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The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 163552.1 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Kaka Point Beach
- Place, Catlins Lake
- Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse
- Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Brooking
2 Single Beds
Iwikatea
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
McSkimmings
1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib
O'Malley
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Sleepout
1 Queen Bed
Tohiariki
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Original Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue
Lesmahagow is the magnificent villa built by Peter McSkimming in 1914 and lovingly restored to its former glory. Sitting on 6,000m2 of private landscaped gardens, the property provides the perfect setting to escape from the world. Not only can you experience a piece of NZ history but the home boasts many modern conveniences such as central heating, a commercial kitchen, superior WIFI, coffee machine, sauna and a fresh water hot pool to relax in after exploring the Clutha area.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Benhar
Located in Benhar, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Teapot World is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve and Shaws Island. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
Balclutha, Otago
What's nearby
- Kaka Point Beach - 33 min drive - 30.6 km
- Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 37 min drive - 30.6 km
- Catlins Lake - 40 min drive - 45.8 km
- Cannibal Bay Beach - 48 min drive - 46.4 km
- Nugget Point Lighthouse - 59 min drive - 40.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cafe 55 - 7 min drive
- Subway - 7 min drive
- Captains Cafe & Bar - 6 min drive
- Heart and Soul Cafe - 6 min drive
- Rosebank Café & Grill - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Matt Brooking
Languages:
English
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