Wilderness House, Akaroa

Jim & Liz Coubrough

42 Rue Grehan, Akaroa, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0)3 304 7517, or +64 (0)21 669 381, Fax: +64 (0)3 304 7518
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Type of Accommodation Luxury
Rating 10 out of 10
Website http://www.wildernesshouse.co.nz
Directions - Nearest Town Christchurch
Tariff - 2 people in 1 room $295 (NZD)
Tariff - 1 person $295 (NZD)
Tariff - Dinner By arrangement
Breakfast Full
Restrictions No smoking on property
Payments Visa/Mastercard, EFTPOS
Beds 1 King/Twin , 3 Queen , Total 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms 3 Ensuite , 1 Private
Associations, Awards & Ratings Heritage Inns, Qualmark 4 1/2 Star
Pets/Children Not suitable for children
 

Treat yourself to a memorable experience in one of Akaroa's gracious historic homes. Built in 1878 our home is set in a one acre garden including a petite vineyard. Rooms have wireless internet, harbour/valley views and feature gorgeous linen, garden flowers, a selection of teas, coffee and home-baking. Linger over our special breakfasts. Secluded and private we are just a stroll to the village. Join us for a glass of our wine each evening. Unwind, relax and enjoy! Resident cat George.

(Children over 14 years only)

Guest Reviews

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  Rating Date Reviewed
Trevor & Jane
Many thanks for your warm and friendly hospitality. Your lovely home was a wonderful start to our holiday. Trevor, Jane & Stephie, Perth WA
10.0 10
April 2005
Ian & Clare, Sussex
A very good return visit to round off our South Island trip after coming here when we arrived in NZ. Hope to come back again and again! Many thanks. 		(none)
April 2005
Ted & Trish Pevy, Brisbane
Thank you so much for your wonderfull hospitality. We felt so spoilt by you both.
10.0 10
April 2005
Jenny and Martyn
Thank you for a relaxing weekend. A wonderful setting, house and hospitality. 		(none)
May 2004
Janie & Craig
Really great thank you, most enjoyable stay. 		(none)
May 2004
Janie & Craig
Really great thank you, most enjoyable stay. 		(none)
May 2004
Sally & Geoff
Just what we needed - very lovely. PS 2 nights next time. 		(none)
August 2003
Mr & Mrs Drummond
Many thanks for the superb hospitality that you bestowed on our family while we celebrated the 60th birthday 		(none)
June 2003
Vivienne & Roger
A beautiful home and wonderful hosts, especially the house wine at 6:30!!!! We will be back. 		(none)
May 2003
Natalie & Micheal
Absolutely wonderful & luxurious! We will be back. Thanks 		(none)
April 2003
Peter & Maggie Busby
Friends here at the Gold Coast recommended Jim & Liz and we stayed with them in November last. It was the best recommendation we have ever had. It was like staying as the guests of old friends and the highlight of our first holiday in NZ 		(none)
April 2002
Jason & Georgie Wills
We have been back to Wilderness House for a second time as we were just so impressed with the beautiful standard of accommodation, meals and the way in which we were made to feel 'right at home'. Thanks Liz & Jim, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay & we know we'll be back. 		(none)
October 2001
N & A Watt
A truely delightful and secluded retreat on the outskirts of beautiful Akaroa. Jim and Liz made us truely welcome and we totally enjoyed the experience of staying in their wonderfully restored home. A real treasure. Excellent value. We would strongly recommend Wilderness House to anyone looking for time away from the pressures of life. 		(none)
October 2001
Angela Kearney
I visited Wilderness House in June 2001 and found it to be so restful, open, spacious and very friendly. The views from the rooms toward the harbour and over toward to Peninsula are spectacular. The garden is also wonderful and even though I was there in winter it was possible to enjoy sitting outside for tea and listening to the stillness and calm but with birds as company. The Coubroughs are great hosts - unobtrusive but very welcoming and full of useful information on things to do in and around Akaroa. The place was spotlessly clean. I recommend Wilderness House - at any time of the year - and look forward to taking some overseas guests there later as it does feel so kiwish and welcoming. 		(none)
October 2001
Neville & Pauline Reilly
We were fortunate to stay at Wilderness House in August 2001 and thoroughly recommend this B&B to anyone who is seeking a charming, quiet, private and exquisitively decorated home to stay in. The hospitality, gourmet food and excellent wine was equivalent if not better than any five star hotel we have ever stayed in. Harry and Beethoven, Liz and Jim's beautiful cats, added a very homely touch and provided much entertainment. Akaroa itself is a charming village with so much to offer its visitors and we have no doubt that we will be returning to sample more of Liz and Jim's superb hospitality. Thank you so much for a memorable holiday. 		(none)
October 2001
Todd
I'm so glad we found yoe beatiful house to spend our last night in! Exquisitely furnished. Thankyou.
Todd & Leisa
Sydney 		(none)
October 2001
Milton
A wonderful introduction to B&B's. Lovely rooms, service & breakfast to die for. Thankyou for a lovely stay.
Milton & Sally
Clevedon 		(none)
October 2001
Andrew
A pleasant way to conclude our wedding celbrations.
Andrew & Hannah
Coogee NSW 		(none)
October 2001