Kokopu Estate, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
|
The Gatekeepers Cottage - A Romantic Retreat
|
|
|
Kokopu Estate, two charming cottages in a beautiful valley close to Akaroa,
Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.
|
|
Kokopu Cottage
 is in an idyllic location beside a stream with gardens and orchard.
Beside the stream is an outdoor wood-fired bath.
|
|
 Kokopu Cottage has two bedrooms, the main bedroom has a
large lead light window and beautiful hand crafted bed.
There is an open fire in the living room so it is very cosy on cold evenings.
The cottage offers an ideal honeymoon retreat with mornings spent in bed,
the birds singing outside.
The second bedroom contains a set of bunks,
and there is a fold out couch in the lounge.
There's plenty for the children to do outside while you relax
in the intimate living room with a glass of wine.
The bath hidden in the bush is a short walk over the bridge.
Slip in for a romantic treat with just the stars for company and the open sky above.
|
|
The Gatekeepers Cottage
 is perfect for a couple wanting to enjoy an intimate romantic experience.
DVD player with selection of DVDs.
There is an ensuite bathroom and a separate sitting room.
You have your own private courtyard with a pond
.
|
|
Enjoy peace and tranquility on our thirty seven acre farm set on the old volcanic rim above Akaroa Harbour.
Enjoy the benefits of a rural setting, yet only 1 kilometer from the many attractions of Akaroa.
Stroll through the gardens and orchard beside the meandering stream, or explore the many walks with stunning harbour views.
|
- outdoor bush bath
- open fireplace / firewood provided
- large private garden and trees
- fully equipped kitchen
- gas barbecue
- radio/ CD player
- washing machine
- oil heaters
- shower / heated towel rail
|
- iron and ironing board
- spring water
- quality linen supplied by arrangement for an additional fee
- well behaved pets by arrangement
- smoking outdoors only
- plenty of parking space
- electric stove
- indoor flush toilet
|
|
Akaroa is only two minutes drive away.
There are some wonderful walking tracks to explore and plenty of restaurants to choose from in the village.
|
|
Your Hosts: Wendy and Mark Bradley
|
|
Address:
|
155 Grehan Valley Rd, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
|
|
Telephone:
|
+64 (0)3 304 7427
|
|
Fax:
|
+64 (0)3 304 7777
|
|
Mobile:
|
+64 (0)21 39 9169
|
|
E-mail
|
bradlez@paradise.net.nz
|
|
Website:
|
www.akaroa-holidays.co.nz
|
|
Tariff:
|
Kokopu Cottage:
NZ$180 per night for two people.
Extra person NZ$15 each.
Discount rates are available for long stay visits in low season.
Please ask us for prices.
Gatekeepers Cottage:
NZ$160 including linen and NZ$210 for B&B.
|
|
|
Location:
Akaroa is about 1 hour by car (80 km) from Christchurch.
The drive gives you spectacular views of Akaroa Harbour and the tranquil former French settlement itself.
Take highway 75 from Christchurch, leading all the way to Akaroa. Turn right down the main street, Rue Lavaud.
Take the first left onto Rue Grehan.
Follow Rue Grehan for around a kilometer on the sealed section and continue for another 500m along the gravel road.
You will find Kokupu Farm on the left where you will immediately see our cosy cottage.
You will find us in the main house at the top of the drive past the orchard.
|
