Fantail at Bluestone Retreat

Great little place. Basic but we did get what we expected. Very clean and comfy. Great owners. We will probably return. We recommand this place.

enjoyed the eggs and Jam

Lack of cooking facilities and shower was erratic.

Lovely place. Good value. Would highly recommend.

Everything we needed. Quiet and peaceful. Spa pool a bonus

Was I lovely place lovely people definitely be back when we are you next smile 😊

主人非常的溫暖與貼心，為我們準備了許多的早點有農場自產的雞蛋、吐司、自製果醬、奶油、果汁、牛奶與各式沖泡飲品。 床與被子都很舒適與溫暖，而廁所更是貼心的為大家準備暖燈，讓人沐浴出來會覺得溫暖。 客房的一切都展現出為旅客著想，我很喜歡這個房源。

因為怕冷，所以較不能適應戶外用餐空間，但是我想這對大部分的人都是舒服與放鬆的。

Amazing wee cabin set in a beautiful property, surrounded by birds and bush, so peaceful and homely, great breakfast and all the comforts we could possibly need. Will definitely be back

Nothing we didn't like, everything was top notch excellent

Endroit très sympathique et reposant, cabine bien équipée, literie très confortable, très bon espace.

Manque de chauffage dans l’espace cuisine.

Location is awesome! Easy to reach both ocean and lake

Nicely fitted out. Cute decor. Friendly host. Cows were fun, but fantails were the stars of the show.

Not a big dislike for us, but useful for others to know you’re quite close to the main household.

Amazing quiet wee space away, very comfy homely feel hope to be back to enjoy it again

Location, facilities, comfy bed and breakfast food supplied.

Chemical toilet but was ok.. Loose roof panel ? noisy with strong wind

Very cozy little retreat, hosts were very friendly and showed me around the garden / farm / butterfly farm they have

Une cabane à la ferme. Le concept de la cuisine extérieure, on se sent en contact vec l'extérieur et la nature mais avec tout le confort.

I liked the quiet retreat. Perfect for solace

It was really lovely. The attention to detail made it such a pleasure to stay there.

Nothing was perfect

Good value, welcoming hosts and the farm fresh eggs for breakfast were delicious!

I'd hoped the location was closer to the lake and that the lake was swimmable - that was my only disappointment.

It had all the amenities that you need for a short term stay

Nous avons beaucoup aimé le petit studio, ainsi que les petites attentions, notamment les oeufs frais de la ferme. L'accès au Jacuzzi a été un plus également. La cuisine est bien équipé.

Nous avons adoré la cuisine qui est de grande qualité. Le seul bémol a été le froid : comme elle est en extérieur, son usage est plus limité en hiver ou en soirée. Avis aux amateurs de plein air, mais prévoyez une bonne laine !

Quiet, beautiful property, loved the spa pool and farm fresh eggs in the morning.

Voelde als thuis heerlijk

给了三枚旁边养的鸡下的鸡蛋，意外惊喜！

房间面积小，旁边有养的牛羊的的一点臭味。

I don't eat much for breakfast but there was plenty in there if I wanted it. I asked for an iron and it was waiting there for me The owner was there just after I arrived and they came over to introduce themselves and make sure everything was ok

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Peace and tranquility. The birdsong. The outdoor kitchen had everything you needed. The outdoor seating area was very relaxing. Fresh farm eggs supplied. Thought has gone into the decor & the provision of dressing gowns and toiletries etc it was also spotlessly clean. Lovely cats & a nice wee dog.

Felt slightly misled by description of spa & wrongly assumed it was in front of the cabin (my fault for not reading the small print) Also thought one slice of bread, each, for breakfast, a wee bit tight, although the eggs were fresh & there was homemade jam, a wee bit of cereal, a longlife milk carton there was not enough bread for both. 'Chocolates supplied' should'nt really be in description...2 wee milky bars not really worth a mention, it's just a nice wee touch though. No fly screens and if menopausal hot like myself, there is no way too cool yourself at night without the windows being open. Finally my heritage is of no concern to the owner, so I despair when nice chit chat turns into peoples negative views on immigration. It comes across as white privilege and frankly, racist. I see other helpful critique has been replied to with nastiness. Come at me! We stripped (the clean sheets) and bed on our departure (having managed a silver service ski chalet in France, we understand how nice it is to find the room vacated spotlessly) which is just how we left it. We wont be returning.

