Holly Homestead B&B

The hosts were excellent and very helpful in planning our trip The room was spacious and comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for Bernie.

Breakfast time was to rigid 7.30am to 8.30am.

Great location and quiet at night so slept well. Fridge for the use of guests

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Bonie, was so nice from the moment we arrived until we left. We had a lovely stay.

Just like being home from home

Exceeding all expectations. Warmest welcome by the host, welcome drink, cosiest rooms, many useful tips for activities in the area, best breakfast. Would have loved to stay longer.

Good clean accommodation, lovely hosts.

Was all good.

location, hosts, ambience.

gracious age and history

Die herzlichsten Gastgeber, die man sich vorstellen kann. Wir bekamen ein wunderbares Frühstück und alles war superschön und sauber.

Gar nichts

Hele leuke en mooie b&b met een lieve gastvrouw die zorgt voor een warm welkom en hulp (indien gewenst) tijdens het verblijf. Ontbijt was goed verzorgd en de kamers waren fijn met een lekkere douche. Verder prachtig uitzicht op de bergen. Goede uitvalsbasis verder voor hikes, wandelingen, helitours en alles wat er rondom franz josef en fox glacier te doen is. Ook de mogelijkheid om etenswaar in een koelkast te bewaren en verder kon er geparkeerd worden op het terrein.

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Lovely friendly place. Quiet and restful. Wonderful breakfast. Very helpful advice on what to see in the area.

Sehr tolles, leckeres und vielfältiges Frühstück.Großartiges britisches Frühstück nach individuellen Wünschen zubereitet. Sehr angenehme Gesprächsführung.

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A wonderful B&B in Franz Josef. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, the breakfast delicious and the hosts are incredibly nice and extremely helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

Everything. The hosts are wonderful people and their b&bis a wonderful place to stay

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Very welcoming and homely, Bernie was also extremely informative regarding where to go and what to do

Very welcoming and thoughtful hosts. Old homestead tastefully and comfortably furnished Excellent breakfast

The breakfast was lovely-fresh, homemade, and served with care. The location was peaceful and convenient, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

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Absolutely wonderful property with great views of the glacier and mountains. The owners, Bernie and Gerard, were delightful and provided us with some very helpful local information. The breakfast was comprehensive and excellent and our room was so comfortable. We highly recommend this B&B

Everything was perfect

A beautiful original homestead!

This is our highlight of the southern island trip and we really enjoyed our stay at Holly homestead! Franz Josef weather didn't treat us well however we felt right at home at the place, the service, breakfast and room , facility, views, are better than 5 star hotel we stayed in other cities. It's only a short stroll to the city centre and you will have access to many good restaurants, supermarket, Bernie was so kind to us to offer all the hiking trails, snacks and even did laundry for me after the 6 hours hiking in the rain.. we will definitely want to go back and stay - 100% recommended. Thanks again for having us.

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This is what a bed & breakfast should be! Charming house, lovely hosts, unbelievably comfortable room, Bernie hands you a list of what to see on the next leg of your journey.

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Bernie and Gerard were friendly and welcoming. The views to the mountains are amazing. The accommodation was spacious, warm and clean. A beautiful place to stay. We really enjoyed the breakfast and hospitality.

Absolutely amazing this place is fantastic! Bernie & Gerard are very lovely, kind and caring. The accomodation is clean and spacious. The location is excellent if you want to enjoy your time in Franz Josef with great hikes around. You have a lot of choice for breakfast which is very delightful. Bernie & Gerard go above and beyond everything with their service. I definitely recommend this on all aspects its by far the best place in Franz Josef

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Lovely cooked breakfast and the owners were very attentive

Outside town, but free transport to restaurant

Bernie was a lovely hostess. She rushed out to greet us warmly in the parking area even as we arrived. She was a fount of information not only about Franz Josef but the west coast in general which we put to good use. The homestead is especially lovely and is being cared for with love.

Bernie (and Gerard of course) were excellent hosts. We arrived in absolutely terrible weather where roads had been blocked getting in and out of Franz Josef and Bernie had kept us updated. The room was fabulous- comfortable beds gorgeous bathroom (with heated floor!) and a lovely lounge area. The cooked breakfast was also great to set up the day. I wish we were staying longer and it was by far our nicest accommodation on our travels so far.

I only wish we had seen the surrounding area in the sunshine! Nothing I didn’t like about the property.

