Title: The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=37990629&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate Family-friendly cottage in Windwhistle ## Photo gallery for The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate ![Exterior - The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate (Methven (Mt Hutt))](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990700/37990629/dd83977e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate (Methven (Mt Hutt))](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990700/37990629/90-00714c1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate (Methven (Mt Hutt))](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990700/37990629/b742bd6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate (Methven (Mt Hutt))](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990700/37990629/a2a0782e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate (Methven (Mt Hutt))](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37990700/37990629/9b095c34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the grounds of Gunyah Country Estate, The Granary is a stylish cottage with views of Mt Hutt and other ranges. Enjoy warm winters and cool summers in this well-appointed home, perfectly positioned for exploring Methven's attractions like skiing, golfing, hot air ballooning or fishing. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate The Granary is a new stylish cottage set within the grounds of Gunyah Country Estate. With wonderful views of Mt Hutt, Winterslow, Old Man's Peak, as well as peeks at other ranges, it is a quiet conveniently located home for many tourist attractions in the Methven area (skiing, golf, hot air ballooning, fishing, bush walks, landscape). Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, well appointed and full of character. Special conditions: No Smoking inside or outside. No parties, no tents, no dossers. Cleaning: Leave property as found or Optional cleaning fee on exit. One night stay permitted with extra $ 20 surcharge applying per stay. Extras: Cleaning Fee on Exit (Optional, NZ$0.00 per stay); Linen (included); Continental Breakfast (Optional, NZ$0.00 per person); Full Cooked Breakfast (Optional, NZ$0.00 per person); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103600000/103596200/103596158/9d84b92d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rakaia Gorge Views | Mt Hutt Windwhistle - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=103596158&PinnedHotelID=103596158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827500/96827462/a9b5454f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mt Hutt View - 3 Bedroom Apartment Terrace Downs Windwhistle - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=96827462&PinnedHotelID=96827462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102352100/102352014/4aee10d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yuki's Chalet - luxury ski chalet, sleeps 14, spectacular mountain views; golf Windwhistle - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $960 CA $1,240 total includes taxes & fees Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=102352014&PinnedHotelID=102352014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55460000/55459300/55459260/a83c38b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Authentic log chalet serene and secluded with outdoor spa Lyford - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=55459260&PinnedHotelID=55459260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109410000/109403100/109403053/da7ed791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly on Forest! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number Gunyah Country Estate ### Property is also known as The Granary:new Stylish Cottage at Gunyah Estate Cottage The Granary:new Stylish Cottage at Gunyah Estate Windwhistle ## 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-43.53348%2C171.79106&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fxrAv7bUQLfQT0-YzwDinXhO74M=) Methven (Mt Hutt), Methven #### What's nearby - Rakaia Gorge \- 11 min drive \- 15.1 km - Rakaia Gorge Walkway \- 12 min drive \- 18.0 km - Hororata Golf Club \- 13 min drive \- 18.4 km - Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa \- 23 min drive \- 38.5 km - Awa Awa Rata Reserve \- 25 min drive \- 36.3 km #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - The Hororata Cafe ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate? ### What time is check-out at The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate? ### Where is The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa O. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Granary Thank you! Beautiful estate and grounds. The Granary is lovely. This was an overnight stay and we arrived late in the day, so did not explore. I do wish the initial instructions included the need to clean before we left and we would have budgeted more time for that. ##### Lisa O. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue S. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Customer Really lovely accomodation. Clean and tidy and very nice decor. Nice comfy bed Nice and peaceful setting. Loved seeing all the chooks and meeting the two dogs this morning. ##### Sue S. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Meredyth A. Apr 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### I didn't realize... The bathroom and toilet is upstairs and the 3rd bedroom is tiny under the eaves, more suited to 2 children with 2 single beds. The fire is fabulous, everything else a wonderful experience and super comfortable larger beds ##### Meredyth A. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah W. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A lovely spot with everything supplied to make the stay very easy. ##### Leah W. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Paulina P. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Was very cold. Accommodation was cold on arrival and we struggled to get the accomodation heated during the one night stay. ##### Paulina P. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose L. May 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage on old estate, warm and comfortable well set up for cooking and relaxing. Really good setting peaceful and beautiful, comfortable house ##### Rose L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### paul m. Apr 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Venue Beautiful grounds ##### paul m. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara G. Jul 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy, country location. Warm welcome with fire lit. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, spacious living area and good shower. ##### Barbara G. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gareth P. Apr 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic farm stay What a fantastic place to stay. Beautiful grounds which we could wander around with our dog. The cottage was well appointed and very comfortable. Close to multiple recreational opportunities if you like the outdoors. Excellent communication with the host. I would definitely like to go back. ##### Gareth P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kerry B. Oct 30, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful spot,nice gardens,overall a little tired though. Helpful owner to back stuck motorhome Enjoyed but lack of parking. Heat pump would be good ##### Kerry B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harriet E. Jan 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mini break Very easy to rent. Good communication with owner ##### Harriet E. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina F. Apr 14, 2019 #### Fantastic location, beautiful spot. It was a busy weekend riding bikes at Mt Hutt. The cottage was perfectly located, beautiful spot, lovely to come home to. Would have been nice to have had a bit more time to enjoy it. Even so we had a fantastic weekend. Thank you so much. ##### Christina F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Leonie v. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Check-in, location #### Simple but good space for family hols A nice enough spot, but lacking a few finer details that you expect of a 'lodge type stay' eg: 4pm check in was required (a chilly 3 deg out) No heating on and the fire took a while to crank up, getting mega hot upstairs yet still cold down with timber floors... (no kindling, firelighters, paper, even coffee on arrival), only one side of elec blanket one bed, none on single beds. Loud noises from attached unit (thin walls) kids running up and down wooden stairs and their gas califont clicking and cluncking right outside the downstairs main bedroom much of the night and early morning was a bit annoying! Im sure the owners mean well but seem busy/preoccupied with so many rooms to manage ##### Leonie v. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Colin M. Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Be wary - two adjacent cottages The big problem is the single building is two cottages, separated by a paper-thin wall. This is not clear in the property description. It is also the opposite of Bookabach’s claim that “you get the whole private home”. The upstairs bedroom (& living room) in the cottage is immediately adjacent to the neighbouring cottage. On our first night, we were woken up by the neighbours arriving at 10 pm, hearing them walk up and down their stairs, talking, etc. It was like being in a hostel (not a “private home”). I called the owner, who said that if we wanted to leave, she would refund our stay (we were never fully refunded). We then spent until around 1 am trying to contact Bookabach to cancel the booking, and then booking a new place for the next night (not easy as this was during school holidays). We were then woken up again at 7 am by the neighbours leaving. The wooden structure is very noisy, lots of creaking and general sounds as people move about - inappropriate for conjoining two cottages. It was to difficult contact VRBO when realising the accommodation was sub-standard and misleadingly advertised. Try it – there is no general contact number or even email. My advice is the obvious – only book once you have read ALL the reviews, and if a property has few reviews, don’t go there. Overall, the property would be fine if there no neighbours. But under no circumstances would I recommend staying here if you were unsure whether somebody else was in the next door unit. ##### Colin M. 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