Very cute lil spot

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Spa pool was excellent.

Locking mechanism on door fell out many times. Shower tap also fell out. Ice tray was also black and unhygienic. Also disappointed with breakfast. More like one breakfast than two.

It was a good location. Place was open ready to go . Lots of lovely extras. Perfect if you just need somewhere to rest your head

The bar and spa location was not obvious. Also someone/thing (maybe a dog) walked across the deck a couple of times in the early morning, 4:30am which was a bit disconcerting.

Wir waren für einen kurzen Aufenthalt im Fantail Cottage im Bluestone Retreat in Leeston zu Gast. Schon die Kommunikation mit den Inhabern Rae und Brandon war seit der Buchung spitze, wie auch die herzliche Begrüssung bei der Ankunft. Die Cottage liegt wunderschön im Grünen, ruhig gelegen, Vogelgezwitzer überall, — ein Traum. Der See 5 Minuten weit weg. Die Cottage ist mit allem ausgestattet was man sich denken kann. Superschön und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Cottage hat eine komplett ausgestattete Aussenküche, mehrere Sitzmöglichkeiten, der Innenraum mit einer Kühl-/Gefrierkombination, Wasserkocher, … verschiedene Tee- und Kaffeesorten, … Das Bett mit Heizdecke, … Für das Frühstück Bauerneier, Toast, selbstgemachte Marmelade, Saft, Kaffee, Tee, … Den Whirlpool haben wir nicht genutzt, Rea hat zudem einen wunderschönen Garten! Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können das Bluestone Retreat sehr empfehlen!!! Schade, dass wir nur für so einen kurzen Aufenthalt dort waren.

Quietness the lovely birds especially the Guinnea fowls and we saw two of your cats but they wouldn't come to us but they looked lovely thank you for having us and I hope we left everything in order

Has everything you need ! Fantastic accommodation in the country. Wish I could've spent more time onsite relaxing, next time definitely

De cabin, omgeving, de eigenaren en het warme welkom met de Nederlandse driekleur in top

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Experience of a farm stay and the spa.

Not having Insect screening so a window could be left open at night.

Great spot loved it. We will be back!!

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This was the cutest little cabin, beautifully decorated and full of thoughtful little touches.

Nice and peaceful. Had everything we needed inside n out. The shower was awesome.

Shame there isn't something on the porch to protect from wind. As was a nice day but was to windy to sit in porch.

We really enjoyed our stay. It's a quite and quirky little cottage. The place is just off the lake, and in a very quite remote location. We enjoyed a soak in the hot tub, and the bed was comfortable.

Fantastic remote location, lovely decor, amazing breakfast (the eggs were quite outstanding). A flock of guinea fowl wondering past us as we were leaving was a bonus! Our only regret is we stayed in the winter, too cold to enjoy the outdoors fully. But slept really well, it was quiet and very comfortable.

Everything. Rae & Ben went above and beyond as hosts. Made us so welcome. The cabin was so cute and well equipped. Cooking our dinner in the outside kitchen was lovely and what a pleasant surprise to open our fridge to all of the extra treats. As for the spa OMG 😍Highly recommend the Fantail 💜

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I loved the uniqueness of this cottage. It had everything I needed for my stay as I was visiting a friend so didn’t spend a lot of time at the cottage. Would like to go again in the warmer weather.

The only thing I struggled with was the front steps. For an 80 year old with a suitcase it was a little difficult but not impossible. Wouldn’t stop me staying again.

Loved the location and consideration for the environment, plus the little details such as farm eggs and jam!

Just what we wanted. Nice room very clean and cosy. All coffee and tea facilities fresh farm eggs and home made jam. Loved the little finishing touches. Would definitely go back.

