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Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage

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Possum Cottage with the view over our farm behind.
View from the back of the cottage, looking over our farm.
Spring colour
Our farm sign "Bedeshurst". Head past here, and turn left into the yard.
Open plan kitchen & dining area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fairlie, Canterbury
  • McLean Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Fairlie Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage

Possum Cottage is a cosy cottage, located in a farmyard setting, situated on our sheep, cattle & deer farm. Heated by an open fire and new heat pump installed in 2021. There are also various smaller heaters for the rooms, if required. Enjoy the farm experience with farm animals nearby along with our chickens, pigs & dogs at your front door. There are also lots of DVDs, games and toys. There are plenty of places to walk and bike on farm or fishing in a river nearby - please check with us before walking on the farm.

We also have available a 2-room self-contained studio/sleep out that can be hired in conjunction with Possum Cottage (Please contact via email)

Pets with prior approval. MUST stay outside and be vaccinated

LINEN: Please note that the advertised rate DOES NOT include linen.
The cottage has plenty of duvets & pillows supplied, so you are welcome to BYO towels & sheets. If you want to hire linen, please notify me when you book. The cost is $10 per guest (cash or I'll let you know our bank details)

BEDROOMS:
There are 3 bedrooms available.
Bedroom 1 = queen bed
Bedroom 2 = 2x king single
Bedroom 3 = 2x bunk beds. 1 bunk with double on bottom, single on top. 1 bunk with single on bottom & top

KITCHEN:
As shown in the photos, a full kitchen is available with the usual amenities required for your stay.

Property manager

Henry & Rachel Callaghan

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Working farm -you are responsible for theresafety
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Coal Stream

Located in Coal Stream, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fairlie Golf Course and Mount Dobson Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Fairlie, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Fairlie Golf Course - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 44 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Lake Tekapo - 45 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 47 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairlie Bakehouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Eat Deli & Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Red Stag Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Carnegies Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of McLean Park, Fairlie Golf Course and Fairlie Heritage Museum. Mount Dobson Ski Area and Pleasant Point Museum and Railway are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We loved our stay & the NZ rural farm experience. Hosts were so lovely & generous with their time answering our questions. Beds really comfy. Traditional style cottage/ farm house with cute vintage kitchen - well stocked with utensils etc. Working dogs close by, which we loved giving lots of pats. Also Peppa, the springer spaniel tour guide working dog :) - she was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stoaked
Great hosts and a clean and tidy little cottage 10 mins out of Farlie. Warm and friendly hosts on the farm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cosy winter cottage holiday on a working farm
Affordable, cosy, had everything we needed. Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm stay
Lovely cottage and friendly hosts. Being able to stay on a working farm was great for the youth to see. Obviously cold in winter but to be expected. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cavel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience of lifetime for city children.
A comfortable Bach with all we required supplied. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The dogs and chickens were all so friendly. Lovely memories to keep!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing rustic charm
We weren't sure what to expect from an old cottage on a farm but we were blown away! So many rustic features but everything very user friendly and comfortable. Stunning views of the farm paddocks and distant mountains make for a relaxing stay. Hosts are very welcoming but leave you to yourself and we were grateful to have our little dog with us. Wish we'd booked for a longer period.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karen H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't do it
It's only a reasonable option if you need to sleep 10 children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grant R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised - great farm stay with friendly hosts
Great to be able to crank the open fire in a classic NZ farm house. Nice to be close to Fairly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kerri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable
Had everything I required.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable & Cozy
Great place in seperate older farm house and perfect for 2 families looking for an unpretentious and well priced stay. Very cozy with great facilities and was only 30mins drive to Tekapo . Very friendly and helpful hosts. We will stay again . Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aymen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully Isolated from everything else surrounding it
Love how cosy the property felt overall. Would come again

10/10 Excellent

Graeme E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place
Loved this place, can't wait to come back. Super friendly host, no haste check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jane U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely farm stay
Classic New Zealand farm stay. Old style farm house complete with very friendly dogs, chickens and pigs. Lovely friendly owners. Total location awesome- out of the city and quiet! Loved it- lots of space for everyone!!

10/10 Excellent

Mel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for travellers with children and a dog
A lovely old villa, well equipped with everything we needed, set on a working farm in a beautiful rural environment. Kids loved the roaming chooks and dogs and occasional tractor driving past and our labrador loved racing about with the farm dogs. Warm and cosy with comfortable beds and welcoming with a letter on arrival and some farm eggs. Thanks so much - highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., Colgate

Unique experience.
It was a relaxing morning walking around and seeing everything going on at the farm. I'd love to come back with our younger kids some day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

john h.

Peaceful and cosy.
Was so peaceful bought back memories when i was a girl.Loved walking around the farm looking at the animals.Our dutch rellies thoughly enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

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Hosted by Henry & Rachel Callaghan

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