Elegant Accommodation: Gate Keepers Cottage in Akaroa offers a serene holiday home experience with a beautiful garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, ensuring connectivity during their stay.
Comfortable Amenities: The property features an electric vehicle charging station, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a work desk, soundproofing, and parquet floors.
Delightful Breakfast: A continental breakfast with fresh fruits is served in-room, providing a perfect start to the day. Express check-in and check-out services enhance the convenience for all guests.
Prime Location: Located 86 km from Christchurch International Airport and 2 km from Akaroa Beach, Gate Keepers Cottage offers easy access to local attractions. Guests can enjoy activities such as fishing and hiking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Gorgeous property, friendly and accommodating hosts,”
Amos
Singapore
“We stayed two nights and greatly enjoyed the hospitality of our hosts (and their lovely dog). The cottage was homely and comfortable, and it was lovely waking up to birdsong every morning. Note that the bedroom is up a narrow flight of steps, so...”
Malcolm
Australia
“The overall setting is beautiful; surrounded by a lovely expansive garden and nestled in the hills of the Banks Peninsula. The most comfortable bed and pillows imaginable and with lovely linen, quality sleep almost certainly a given!”
Yu
Taiwan
“Peter and Paula are super nice and friendly! We had a really good rest at their place and will definitely come back again. Their dog is also very cute!”
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Julie
New Zealand
“Private location, beautiful setting amongst lots of bird life.
Really comfortable bed and had everything we needed in the property to make a really enjoyable stay.”
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Emily
New Zealand
“The property location was stunning. Gorgeous rolling hills and fantails everywhere.”
Jr
Netherlands
“The perfect cottage. Beautiful surroundings / garden. Very private. Great warm athmosphere. Peter and Paula are the perfect hosts. 3th time for me here. I hope I can visit again.”
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Ashley
Australia
“Welcoming hosts and beautiful property to explore. This was my favourite accommodation of the trip with great views and delicious bread and spreads left for us to enjoy”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Lovely peaceful location surrounded by bush. Well equipped with nice rustic features.
The dawn chorus was amazing and such a fond memory of our two night stay in such a nice property.”
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Garry
United Kingdom
“So peaceful. Beautiful setting. Paula and Pete had thought of everything you might need. Rustic charm . We had a car problem and they were very helpful and caring.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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