Ribbonwood Country House

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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10

Experience world-class service at Ribbonwood Country House

Elegant Accommodation: Ribbonwood Country House in Cheviot offers a 5-star guest house experience with adults-only access. Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a beautiful garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, beauty services, wellness packages, a hot tub, bowling, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, breakfast in the room, and free on-site private parking. Delightful Dining: Breakfast options include continental, buffet, à la carte, and full English/Irish. Guests can enjoy juice, fresh pastries, and fruits each morning. The property also offers room service and daily housekeeping. Scenic Surroundings: Located in Cheviot, Ribbonwood Country House provides stunning garden and mountain views. Activities such as fishing, skiing, and hiking are available nearby. Highly rated for its attentive host, scenic location, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • 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 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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3 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jay
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything. It is obvious that Robert & Gary love what they do and they put 110% into giving their guests the ultimate relaxing experience. Their home is gorgeous, the view spectacular and personally I don't think there is anything more they could...”
Claire
New Zealand New Zealand
“Fabulous location and views! These guys are the perfect b&b hosts - both attentive and entertaining. We had dinner on Friday night which was beautifully cooked and presented and both the cooked and continental breakfasts were lovely. Spacious...”
Jacquie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“If we could give Ribbonwood more than 10 points, we would. Gary and Robert are warm, welcoming hosts who have carefully considered the needs of their guests and created a very special place to stay. The property, garden and views are all stunning,...”
Casper
Denmark Denmark
“We really enjoyed the friendly hosts, and wish we had booked an extra night to enjoy the views.”
Cinta
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful location, amazing views of the landscape. Very warm and hospitable hosts, instantly felt at home. Room has lovely amenities and was very clean. I booked dinner, highly recommend, very tasty! Breakfast was also great. Great experience!”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Idyllic location with wonderful views. Gary and Robert are brilliant hosts and we enjoyed our stay in a very comfortable room with a great breakfast.”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“High quality, extremely comfortable beautiful inside and out. Location was peaceful and views were fantastic. Wonderful rooms, great decor and very comfortable, excellent food. Gary and Robert were terrific hosts, nothing was too much trouble....”
Penelope
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We liked everything about the property. Our hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly. Very comfortable house and room and a delicious breakfast. The view from the house is stunning.”
Kevin
New Zealand New Zealand
“2nd vist to see Gary and Robert who are amazing, kind , friendly hosts who went above and beyond,our stay perfect. Birthday dinner for my partner was impeccable. Breath taking veiws of the rolling Canterbury hills transforming into a magical...”
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a wonderful location for our first evening in New Zealand. The Country House has the most stunning views, and we were very sad that we could only stay for one night. The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, and the gardens a blaze of...”

Managed by Gary and Robert

Company review score: 10Based on 81 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Gary and Robert enjoy the property very much. It is like being on holiday all the time. Robert has gardening projects on the go in the vegetable and flower beds We have 2 Border Collie dogs (Frazer and Cora) and a cat (Phoebe) that entertain us with their antics. We also have sheep and calves who graze the pasture surrounding the house.

Property information

Ribbonwood is a purpose built guest house designed with our visitors in mind. Four ensuite guest rooms with their own outdoor seating area and uninterrupted views of the garden or to the Kaikoura mountain range. Guest have use of the library, guest lounge and dining room. Free onsite parking handy to the house and a porte-cochere for when the weather is wet. All rooms have free WIFI and tea/coffee making facilities. Evening meals can be arranged. Please reply to the confirmation email sent after your reservation is received. Also in the house is a purpose build spa treatment room - a qualified spa therapist offers a range of massage, facials, wraps, waxing and other treatments for male and female guests. Reservation required.

Neighbourhood information

Nearby to our location is Gore Bay - a nice beach for a walk and even a swim in the summer. Our favourite is to go to a remote part of the Waiau river and take the dogs swimming there in the fresh water. We are 60 minutes from Kaikoura and the whale, seal and dolphin watching activities there. We are also handy to the Mt Lyford Skifield (in season)

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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 older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is located in a high-risk bushfire area. Smoking is strictly prohibited at the property, including the grounds.

Please inform Ribbonwood Country House 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 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.