Bed and Breakfast French Bay House
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113 Rue Jolie, 7520 Akaroa, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 138 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Yummy cooked breaky, by a delightful chef. Interesting guests at the table. Furniture & fittings all quality & of the era.
New ZealandBeautiful 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.
United KingdomWe 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!
United States of AmericaThe owners were very helpful and knowledgable. The breakfasts were of a very high quality
United KingdomThe 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!
New ZealandBreakfast was great, hosts were friendly and helpful, and their very young son was a delight!
New ZealandTheambience 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.
New ZealandSuch a warm welcome and attention to our needs, makes this a great place to relax and enjoy the location
New ZealandHeritage home, lovely hosts, excellent breakfast and central location
New ZealandLovely colonial house beautifully kept and very comfortable... lovely gardens too!
New Zealand
French Bay House
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April
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Theresa
United Kingdom
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Rachel
United States of America
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Conrad
United Kingdom
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Laura
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Miriam
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Hudson
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Jim
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Sandy
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Lee
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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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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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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.”
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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.”
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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! ”
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Conrad
United Kingdom
“The owners were very helpful and knowledgable. The breakfasts were of a very high quality”
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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!”
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Miriam
New Zealand
“Breakfast was great, hosts were friendly and helpful, and their very young son was a delight!”
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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
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Jim
New Zealand
“Such a warm welcome and attention to our needs, makes this a great place to relax and enjoy the location”
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Sandy
New Zealand
“Heritage home, lovely hosts, excellent breakfast and central location”
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Lee
New Zealand
“Lovely colonial house beautifully kept and very comfortable... lovely gardens too!”
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About French Bay House
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Hosted by 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
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Christchurch International Airport30.7 miles
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Amenities of French Bay House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular amenities
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
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Beach
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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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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
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
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
FAQs about French Bay House
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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
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From the nearest airport, you can get to French Bay House by:
- Car 1h 30min
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Room options at French Bay House include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
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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
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French Bay House is 2,450 feet from the center of Akaroa.
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French Bay House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beach
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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.
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Check-in at French Bay House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
