The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate

Very good

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Methven (Mt Hutt), Methven

Washpen Falls
Mount Hutt Skifield
Rakaia Gorge
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 Singles Room

1 Child Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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;

Property manager

SimonettaF

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number Gunyah Country Estate

About the area

Windwhistle

Located in Windwhistle, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hororata Golf Club and Washpen Falls are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimak Alpine Jet and Salmon World. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Methven (Mt Hutt), Methven

What's nearby

Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
Hororata Golf Club - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
Rakaia Gorge - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 28 min drive - 35.5 km
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 42 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 51 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

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

As of 30 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate on 4 July 2025 start from AU$244.24, including 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.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate located?

This family-friendly Windwhistle cottage is located in the mountains, 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Rakaia Gorge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls. Hororata Golf Club is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away.

8.0

Very good

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

16 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely spot with everything supplied to make the stay very easy.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paulina P.

11 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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.

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Rose L.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

paul m.

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Venue

Beautiful grounds

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Barbara G.

29 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth P.

7 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Harriet E.

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini break

Very easy to rent. Good communication with owner

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Meredyth A.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Christina F.

14 Apr 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Leonie v.

18 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

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

2/10 Terrible

Colin M.

22 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Kerry B.

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

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

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

31 Oct 2016

Beautiful setting & lovely cottages

About the host

Hosted by SimonettaF

We have lived at Gunyah Counry Estate since 2002 and The Granary and Stablehand quarters were built four years ago , extending the type of accommodation offered here.

Why they chose this property

Quiet and warm, with logburner and firewood for winter- Relaxed, safe and private accommodation- very handy to Mt Hutt ski field and away from the madding crowd. Everything you need for a home away from home in a stunning setting-
COVID19 compliant :Our H&S Policy does not fit here- Please contact us if you would like to see it

What makes this property unique

Quiet and warm, with logburner and firewood for winter- Relaxed, safe and private accommodation- very handy to Mt Hutt ski field and away from the madding crowd. Everything you need for a home away from home in a stunning setting-
COVID19 compliant :Our H&S Policy does not fit here- Please contact us if you would like to see it

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 Singles Room

Downstairs bedroom

Main bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property