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Kippilaw House

4.0 star property
Fine dining complements leisure activities at this peaceful retreat, where guests can enjoy a round of mini golf or settle in with a book in the garden

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Kippilaw House near Picton Harbour offers a quiet escape. Guests can book spa treatments, savor local cuisine at Kippilaw Dining, and enjoy outdoor meals. The garden invites peaceful walks, while mini golf and a library provide entertainment at this refined bed & breakfast.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Exceptional
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Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
  • Hill view
  • 66 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Picton, Kippilaw House is in the city centre. Picton Harbour and Picton Ferry Terminal are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mabel Island and Okiwa Bay. Picton Museum and Edwin Fox are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Picton travel guide
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98 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7220

What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour featuring a marina, mountains and a bay or harbour
    Picton Harbour
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Picton War Memorial showing night scenes and heritage architecture
    Picton War Memorial
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Picton featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and sailing
    Picton Foreshore
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Picton and Marina Panorama in Early Morning, Summer.
    Picton Ferry Terminal
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Picton Museum
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Sisu Eatery and Bar
    13 min walk
  • T and O Takeaways
    13 min walk
  • Toastie Lords - Picton
    12 min walk
  • Seabreeze Cafe & Bar
    13 min walk

About this property

Kippilaw House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Picton Harbour
Located close to Picton Museum and Picton Ferry Terminal, Kippilaw House provides free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a facial or a body scrub. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Kippilaw Dining, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to mini golf and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • A free local area shuttle, laundry services and tour/ticket information
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Kippilaw House include perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and Netflix

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kippilaw Dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini golf
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Kippilaw
Kippilaw House
Kippilaw House Picton
Kippilaw Picton
Kippilaw House B&B Picton
Kippilaw House B&B
Kippilaw House Picton
Kippilaw House Bed & breakfast
Kippilaw House Bed & breakfast Picton

Frequently asked questions

Is Kippilaw House pet-friendly?

Yes, Kippilaw House allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Kippilaw House?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kippilaw House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kippilaw House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Kippilaw House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request.

Where is Kippilaw House located?

Located in the heart of Picton, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Picton Harbour and Picton Museum. Picton Ferry Terminal and Edwin Fox are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Kippilaw House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient Charm

Greeted by Bill and given the tour of our room and the lounge area we could access exclusively. Guided to a range of dining options in Picton, which was appreciated. The room was spacious, with a view over their abundant garden. Separate kitchenette area off the bedroom. Goodies included delicious grapes, plunger coffee and a good selection of teas. Lots of interesting little items throughout the room. Super comfortable bed, good quality linen. Large bathroom space. We were very tired after a long day of driving so retired early.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tazmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

generous Kippilaw.

Wonderful stay with our hosts who did more than was expected. Nothing was a problem. They even met us at the train station with our luggage so we would not have to walk back from town. What a treat breakfast was. I would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple. Fantastic breakfast! The room was very cosey.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Picton Gem

Great stay here for NYE. Margaret and Bill are excellent hosts, both friendly and informative. Breakfast was a the best we've had in a very long time. Would heartily recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home nice stay. Central location. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us perfectly with really friendly hosts. Great attention to detail. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely quiet and warm room with a very comfortable bed. Easy walking distance into town. Margaret and Bill are wonderful hosts. We couldn't have asked for more. The food was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fruitful accommodation with fantastic evening meal

Amazing house full of all sorts of reminders of Scotland. A garden full of wonderful fruiting plants figs, peaches etc. we were provided with a fantastic evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most unique thing about this accommodation is something that can’t be faked. It has great atmosphere, soul and a homely feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners. Close to marina. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pretty Picton

This is a beautiful property and Picton is lovely. It was warm when we were there and our room was not air conditioned nor was there a fan so it was uncomfortable at night. On the plus side the breakfast was awesome and they offer a laundry service as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful house in Picton

We had a lovely time at Kippilaw House! The house was wonderful, the room was wonderful, the area was wonderful. A three course breakfast in the morning was tasty, and two old and cute dogs top off the house environment very nicely. Highly recommend staying here in Picton!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

