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Gunyah Country Estate

4.0 star property
Riverfront guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
Riverfront guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Front of property
Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View | Terrace/patio
Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View | Room amenity
Interior detail
Executive lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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Sleemans Road, Windwhistle, 7572
  • Washpen Falls
  • Rakaia Gorge
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Country Estate Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Country Estate Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House | Private kitchen

Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 99 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for The Granary at Gunyah 3 Bedroom Self-Catering Holiday House

2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

The Granary at Gunyah 3 Bedroom Self-Catering Holiday House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 149 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View

Country Estate Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Queen and 1 Single Beds, Ensuite, Balcony Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Living area

Economy Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
  • 38 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View

Country Estate Deluxe Double Room,1 King Bed, Ensuite Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Washing machine
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Stablehand Quarters 2 Bedrooms Self-Catering Holiday House

  • Sleeps 5

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Three-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 6

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Windwhistle

A family-friendly stay in Windwhistle awaits you at Gunyah Country Estate. You'll be 6.5 km (4.1 mi) from Rakaia Gorge and 12 km (7.4 mi) from Hororata Golf Club. Highlights at this Edwardian guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, Gunyah Estate-The Lodge, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours, a driving range and archery. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Windwhistle guest house include Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa.
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What's nearby

  • Rakaia Gorge - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 30 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Mt Cheeseman Ski Area - 39 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 60 min drive - 82.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 55 min drive

About this property

Gunyah Country Estate

Riverfront guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this guest house measures 377 square feet (35 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Gunyah Country Estate. The guest house can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Gunyah Country Estate was completed in December 2019.

This 4-star Windwhistle guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 377 sq ft of conference space
  • 35 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1912
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gunyah Country Estate offers 8 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 38 for adults and NZD 38 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Gunyah Estate-The Lodge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Ecotours
  • Golf driving range
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Pro golf shop
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 377 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 38 for adults and from NZD 38 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per night
  • High chair fee: NZD 20 per stay
  • Laundry fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Gunyah Country Estate
Gunyah Country Estate B&B Darfield
Gunyah Country Estate Darfield
Gunyah Country Estate B&B Windwhistle
Gunyah Country Estate B&B
Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Country Estate Guesthouse
Gunyah Country Estate Windwhistle
Gunyah Country Estate Guesthouse Windwhistle

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gunyah Country Estate?

Yep, Gunyah Country Estate has a free self car park, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Gunyah Country Estate?

As of 25 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gunyah Country Estate on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$200.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gunyah Country Estate family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, an arcade and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Gunyah Country Estate is a hit with families.

Does Gunyah Country Estate serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gunyah Country Estate?

No, Gunyah Country Estate does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gunyah Country Estate?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Gunyah Country Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gunyah Country Estate?

Dogs are welcome at Gunyah Country Estate, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 30 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Gunyah Country Estate?

There is a golf course next to Gunyah Country Estate.

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