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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Luxury
Village
Mountains
Skiing
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Golf
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We are in a rural environment on the edge of town with views to the mountains and clear starry night skies.
Just a short stroll into town, cafes pubs, restaurants & cinema.
Enjoy a meal at the world Famous Blue Pub, Hot Air Ballooning, Jet Boating, Mountain Biking, Golfing, Tennis, Skiing and Snowboarding all literally on our doorstep.
Nearest airport
Christchurch International Airport is just over an hour away.
Queenstown International Airport is almost 5 hrs away
Getting Around
Getting Around:
Check the map view on google maps to see our approximate location and our proximity to the slopes and other places you're interested in. We’re perfectly located to explore everything in Methven.
Walking distances include:
🚶♂️ 5 mins – Garden of Harmony
🚶♂️ 8 mins – Library & Museum
🚶♂️ 9 mins – Methven Golf Course
🚶♂️ 10 mins – Cinema Paradiso
🚶♂️ 12 mins – Cafés, pubs & restaurants
🚶♂️ 15 mins – Information Centre
🚶♂️ 15 mins - Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church - Sunday Mass 9am
🚶♂️ 28 mins – Opuke Hot Pools & Methven Racecourse
Short Drive To:
Hot Air Balloon Pickup: 2 mins
Methven Skate Park: 2 mins
Methven Golf Club: 2 mins
Methven BMX Bike: 3 mins
Methven A&P Showgrounds: 3 mins
Methven Supermarkets, pubs, restaurants: 3 mins
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa: 4 mins
Methven Racecourse: 4 mins
Heli Rural Methven Helicopter adventures: 6 mins
Dirt Bandits UTV Experience: 11 mins
Mt Hutt Bike Park: 13 mins
Rakaia Gorge Walkway: 15 mins
Discovery Jet Boat Ride: 16 mins
Washpen Falls: 28 mins
Mount Hutt Ski Area – 30 mins
Skydiving - Ashburton Aerodrome: 32 mins
High Country Horse Adventures: 40mins
World Famous Sheffield Pies: 47 mins
Rangitata Rafting: 58 mins
Castle Hill & Mt Sunday: where Lord of the Rings site filmed) – 1 hr
Cave stream 1hr 23 mins
World Famous Fairlie Pies: 1hr 27mins
Lake Tekapo: 1hr 59 mins
Arthur's Pass: 2hrs
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
I can meet you for a coffee and a chat or a nice beverage at one of our local pubs or bars if you prefer.
Feedback
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"Travelling with my husband to see family in Cobh. My daughter, her husband and 3 children may be with us some of the time while there. So we would look at something that could accommodate 4 adults and children aged 9, 4, 3. We would like up to 2 months"
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