Bellbird Hideaway

Out in nature

It was not a private stay

Diane is a lovely woman that took good care of us. She’s very accommodating regarding your needs and super friendly. Her two cats are also very cute. The house is very warmly decorated and the bedroom and bathroom are of high quality. Very quiet at night too for a good sleep. Very good value for your money!

Everything! It was lovely staying with Dianne in her home. Gorgeous views, very quiet. And such a yummy brekkie to set us up for the day 😋

Quiet and peaceful location Host was warm and welcoming Good breakfast

Quiet, very comfortable bed, nice shower, wonderful host

Bequem und sauber. Ausserdem ist Diane sehr proaktiv und äusserst freundlich. Auch Spiegeleier und Speck zum Frühstück waren sehr gut.

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Room was comfortable and breakfast was lovely.

The booking should more clearly state the accomodation on offer. The nightly cost of above $200 is more than double similar offerings (of a private room in a shared house/facilities). The host did communicate this ahead of arrival as well as advise no cooking/use of kitchen was available for guests.

Einzeln stehendes, nagelneues Haus mitten auf der grünen Wiese in schöner, ländlicher Umgebung. Sehr ruhige Lage. Sauberes Zimmer mit bequemem Bett. Nette, informative Besitzerin mit zwei schmusigen (Ragdoll)Katzen. Erholsamer Aufenthalt ist garantiert.

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The isolation and quiet was lovely Bed was comfy Breakfast good

A hairdryer would have been good A private tea and coffee making facility would have been welcome

Humane und feline Betreuung einzigartig. Tolles Frühstück von Diane. Wunderschönes Haus in großer Wiese, ruhig und sehr komfortabel.

Fantastic stay, very friendly and helpful host. Room and ensuite beautifully decorated, chocolates were even provided in our room whuch was such a lovely touch. Exceptionally clean and tidy. Greeted with a coffee on arrival and made to feel at home. Excellent fully cooked breakfast was amazing too. Lovely home in rural setting.....be sure to follow directions provided by host and not Google maps.

Nothing...it was perfect!

Diane is a wonderful host. She is friendly and welcoming and cooked us a good breakfast. The room is in a newly built house and while small is nice and comfortable. It is in the middle of nowhere, so if if you find yourself driving on un paved road, don't panic.

Thedoor to the bathroom needs a lock as it does not stay shut and slides open. A warning for the people with cat allergy would be nice.

The breakfast was delicious . Diane was so welcoming and helpful at all times. Went out of her way to ensure our stay was great. An idyllic rural environment.

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Lovely rural setting. Friendly host Comfy bed and good shower. Bacon and eggs breakfast. Ideal for family event at Woodbury Domain.

Very friendly host Perfect breakfast Modern house 5 min drive to Geraldine very peaceful and calm If you drive from north to south or from south to north (of the south island) it is a place to stay.

Diane ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Neues Haus.

The host was very kind, clean and comfortable stay.

The was a lack of signs so it was a bit hard to spot.

Diane ci ha ospitato nella sua casa con calorosa accoglienza. Ci ha dato consigli per mangiare, visitare e negozi dove fermarci prima di ripartire per il viaggio. Ottima colazione:)

Everything. Especially, the hostess, Diane, for such a Great stay

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We loved everything about Bellbird Hideaway. From the beautiful setting to Diane’s hospitality, we had a very pleasant stay here. The location is extremely convenient for accessing Christchurch. I couldn’t recommend this stay more!

Diane ist wirklich eine herzliche Gastgeberin und hat uns sofort mit offenen Armen empfangen. Das Zimmer befindet sich in ihrem Haus und ist komplett neu. Das zimmereigene Bad ist modern und alles sehr sauber. Die Lage ist super zum Sterne-Schauen, Diane meinte manchmal sieht man sogar die Südlichter. In der Früh wurden wir von ihr auch noch bekocht und bekamen ein sehr gutes Frühstück.

Man sollte bedenken, dass es kein Hotel sondern ein Airbnb ist, was aber für uns kein Problem war.

Only a few minutes out of town, yet felt miles from anywhere: lovely country location. Excellent host, helpful, informative, and attentive. Very comfortable bed, modern facilities. Highly recommend.

Diane was a lovely host, with beautiful home

Tolle Gastgeberin.

Superb location, very easy to find. Room was clean and tidy and our host Diane was very helpful. Enjoyed talking to her. Yummy breakfast of eggs and toast.

Lovely rural location and very friendly reception. Very quiet with views over fields and birds singing. We had a good night and I would be happy to stay there again. Our host was very helpful and offered an excellent breakfast.

Diane is very nice and we enjoyed the stay with her lovely cats !

