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"Lovely cosy cottage with fantastic rural outlook. About 15 mins out of Tekapo . The owners are very friendly and you can order excellent meals to be delivered. We met the family dogs and cat. Very restful and enjoyable stay."

"This was a great place, perfect location. Mark, the host, was friendly and helpful. Would recommend the place."

"We chose Alpine Burke’s Pass for our recent trip, and while the location was convenient—only a 20-minute drive to Lake Tekapo—the stay itself ended up being a disappointment for us. We had a car, so the distance wasn't an issue, but we found the accommodation lacked the attention to detail we were hoping for. Unfortunately, the cleanliness was not up to standard. Upon arrival, we noticed a persistent smell of mildew, especially in the bathroom area. We were also discouraged to find hair in the bathroom sink and in the bed before we had even settled in, along with some visible stains on the sheets and pillowcases. Furthermore, the bathroom fan seems to lead directly outside, which meant several small bugs were able to make their way into the room. We really wanted to love this spot, but these maintenance and hygiene issues made it difficult to feel comfortable. With a more thorough cleaning service and a few small fixes to the ventilation, this could be a great place to stay, but it didn't quite meet expectations this time around. It was definitely overpriced for what we got "

"A lovely place to stay. Friendly farm animals were an added bonus"

"Cannot thank Marianne and Pascal more for their hospitality and the little bit of paradise they have created in the green rolling hills of the Mackenzie area. The cottage is super clean, cosy and full of all of the amenities needed to make a super comfortable stay. The beds are warm and super comfy and the kitchen well setup if you want to self cater, although it's only a short drive into Fairlie to stock up on supplies at the supermarket or grab some food (the pies at the Fairlie bakehouse are spectacular). A bonus is a washing machine and drier which is a godsend when travelling as a family of four. As hosts, Marianne and Pascal go out of their way to make you comfortable and share their life on the farm. We enjoyed bottle feeding the lambs, walking the alpacas and ducklings, feeding the chickens, fetching eggs and learning about natural horsemanship. The location is great for exploring Lake Tepako and Aoraki although the cottage and life on the farm is an attraction in itself. The hottub is a bonus, fabulously warm in the chilly evening, although it was sadly overcast to see the stars on our visit (next time!). Cannot rate this experience high enough and highly recommend a stay at Cracklewood Farm Stay. Thanks so much Marianne and Pascal (and farm animal family)!"

"Great cabin/farm style stay. Incredibly cozy, even in the cold and snowy weather we got. Cabin was furnished with everything we needed, kitchen was very nice, shower was great for temperature and pressure, and the spa was an absolute joy to use in the snow! The owners are also a delight - very thoughtful and helpful. Can not recommend this place enough for a high country getaway!"

"We enjoyed our stay and we had everything we needed, apart from no reading lights by the beds"