Diamond Harbour Farm Cottage, Banks Peninsula

430 Bay View Road, Diamond Harbour, Diamond Harbour, Christchurch
6
Max Guests
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathroom

About this Holiday House

Mt Herbert Cottage is positioned in a private, rural setting above the Diamond Harbour township, Lyttelton Harbour; approximately 32 km from Central Christchurch. Situated on Mt Herbert Station, a sheep and beef farm, it is a well appointed, modern three bedroom house with wonderful views of Godley Heads and Mt Evans. There are chickens, ducks and very friendly working dogs nearby that may pay a visit! The Cottage has its' own private grounds and outdoor living area to enjoy. There is a logburner and firewood for chilly evenings, all linen / bedding is supplied and the kitchen is well equipped. Guests can relax and enjoy the peace, quiet and views, explore the various walking tracks or enjoy an outing to vibrant Lyttelton (a 6 min drive or 30 min walk to the ferry).

Details and amenities

Amenity: Kids: please enquire
Kids: please enquire
Amenity: No pets
No pets
Amenity: Linen provided
Linen provided
Amenity: Smoking outside only
Smoking outside only
Amenity: No disabled access
No disabled access
Heating & cooling
Amenity: Electric heat
Electric heat
Amenity: Fire place
Fire place
Amenity: Fire wood supplied
Fire wood supplied
Amenity: Oil heaters
Oil heaters
Kitchen
Amenity: Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Amenity: Freezer
Freezer
Amenity: Fridge
Fridge
Amenity: Microwave
Microwave
Amenity: Oven
Oven
Amenity: Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Tea, coffee, sugar etc
Amenity: Toaster
Toaster
Bathroom
Amenity: Accessible Bathroom
Accessible Bathroom
Amenity: Shower
Shower
Laundry
Amenity: Cleaning equipment
Cleaning equipment
Amenity: Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies
Amenity: Clothes line
Clothes line
Amenity: Dryer
Dryer
Amenity: Drying room
Drying room
Amenity: Ironing Facilities
Ironing Facilities
Amenity: Laundry Tub
Laundry Tub
Amenity: Washing Machine
Washing Machine
Parking
Amenity: Boat parking
Boat parking
Amenity: Garage
Garage
Amenity: Off Street Parking
Off Street Parking
Entertainment
Amenity: Bikes
Bikes
Amenity: TV
TV
Internet
Amenity: Cellphone coverage
Cellphone coverage
Amenity: Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Amenity: Internet available
Internet available
Bedroom
Amenity: Extra Bedding
Extra Bedding
Outdoors
Amenity: BBQ
BBQ
Amenity: Outdoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Amenity: WiFi - Fibre
WiFi - Fibre
 
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Bed layout

3 Queen(s)

Special Amenities

Wonderful views of Godley Heads, Mt Evans and surrounding farmland. Private and relaxed rural setting. Beaches and ferry are nearby, with plenty of walking tracks to enjoy. A magic getaway spot.

Special Attractions and Activities Nearby

Mt Herbert Cottage is situated on an elavated, rural position above Purau Bay. There are numerous local beaches and walking tracks to enjoy from the cottage. Diamond Harbour has a wonderful local Four Square Supermarket and a local cafe that offers daytime and evening dining. Regular ferries to Lyttelton offer a great outing to visit and explore this interesting and quirky little town. Lyttelton offers plenty of eateries, cafe's, shops and nightlife, and also hosts a wonderful Farmers Market each Saturday morning 9am - 1pm.

Reviews

Average Rating: 5
2 total reviews

Peteand Naomi
Stunning views! Artistically decorated. Thoughtfully and comfortably furnished. Wonderfully comfortable bed. Fantastic books! Generously provisioned! Warm and cosy. One of our best stays ever.
Andrea Darby
Stunning location and views, so tranquil and peaceful. The home was beautifully decorated and very cosy and warm. It had everything we needed plus!! Sarah is an absolute delight and an excellent host. Thank you so much for our stay, we'll be back!!

Availability

May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
Booked

Rates

Date rangeRatesExtra guestsMinimum stay
All year$200 / Night for 2 guests$802 Nights
All year
$200 / Night for 2 guests
Extra guests: $80Min. stay: 2 Nights
Rates are based on bedrooms used. ie. $200 for the first room (1 or 2 guests) and $80pp in other bedrooms after that.

Location

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