Brilliant loved it

Enjoyed location. Outdoor kitchen well equipped and quirky.

Not so lucky with weather change

Peaceful location. Nice decor. Clean. Interesting quirky garden.

Although breakfast is included, only small milk drink carton for 2, for all coffees and breakfast cereal and 1single slice of bread per person. Homemade jam was delish.

It was perfect, nice cozy cabin in a quiet area. I loved the hot tub.

The cottage was well decorated and the surrounding was really nice and peaceful. The hosts were so friendly and very informative about the area. Highly recommended and will definitely come back here.

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Peace and quiet. Wonderful hosts.

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Outdoor kitchen was great. Lots of birds around. Sounds of nature.

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Love the countryside. The extra details. The couple who host are friendly and very hospitable. Would definitely stay again. 10\10 recommend 👌

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Very well equipped wee cottage. All the cooking implements you would need. Lovely to use the spa. Highly recommend.

The breakfast was ready for morning and the heater was nice and warm. It was a little quirky.

It’s a different layout and not all photos displayed as part of the house did belong to the little retreat. Some people will love it but others will find it difficult to work. The outside kitchen was expected but not the cosiness of the inside was not. If you wanted to sit somewhere you could only sit outside and even though it had a roof it was open and had no privacy.

peaceful location, relaxing spa, great shower, comfy bed, excellent friendly hosts! just what I needed to refresh and revitalise for 2 days... could have stayed longer :-) Thanks for the sample of Ben's feta cheese...yum!

Our stay was perfect! The unlimited amenities provided, including homemade jam, fresh eggs, milk, and juice ready for breakfast, made our morning delightful. The comfy, cozy room was spotless, and the hospitality from the hosts was exceptional. The peacefulness of the area added to our relaxation. You can tell the hosts have put a lot of thought into everything. Access to the spa was the icing on the cake for us. I would definitely stay here again!

Cannot fault the Fantail cabin!! This stay was already above & beyond for the value.

Our stay here was mostly pleasant. The room is clean, comfy, and has all the essentials. l loved everything about this place . The owner is friendly with a nice atmosphere.”

The room is little bit small.

Great location,close to the lake

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The uniqueness and well thought of little things such as a wee hair ties draw, wireless phone chargers on either side of the bed, plushy robs and umbrella. Everything you need is there and even things you don’t think of packing until you need them. Thankyou so much for providing a serene space.

A blue light near the cabin would work well to not have so many mosquitoes.

Everything! It was a little haven! The accommodation was gorgeous and everything was thought of! We absolutely loved accessing the spa! The breakfast supplies were perfect too! Cannot recommend more highly! We wished we had booked a second night!

Really beautiful cottage - excellent use of the small space. Everything was top quality. We loved it.

The host was lovely and very help full. The cottage was beautifully furnished and very comfortable. The hot-tub was fun. The surrounding beautiful.

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We loved the peace, privacy and tranquillity. We enjoyed the Guinea fowl that wandered around the cottage. The accomodation was very comfortable and well equipped. The bed was really comfortable and had an electric blanket. Muesli and delicious fresh farm eggs were provided for breakfast. We were offered use of the garden, spa, communal lounge and BBQ area. Rae and Brendon, our hosts were super friendly and helpful.

Loved the idea of the outdoor kitchen and prepping food for a daytime meal is very pleasant. However, it was a bit cold preparing food and washing dishes at night time. No other complaints - everything was wonderful.

It was perfect weekend escape, so relaxing and great location. Very comfortable and clean. Enjoyed having chat with our hosts in the bar. Highly recommend.

Quiet and great facilities.

Eclectic, wonderful, peaceful, warm, comfortable & cosy. Wonderfully friendly Hosts. There is nothing that’s not provided. Will hopefully be returning .

The breakfast was a great variety, it was very special to have free range eggs, homemade butter and homemade jam. The location is incredible, a really amazing place to stay and hang out with the extremely fantastic hosts in Rae and Brendon who were extremely friendly and helpful. This by far supersedes any super hosts we have had in the past. I very much recommend this place and i know we will be back.

Breakfast was more than adequate