House in Mt Somers, Ashburton

Comfortable Holiday Home in the Heart of Mt Somers

Comfortable Holiday Home in the Heart of Mt Somers

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View from garden to Mt Hutt, June 2019
House, aspect of garden and deck
first snow, back of house June 2019
Dining area through to spacious kitchen
dining room leading through to kitchen/lounge

Overview of Comfortable Holiday Home in the Heart of Mt Somers

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Mt Somers, Ashburton
  • AirportAshburton (ASG)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Comfortable Holiday Home in the Heart of Mt Somers

The house offers a really comfortable stay, with large windows and ranch sliding doors providing all day sun. The layout is semi open plan, with kitchen flowing to dining area and lounge provide ample space to cook, eat and socialise.
We have thoughtfully equipped the house for family use, the spacious kitchen is a pleasure to use, with a plentiful amount of equipment. Good quality beds, bedding, and electric blankets, ensure a good night's sleep.
Guests consistently comment that the house is clean, well equipped and well presented and more than met their needs for a relaxing stay .
The house is heated by a large central woodburner, with dry wood supplied, additional heaters in bedrooms.
The generous sized family home sits on a good sized level section, with picnic table, tranquil rural views, easy walking to village amenities. Garage offers a great place to dry out skiing gear ,as well as a table tennis table.
The quiet, historic village of Mt Somers offers a relaxing slow pace. Village amenities include the characterful general store, domain, tennis courts, outdoor pool, village pub and restaurant, as well as local walks.
Mt Somers is wonderfully positioned to enjoy and explore the stunning geographical area of Canterbury high country, with its many, year round, eco tourism opportunities.
DOC managed, Hakatere conservation area borders the village, offering tramping and bird watching.
The starting point for the popular Mt Somers track , one or two day walk is just 10km away.
Mt Somers is en route to the high country lakes, Clearwater, Heron and Camp, with mountain biking, tramping and boating on offer.
8km to Staveley, great country café, beech forest and waterfalls.
25 mins drive to Methven and the start of the Mt Hutt ski field access road.
30 minute drive to either of the characterful country towns of Geraldine or Ashburton.
Easy 80 min drive to Christchurch
Special conditions:
Families preferred.
Pets allowed outside only, with prior approval.
Smoking outside only.
On occasion a bond equivalent to one night's stay may be charged.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$50.00 per stay); Linen (included); children under five years stay for free (included);

Property manager

sarahSc9

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

About the area

Mount Somers

Located in Mount Somers, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Methven Golf Club and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding nearby.

Restaurants

  • Staveley Store - 8 min drive
  • Stronechrubie - 13 min walk
  • Topp Lodge - 8 min drive

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Good. 15 out of 101 reviews" "
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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base for relaxing with the family.
This property was really well set up, well located for exploring the Canterbury region, and a lovely home to come back to at the end of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Julie-Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in Mt Somers
1/2hr to ride or walk Lake Clearwater and Lake Canp. 35mins to Geraldine to enjoy the shops and eateries. Perfect weather and the fire was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Cate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect ski getaway
The property was clean and tidy and perfectly suited our needs for a winter getaway. We arrived to a house warmed by a fire which was most welcome! There is a well appointed kitchen with lots of space for our supplies. The beds were very comfortable and the living area cosy and warm.Communication with the owners was excellent. We will stay again☺️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Rosalind C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cosy family spot
Great spot for a family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Min L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a great place to chill out
100m away from the mt somers general store, 2 minutes drive from the stavely store, not far from methven. close to the hakatere conservation park and right next to mt somers walkway. the house was very comfortable and beautifully cosy and equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by sarahSc9

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What makes this property unique

Stunning area of natural beauty to explore, tramps, skiing, boating, many ecotourism opportunities.
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