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Gunyah Country Estate

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Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, 0508 283 858
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Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View
28 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View
26 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House
99 square metres
1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View
Room with view
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Country Estate Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View
28 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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The Granary at Gunyah 3 Bedroom Self-Catering Holiday House
149 square metres
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Economy Cabin
38 square metres
2 Twin Bunk Beds 1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Edwardian guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Windwhistle, Gunyah Country Estate is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Hororata Golf Club and Rakaia Gorge. This family-friendly guesthouse is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Rakaia Gorge Walkway and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Washpen Falls.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include washing machines and irons/ironing boards.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Edwardian guesthouse also features babysitting (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and ski storage.

Enjoy local cuisine at Gunyah Estate-The Lodge, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Windwhistle? This guesthouse has 377 square feet (35 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

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  • English

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Gunyah Country Estate

Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, 7572

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 4
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Ski storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1912
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 377
  • Conference space size (meters) - 35
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free long-term parking
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Pro shop
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Banquet hall
  • Firewood (free)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls
  • Dog exercise area

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Gunyah Country Estate offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Yard
  • Room service
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Heating
  • Washing machine
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Gunyah Estate-The Lodge - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ski equipment rental shops nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Ecotours on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Archery on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in.

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Debit cards

UnionPay

Events/parties not allowed

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 12

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 38 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 20 per stay
  • Laundry fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Gunyah Country Estate
  • Gunyah Country Estate B&B Darfield
  • Gunyah Country Estate Darfield
  • Gunyah Country Estate B&B Windwhistle
  • Gunyah Country Estate B&B
  • Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle
  • Gunyah Estate Windwhistle
  • Gunyah Estate Windwhistle
  • Gunyah Country Estate Guesthouse
  • Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle
  • Gunyah Country Estate Guesthouse Windwhistle

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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