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The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathrooms330 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue

Lesmahagow is the magnificent villa built by Peter McSkimming in 1914 and lovingly restored to its former glory. Sitting on 6,000m2 of private landscaped gardens, the property provides the perfect setting to escape from the world. Not only can you experience a piece of NZ history but the home boasts many modern conveniences such as central heating, a commercial kitchen, superior WIFI, coffee machine, sauna and a fresh water hot pool to relax in after exploring the Clutha area.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,552 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Jewel of the South Benhar
The Jewel of the South Private vacation home
The Jewel of the South Private vacation home Benhar

About the area

Map
Balclutha, Otago

What's nearby

  • Kaka Point Beach - 32 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 36 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Catlins Lake - 39 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 47 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 58 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Gate - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Captains Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosebank Café & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Southern Institute of Technology and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Shaws Island. Kaka Point Beach and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

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

Lovely

Great house, friendly and helpful owner. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Perfect for a group

We are a group of 12 friends who go away together, for a weekend twice a year. The Jewel of the South turned out to be perfect for us all. We had a wonderful time. Matt was very easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Family time

Had a wonderful time staying at this super house. The amenities were top notch with everything you could ask for and more, catering for all ages. The owner welcomed us and gave us a tour of the house and gardens, it was quite special, and we were blessed by having beautiful weather. Thank you Matt for letting us stay in your home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hamish B.

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

Excellent find

Absolutely fantastic house & set up. Well located. Everything was brilliant, communication with the host fantastic and we highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022