The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna

Property class: 4
Boutique B&B in Benhar

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Enjoy your visit to Benhar with a stay at The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna. The hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this boutique bed & breakfast include a sauna and a garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Child-friendly activities
The current price is $68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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View all photos for Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a television mounted above a fireplace, and a framed picture on the wall.

Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room)

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a fireplace, a television, and a large window with curtains.

Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a door.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
146 Benhar Rd, Benhar, OTA, 9272

What's nearby

  • Southern Institute of Technology - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 36 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Kaka Point Beach - 37 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Teapot World - 38 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Catlins Lake - 40 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 55 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rosebank Cafe & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gin's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crescent Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna

  • Enjoy your visit to Benhar with a stay at The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna. The hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this boutique bed & breakfast include a sauna and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls and off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a great bonus with homemade breads, conserves, and plenty of choice. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable B & B about 10 minutes outside Balclutha in the country. We enjoyed our stay
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The room is spacious and the continental breakfast is great. However, there are five other rooms on the property, and foot traffic in the corridor can be quite loud at times. The bathroom is not attached and is a bit of a hike from the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Historical building in a perfect location. Matt and Brooke were charming hosts and went out of their way to look after us.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a gem of a property to find. The historic house and the hosts were exceptional. We were only there for 1 night, but they made us feel like friends that had returned for a visit. Absolutely recommend a stay here. And the homemade breakfast breads were amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

The love and respect shown for the historic property by the current owners is inspiring. There is a very welcoming and family oriented feel to the property, and their two labs are friendly and good company. I would seriously recommend this property for small group getaways, corporate or private retreats.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This was the most luxurious accommodation we have stayed at in a long time. Not only was it perfect and indulgent, our hosts were amazing. We appreciated every attention to detail, even treating us in the morning by our first names as we got coffee. They made us feel welcome and part of the family.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hospitality and welcome excellent! Grounds are beautiful. It was my first time staying in this type of accommodation and truly enjoyed it. Highly recommended. My gratitude to the family hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts and accommodation in a beautiful historic home with lovely gardens. Comfortable spacious room with very comfortable bed and mattress. Large bathroom with plenty of extras. Excellent breakfast plenty of choice. Couldn't ask for more
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Well furnished large bedrooms. Bathroom was some way up the hallway. Continental breakfast plentiful as well as complimentary soft drinks. Quiet and peaceful in lovely large garden. Hot tub was a nice addition.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

OMG what an amazing we gem! Matt was so friendly and accommodating of us and our dog. The grounds were amazing, the room was amazing and everything else was just all round amazing. I would highly recommend a stay here and we will for sure be back again. Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I’ve stayed at some of the finest places in the world. There is not enough space to list all of amenities and complimentary services offered here. It is beautiful and you feel like a pampered guest of the aristocracy. You’ll just have to see for yourself. Best in the south island for sure. Hosts are great.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Historical Home

Wow what a beautiful setting for this glorious homestead. Stunning room (wonderful free upgrade-thank you!) with so much space and history beautifully presented. Unlimited tea & coffee & cold drinks a real bonus and the free sweet treats in the room much appreciated. Bathroom is separate but each room has its own bathroom so not a problem. The included breakfast was a great bonus with homemade breads & conserves. Radiator heating throughout the house made it so warm & cosy! Will definitely stay again as hosts very welcoming and helpful. Really interesting history of the building & the town which adds to the experience and so close to Balclutha so great for business trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Whispers at Fern & Thistle

Absolutely loved our stay at the Fern & Thistle Hotel in Balclutha! The historic charm of the house is beautifully preserved, with a stunning vintage garden full of old roses and unique plants. The amenities are outstanding—from the cozy dry sauna in a barrel cabin to the luxurious hot tubs (one in the room and a massive one in the garden). The countryside views add a peaceful touch, and the complimentary drinks and local beer were a generous bonus. Our room had a super king-size bed and Netflix on the TV, making it the perfect spot to unwind. The owner is warm, polite, and clearly takes pride in every detail. A truly special place—highly recommend! Steam curls in the garden air, roses dream in silence there. Barrel sauna, warm and still, country hush on every hill. Golden beer and velvet bed, gentle words the owner said. In this house, the past is near- peace and beauty, crystal clear.
Verified review

6/10 Good

I was in the Superior Room which their internal brochure describes as their "standard" room. The bedroom was nice and the bed was comfortable, although the dresser bureau had some sticky residue on it. The trouble was that my bathroom was split between the ground (shower/bathtub with a sink) and first (toilet and a borderline unusable sink), so I had to go up the stairs to use the toilet and then, because the sink tap had no space between the water and the bowl (see pictures), I would go down the stairs and down the hall to use the other sink. I've stayed in accommodation where the toilet was separate from the shower before, but never where it was on another level. Frustratingly, I was told my room was the only room with this split bathroom facility - but I was also told there were 2 Superior "Iwi Katea" rooms, so it's not clear which you'll get from the listing. When I asked if I could move rooms, because I was there 3 nights, I was told no, even though they weren't fully booked all the nights I was there. Folks might also want to know that the McSkimmings Suite's bathroom is on the first floor as well, but all beddrooms and the other bathrooms seemed to be on the ground floor. The outside grounds and gardens are really nice, and the breakfast was nice.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very nice historic house, however bathrooms are outside - just be aware about this. Soundproofing isn't that great either, we were lucky to have quiet neighbors but if they were noisier I imagine it would be pretty annoying. Everything else was very nice and comfortable ❤️
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10/10 Exceptional

nice place. really enjoy staying here
Verified review

8/10 Very good

It was a lovely experience
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hosts, loved the location and facilities. Appreciated the complimentary mini bar and beautiful selection for breakfast. Very accommodating for an early breakfast also.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay and Darryn and Sandy are excellent hosts.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous place.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Fresh homemade bread, jams and marmalade for breakfast.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Don’t miss this place!

Great facility.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place. Would recommend to all who visit this area.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming accommodation with beautiful garden and surrounds. It has character and close to Caitlin's and all the attractions of the region.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and excellent hosts! Had everything we could have dreamed of.