'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm ~ Coastal Country Escape, Little Akaloa

'The Farmhouse' at Ridgecliff Farm is a historic country home nestled in an established beautiful garden. As soon as you arrive at 'The Farmhouse' you will feel like you are home and never want to leave.

With 8 beautifully decorated bedrooms 'The Farmhouse' can accommodate up to 17 guests. Perfect for that special family gathering, girls weekend, special celebration or that much needed break in the country.

'The Farmhouse' has been decorated to blend the modern comforts with the rich coastal country history of the area. Each bedroom has beautiful linen and relaxed furnishing. The open plan kitchen is fully equipped for large groups and large internal sliding windows open out to the front verandah with views across the garden and lawn, making meal preparation and entertaining a dream.

The house and garden are fully fenced with lots of space for the kids to run around, there is plenty of parking for vehicles and boats and you will be treated to views of farm paddocks and landscaped garden.
The recently renovated kitchen has a fridge freezer and large pantry. Heating when needed is by a lovely fire in the living room. The modern bathroom boasts a relaxing bath and great pressure shower. There is a range of books, puzzles and games. Cellphone reception is limited in the house but often available in certain places around the garden.

The sunny verandah is the perfect place to sit and chat, read a book, listen to the birds or sneak a sleep!

Beds will be made with crisp fresh linen including towels, facecloths, and bathmats.

When you stay at Accrington you can chose to just relax and enjoy the surroundings, cook up a storm in the kitchen or get active by exploring the many tracks, walkways, beaches or scenic roads. The nearby beach of Little Akaloa has a creek which little children love and ideal for paddling, building dams or spotting little fish. The main beach is perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, jumping off the jetty or catching waves when there is a good swell. A boat ramp allows you to launch your boat and head out fishing or water skiing.

10 minutes away is Okains Bay with a small shop for essentials, the impressive Okains Bay Colonial Museum, expansive sandy beach and a fantastic playground at the camping ground.

30 minutes away is the French sea side town of Akaroa with cafes, shops, dolphin and wildlife tours, walkways, Four Square supermarket, pharmacy and butchery and deli.

From the outskirts of Christchurch Accrington is a 1 hour 15 minute beautiful drive which takes you through Little River.

Accrington is the ideal place for family, friends or a getaway with someone special.

We ask guests to treat this places as they would their home and leave it as they found it.
Special conditions:
No smoking is permitted. Pets not allowed. No parties unless prior approval from owners.

Please treat the property as you would your own and leave us found.