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Gunyah Country Estate

4.0 star property
Riverfront guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Executive lounge
Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View | Terrace/patio
Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View | Room amenity
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Gunyah Country Estate sits riverside, offering an 18-hole golf course and driving range. Visitors dine at The Lodge, stroll through gardens, or enjoy the arcade/game room and library. WiFi covers this all-ages getaway where relaxation comes naturally.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is 3.105.403 ₫
3.571.213 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House | Private kitchen | Cleaning supplies

Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 99 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

The Granary at Gunyah 3 Bedroom Self-Catering Holiday House

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 149 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Living area

Economy Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 38 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House

  • Sleeps 5

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Three-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 6

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, 7572

What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 30 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 39 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 60 min drive - 82.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prime Foods Nz - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Gunyah Country Estate

Upscale family-friendly guest house by the river, remodelled in 2019
Consider a stay at Gunyah Country Estate and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden. Get out on the links at this guest house and enjoy amenities such as a driving range and a golf pro shop. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Gunyah Estate-The Lodge, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours and archery. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), an off-lead area and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Private gardens and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 38 for adults and NZD 38 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Gunyah Estate-The Lodge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Pro golf shop
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 30 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 38 for adults and from NZD 38 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 20 per stay
  • Laundry fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Gunyah Country Estate
Gunyah Country Estate B&B Darfield
Gunyah Country Estate Darfield
Gunyah Country Estate B&B Windwhistle
Gunyah Country Estate B&B
Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Country Estate Guesthouse
Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Country Estate Guesthouse Windwhistle

Frequently asked questions

Is Gunyah Country Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 kg per pet. There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Gunyah Country Estate?

As of 16 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gunyah Country Estate on 30 Sep 2025 start from 3.105.403 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gunyah Country Estate?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gunyah Country Estate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Gunyah Country Estate?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Gunyah Country Estate located?

This family-friendly Windwhistle guesthouse is located on a river, 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Rakaia Gorge, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Hororata Golf Club. Washpen Falls and Awa Awa Rata Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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