Bed and Breakfast Blythcliffe
37 Rue Balguerie, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 154 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Outstanding Breakfast. Both cold - muesli/fruit/yoghurt or hot - croissants/cooked 'whatever' from their own eggs were available along with home made spreads. John and Lesley were willing and able to provide whatever we wanted. The bed suited us - we slept very well. The deck off the room meant we could sit in the sun whenever we wanted - sun was in the room before we got up, and still there when it went down. John and Lesley have a lovely garden, with the house close (easy walking distance) to the centre of Akaroa for restaurants and other activities. They also gave good advice as to where to go and what to do, and have a good relationship with other local residents also helped us get around. Akaroa has a lovely community feel.
New ZealandLovely home with wonderful hosts. The bed was super comfy and the balcony was an added bonus. The breakfast was excellent and the omelette cooked with their own eggs, delicious.
SwitzerlandAn incredible place, heaps of character, friendly staff, and the NZ native bush surrounding the house is wonderful. The bird song is out of this world! Looking forward to returning!
New ZealandBeautiful gardens. Lovely old home with a wonderful history. Excellent breakfast. Owners are informative, helpful and happy to engage in conversation with their guests.
United States of AmericaJohn the proprietor was a wealth of information and works hard to ensure his guests are taken care of. Pillow and mattress' were really comfy.
United States of AmericaFantastic hosts! John & Lesley were so friendly, obliging, interesting and loads of fun. I would absolutely stay here again, in fact I wished I could stay a bit longer than I'd booked for!
New ZealandBreakfast was wonderful. Food was plentiful and amazing.
New ZealandThe setting and surroundings were lovely, very relaxing. The hosts were very welcoming and charming. Johns breakfast was pure delight, and huge, as we didn't have to eat again until late afternoon. The whole experience was a pleasure, which we will be enjoying again in the near future.
New ZealandThe breakfast was fantastic. The place was exceptionally clean. Was exactly what we expected from a building of this era.
New ZealandThe house is lovely. It was a privilege to be able to stay in one of Akaroa’s most venerable homes. We arrived in time to be able to make the most of the sunshine whilst sitting on the spacious balcony area outside our room. The breakfast the next morning was exceptionally good too!
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Blythcliffe
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David
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Caroline
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David
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Duane
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Kerry
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Lynley
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Leif
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Alastair
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Andrea
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Nicola
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One of our best sellers in Akaroa! Blythcliffe features a garden and a terrace in Akaroa. The Stables features a kitchen and all rooms have a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at the bed and breakfast.
The stables include a coffee maching as well as a TV and all rooms feature a seating area. The accommodations provides some units with sea views, and every room includes tea and coffee making facilities. Guest rooms have a wardrobe.
Blythcliffe offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast.
Christchurch is 25 mi from the bed and breakfast, while Lincoln is 27 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 30 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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David
New Zealand“Outstanding Breakfast. Both cold - muesli/fruit/yoghurt or hot - croissants/cooked 'whatever' from their own eggs were available along with home made spreads. John and Lesley were willing and able to provide whatever we wanted. The bed suited us - we slept very well. The deck off the room meant we could sit in the sun whenever we wanted - sun was in the room before we got up, and still there when it went down. John and Lesley have a lovely garden, with the house close (easy walking distance) to the centre of Akaroa for restaurants and other activities. They also gave good advice as to where to go and what to do, and have a good relationship with other local residents also helped us get around. Akaroa has a lovely community feel.” Read more
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Caroline
Switzerland“Lovely home with wonderful hosts. The bed was super comfy and the balcony was an added bonus. The breakfast was excellent and the omelette cooked with their own eggs, delicious. ”
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David
New Zealand
“An incredible place, heaps of character, friendly staff, and the NZ native bush surrounding the house is wonderful. The bird song is out of this world! Looking forward to returning!”
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Duane
United States of America“Beautiful gardens. Lovely old home with a wonderful history. Excellent breakfast. Owners are informative, helpful and happy to engage in conversation with their guests.”
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Kerry
United States of America
“John the proprietor was a wealth of information and works hard to ensure his guests are taken care of. Pillow and mattress' were really comfy.”
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Lynley
New Zealand
“Fantastic hosts! John & Lesley were so friendly, obliging, interesting and loads of fun. I would absolutely stay here again, in fact I wished I could stay a bit longer than I'd booked for!”
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Leif
New Zealand
“Breakfast was wonderful. Food was plentiful and amazing.”
