Skip to main content
Entire home

Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views...

Holiday home in Cave with free breakfast

Photo gallery for Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views...

Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books
TV, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Escape to our serene lavender and olive farm, where mountain views surround you. At The Barn, unwind in the gardens with a picnic or meet the friendly alpacas. With a microwave and fridge at your disposal, along with tea and coffee facilities, this retreat offers simplicity.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views...

Come and enjoy a stay on our beautiful lavender and olive farm, with breathtaking mountain views. The Barn has 1 queen-sized bed, and a private bathroom. There is also a double sofa bed. If you are just 2 guests and require the use of the sofa bed plus bedding then please select the 3 guest booking option. There is a microwave, fridge and bbq, tea, coffee, crockery etc
You can picnic in the gardens or say hello to the alpacas! Breakfast is included and we are happy to cater to any dietary needs. You can also treat yourself from our range of natural lavender products.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Similar properties

1 bedroom, bed sheets
River Road Retreat 4 by Tiny Away
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
River Road Retreat 4 by Tiny Away

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Rules

Our labradoodle dogs potter around the gardens and will very likely welcome you on your arrival.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Map
Timaru, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Ashbury Park - 32 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Caroline Bay Beach - 33 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Timaru Lighthouse - 33 min drive - 36.4 km
  • South Canterbury Museum - 36 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Timaru Public Hospital - 37 min drive - 39.7 km

Getting around

  • Timaru Station - 34 min drive
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views... located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Pleasant Point Museum and Railway and within 20 miles (32 km) of DB Brewery and Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge. Ashbury Park and Dashing Rocks Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views... Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilhad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerin D.

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

A bit of heaven

The location of this home is fantastic, up on a hillside with views all around. Everything about our stay was fantastic. We felt so welcome and cozy and loved the locally made lavender products and the delicious breakfast. We even did a wee bit of shopping at the onsite lavender shop - it smelled heavenly in there! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cave barn stay

Nice but not what we pictured. The photos portray a barn alone on a farm but infact the owners house is 20 mtrs away and the public lavender shop is attached. So not very private. Lovely people but not what we were looking for in a private getaway. We will do more research next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Fishing stay

We loved the location and the rural atmosphere. Julie and Mike were gracious hosts. Would go again just for the bread. Lavender and magnesium cream is really a real treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

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

Beautiful

We had a lovely, relaxing time here. Absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Wonderful place with wonderful hosts!

We were looking for a picturesque spot to get a break from city life and this place exceeded our expectations. Mike and Julie were absolutely fantastic and they made sure our stay was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and we'd like to say a big thank you to them. Wonderful scenery, awesome animals (the cat made a late appearance but she's worth waiting for!) Only a short trip to Timaru so we'd love to recommend this place to anyone planning to pass through. Thanks again! Aaron, Agnes and Bella.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Absolutely fantastic 5 star

Mike and Julie are attentive, thoughtful and truly excellent hosts. This was our 2nd stay at the lavender farm and we wish we had booked for longer. Two adorable dogs and a very friendly cat were equally as attentive!!!! Julie’s home baked bread, pancakes and crepes were a delight. Highly recommended. John & Jackie Cornell 30 Oct - 3 Nov 24
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Beautiful and peaceful surroundings! Excellent hosts. Easy commute to Auckland airport, and a fantastic nearby pub for meals, drinks and local friendliness. I would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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

Trip with the olds

Took my parents for a short trip whilst they were visiting from UK. My mum loves lavender so found this place. Well the lavender was the draw but the place was the jewel in the crown!!! Amazing views. Julie and Mike so friendly, extra effort made as mum gluten free!! Loved the lavender products, great to be able to buy some to take home. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie A.

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

Unique Accommodation

The combination of the stunning outlook and beautiful scent of lavender makes this a wonderful place to de-stress. My son loved feeding the alpacas and running down the rows of lavender. The lavender products are amazing. I think the hosts were very generous given the time and effort put into making our stay enjoyable. The only con would be the wind and other sounds kept my husband awake but he is a sensitive sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Lavender Farm with friendly pets

The owners who live in the adjacent house on the lavender farm are so welcoming. Their extremely friendly dogs and one of their cats came to greet us on the grounds as we arrived. My mom loved the lavender products that were in the bathroom enough to buy 3 bottles of their body lotion and my dad got a big kick out of feeding the alpacas. Will definitely come back if I'm in the area again:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Home away from home

Hosts were friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely, clean and smelt of lavender. The hosts dogs were very friendly and well behaved. We loved hanging out with the dogs and cats. Would recommend to a friend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

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

Loved our stay!

We were wanting a place to stay heading from Christchurch to Queenstown and found this little barn house which we loved. The hosts responded quickly and were very helpful in showing what the house had to offer. We were greeted by their two pups when we arrived and loved it. Very sweet dogs! We also walked down to the alpacas and fed them and loved that as well. The views are very beautiful around the house and there’s a very peaceful feel to it. The lavender was just starting to show some color and was nice to see. We only stayed one night but the house had everything we needed for the stay. It’s a very cute house. Would definitely recommend this little barn house if you’re staying in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Adorable

My mom requested a farm stay, so we chose this lavender farm. It is a ways off the beaten path but the area is so green and lush, worth it. Julie, Mike, the two cats, two dogs and three alpacas were all great. Julie made us feel right at home, Mike stuck around to talk about the property, the cats were attentive, the dogs active and after a week in New Zealand we were finally able to get close to alpacas. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast had many choices. We were only there for a day but we felt like we were with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful surroundings with fantastic views. Host was very helpful with good knowledge of his lavender farm. Highly recommended if you wanted a peaceful setting to relax
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

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

Lavender Farm

This was an ideal place to stay. central to so many places, the hosts were very friendly and made our stay feel like we were staying with friends. The dogs were well-behaved, and we were able to feed the Alpacas provided. amusement for our daughter.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keiran C.

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

Amazing hosts

Julie was amazing very accommodating and incredibly friendly the dogs were a great addition and the view was everything and more. We enjoyed it so much we will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Views and friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian I.

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

Calm & lovely

Extremely lovely place with super cute animals (alpacas, dogs & cats) and very welcoming hosts. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

A Wonderful Find

Mike and Julie were engaging, helpful, friendly and informative hosts who went out of their way to ensure we had a comfortable and relaxing stay at their wonderful lavender farm. A great place to chill out, with cosy and comfortable accommodation. The 1st floor bedroom with great views over rolling countryside and distant mountains to wake up to each morning was a delight. Two very affectionate dogs to accompany us exploring the estate, with its rows of lavender as well as grapes vines, olive and fruit trees not forgetting the three resident amiable alpacas. Highly recommended. John & Jackie (UK)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Fantastic weekend

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful farm stay with us, we had such a lovely weekend and really enjoyed meeting you both! The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and smelled amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Suzie S.

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

relaxing

great views, great hosts , lovely dogs, . A kitchen would have been great. Also some written instuctions on hw to get t.v. to work. Overall very comfortable place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mahalia D.

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

Great getaway

Beautiful view and lovely hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hugh S.

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

Great location, great hosts

Amazing views, really clean and great hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022