Quiet beautiful surroundings Friendly host Loved the cats

A little cool in bedroom due to unseasonable weather, but a heater is being installed

L’accueil chaleureux de notre hôtesse, la recherche du contact . Le plaisir de discuter avec une personne locale et d’échanger Le petit déjeuner préparé sous nos yeux 2 adorables chattes

Des serviettes en papier pour le petit déjeuner seraient un plus

The setting was great. The bed very comfortable. Excellent breakfast. The host was very nice and friendly 😊

This property should be advertised as a bed and breakfast. We were expecting our own separate cottage.Owner living on site does not make it clear that it is a b&b. Heating does not get through to bedroom and no heaters were available to warm this room.

Dianne was a great host at a traditional B and B. She made us welcome in her home. Our room was warm and comphy. In the evening, after a lovely dinner in the village, a lovely cuppa and chat. Delightful breakfast and beautiful setting with a charming host. Thank you.

Beautiful location.

I had thought based on the price and description that this was our own space. It's a small room in the host's house. This didn't suit us, as we felt quite uncomfortable there. Partially our fault for not reading every line of the description, but it was a bit unclear, and the host said we weren't the first to make that mistake. For a room in someone's house it was exceptionally expensive. We didn't stay the second night, and initially the host said she would process a partial refund. I put the request through and asked if she would approve it. She said she would but "it takes 12 hours". We left and she sent a message an hour later going back on what she had said and refusing the refund. When I commented that it was poor customer service she said I should "learn from the experience" and just stayed on a moral high horse, being quite disrespectful. I rarely give bad reviews. I think she needs to change her attitude if she's going to have a business of this nature.

We really enjoyed our stay, the view, the quiet, the cats, especially our breaktfasts and conversations with Diane! Thanks so much!

We loved the view, the welcome, the breakfast and the adorable cats. Thank you Diane, you made our stay very comfortable and easy !

Stunning scenery, superb host!!

New and clean

Diane the hostess was just marvellous

Very quiet

A little hard to find. Google maps took me a long and weird way. Diane had given better instructions on her confirmation 👍🏻

The location was beautiful. A tranquil setting down a quaint rural road just outside Geraldine. The house is brand new. The bed was exceptionally comfortable.

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Lovely friendly accommodation, extremely comfortable and immaculately clean, highly recommended

It's a modern, well presented home that is a welcoming place to stay. In the country, but still close to amenities. A fabulous host who makes a cooked breakfast for guests.

I've got absolutely nothing to complain about.

The rural setting with wonderful views. The peace and quiet relaxing on the deck. Made to feel at home by a friendly, welcoming host.

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A lovely, relaxing rural retreat. A comfortable bed. A friendly, welcoming host. Pretty church next door with quiet neighbours! I used Bellbird Hideaway as a base to visit Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo and Fairlie. Be aware that Google maps can take you the long way from Geraldine to the property.

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Absolutely exceptional homestay accommodation! Beautifully decorated brand new bedroom and bathroom, super comfy bed and wonderful host, very highly recommended.

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Everything was clean and tidy, the accommodation is really nice and comfortable. Diane is a great host👍🏻

Diane was very friendly and accommodating. Lovely views from her deck.

Could do with a fan in the bedroom as it was so hot- even with the window open!

Location was good; really peaceful. Diane's a lovely host; friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Poppy, the kitten, was adorable. Lovely breakfast Great shower.

The bedroom was a little tight, but a minor detail. Only Earl Grey tea seemed to be available as a hot drink. Not a big deal, but another option would be nice.

Lovely friendly host, great views of old church, bush & hills. Very relaxing, thanks Diane

Facilities were new and lovely. The owner was very friendly, helpful and lovely. Good and freshly made breakfast. Her cats were cute and you felt at home.

The room was rather small. We lacked a fridge and a place to sit outside, because the weather was nice while we were there.

What an incredible house in a beautiful area! Felt unbelievably lucky to get a night booked here. The photos don't do it justice! We wished we could have stayed longer!! Diane is the most wonderful host 💛 So easy to contact, she met us at the door with such a warm welcome. The house itself is stunning, our room was lovely, such a comfortable bed, shower was incredible! Breakfast was delicious the next morning, and she gave us a tour of the church just up the road, which is pretty special. Loved getting to know Charlie the cat, too. Felt like home 💛 we are from the UK but would come back here, especially when next in NZ and stay longer! Thankyou Diane 🙏

Beautiful views in an almost brand new bach just 5 minutes from Geraldine

We liked everything about it

Had a lovely one night stay with Diane (and Charlie). So relaxing and quiet - just what we needed. Facilities were immaculate and Diane is very friendly and welcoming. We would happily stay again. The property is a little way out of town, so if you want the nightlife of Geraldine, you'll need to drive in.

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As this was my first time at a B&B the host was very welcoming and friendly lovey bed room with a great ensuite gorgeous views very relaxing,We highly recommend,