Sound.”
Justine
Germany Germany
“Wow! It was an incredibly lovely stay with Zoe. So hospitable and lovely hostess. The flat was very clean and we felt at home. If you're looking for a quiet location on the edge of the forest, this is perfect. Zoe tipped us off to eat at Athol...”
Benoit
Mauritius Mauritius
“Zoe is great and welcoming, her triple tier waffle breakfast is unique.”

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Hosted by Zoe

9.9
Host review score
Zoe
✅ Modern private accommodation ✅ Quiet rural surroundings ✅ Convenient on site car parking ✅ Own entrance with flat path ✅ Private deck overlooks garden ✅ Double glazing ✅ Air Conditioning ✅ Spacious bedroom with ensuite ✅ Superior quality mattress ✅ Pure cotton sheets ✅ Walk in wardrobe ✅ Mini refrigerator ✅ UV Filtered safe drinking water ✅ Attention to comfort and detail
I have a background of over 20 years experience in hospitality, customer service and retail sales management. I am a professional pastry chef and barista, having had my own mobile coffee and baking business. ✳️ DIPLOMA IN CULINARY ARTS/PATISSERIE ✳️ LONDON CITY & GUILDS QUALIFICATION IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY ✳️ DIPLOMA IN TOURISM & TOUR GUIDING I enjoy cottage gardening growing wild flowers, herbs and fruits. I have been successfully raising and caring for ducks, for the last 10 years. Strictly for pets and they regularly provide me with eggs. I have a unique breed. The ducks enjoy roaming freely, happily foraging and helping me in the garden.
THINGS TO DO AND SEE - ✅ Around The Mountains Cycle Trail ✅ Fly Fishing for Brown Trout in the Mataura River here in Athol ✅ The Athol Shop/Cafe/General Store/Bar and Barbecue Restaurant ✅ The Athol Art Gallery ✅ Visit Jan and Rob at the Athol Emporium with authentic NZ sheepskin products, and a variety of local handcraft’s. ✅ Roasted X Toasted & Cafe - In Lumsden ✅ The Kingston Flyer Steam Train ✅ Visit Te Anau and Milford Sound
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast available at the property for US$18.41 per person, per day.
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Fruit juice
  • Cuisine
    Continental
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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.