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Bed and Breakfast French Bay House

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French Bay House

113 Rue Jolie, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 138 reviews)

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9.7
Exceptional
138 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Location

    9.9

  • Total

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

Yummy cooked breaky, by a delightful chef. Interesting guests at the table. Furniture & fittings all quality & of the era.

April New Zealand

Beautiful French colonial house filled with character, in an excellent location. The rooms were spotless and the breakfasts were delicious. Tim & Jacqui made us feel very welcome and were the perfect hosts. Highly recommended.

Theresa United Kingdom

We loved the beautiful, cozy historic house, and the hosts Jackie and Tim were so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. It was a lovely start to our new zealand honeymoon!

Rachel United States of America

The owners were very helpful and knowledgable. The breakfasts were of a very high quality

Conrad United Kingdom

The location was excellent, the hosts were warm, friendly and made us feel so welcome. The house was amazing, beautifully restored and maintained, and the breakfast was second to none!

Laura New Zealand

Breakfast was great, hosts were friendly and helpful, and their very young son was a delight!

Miriam New Zealand

Theambience ofthe house and garden as a true French cottage.The host was interesting and not at all intrusive.The place was spotless with lovely touches of homliness and brought back childhood memories of a similar cottage on the Channel island of Jersey.

Hudson New Zealand

Such a warm welcome and attention to our needs, makes this a great place to relax and enjoy the location

Jim New Zealand

Heritage home, lovely hosts, excellent breakfast and central location

Sandy New Zealand

Lovely colonial house beautifully kept and very comfortable... lovely gardens too!

Lee New Zealand

Staff

9.9
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French Bay House

9.7
Exceptional
138 reviews
  • 9.9

    Staff

  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
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    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Yummy cooked breaky, by a delightful chef. Interesting guests at the table. Furniture & fittings all quality & of the era.”
    April April New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Beautiful French colonial house filled with character, in an excellent location. The rooms were spotless and the breakfasts were delicious.”
    Theresa Theresa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We loved the beautiful, cozy historic house, and the hosts Jackie and Tim were so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. It was a lovely start to our new zealand honeymoon!”
    Rachel Rachel United States of America United States of America
  • “The owners were very helpful and knowledgable. The breakfasts were of a very high quality”
    Conrad Conrad United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location was excellent, the hosts were warm, friendly and made us feel so welcome. The house was amazing, beautifully restored and maintained, and the breakfast was second to none!”
    Laura Laura New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Breakfast was great, hosts were friendly and helpful, and their very young son was a delight!”
    Miriam Miriam New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Theambience ofthe house and garden as a true French cottage.The host was interesting and not at all intrusive.The place was spotless with lovely touches of homliness and brought back childhood...”
    Hudson Hudson New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Such a warm welcome and attention to our needs, makes this a great place to relax and enjoy the location”
    Jim Jim New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Heritage home, lovely hosts, excellent breakfast and central location”
    Sandy Sandy New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Lovely colonial house beautifully kept and very comfortable... lovely gardens too!”
    Lee Lee New Zealand New Zealand

Offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain, French Bay House is set in Akaroa. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries.

There is a shared lounge at the property.

A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Christchurch is 47 mi from French Bay House, while Lincoln is 27 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport, 54 mi from French Bay House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

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

끸 Free Private Parking Available On Site

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9.7
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  • April New Zealand

    “Yummy cooked breaky, by a delightful chef. Interesting guests at the table. Furniture & fittings all quality & of the era.”

  • Theresa United Kingdom

    “Beautiful French colonial house filled with character, in an excellent location. The rooms were spotless and the breakfasts were delicious. Tim & Jacqui made us feel very welcome and were the perfect hosts. Highly recommended.”

  • Rachel United States of America

    “We loved the beautiful, cozy historic house, and the hosts Jackie and Tim were so friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. It was a lovely start to our new zealand honeymoon! ”

  • Conrad United Kingdom

    “The owners were very helpful and knowledgable. The breakfasts were of a very high quality”

  • Laura New Zealand

    “The location was excellent, the hosts were warm, friendly and made us feel so welcome. The house was amazing, beautifully restored and maintained, and the breakfast was second to none!”

  • Miriam New Zealand

    “Breakfast was great, hosts were friendly and helpful, and their very young son was a delight!”

  • Hudson New Zealand

    “Theambience ofthe house and garden as a true French cottage.The host was interesting and not at all intrusive.The place was spotless with lovely touches of homliness and brought back childhood memories of a similar cottage on the Channel island of Jersey.” Read more

  • Jim New Zealand

    “Such a warm welcome and attention to our needs, makes this a great place to relax and enjoy the location”

  • Sandy New Zealand

    “Heritage home, lovely hosts, excellent breakfast and central location”

  • Lee New Zealand

    “Lovely colonial house beautifully kept and very comfortable... lovely gardens too!”

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  • Do guests have access to a lounge,seating area ? Tv in rooms?

    Yes, there is a sitting room that all guests have access to as well as a front porch and tables in the garden. We do not have any TVs in the house.


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Hosted by Jacqui and Tim Richardson

Host Review Score 9.9
Jacqui and Tim Richardson

Jacqui and Tim Richardson

French Bay House is a beautiful historic villa in the heart of Akaroa. It is the most photographed house in the village due to the stunning gardens and its iconic architectural style. The house is situated close to Beach Road where you will find a number of shops and restaurants along the water front and is within easy walking distance to the wharf where you can catch a number of different boats to see the dolphins and penguins which live in the harbour. The perfect spot for a relaxing stay!

It is a short walk to the beach and the main harbour front road where you will find plentiful shops and cafes to enjoy. This is also where you can book trips to see the dolphins and penguins in the harbour or take a class at the Akaroa Cooking School. The town library is five minutes walk away and is next to the cinema which shows all the new movies. Fancy fish and chips? The best fish and chip shop is just across the road!

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Closest Airports
  • Christchurch International Airport
    30.7 miles
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Amenities of French Bay House Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

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2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa Eftpos French Bay House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

French Bay House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform French Bay House 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.

FAQs about French Bay House

  • Guests staying at French Bay House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to French Bay House by:

    • Car 1h 30min

  • Room options at French Bay House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at French Bay House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking

  • French Bay House is 2,450 feet from the center of Akaroa.

  • French Bay House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • The prices at French Bay House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at French Bay House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness 9.9
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  • Value for money9.4
  • Location 9.9
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