Located in Okains Bay, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Akaroa Golf Club and Fishermans Bay Garden are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve and Duvauchelle Showgrounds.
Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
Okains Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
Akaroa Golf Club - 14 min drive - 20.9 km
Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve - 15 min drive - 22.7 km
Akaroa Wharf - 22 min drive - 37.3 km
Getting around
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
Table Six - 2 min walk
About this property
'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa
Accrington Farmhouse is a historic country home nestled in an established beautiful garden. As soon as you arrive you will feel like you are home and never want to leave.
With 8 beautifully decorated bedrooms the house can accommodate up to 17 guests. Perfect for that special family gathering, girls weekend, special celebration or that much needed break in the country.
'The Farmhouse' has been decorated to blend the modern comforts with the rich coastal country history of the area. Each bedroom has beautiful linen and relaxed furnishing. The open plan kitchen is fully equipped for large groups and large internal sliding windows open out to the front verandah with views across the garden and lawn, making meal preparation and entertaining a dream.
The house and garden are fully fenced with lots of space for the kids to run around, there is plenty of parking for vehicles and boats and you will be treated to views of farm paddocks and landscaped garden. The recently renovated kitchen has a fridge freezer and large pantry. Heating when needed is by a lovely fire in the living room. The modern bathroom boasts a relaxing bath and great pressure shower. There is a range of books, puzzles and games. Cellphone reception is limited in the house but often available in certain places around the garden.
The sunny verandah is the perfect place to sit and chat, read a book, listen to the birds or sneak a sleep!
Beds will be made with crisp fresh linen including towels, facecloths, and bathmats.
When you stay at Accrington you can chose to just relax and enjoy the surroundings, cook up a storm in the kitchen or get active by exploring the many tracks, walkways, beaches or scenic roads. The nearby beach of Little Akaloa has a creek which little children love and ideal for paddling, building dams or spotting little fish. The main beach is perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, jumping off the jetty or catching waves when there is a good swell. A boat ramp allows you to launch your boat and head out fishing or water skiing.
10 minutes away is Okains Bay with a small shop for essentials, the impressive Okains Bay Colonial Museum, expansive sandy beach and a fantastic playground at the camping ground.
30 minutes away is the French sea side town of Akaroa with cafes, shops, dolphin and wildlife tours, walkways, Four Square supermarket, pharmacy and butchery and deli.
From the outskirts of Christchurch Accrington is a 1 hour 15 minute beautiful drive which takes you through Little River.
Accrington is the ideal place for family, friends or a getaway with someone special.
We ask guests to treat this places as they would their home and leave it as they found it. Special conditions: No smoking is permitted. Pets not allowed. No parties unless prior approval from owners.
Please treat the property as you would your own and leave us found.
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 20041631
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Is 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa on 17 May 2026 start from AU$601, 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.
How much is parking at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa located?
Situated by the sea, this farm stay is within 12 miles (20 km) of Okains Bay Maori & Colonial Museum, Maori & Colonial Museum and Akaroa Golf Club. Duvauchelle Showgrounds and Banks Peninsula are also within 12 miles (20 km).
'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was absolutely fabulous. We had a delightful time and enjoyed everything about the house. The hosts were lovely and the details about the history of the house and area were a great addition. Thank you for making our early Christmas so fab.
We had a wonderful stay at Accrington. The house and garden are just beautiful and the surrounding farmland and bays are just paradise. It was such a lovely, peaceful escape from the city and the hosts have thought of everything to make a stay here so comfortable and enjoyable. We loved it.
Accrington house was a 10 out of 10 for our family. Beautiful setting with an amazing garden and all the comforts in a gracious old farm house. Thanks for the opportunity to stay. Enjoyed by all.
A perfect place for a midwinter family celebration
Accrington was the perfect spot for a mid winter family gathering to celebrate an 80th birthday. Warm, comfy, absolutely everything we needed in a lovely setting - and far enough from home to be an adventure without too much travel. The new "seed shed" room was a great venue for our multi generational party - thank you to Annabel for making our stay so enjoyable, and to the Craw family for sharing their little piece of paradise with us.
