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Ben Ohau High Country Station

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ben Ohau, Canterbury
  • Twizel Town Centre
    3 min drive
  • Mueller Ridge
    3 min drive
  • Lake Ruataniwha
    5 min drive
  • Glentanner (GTN)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Twizel

At this holiday home you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Mueller Ridge and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Twizel Town Centre. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a washing machine. .Home features a TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. .In proximity to this Twizel holiday home you'll find Lake Pukaki.

What's nearby

  • Twizel Town Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mueller Ridge - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Ruataniwha - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lake Pukaki - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lake Pukaki Information Center - 10 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mt Cook Alpine Salmon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mint Folk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bumbles Bacon Butties - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Musterer's Hut Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ben Ohau High Country Station

Ben Ohau High Country Merino Sheep Station Cottage is a working farm nestled at the foot of the Ben Ohau Mountain Range just 6 minutes from the township of Twizel. The cottage has been built with incredible views just for you.

This is an amazing wee cottage and although we have bunks and can have 3 people staying it is much better suited for 2 people.

You will have this quaint cottage all to yourself.

Ben Ohau has an incredible history that the owners are keen to share with guests. The farming history is extensive and fascinating but the property has also used in recent years as a film set! For any LOTR fans your hosts can provide you with an exclusive tour of these sites and even share their own experience of being a ork. Please let us know at the time of booking if you would like to have a tour.

We have a strict 10am check out policy to allow us to clean and prepare the for our next guests. Unless you have discussed a late check out with us prior to your booking a fee imposed for check out's after 10am.

Property manager

BookTwizel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Ben Ohau High Station Twizel
78931
Ben Ohau High Country Station Twizel
Ben Ohau High Country Station Private vacation home
Ben Ohau High Country Station Private vacation home Twizel

Frequently asked questions

Does Ben Ohau High Country Station have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

No, Ben Ohau High Country Station does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ben Ohau High Country Station?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ben Ohau High Country Station Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aliecha m s., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
Amazing little cottage. Everything you need is there. Amazing view.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Helpful host.Clean and comfortable place to stay with lovely mountain views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We absolutely loved our stay at Hill Cottage. Sitting on the sunny verandah in the peaceful surrounds with a great view was very enjoyable. The starry sky at night was amazing! It was also a great base for exploring the area, including Mt Cook, and a super easy short drive to town for supplies or meals. We would highly recommend a visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outlook, and being so close to Twizel! It meant after a long day socialising we could wind down. Just beautiful! Would recommend having a clothes horse as we hung our clothes around the rooms as the clothes line was in shadow at the end of the day. But it was no biggie and I'm sure if we had have asked the hosts would have provided something, they were also just super lovely and accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in a handy location
Peaceful location that provided a great base for everything we wanted to do. Well equipped, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A country haven!
We had this as our base to explore the region. So this was a comfortable haven to come home to. Very private. Prestine. Lovely property and land to explore. Hosts were really lovely.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Loved our stay at Ben Ohau farm’s hill cottage. Amazing views, everything we needed, tastefully decorated, and sooo relaxing. Lots of great walks & lakes in the area too. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen M., Blenheim NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Ben Ohau Cottage
Clean and cosy cottage - great location. Good info and communication for booking and arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ben Ohau
Great to be in the country away from the town, lovely view, we’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical MacKenzie Country Cottage
So handy to Twizel and Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail yet far away enough to have a high country experience. The site is elevated so there are fabulous photo ops from every window - possibly the best loo view I have ever seen! The deck is handy for sunrise and sunset viewing. A lot of care has gone into furnishing and there are nice personal touches like books and artworks of the MacKenzie Country. Excellent base for exploring the area and having a very well equipped kitchen and laundry means it is fully self contained - we didn't need to eat out. Exceeded expectations and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop Cottage 👍
Priscilla and Simon gave us a warm welcome, lovely modern cottage amid Ben Ohau Station, and a lovely, relaxing experience. Highly recommend and will definitely book again. A+++