Name: Karetu Downs Farm Stay
Address: Karetu Downs Ram Paddock Road 1731 Waipara Gorge, 7385, Hawarden, New Zealand, Amberley, Amberley, Amberley, 7385, New Zealand
Rating: 10

Smoke-free property

Heating

Newspapers

Washing machine

Gift shop

Garden

Private check-in/check-out

Patio

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Outdoor furniture

General

Bridal suite

Indoor Fireplace

Hairdryer

Shower

Wardrobe/Closet

Linens

Toiletries

Rooms

Iron and board

Ironing

Laundry

Safe-deposit box

Dry-cleaning

Luggage storage

Iron

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Diet menu (on request)

Breakfast

Breakfast in the room

Packed Lunches

Bottled water

Kettle

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Free bicycle rental

Barbecue grill(s)

Hiking

Picnic area

Fishing

Recreation

Parking

Spa tub

Beach/pool towels

Pool and beach

Cycling

Tennis court

Sports

Ski storage

Skiing

Winter sports

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

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Christchurch International Airport

Karetu Downs Farm Stay

Amberley

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

10-beds

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9-beds

king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

3-bedrooms

4-bedrooms

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6-bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Karen and Bruce were welcoming, wonderful hosts. We enjoyed helping feed the animals and learn about the farm. The room was wonderfully comfortable, and we had a fabulous breakfast with farm fresh eggs. 
It was a true highlight of our trip, and we had a great hike around the property.
The drive to the farm was spectacular!
Wish we had stayed longer 😊

A highlight of our NZ trip at this beautiful farm!

Great hospitality. Lovely suite. We stayed in the Louisa suite. It was fantastic - lounge, bed and bathroom to ourselves. Nothing was too much for the host.  There was an extra service willing given.

We found more about the history of the place. The gardens are beautifully kept. It was so nice to sit on the verandah and look at the lovely gardens. it was a pleasure chatting with Karen and Bruce. The meals were lovely.

Wonderful experience

My partner and I stayed in the Musterers suite - beautifully appointed and great to have cooking facilities.  A lovely outlook over the magnificent gardens surrounding the house.  Was so fantastic to stay close to home but be away from the hustle and bustle of town.  The property is spectacular and I was able to ride my horse over the farm as well. 
Karen and Bruce are wonderful hosts and the breakfast was superb! The gift shop was a bonus for our Christmas shopping.  Thank you both so much.  We will be back.

Boutique Accommodation close to Christchurch

Somewhere in the middle of the south island there is this beautiful farm full of charm and character. Karen and Bruce are wonderful hosts. Bruce took us on an impressive tour all around the vast farmlands with amazing views, Karen introduced us to the animals near the farmhouse and is a great cook.

Great Farmstay!

If you want to know what it is like to be on a farm, and to be surrounded by all kinds of animals (sheep in particular ;-)), Karetu Downs is probably as genuine as it gets. 

But apart from being authentic, the B&B is hosted by a lovely couple that does tremendous hosting. We were placed in a complete and comfortable part of the house and had breakfast at Karen's dinner table each morning, which one lovely and allowed us to ask all kinds of questions about the farm.

Finally, it is clear that Karen and Bruce (the man running the farm) absolutely love the animals and love what they do. This gives the whole experience a little extra that is worth mentioning.

An authentic and lovely farmstay experience

We stayed in the farm cottage which has been renovated and is bright,clean and well appointed and now has wifi. The views from the farm are beautiful as is the garden at the farmhouse. There is the option to go mountain biking or walking independently up into the hills on the farm or down to the river gorge. We walked down the river and swam in the (deep) swimming hole which was fantastic on a hot day. Karen was very welcoming and easy to communicate and arrange things with. The farm feels quiet and peaceful but is only 20 minutes or so from Waipara with wineries and restaurants.

Quiet location but  close to Waipara attractions

What an awesome NZ farm experience!! The accomodation was so comfortable and had everything a family could want. Stunning surroundings. The highlight was all the animals and the incredibly lovely Karen and Bruce. The kids loved feeding all the lambs, sheep, pigs, chickens and the all the dogs. The boys loved going for a bit of a tour of the property. Karen and Bruce were so patient and nothing was a problem. This stop was a definite highlight for us all. We hope to back again one day very soon! Thank you!!!!

What a fantastic farmstay - highlight of our trip!

We had a 3 night stay here recently. It was pefect! The scenery that surrounds the farm is breathetaking... Karen and Bruce are very friendly and her breakfasts are beautiful, using their own produce. We will definitely return. 
Thank you guys for making our stay perfect. 

A fabulous find.

Thank you Karen & Bruce you both should feel very proud of what you have to offer - great hosts, great meals and excellent accommodation all located in a beautiful garden setting - next time we must book one of your farm tours - Thank you Malcolm & Pauline Lay

Karen & Bruce Forrester  have created a great farmstay location.

Had looked to have a farm stay during our month long exploration of New Zealand. Fortunately, I found Karetu Farms to end our tour. Karen and Bruce have created a beautiful enclave on their sheep/cattle farm  just outside of Christchurch. The Louisa suite is perfectly appointed with all amenities for comfort-even a fireplace for the cool evenings we experienced. Karen’s breakfast and family style dinner made us feel as part of the family. Absolutely, a highlight of our holiday.
A must do on any South Island trip.


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