Delightful stay where so much care and thought has been put into every detail that we didn't need to think of a thing. We felt so well looked after and would definitely book again.

What a fabulous stay we had! The accommodation is top notch in every way. Delightful suite, superb breakfasts, lovely view of the mountains from our room, generous and informative hosts. Bernie is so helpful, and nothing is too much trouble. Excellent suggestions for sightseeing and dining. We will return. Highly recommend

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Bernie & Gerard were magnificent hosts! They made every effort to make us feel at home and tend to our needs. Louise and I were most impressed with their highly personal engagement, beautiful home, and are especially grateful for all of their assistance and guidance during our stay. We would be delighted to stay there again should our travels ever take us back through Franz Josef.

One of the best B&Bs we've ever stayed at. Excellent in every respect. Brilliant engaged on site owners. Superb breakfast as well as tea and treats.

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The breakfast was outstanding and the best ever. The location was perfect

We loved everything about Holly homestead

Wonderful rooms beautifully appointed, fantastic breakfast and Bernie is a lovely host. Highly recommend!

One of the best places I have ever stayed on my travels

Lovely property, great hosts and very nice breakfast. Great location and lovely old home.

It was great, great food, great host, it was good that 3 of the local restaurants provided free transfer from hotel to restaurants (Great service).

We stayed at 8 different places including B&B, hotel and motel during our 9-day long vacation in South New Zealand. Holly homestead prevails as the top one. Bernie was so friendly and welcoming, and made us fresh chocolate cookies and hot tea soon after we arrived. That was a nice gesture considering we just spent hours of driving in hard rain and cold weather. Gerard made great breakfast. Before we left for our next adventure, Bernie reminded us to fill up gas and gave us a list of things to do between Franz Joseph and Wanaka. That was so considerate. Not to mention about leaving behind a battery for our Canon camera, Bernie emailed us proactively and made arrangement to deliver it to our motel. Thanks you, Bernie!

Great B&B in small town of Franz Joseph. Hostess, Bernie was welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful. We stayed in the large suite which was comfortable with plenty of space. Breakfast was great with 3 other couples to share travel info with.

When we first saw the b&b from the outside we thought it looked a bit Victorian. But from the moment Bernie greeted us to showing us our room, we were mesmerized. Everything in our room was pretty modern and the bathroom was in excellent condition and very clean. We are quite sticklers when it comes to clean accommodations, but they definetly have met the standards. We are also quite introverted, but Bernie made us feel welcomed and we eventually met her husband Gerard who was our breakfast chef and the breakfast was delicious. I have stayed in many b&b’s and this is definetly one of our top 3. We booked the bedroom suite with its own living room. The bed was very comfortable. I am a light sleeper, but I slept very well. Also because we didnt know much about the area, Bernie gave us wonderful hiking, driving and lunch suggestions. She also put our luggages on the luggage rack (which are quite heavy and w/o our knowledge which is an added touch). We would of never asked anybody to do that. Thats what many 5-star hotels do..didnt expect it from a b&b. Overall, A+ and if anybody is ever in the area, I would definetly recommend them to everyone.

We are not B&B people but fell in love with the old charm yet modern amenities Holly Homestead had to offer.

This is a what you want in a B&B experience. Great classic property with high touch service. Sorry we only had one night.

Very nice upper class B&B. Owners are very polite and helpful. Serve good Port in the living room.

Very warm welcome from Bernie whose local knowledge is extensive and who was able to advise on those restaurants able to run a courtesy transfer service although during our stay of two days we did not avail ourselves of this, preferring the 20/25 minute walk into town. Reasonable variety of choice for cooked breakfast and cereals etc. Bernie supplied details of places worth visiting en route during our onward journey southwards.

Very nice and comfortable room with excellent facilities and a lovely setting. Bernie was very helpful and accommodating and there was an excellent wholesome breakfast. We had a superior room (twin) but it was the most expensive (20% higher) of this type of accommodation during our 10 day visit to NZ for the same type of accommodation. Could just be Franz Josef pricing.

The food was good and the hosts were great, very helpful.

Excellent accommodation in Franz Bernie the hostess couldn't have been more helpful from restaurant suggestions to local knowledge etc

Great Breakfast!

Facilities: absolutely beautiful; Value: Fantastic; Service: just like visiting friend; Cleanliness: Immaculate; would highly recommend holly homestead to all my friends and family