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Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max
€92* Per night/room 10 Jun - 11 Jun

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Hotel Description

Gunyah Country Estate features free WiFi in public areas and self-parking, plus a restaurant. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking, extended parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine at Gunyah Estate-The Lodge, a fine-dining restaurant with garden views
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a golf driving range, helicopter/aeroplane tours and archery
  • 10 minutes by car from Hororata Golf Club and 13 minutes from Rakaia Gorge
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area

About the Gunyah Country Estate

Location Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, 7572

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this guest house measures 377 square feet (35 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Gunyah Country Estate. The guest house can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Gunyah Country Estate was completed in December 2019. This 4-star Windwhistle guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 377 sq ft of conference space
  • 35 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1912
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking, extended parking, and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Gunyah Country Estate offers 8 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

  • Washer
  • In-room dining
  • Private outdoor space
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout curtains
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily.

Gunyah Estate-The Lodge – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Archery on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in.

  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Security system
  • Staffed front desk
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
  • UnionPay
  • COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 12
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 38 for adults and from 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)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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