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Alastair
New Zealand
“The setting and surroundings were lovely, very relaxing. The hosts were very welcoming and charming. Johns breakfast was pure delight, and huge, as we didn't have to eat again until late afternoon. The whole experience was a pleasure, which we will be enjoying again in the near future.” Read more
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Andrea
New Zealand
“The breakfast was fantastic. The place was exceptionally clean. Was exactly what we expected from a building of this era.”
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Nicola
New Zealand
“The house is lovely. It was a privilege to be able to stay in one of Akaroa’s most venerable homes. We arrived in time to be able to make the most of the sunshine whilst sitting on the spacious balcony area outside our room. The breakfast the next morning was exceptionally good too!” Read more
Host Info
Built in 1857 in the Colonial Regency style, the gracious Blythcliffe is listed as an Historic Place Category 1 with Heritage New Zealand, Pouhere Taonga. One of Akaroa's oldest and most loved grand houses; Blythcliffe was built in 1857 and sits within Akaroa's Historic Area. Blythcliffe has 3 acres of wonderful private gardens and native forest, and remains uniquely a large and private estate right in the heart of Akaroa. Feed our tame eels, marvel at the song and antics of our unique species of NZ birds, or just lie in the sun and enjoy the tranquility of our wonderful gardens. We have three rooms for you to choose from. The Stables, a totally private apartment, own kitchen, bath and sunny courtyard The Willow Room, ensuite with shower and bath, garden view and access to our balcony. Rose Room, adjacent private bathroom, harbour view and balcony. Willow and Rose are on the first floor in main house, accessed by an old, steepish staircase with a shared small sitting area. Here are tea and coffee facilities, a guest fridge and access to our wonderful balcony with views across the croquet lawn to the harbour beyond. Breakfast is served in ground floor heritage dining room
John and Lesley live at Blythcliffe, it is their private home that they really enjoy sharing with their B&B guests. They purchased this wonderful old home in 2014 and have been hard at work ever since renovating and restoring the house and grounds, which they really enjoy! They have a very relaxed and welcoming style of hosting and invite you to share and enjoy their very special home. They'll be very happy to talk about the history of Blythcliffe and the surrounding stunning Banks Peninsular. They're also designers in the NZ film industry, are very well traveled around NZ, and can offer some good stories as well as handy local travel knowledge. If you are looking to stay in an historic house, right in the centre of Akaroa that is full of character and interesting antiques; if you want a place to relax and to feel at home in, then Blythcliffe is for you. We invite you to come and stay with us.
Blythcliffe is located within the Historic District of the charming and historic French settlement village of Akaroa, registered with Heritage New Zealand and lying along the waterfront of Akaroa Harbour on Canterbury’s spectacular Banks Peninsular. We are an easy 5 minute stroll to excellent cafes, restaurants, the main swimming beach and the many other attractions Akaroa has to offer. You will be centrally located for trips further afield on Canterbury’s stunning Banks Peninsular such as the famous Banks Peninsula Track, and the many other truly wonderful locations for walking or cruises on our sparkling harbour.
Languages spoken: English, French
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Restaurant Ma Maison0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Harbar0.1 miles
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Restaurant The Little Bistro0.1 miles
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Restaurant The Brasserie0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Akaroa General Store0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Bully Hayes0.2 miles
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Lake Hinewai Reserve Walking Range3.1 miles
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Ocean/Sea Akaroa Harbour - French Bay0.1 miles
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Mountain Akaroa Museum0.1 miles
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Mountain Purple Peak Walking Range0.1 miles
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Mountain Giants House Sculpture Garden0.1 miles
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Christchurch International Airport30.7 miles
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Amenities of Blythcliffe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Sun deck
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance Off-site
- Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Bowling Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Library
- Massage Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
- Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Adults only
- Electric blankets
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Honeymoon suite
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Newspapers
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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NZD 70 per child, per night |
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Crib by request
Extra bed by request
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NZD 70 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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NZD 70 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Blythcliffe accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please inform Blythcliffe of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Blythcliffe
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Guests staying at Blythcliffe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Check-in at Blythcliffe is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Blythcliffe by:
- Car 2h
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Blythcliffe is 650 feet from the center of Akaroa.
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Room options at Blythcliffe include:
- Apartment
- Double
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The nearest beach is 350 feet from Blythcliffe.
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Blythcliffe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Full-body massage
- Head massage
- Live music/Performance
- Neck massage
- Cooking class
- Hand massage
- Back massage
- Foot massage
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Blythcliffe (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
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The prices at Blythcliffe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
