Title: Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. Apartment in Waitohi with free breakfast ## Photo gallery for Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. ![Property grounds - Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. (Waitohi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113540000/113535200/113535110/7777e31f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. 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(Waitohi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113540000/113535200/113535110/691795cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. and take advantage of free breakfast, a garden, and a playground. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Breakfast included - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. Shanagolden - centrally located 5 minutes from Pleasant Point and 20 minutes from Timaru with easy access to Ski fields at Mt Hutt (1 hour 37 mins), Mt Dobson (1 hour 27 mins) and Tekapo Round Hill (1 hour 45 mins). A tranquil native garden setting, perfect as a writers' or artists' retreat or for those seeking an escape from busy lives. Enjoy garden walks, evening birdsong or a game of Pétanque. Continental breakfast (with local produce) provided. Microwave and Air Fryer also available for meal preparation. Separate studio room with a garden courtyard and ensuite bathroom. Your hosts Patricia and Gerard have a comprehensive knowledge of Aotearoa / New Zealand's many attractions and have travelled and worked in 29 other countries and are happy to share a wine in the garden with guests. Patricia speaks French, Italian and Te Reo Maori as well as English. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Local artist showcase - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57950000/57947200/57947183/eee57b85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arle's Nook Temuka - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 43 reviews CA $64 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=57947183&PinnedHotelID=57947183&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626600/9626507/1b75f070.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Phoenix Motel Temuka - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 9.2 Wonderful 113 reviews CA $121 CA $140 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=9626507&PinnedHotelID=9626507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629209/46eb7104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Geraldine Motels Geraldine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 8.8 Excellent 338 reviews CA $129 CA $148 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=9629209&PinnedHotelID=9629209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100400000/100393800/100393718/ad7d226b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Barnes Street BNB - Enjoy your stay in lovely private unit. 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-44.240246,171.17456&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lx%7ElG_pws_%40%3FU%3FS%40Y%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBU%40UBSDUBUDSBUDQDUDUDQDUFODUFQDSFSFSFQHQFQFQHQHOFQHQHOHQHOJMHQJOHOJMJOJKJOHMLKJMJMLKJKLKJMLGLMLILIJILINILILGLENILELINELENELENELENCNELANCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNDNDLDLDNDLHNDLHLDLFNHLHLHJHLHLHLLLFJLLJJJLJJLJLLJHLJNJJJNJLHNJNHPJLHNHPHNHPFPHNHPFPFPHPFPFRFRDRFPFTDNDTDPDTDTDPBTDRBTDTBRBT%40PBTBV%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%40R%3FX%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FXARAT%3FTARATATCRATCVCTAPCTCRETCTERCTEPETETEPETEPGTGNERGRGPGRIPGPGPIPINGPIPINIPINKLIPKNINKLKNKJKNILMJKJKNMJKJMJKJMHMJMJMHKFMLMFOHMFMDMHODMHOBMFMDODODMDO%40ODMBO%40OBOBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOCOAMCOEOAMEOEMEOEMGOCMIMEOIMEMGMIOGMMKGMIMKMKMIKKMKKKMKKOKKMKIMKOKKKOKMIOKOIQKMIOIQIOIQGQIOIQGQGQIQGSGQGSESGOEUGQEUEQEUEUEQCUESCUEUCSAUCUCSCUAUASCUAUAS%3FUAU%3FSAY%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fNXkqpSTwitR6VOybxL7DgBVaII=) Waitohi, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Pleasant Point Museum and Railway \- 6 min drive \- 5.8 km - DB Brewery \- 17 min drive \- 24.8 km - Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge \- 18 min drive \- 25.2 km - Ashbury Park \- 20 min drive \- 27.4 km - Caroline Bay Beach \- 21 min drive \- 28.1 km #### Getting around - Timaru Station - 30 min drive - Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪@Ustin92 - ‬11 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive - ‪Teapot Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Jolly Potter - ‬11 min drive - ‪Oriental Restaurant - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens.? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country Getaway - Studio room with Ensuite in seven-acre landscaped gardens. Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daina C. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay This was the exact getaway I was looking for. The sleepout was brand new and very tidy. Shower was amzing and the bed very comfy. The owner was so welcoming and friendly. Cannot express how great this stay was! Thank you Gerard and wife (sorry I can't remember your name) ##### Daina C. 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