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Anama School House Country Retreat

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
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Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Surrey Hills, Canterbury Region
  • Mount Hutt Skifield
  • Peel Forest Park
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Surrey Hills

With a stay at this property in Surrey Hills, you'll be 11 mi (17.6 km) from Staveley Historical and Geological Centre and 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from Awa Awa Rata Reserve. .This property is 24.2 mi (39 km) from The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum and 24.2 mi (39 km) from Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa.

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 37 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 37 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Trott's Garden - 43 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 46 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Lake Hood - 54 min drive - 57.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mayfield - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stronechrubie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Midway Dairy and Takeaways - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Anama School House Country Retreat

Come and unwind at the Anama School House – a beautifully restored slice of history nestled in the heart of Mid Canterbury. Originally built in the early 1900s, this former school has been lovingly converted into a warm and welcoming country getaway.

Surrounded by rolling farmland, the Anama School House is perfect for a peaceful retreat or a base to explore the region. Inside, you’ll find cozy, character-filled rooms with vintage touches, a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of space to relax.

If you want a country get away - this is the perfect spot! With a swimming pool and tennis court to enjoy, you'll have more than just the country air to keep you entertained.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned accommodation, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This property also features barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Deb

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put all used towels in the laundry.
Turn off all heaters, heat pumps and lights.
Lock the key pad on your way out by pressing the 'lock' symbol on the door.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: We have a dog on the other side of the property.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: I may allow more events, please request in advance
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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