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Exterior
Room
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Levy, Canterbury
  • Banks Peninsula
  • Lyttelton Harbour
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Sumner Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Unique Character Farm Stay

Shearers Quarters is a self contained cottage set in Chelston Farm. It is a unique slice of New Zealand farming history. It has a beautiful private outlook with the sights and sounds of the country. It is a unique opportunity to stay in a cottage with all the modern comforts and beautiful views. Close to native bush, abundant bird life and all grades of walking from the fit to the frail. Established gardens, wonderful elevated views out to sea. Absolute seclusion peace and natural beauty.

Property manager

Mike

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Levy

Port Levy is home to this cottage. Tamaki Heritage Village and Caddyshack City are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lyttelton Farmers Market and The Tannery.
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Port Levy, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Lyttelton Harbour - 38 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Christchurch Gondola - 42 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Sumner Beach - 46 min drive - 27.5 km
  • New Brighton Beach - 48 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Taylor's Mistake Beach - 49 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Railway Station - 78 min drive
  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The One Next Door - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hilltop Cafés & Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Chalfont Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Harbour Dairy - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Tavern - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Character Farm Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Unique Character Farm Stay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Character Farm Stay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Character Farm Stay located?

Situated in Port Levy, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Ripapa Island, Lake Forsyth and Church Bay. Quail Island is 12 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short break

Beautiful location looking out over the valley,lots of birds.Hosts were friendly.The shower was unfortunately dismal and the mattress really needs an update.It is a bit out of the way,and appreciated our host telling us to bring food etc
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Levy

Awesome weekend in a peaceful wee spot. Oven could do with a deep scrub but other than that , thoroughly our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

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

Quirky and rustic!

We loved our stay in this cottage, very reminiscent of an old Kiwi batch. The bed was very comfortable. The bird song and the views superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Excellent stay

Stunning remote location for a weekend getaway and we loved every minute of it. Host Mike is very friendly, we would recommend this place to stay and will be back for sure :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

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

Great wee get away

Lovely quiet spot. Just what we needed after a hectic Christmas. Got to read heaps! Loved the fact there was no tv.Reminds me of our childhood holidays
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trudie H.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful spot for an easy and relaxing stay. Lovely to be able to have our dogs with us. Hosts super helpful. Will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald M.

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

Lovely and peaceful nice views and dog friend.

Enjoy our stay and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sue W.

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

Unique Location

Really enjoyed our stay in such a unique location in a warm and cosy Bach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alison A.

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

4 days in the country

Peaceful farm stay in an awesome location. Loved hearing the birds in the bush nearby. Small & basic but had everything required to have a break away from the business of Christchurch city. The only downfall was the dismal shower. Very disappointing :(
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige J.

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

Great stay

Beautifully located area in port levy, very much enjoyed our stay with my partner and large bulldog. Mike was so helpful always knew where he was if we needed anything or had any questions but also gave us so much privacy and made us comfortable on our short stay, very easy to deal with and friendly will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arpo D.

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

Amazing

Perfect wee home to stay at. In the heart of the hills listening to native birds all night also a wee river, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Peace & quiet

i loved staying here...i think it was the peace and quiet and nature aspects
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

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

Cool rustic farm stay

Mike made us feel welcome. Really enjoyed our stay in the old shearer's hut. Heaps of bellbirds in lovely regenerating bush farmland settling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark G.

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

Fantastic unplug from life

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Fantastic listening to the birds and nothing else. The view from the cottage over the valley is beautiful and if you are lucky enough to get some sun, it is the perfect spot to laze on the deck and enjoy tranquility. The owner is a lovely man and had some great tips for places to visit. The kitchen was basic but with everything we needed. The bed was super comfy and the shower was hot. If you want all mod cons this isn’t the place for you but if you want tranquility and lots of beautiful walks nearby, it absolutely is.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgie P.

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

beautiful and quiet

The wee cottage is beautiful and peaceful - extremely dog friendly and welcoming. Sitting with morning coffee with the double doors wide open looking out at the valley and ocean in distance was bliss. We were surprised at how warm it was for the beginning of winter and Mike the owner is so easy going
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark w.

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

Mw

Very quiet and restful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Perfect Paradise

An idyllic retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Perfect peace, void of the sound of traffic, just birdsong and a picturesque valley view. Congenial host. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn M.

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

Peaceful and relaxing - Take a good book and chill

We had a great time at Mike's place, very peaceful with bellbirds at the doorstep, and lovely walks only 10mins drive away. We will definately be back, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Susie-lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

Quiet isolated property with a beautiful drive coming in, however exterior photos do not match the reality of the property, awesome building love the history could do with some tlc and we would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

fraser b.

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

City escape

Lovely place to stay and escape the city. Mike is an interesting hospitable host, layed back and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

We so LOvE this place!

Its now our sercet, so we really dont want to share, we are going to keep coming back for weekends away and the proposed motorbike tours around Banks Peninsula.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Restful

Lovely restful night. Stress free stay. Owner very welcoming. Able to wonder anywhere on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freya M.

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

What a spot!

An incredible hideaway, with the kindest host! Would highly recommend, and I will definitely be going back with my pooch again soon! Thanks, Mike!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Yuko W.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Should be more affordable price to stay such a long way drive,

It’s a lovely place for a country lover, though need a lot of maintenance. If they make more effort to be a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

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

Most tranquil place I have ever stayed

This spot is amazing, the photos do not do it justice. We were spoilt with amazing weather, went for a short drive to port levy wharf and went for a swim. Property has everything you need with plenty of places to explore. Mike was great! Love your slice of paradise!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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