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Gunyah Country Estate

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Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View | Room amenity
Executive lounge
Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, 7572
  • Washpen Falls
  • Rakaia Gorge
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Country Estate Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House | Private kitchen

Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House

  • 99 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for The Granary at Gunyah 3 Bedroom Self-Catering Holiday House

2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

The Granary at Gunyah 3 Bedroom Self-Catering Holiday House

  • 149 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View

Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View

Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View

  • 28 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Economy Cabin

  • 38 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Windwhistle

Located in Windwhistle, Gunyah Country Estate is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Hororata Golf Club and Rakaia Gorge. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Rakaia Gorge Walkway and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Washpen Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 30 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 39 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 60 min drive - 82.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prime Foods Nz - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Gunyah Country Estate

Riverfront guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar
Gunyah Country Estate offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include washing machines and irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Edwardian guesthouse also features babysitting (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Enjoy local cuisine at Gunyah Estate-The Lodge, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Windwhistle? This guesthouse has 377 square feet (35 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Gunyah Estate-The Lodge - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 38 for adults and NZD 38 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Gunyah Estate-The Lodge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Pro golf shop
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 38 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 20 per stay
  • Laundry fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Gunyah Country Estate
Gunyah Country Estate B&B Darfield
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Gunyah Country Estate B&B Windwhistle
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Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Estate Windwhistle
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Gunyah Country Estate Guesthouse
Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle
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