Ribbonwood Retreat, Franz Josef Glacier

Julie Wolbers & Jonathan Crofton

26 Greens Road, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
(03) 752 0072
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Type of Accommodation Self Contained Cottage, Luxury, B&B
Rating 9.9 out of 10
Directions - Nearest Town Franz Josef Glacier
Directions Ribbonwood Retreat is five km north of Franz Josef, the first house on Greens Road from the highway.
Tariff - 2 people in 1 room $180 - $275 (NZD)
Tariff - Dinner A variety of restaurants in Franz Josef village
Breakfast Full
Restrictions No smoking on property
Payments Visa/Mastercard
Beds 1 King , 3 Queen , 1 Single , Total 3 bedrooms , 2 doubles, king plus single
Bathrooms 2 Ensuite , 1 Private , Luxurious tiled bathrooms, private bathroom next to room.
Facilities and Features Wheelchair access, Wireless Internet
Pets/Children Children welcome
 

Hosts Jonathan is a wildlife ranger and Julie an international school teacher. We are keen hikers and bird enthusiasts with extensive knowledge of the local plants, birds and walks.
Relax and unwind at our peaceful country haven. Enjoy panoramic views of the forests, glaciers and mountains of Westland National Park from your room. Our grounds are specially landscaped, providing habitat to attract native birds.
Ribbonwood is uniquely situated to provide panoramic views in a quiet rural setting, just minutes from the town and ten minutes drive from the glacier. Our modern home and cottage feature tiled bathrooms, low allergy floors and bedding, and free Wifi .
Breakfast menu includes fresh fruit salad and choice of cereals, crepes, free range egg dishes, homemade bread or toast, fruit juice, perked coffee and tea.
At Ribbonwood we pride ourselves on our friendly personalised advice, catering for just a few guests because we want you to feel completely at home. Enquire now about our discounts and special offers.

Guest Reviews

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Ribbonwood Retreat 9.9 10 9
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brian & Linda
We had a wonderful overnight stay in a welcoming & comfortable home. Our hosts gave us much help and advice including booking local restaurants and attractions. Ribbonwood is an elegant home just outside Franz-Joseph in a scenic position. We enjoyed the home-made breakfast goodies and the engaging conversations on local life & wildlife. We wanted to stay longer. 		(none)
April 2008
Vivienne G Blount
What a wonderful retreat, the silence, the views, and the hospitality. Thank you. You make great breakfast Jo. A good base to see the glaciers and we enjoyed a helicopter flight the morning we moved on.
10.0 10
January 2008
Mike & Jill Collins
What a fantastic place, a wonderful haven, only wish we could stay longer. Thank you so much Julie for you kind hospitality...loved the bathroom with that power shower!
9.0 10
November 2006
Amisha & Vimal Mehta
Sensational hospitality with brilliant advice about travelling around Franz and the coast. We loved our time here and look foward to returning 		(none)
May 2006
Charles & Lydia Randolph
Lovely home in Franz Joseph. Our guests were very accommodating. I will reccommend this B & B to anyone. Local knowaledge first rate. We loved it.
10.0 10
March 2006
Paul and Carole Brennan
A wonderful place to stay. Outstanding hospitality from Julie and Jo. We really loved our private and very comfortable accommodation with excellent glacier views. An excellent stay in every way. Many thanks to both.
10.0 10
February 2006
Caroline Getz
We stayed in the cottage, a beautifully built king size room with a kitchen and wonderful bath. The accomodation was lovely as was the host and hostess. Jo and Julie were the perfert Kiwi hosts helping us plan our activities with the warmth of family caring. Stunning views surrounding the cottage and home with horses and cows in the surrounding pastures. A wonderful stay! Caroline and Gordon Getz
10.0 10
January 2006
Catherine Buck
Jo and Julie have been superb hosts adding their personal touch to the lovely luxury accomodation here. Wonderful to wake up to superb views in the morning, and lovely breakfast too (the home made bread is a must!)
10.0 10
December 2005
Ian Manley
We stayed in the Ribbonwood cottage for two nights, and throughly enjoyed the experience. The accommodation was excellent, with probably the best shower on the south island! The setting and scenery were magnificent, and Jo and Julie were great hosts with superb local knowledge, both of tourist attractions and environmental issues. And then there's the home made bread...!
10.0 10
December 2005