Farm stay accommodation, sleeping 8 to 12 people, on a family owned NZ high country sheep farm in the Lake Coleridge area, 1 hour's drive west of Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand.
The Shearers' Quarters complex consists of a main building and two exterior cabins. The recently refurbished main building sleeps 8 in 4 double bedrooms. Each of the kingsize beds can be converted to 2 singles. 3 bathrooms are available , including one en suite, also a fully self contained kitchen, laundry facilities and an outdoor BBQ. A large log fire, set in a spacious living area, sends ducted heat throughout the house. WiFi and TV are available. The two cabins positioned just outside the main unit, offer additional accommodation for another 4 people. They are bedrooms only. There is also a sofa bed in the living area which could sleep an additional 2 people making 14 beds available in total. Bed linen is available as an optional extra. Outdoors, children can enjoy a spacious play area in a farm yard setting.
Close by is easy access to 3 ski fields (Mt Hutt, Porter Heights, Mt Olympus), 3 golf courses (Terrace Downs, Glentunnel and Methven) the walkways of the Lake Coleridge Basin and 5 minutes drive from superb dining experiences at Terrace Downs Resort. The Quarters are ideal for international visitors interested in NZ farm life. In spring (mid October - mid December) lamb feeding is a highlight with children.
The Shearers' Quarters are also an excellent option for international tour groups wishing to combine a Middle Rock farm tour with farmstay accommodation. All groups have exclusive use and will not be sharing the accommodation with other visitors.
The main building with its spacious outdoor living area
The living area with its large log fire which heats the whole house
The spacious living area looking towards the kitchen
All kingsize double beds can be split to 2 singles
1 of 4 double rooms in the main building
1 bedroom has an en suite bathroom
3 bathrooms are available for guests
The scenic Lake Coleridge High country
Local
Eat and Drink
- The Green Parrot Bar & Grill - methven (12.8 miles) - Bar & restaurant open from 4pm
- Methven Resort - methven (13.2 miles) - Methven Resort Hotel, located in Mt Hutt Village, Methven is the preferred choice of Mt Hutt Accommo...
See and Do
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- NZ Alpine & Agriculture Encounter Methven Methven (12.7 miles) - The New Zealand Alpine & Agriculture Encounter is an experiential visitor attraction located in the ...
- Methven Resort methven (13.2 miles) - Methven Resort Hotel, located in Mt Hutt Village, Methven is the preferred choice of Mt Hutt Accommo...
- Porters Ski Area Springfield, Porters Pass (16.9 miles) - Porter Ski Area – Christchurch’s favourite ski field. Located just 89kms from the centre of Chris...
- Kowhai Farm Oxford (23.3 miles) - Welcome to Kowhai farm in New Zealand, we offer half day, full day and multi day horse riding tours. ...
