Holly Homestead B&B

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Holly Homestead B&B in Franz Josef offers a 4-star experience with a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a daily housekeeping service, tour desk, and luggage storage. Each room includes a private bathroom with garden or mountain views, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits are served. Convenient Location: Located 133 km from Hokitika Airport, the B&B provides free on-site private parking. Guests can enjoy scenic views of the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding mountains.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jill
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very welcoming and thoughtful hosts. Old homestead tastefully and comfortably furnished Excellent breakfast”
Nora
New Zealand New Zealand
“The breakfast was lovely-fresh, homemade, and served with care. The location was peaceful and convenient, perfect for a relaxing getaway.”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely wonderful property with great views of the glacier and mountains. The owners, Bernie and Gerard, were delightful and provided us with some very helpful local information. The breakfast was comprehensive and excellent and our room was so...”
Luna
Singapore Singapore
“This is our highlight of the southern island trip and we really enjoyed our stay at Holly homestead! Franz Josef weather didn't treat us well however we felt right at home at the place, the service, breakfast and room , facility, views, are better...”
Caroline
Australia Australia
“Bernie and Gerard were friendly and welcoming. The views to the mountains are amazing. The accommodation was spacious, warm and clean. A beautiful place to stay. We really enjoyed the breakfast and hospitality.”
Joey
Netherlands Netherlands
“Absolutely amazing this place is fantastic! Bernie & Gerard are very lovely, kind and caring. The accomodation is clean and spacious. The location is excellent if you want to enjoy your time in Franz Josef with great hikes around. You have a lot...”
Perry
Australia Australia
“Lovely cooked breakfast and the owners were very attentive”
Thommoj53
Australia Australia
“Bernie was a lovely hostess. She rushed out to greet us warmly in the parking area even as we arrived. She was a fount of information not only about Franz Josef but the west coast in general which we put to good use. The homestead is especially...”
Catharine
Australia Australia
“Bernie (and Gerard of course) were excellent hosts. We arrived in absolutely terrible weather where roads had been blocked getting in and out of Franz Josef and Bernie had kept us updated. The room was fabulous- comfortable beds gorgeous bathroom...”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Delightful stay where so much care and thought has been put into every detail that we didn't need to think of a thing. We felt so well looked after and would definitely book again.”

Managed by Your Hosts ... Bernie & Gerard

Company review score: 9.7Based on 28 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts Gerard and Bernadine (Bernie) Oudemans have tenderly refurbished the house and created a boutique B&B only three minutes drive from Franz Josef Glacier village. Gerard and Bernie are NZ born and enjoy meeting and hosting people from all over the world. They can suggest just the right activities to suit you and your holiday style.

Property information

The rimu timbers of this colonial homestead seem to whisper history. Built in 1926 for the Paganini family Holly Homestead is an excellent example of "Arts & Crafts" architecture mixed with casual country chic. You can feel that the people who lived here over the years lived well. Choose from one of the king, queen or twin rooms; or the deluxe super-king suite for that extra bit of decadence. Start your adventure in Glacier Country with breakfast at the wooden farmhouse table and enjoy the charm of a country kitchen. On a clear day you’ll be entranced by the view of the Southern Alps and the Franz Josef Glacier Nevé. Go exploring at your own pace and return home to an alpine sunset before retiring with a glass of port to the guest lounge and your welcoming bed.

Neighbourhood information

Holly Homestead is conveniently located approx 1.5km from the township of Franz Josef Glacier in a semi-rural setting. Easy walk to town or a short drive.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Holly Homestead B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Holly Homestead B&B in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that Holly Homestead B&B does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please inform Holly Homestead B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.