A Wonderful peaceful country home full of history .
Incredible gardens, comfortable beds and cosy house once the fire warmed it up ! We will definitely be returning (O:
Thank you Annabel and Family for sharing this beautiful home !
We arrived to this amazing location, the house was perfect and immaculate with lots of personalised touches and a note from Annabel. We had awful winds but they did everything they could to ensure our stay was great. Would definitely go back 5 stars xx
We had such a lovely time celebrating my 40th at Accrington farmhouse - it was cosy and had everything we needed. Annabelle was very easy to communicate with, had some great suggestions for catering, and set up a lovely table for us in a separate 'seed shed' for a celebration lunch. I would definitely go back!
The homestead was the perfect place for our family celebration. The venue was excellent, very tasteful decor, extremely comfortable beds with hot water bottles on each bed. Very well stocked kitchen suitable for large groups. Lovely gardens and great playing areas for children. We made good use of the outdoor table, sun drenched verandas and lawns. Added bonus was the local beaches and cows in the back paddock.
Excellent communication with Annabel and Hamish. A wonderful property. We are looking forward to returning.
A truly wonderful find. The home is warm and inviting, full of beautiful cosy touches - woolen blankets, hot water bottles, fresh flowers everywhere, interesting books and history. And a great fireplace! The garden is absolutely lovely and we struggled to drag our little boys away from it on our last day. Stunning part of the world too, so many bays and villages to explore, and we were very generously offered the opportunity to meet some of the family’s animals and feed the chickens. Annabel and Hamish should be very proud of the memorable home they have created!
What a beautiful place! The house, grounds and surrounding area were so wonderful and perfect for our large family celebration. We couldn’t have wished for better.
We stayed here for a family holiday with 3 generations - perfect spot for a group. We did some beautiful walks, then relaxed on the verandah listening to the birds. We'll be back.
Dont advertise for up to 15.
Living/dining space too small for that number.
BBQ inadequate for large numbers
Even though oven problems were disclosed, still could have put in a temp oven to help cater for large numbers. Cooking was a big issue.
But lovely setting, beautiful garden
Am amazing house and gardens plenty of room for the 12 of us. Easy access to Okains Bay, Akaroa and Little Akaloa. Great place to relax and unwind. Would definitely stay again.
We had the most amazing time at Accrington. The home and grounds are so beautiful and spacious, and the house itself is wonderfully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable, pleasurable stay. We appreciated the owner's welcoming touches and we're all looking forward to returning for another memorable break away together.
If you are looking for a quiet retreat, then this is the place. Beautifully restored original farmhouse with everything we needed. Enjoyed hearing the birds and relaxing in the beautiful garden.
A thoroughly enjoyable break away in immaculate homestead with wonderful history. Annabel prepared the home beautifully and we particularly enjoyed the vases of flowers from their lovely garden and homegrown honey!
Needed longer so will have to rebook in future.
Accrington is one very special place. The garden alone set amongst the farm was a delight. I did love wandering amongst it noticing the plants and trees. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view, read, eat or have a nice glass of wine in the evening. The place has history and care has been taken to honour this with thoughtful styling, keeping comfort in mind. As a family, we loved the space of the house and all that the local area had to offer. Thank you very much for sharing this lovely place. We will be back!
This stunning historical farmstead leaves you speechless,stunningly beautiful countryside and farmland and gardens surround you and inside incredible spacious comfortable homely living with a great kitchen and living areas,beautifully appointed with artfully chosen heritage pieces. Farm life goes on so peacefully all around you and it is a delight to relax and unwind there both inside and out.
The fire was going when we arrived, which was a nice touch, and fantastic to be given the opportunity to stay a little longer on Sunday, meant we could enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Everything was clean and tidy, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.