Blue Spur Farmstay Hokitika - Arahura Valley

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Stay on a farm and visit the animals. Experience an off-grid eco home, totally solar powered.

Make yourselves at home in our large private room, situated upstairs with seating/dining area and gorgeous views of the native bush.

Option of adding in a light breakfast in your room.

We offer a campfire night experience as an optional extra. Light a campfire, make marshmallow sticks for toasting your marshmallows to make s'mores. We provide a s'more platter with everything you need to make delicious s'mores any style you like.

5mins drive to the beach and 10min from the town.

A friendly farm experience for the whole family.

We run an authentic NZ farmstay where you can get up close to the animals. It is a fun and friendly home, nothing like staying in a hotel.

CHILDREN: Children/infants are very welcome here - please include them in your number of people staying. Add infants to the total under children please.______ Portacot available on request.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY

* Walk the farm. Feed the sheep.

* Tea and plunger coffee making facilities in your room

* Privacy

* Plenty of helpful tips and advice about activities and where to eat out

* Large, family or large group, sized private room

* Small refrigerator in your room

* Free wifi

* TV for use with Chromecast and DVD player.

* Private bathroom with shower and bath.

(on rare occasions my be shared with a couple or a single guest.)

☆ 20% discount voucher for entry to The National Kiwi Center.

* Outdoor table and seating (feel free to bring food to eat outside).

* Plenty of reading material about the West Coast

* A warm, relaxing and friendly environment

EXTRAS ON REQUEST

* Add a light breakfast of homemade muesli, yogurt and fruit. Include this option when you book.

* Add a campfire experience with family sized s'more platter. (Weather permitting).

* Pre order a beautiful grazing platter from a local caterer. Lunch, dinner/dessert platters delivered.

* Toys and books for children

* Help planning the rest of your trip

----- SORRY. NO GUEST KITCHEN.

We have another room available suited to a couple if you would like a smaller space or your group would like 2 rooms. See our "Stay on a farm" listing.

LOCATION

The house sits on top of a ridge overlooking native bush and farmland with views of the Tasman Sea in the distance. The property is a 75 acre farm with sheep, cattle, pigs, goats and birds.

The property is 2mins from the Arahura River - an important source of pounamu (jade) on the West Coast.

IMPORTANT - WE ARE AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOME

** Our house is completely off-grid. All our power comes from solar panels. All our water is rainwater collected from the roof. Many of the features in the house are from building recyclers. If you need microwaves, hairdryers and A/C etc, we are not the place for you. You can still use and charge all your devices, watch TV, use your refrigerator, make a hot drink etc.

GUEST ACCESS

- Guests have access to their own bathroom and private bedroom with sitting space. Note on some occasions in peak season the guest bathroom may be shared with a couple or single traveller. This does not happen often.

- No guest kitchen.

- You are free to wander the farm to see the animals.

- For safety reasons the power shed is off limits to guests.

- Do not enter rooms marked "Private".

We are happy to give you plenty of tips and advice about local attractions/history/places to eat and shop and tips on travel in NZ.

Your privacy will be respected, and I will not enter your room during your stay unless delivering breakfast. Please read the entire listing description to be sure I can fully meet your expectations.

We are LGBTQI friendly!

ACTIVITIES: Hokitika is the perfect place to base yourself while exploring the West Coast. All the best attractions are only a short drive away. Read our Guides to learn more.

There are many easy bush walks close to our house, the closest winds through an old goldmine site dating back to the 1800's.

Take a walk through Hokitika town and see some of the sights mentioned in the Booker Prize winning author, Eleanor Catton's book, The Luminaries.

You really need at least two days in Hokitika to see most of the attractions.

TRANSPORT: A car is a must to make the most of sightseeing.

We are 15mins from the airport.

The Tranz Alpine train comes into Greymouth Station 30 mins drive away.

The West Coast Cycle Trail is nearby.

Christchurch is 3 hours drive away over SH73 through Arthur's Pass.

THINGS TO NOTE: We are off-grid so we must be careful with our power. Use of hairdryers is not permitted.

° Your room is upstairs.

° No guest kitchen.

**Make yourself at home - we look forward to meeting you!**

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE CANCELLATION POLICY. THE POLICY WILL APPLY TO ALL CANCELLATIONS INCLUDING COVID RELATED ISSUES.