Bay-View, Kaikoura

Margaret Woodill

296 Scarborough Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Phone: (03) 319 5480, Fax: (03) 319 7480
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Type of Accommodation Homestay
Rating 9.7 out of 10
Website http://www.bayviewhomestay.wordpress.com
Directions - Nearest Town Blenheim
Tariff - 2 people in 1 room $120 (NZD)
Tariff - 1 person $70 (NZD)
Tariff - Children under 14 $30
Breakfast Full
Restrictions No smoking inside
Beds 1 Queen , 1 Twin , 1 Single , Total 3 bedrooms
Bathrooms 1 Ensuite , 2 Private
Pets/Children Children welcome
 

Our spacious family home on Kaikoura Peninsula has splendid mountain and sea views and is exceptionally quiet. Only 5 minutes from the Kaikoura township, off the main highway south. The house nestles in an acre of colourful garden and there is plenty of off-street parking. A guest lounge is available or you are more than welcome to socialise with the host. Laundry facilities and tea/coffee with home-made baking available. There is a solar heated swimming pool for guests use. Traditional breakfast with home-baked bread, muesli, home preserves, available early as required for whale/dolphin watching guests. Enjoy breakfast in the dining area or out on the sunny deck whilst taking in the magnificent mountain view. We book local activities and happily meet bus or train. Margaret, your friendly host, has lived in the area for most of her life. She has a grown family of 4, and 7 grandchildren. Margaret enjoys gardening, bowls, sewing and choir. She especially enjoys warmly welcoming guests into her home. "Let Our Home be Your Home". Guests comments: "This B&B is an unforgettable memory for me in NZ 5 weeks travel" (Japan). "Beautiful place, beautiful food, fabulous hospitality, Margaret. Thank you for opening up your home and welcoming us. Be back again" (Wellington). "Thank you for meeting the train and showing us the area. You were highly recommended and we absolutely endorse this" (UK). "Many thanks for your generous hospitality. You and your lovely home are a credit to B&B Homestays" (UK). "The most amazing breakfast in all of New Zealand. The views are amazing too and so is Margaret's hospitality" (Australia). "We felt like family! Thank you for such a lovely visit and wonderful, delicious meals. We thank you a million!" (USA).

Guest Reviews

Bay-View 9.7 10 27
  Rating Date Reviewed
Colin & Brenda Vickers
A lovely experience. Margaret made us very welcome. Very good value.

10.0 10

April 2008
John & Norma Lindley
Very very good value for money, lovely welcome, lovely room. In the company of great people.

10.0 10

March 2008
Mr & Mrs Seed
Very welcoming and friendly, a very enjoyable stay.

10.0 10

March 2008
Joan Dixon
Everything excellent!

10.0 10

March 2008
Corrie & John
Fantastic stay!

9.0 10

March 2008
Bridget & Peter
Keep up the great work!

9.0 10

March 2008
Bruce Middleton
A perfect place to stay - view garden, accommodation and breakfast were all excellent.

10.0 10

March 2008
John & Tina Vernon
Most frindly welcome , lovely views to the mountains, gorgeous cat - all in all a very comfortable stay.

9.0 10

March 2008
Beth Magnum
Margaret is a wonderful hostess, and we throughly enjoyed our time with her. She has a lovely home, a beautiful garden, and a spectacular view. She was so willing to arrange a tour (whale watching)

10.0 10

March 2008
Lisa Wrightson
Margaret is very welcoming. Excellent place to stay. Clean, well presented. Excellent food. Well recommended.

10.0 10

March 2008
D Parley
A wonderful variety of homemade foods, bread, marmalade and other other goodies.

10.0 10

March 2008
Bill & Julie Harris
Wonderful stay.

10.0 10

March 2008
M & M Kelly
Our fourth visit to Bay Viewe. We would never come to NZ & miss out this stay with Margaret. We love it here.
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March 2008
Anne Lawson
Wonderful homestay, warm welcome, clean, great breakfast. We returned to Margaret for a 2nd visit after 5 years, she's amazing. So Kind and helpful. Also very good value for money.

10.0 10

March 2008
Rayments
Margaret could not have done more to make us welcome in her home. What a super lady.

7.0 10

March 2008
Chris & Senny Kirvan
Please DO NOT change anything!!! It's a lovely place with great food and atmosphere created by a charming lady.

10.0 10

March 2008
Mr & Mrs J Howard
Great host.

10.0 10

March 2008
Burgermeister
Great breakfast, everything was perfect.

10.0 10

March 2008
Hugh and Penny Richmond
Fantastic - best B&B we have stayed at in NZ.

10.0 10

March 2008
Mike & Joan
Hospitality plus - superb breakfast and very comfortable bed - lovely view - a great stay but not long enough.

10.0 10

March 2008
Mr & Mrs J Parry
Great stay.

10.0 10

March 2008
Colin & Brenda Vickers
Absolutely wonderful. We will be back!!!! and we will certainly recommend Margaret to our friends coming out to NZ.

10.0 10

March 2008
Michael Boudreau
Wonderful B&B.

10.0 10

March 2008
Alwyn Jones
Cant think of anything that would improve this B&B. Its brilliant.

10.0 10

February 2008
D Foot
Everything of the highest standard. Very pleased.

10.0 10

February 2008
Kathy Arras
Wonderful B&B (more homestay). Margaret is a lovely host and more than obliging. It is truely a home away from home. The minute you walk in the door you are made very welcome. Views from her home are stunning. Local knowledge is fantastic. Great place to stay.

10.0 10

October 2007
B & B Clauss
Very lovely homestay, with delicious breakfast in a wonderful coloured garden. And Margaret is such a wonderful host. Thanks for all.

9.0 10

October 2007