[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Mill House Travelers can unwind with drinks on the sun-drenched patio or venture out to explore the surrounding natural beauty of the countryside ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/98dc0024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/799ffb5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/d0dbcb82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Queen Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/97f6ad83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/9a44bc2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Mill House welcomes visitors with genuine countryside hospitality. Enjoy drinks from the bar on the sun-kissed terrace or relax in the garden. The guesthouse offers practical in-room WiFi and functional meeting spaces for both leisure travelers and those needing to work. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=12851308&PinnedHotelID=12851308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=12851308&PinnedHotelID=12851308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 5 - Oct. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=12851308&PinnedHotelID=12851308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=12851308&PinnedHotelID=12851308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=12851308&PinnedHotelID=12851308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=12851308&PinnedHotelID=12851308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=12851308&PinnedHotelID=12851308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=12851308&PinnedHotelID=12851308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Queen Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/7edfcc3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Queen Room ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Pillowtop bed Premium bedding Hair dryer Private bathroom Living room - 216 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/c338acfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Pillowtop bed Premium bedding Hair dryer Private bathroom - 538 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Hill view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/231ae57a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Microwave Electric kettle - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Large Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12851400/12851308/1b75d1e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Large Studio ### Highlights Heating Free cribs/infant beds Kitchenette Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Microwave - 398 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHerbert-Hotels-The-Mill-House.h12851308.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHerbert-Hotels-The-Mill-House.h12851308.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-45.25605%2C170.79680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BdeVyVC6teLmlzYREuITxlr0AVU=) 2358 Herbert-Hampden Road, Herbert, 9495 #### What's nearby - Hampden Beach - 8 min drive - 10.1 km - Moeraki Boulders - 11 min drive - 13.7 km - Oamaru Harbour - 26 min drive - 33.2 km - Steampunk HQ - 26 min drive - 33.2 km - Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony - 29 min drive - 34.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Lockies Takeaways - ‬6 min drive - ‪Vanessas Place - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hampden Takeaways - ‬6 min drive - ‪Hampden Tavern - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### The Mill House Guesthouse in a rural location You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The Mill House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Barbecue grills, a banquet hall, and luggage storage - 1 meeting room Room features All guestrooms at The Mill House include amenities such as free WiFi. 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Check-in end time: 8 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## 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 This property accepts credit cards ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Mill House Herbert Mill House Guesthouse Herbert The Mill House Herbert The Mill House Guesthouse The Mill House Guesthouse Herbert ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Mill House pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at The Mill House? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Mill House? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Mill House? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is The Mill House located? > Situated on the riverwalk, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Te Hakapureirei Beach, Hampden Beach, and Moeraki Boulders. Moeraki Lighthouse and Totara Estate are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Mill House Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.4/10 Staff & service ### 8.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Nov 25, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Classy and a little bit different Wow. What an amazing place to stay the night, beside the river and listening to the tuis in the trees. I felt like a princess staying in the Mill House itself. I really appreciated that the owner rang around Hampden to find out where I could get a meal. ##### Janet ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicholas, Wellington Sep 8, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Appeared to be only ones there on night of stay. Room clean but dated. Staff had turned on heating in room prior to arriving as chilly, nice touch. ##### Nicholas Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy, portarlington vic australia May 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A quiet hotel in a picturesque spot in the nz countryside Helpful staff and a comfotable spacious room with microwave and simple kitchen equipmentwpuld recomnend youvstop here on your travels on the sth Is ##### Joy Stayed 2 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 15, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent facilities, host was very helpful. This was an excellent stay. The host was very helpful, and happy to talk. The venue would be lovely for a wedding, especially in summer when the garden is in full bloom. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia Apr 7, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful stay! We had a wonderful 2 night stay! The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful. Our studio unit was spotlessly clean, well equipped and so cozy. The beds were amazing and comfy. The gardens were beautiful and such peaceful surroundings. Look forward to staying again ##### Olivia ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 28, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Has extremly beautiful garden. We were so glad to choose this place. Room is clean and big. Seperate toilet and shower. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### long Mar 1, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort 住房靠近高速公路，晚上太吵，影响睡眠。 ##### long Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### donna Feb 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Historical facility with accomodating and u derstanding management. Wouldove to stay there again. ##### donna ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daphne, Layton, Utah Feb 5, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice hotel/motel with a lot of history My husband and I stayed in the motel section of The Mill House for 2 nights. There are premium hotel rooms in the beautifully restored Mill House as well. These rooms don't tend to show up on hotel booking websites since they focus on the cheaper priced rooms. If you want to stay in the historic Mill House, you should call the hotel directly. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The gardens here are so beautiful. This place is right next to the River and a historic bridge built in the 1800s. I highly recommend staying here. ##### Daphne Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 25, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Directly on high way, easy to reach. Clean room, fornitures are new. No kitchen or laundery room. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather, UK Dec 11, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Motel unit in beautiful garden Historic old stone built mill in an amazing garden setting on a river bank. A profusion of flowers, shrubs and trees If you're a gardener you'll love it. Our host, Malcolm, regaled us with the story of the mill and the unique skewed arch bridge beside it. The unit in the garden was equipped with everything we could need and the bed was the most comfortable of any we had slept in so far in New Zealand. Thanks Malcolm ##### Heather Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill, Melbourne Dec 3, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Plenty of character. Beautiful old mill with gorgeous garden near a river setting. Very peaceful and relaxing. ##### Bill Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### James Nov 9, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful Stone Mill Converted to a Hotel Wonderful three story old mill nicely concerted into a nice new hotel with the charm of 3' stone walls. Spectacular 2 acre garden. Additional rooms in the garden area. Nice owner hosts. Highly recommend a stay there. ##### James Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roland, Switzerland Jul 31, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice and romantic hotel We arrived a little bit late. The receptionist was very friendly. He already heat our room, because it was very cold outside. Good beds, nice room. ##### Roland Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 16, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort excellent hotel, friendly welcome, lovely room, will most certainly go back ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 16, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very nice place, suggest youu visit Vanessa's Country Cafe in Hampden for breakfast ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Alison Apr 14, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Good could of been better Booked twin room and received large family room which was cold and dark, due to length of stay wanted to change to opposite side which staff were unable to accommodate. Staff were freindly and good range of non cooked breakfast. ##### Alison ### 8/10 Good #### Bob B., Gold Coast Mar 24, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### unusual place Booked online. Thought we were going to stay in nice old three storey "Mill House". Bit disappointed when accommodation was 100 meters away in much more modern unit. Even though unit was substantial distance from main south highway and parallel train line, noise penetrated the room which kept my wife awake. Asked owner about noise before we stayed and he said they were used to it, not a worry. Bed was huge but not comfortable.Total lack of hanging space, not even a towel rail in bathroom. ##### Bob B. ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 19, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 17, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Historical place Amazing stay in historical place, great place for a family or couple. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 15, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The toilet paper The toilet paper was the thinnest we have ever used as was the toilet seat and no plug in sink. Lovely building helpful staff comfy bed good lounge. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis, M Mar 14, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice hotel a reasonable distance from Omaru Malcolm was very friendly. We spoke about their serving breakfast, which would make the place perfect! Great stay! ##### Dennis ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy Mar 6, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely spot, lovely hotel, lovely people ##### Lucy ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 26, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller