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'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa

Travelers find a peaceful coastal getaway at this historic 1886 farmhouse, where quality time with family unfolds against a backdrop of natural beauty.

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Accrington farmhouse, on a working coastal farm, offers exclusive use of the house and garden. Enjoy veranda brunches with wood pigeons in the pohutakawa tree. Nearby beaches, 5-15 minutes away, provide swimming, surfing, and kayaking opportunities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

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. Visit our Little Akaloa travel guide
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Little Akaloa, Akaroa

What's nearby

  • Akaroa Wharf
    Akaroa Wharf
    22 min drive - 37.3 km
  • 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

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

  • Farm stay by the sea
  • 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • Barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at 'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa include thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Highchairs and travel cots
    • 3 bathrooms with baths and hairdryers
    • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

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 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).

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Reviews

'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

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

Bookclub weekend away

I had visited another time and recommended it to my group. We absolutely loved our stay, the house and all the amenities. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bree H.

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

Wonderful stay

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Fabulous garden farmhouse

Perfect spot for a family get together. Just a shame we didn’t have more time to enjoy the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh J.

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

The most magical girls weekend

Wow what a spot! Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Tranquil retreat

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine D.

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

Lovely house with a gorgeous garden

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annie c.

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

Annie

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 !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley E.

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

Hens party

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah S.

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

A lovely place to celebrate

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Fabulous place to stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Great place lots of space

Clean tidy and quite relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sinead b.

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

Truly wonderful

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Della B.

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

Amazing

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Pinney P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Accrington

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne E.

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

Awesome getaway

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa R.

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

Truly Memorable

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise U.

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

Peaceful

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

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

Delightful historic farmhouse

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette P.

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

This was our 2nd stay here. Its a fantastic spot with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy nearby

Fantastic owners. Very accommodating and the property is stunning and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

A special Place

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny o.

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

A slice of rural paradise

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Lovely weekend away

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Darayus N.

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

Nice rural cottage

Owners look after the cottage & high on cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020