The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

4.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a sauna

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Property grounds
Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar
Free daily continental breakfast
Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room) | Garden view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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146 Benhar Rd, Benhar, OTA, 9272
  • Place, Kaka Point Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Catlins Lake
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Nugget Point Lighthouse
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Benhar

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation is located 7 mi (11.2 km) from Southern Institute of Technology and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Shaws Island. This 3-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has outdoor private hot tubs along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kaka Point Beach - 33 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 37 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Catlins Lake - 40 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 48 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 59 min drive - 25.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 55 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captains Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosebank Café & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a sauna
Guests of The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation enjoy a sauna, a hot tub, and coffee in a common area. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Other amenities at this boutique bed & breakfast include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 48-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include outdoor private hot tubs, free minibar items, and furnished patios.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a hot tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1914
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The Fern Thistle Accommodation
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Benhar
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast Benhar

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

This bed & breakfast is located in Benhar, close to Shaws Island.

Will I be able to park at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation feature a casino at the property?

No, The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique bed u0026 breakfast include a minibar stocked with free items, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Netflix.

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, this bed & breakfast features private outdoor spa tubs in all guestrooms.

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation and the property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls for pets.

Are there connecting rooms at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Where is the closest airport to The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

The closest major airport to The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), which is about 28.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

Yes, every guestroom at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation comes with a furnished patio with some featuring garden views.