自家製ハチミツほか、豪華朝食

オーナーご夫妻は、庭でハチミツを採取していて、自家製のハチミツ、そのほか、パン、ジャム、ソーセージ、すべて自家製の豪華朝食をご馳走してくれた オーナー夫人は元プロのシェフなので、美味しい！ 他にお客もいなかったこともあり、無料アップグレードでスイートを使わせてくれた
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts are very friendly and eager to make one feel at home. Margaret is a chef and so she enjoys making a three course breakfast each morning, it was amazing. Loved the warm pastries. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom is big, lots and los of towels. They have an interesting bookshelf at the disposition of the guests, interesting to browse and for a quick read if you have the time. The location is not far from the center of the town, 5 min walk. Beautiful room on a top floor with lots of light.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, interesting gastronomic stay.

the room and stay were excellent. Our hosts made us very welcome and we enjoyed chatting with them. The room was very comfortable and well equipped. The evening dinner was excellent. The breakfast was delicious too. A super start to our visit to South Island.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service. Probably the best breakfast that we’ve had at any hotel. Wonderful night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Peter, Österreich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Privates HAus mit persönlicher Note!

Super tolles Haus.Leider keine Klimaanlage. Das Schlafen bei Temperaturen deutlich über 30 Grad wird damit zur Qual.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, Welcoming, and Delicious!

Bill and Margaret were very friendly and welcoming; the room was spacious and very comfortable with a king size bed and a great sower in the en suite. The three course breakfasts prepared by Margaret every morning were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect in every way.

We stayed with Bill and Margaret for three days of our honeymoon trip around New Zealand. We genuinely could not have asked for a better place to stay whilst we explored the town and surrounding area. The welcome was spot on (including admonishing us for not telling them when we were arriving so they could collect us) and throughout our stay they were the perfect hosts; always happy to chat and share suggestions but without being overbearing in any way. The house is beautiful and feels wonderfully homely. We were upgraded to the beautiful upstairs suite with our own sitting room and massive en-suite. The garden is an oasis of buzzing bees from the hive and beautiful plants. The friendly small dogs are a perfect addition (although can easily be kept out the way if you're not dog people). Breakfast, as described in other reviews is wonderful, we just felt bad that we couldn't finish it all and the invitation to join Margaret and Bill at their pop-up restaurant at the Blenheim farmers market on the Sunday rather than eating in the house added another dimension to our stay. In short, perfect. Thanks to our hosts for having us and being a key part of our wonderful three days in beautiful Picton.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnificent B&B experience

My husband and I️ stayed with Bill & Margaret on a stop over from the North Island. We had many questions prior to our trip and Margaret was quick to respond which is incredible during your planning process. Their B&B is absolutely incredible and we highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying in Picton. Every morning, Margaret and Bill served up an amazing breakfast and were so fun to talk to about our day. We had been traveling for a few weeks and needed to do a load of laundry, Margaret offered to do our laundry while we went out wine tasting! This level of service is paramount to ensuring you will be 100% relaxed. The quality of their food is magnificent! The service and accommodations are A+++! We will recommend to anyone traveling to NZ - thank you Bill & Margaret!!!! Disclaimer: this is not your typical “corporate” hotel setting. You will feel as though you are staying a family home. It’s cozy and comfortable. Have this mindset when booking your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Marc, San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous classic style home with superb food!

3 course breakfasts were superb! We were throughly spoiled and felt bad about not being able to finish it all because it was so good. Definitely worth eating in for dinner too!. Kppilaw Houses is located is within 10 minutes walk from the harbor wharf where there are many tour companies operating cruises on the sound to experience dolphins, walk the Queen Charlotte track from Ship Cove, etc., etc. Margaret and Bill were very generous with their time and advice about the Marlborough wineries, and the road conditions heading south. We had a lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pick of Picton

I couldn't recommend a stay at Kippilaw House enough. From The moment my wife and I arrived Bill and Margaret went out there way to ensure we were catered for. The room was large, with all ammenities that you would find in a top hotel. The property is within walking distance of the restaurants of Picton.

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic place, with great ownership

Located close to town, but still quiet and peaceful. Owners very helpful, but not intrusive, We had to leave early, but they packed a great breakfast for us. Very thoughtful and helpful. They do whatever they can to make your stay enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very lovely B and B. Margaret was s welcoming and an amazing cook!

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Margaret and Bill are wonderful hosts and the breakfasts were spectacular. A hidden gem - we highly recommend!