Hemsworth Estate

356 Beach Road East, 7777 Elgin, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>13</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
13 reviews

Quiet, peaceful, lovely grounds, and only 8 minutes to Ashburton. Only 30 minutes to Mt. Somer hiking. House and rooms have all been recently renovated and are beautiful. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Rebecca and Jemma were lovely hosts. Highly recommend over staying in Ashburton given all of the above.

Michael United States of America
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Hemsworth Estate

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Located in Elgin, Hemsworth Estate features accommodations with a seating area. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. The country house offers a sun terrace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Saint Thomas is 18 mi from Hemsworth Estate.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

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1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Elgin
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  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    “Quiet, peaceful, lovely grounds, and only 8 minutes to Ashburton. Only 30 minutes to Mt. Somer hiking. House and rooms have all been recently renovated and are beautiful. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Rebecca and Jemma...”
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    Anonymous
    United States of America United States of America
    “Hemsworth Estate is set on a farm, has a storied history that the managers honor and it is lovely and comfortable with a bounty of luxurious touches. The operators are charming.”
  • 1
    100aa
    Canada Canada
    “Huge room, interesting house history, delicious breakfast, lovely hostesses. Very cute and obedient dog.”

Hosted by Rebecca Hulse

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Rebecca Hulse
Set in the shelter of centennial trees, Hemsworth Estate is an Edwardian Villa that offers its guests a unique and welcoming experience. Home to New Zealand's first Hampshire Sheep Stud, it has been lovingly restored with luxury accommodation, romantic gardens and the ability to step back in time. In its seclusion, you’ll experience the distinct feeling of time slipping away as you explore the estate. Hemsworth combines the nostalgia of the past with the modern comforts of the present - the very best of both worlds.
Rebecca is the fourth generation of the Guinness > Wallace > Hulse line to take care of the estate and has always had one foot in town life and the other firmly in the country. Jema, her partner of two years is from Southhampton, UK and shares a similar childhood of English summers looking after the neighbourhood farmer’s dogs. Together they have big visions for the farm including a slower pace of life complete with farm-to-table treats for anyone who visits. You can generally find Jema in the garden completing another project off the huge task list (wait until you see the whiteboard coming soon in another post). And Rebecca is either in her Vegetable Nursery or the kitchen experimenting with a new recipe like this Lavender Tea Cake she just found.
Ashburton and the surrounding areas has a rich history of rural development. Ashburton is a large town that serves the surrounding farming district. It sits between two major rivers, so fly fishing is the local obsession. This farming town has transformed itself into an up and coming hot spot in our opinion. There are six museums in Ashburton, including a vintage railway museum, aviation museum and car museum. Local art and craft galleries provide interesting shopping and there's even a rooftop bar to enjoy.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Hemsworth Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Hemsworth Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    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 of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Hemsworth Estate accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Hemsworth Estate 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.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Hemsworth Estate

    • Check-in at Hemsworth Estate is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Hemsworth Estate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Walking tours

    • Hemsworth Estate is 1.7 miles from the center of Elgin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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