Balfour farm shearers quarters

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pahiatua, Manawatu-Wanganui
  • Rotary Park
    4 min drive
  • The Square
    31 min drive
  • Palmerston North Hospital
    35 min drive
  • Palmerston North (PMR-Palmerston North Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About this property

Balfour farm shearers quarters

Welcome to the Balfour Farm Shearer's Quarters, set in amongst a large, established garden. Located on the main road just south of Pahiatua.
We are 2 hours from Wellington, 30-40mins from Palmerston North and Dannevirke.
We have 2 bedrooms one with a double bed and the other with 2 singles, both off a cosy living area with woodburner fire. Old style kitchen with all amenities. Bathroom has a basin, toilet and shower. Small deck with outlook onto lovely lawn with chooks and pig grazing in the paddock beyond.
This is a working farm, you will hear dogs and motorbikes close by.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Rotary Park.
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Rotary Park and 13 minutes from Mount Bruce Lookout Walk
Balfour farm shearers quarters offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Pahiatua farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Nic Hewitt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Balfour Farm Shearer's Quarters Pahiatua
Balfour Farm Shearer's Quarters Agritourism property
Balfour Farm Shearer's Quarters Agritourism property Pahiatua

Balfour farm shearers quarters Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Home Away From Home
A lovely cottage on a working farm, an excellent choice if you are looking for the perfect rural atmosphere. We really enjoyed our stay :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable farm setting
We had a local party in a wool shed to go to. This spot was lovely. Peaceful and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sybil and Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing country overnight break
Really enjoyed our stay - clean, quiet, comfortable, interesting to watch farm life going on. Thank you for your hospitality Nic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight for wedding at Masters Hall
Nice quiet farm stay, conveniently close to Pahiatua. Plenty of space for a family group. Nic was very quick with communication and easy to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A brilliant & beautiful agricultural location
Excellent - does exactly what it says. It is quite but just off State Highway 2, it is situated in a working farm with socialable hosts. Everything about the property works well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy-Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay for two nights. It was a wet weekend so we didn't get out to do much walking but what we did see of the farm was gorgeous! It was nice being able to sit on the deck and watch the animals, was my sister's favourite part of our trip. It's an easy place to find and a good space to park your car, we had a Toyota Corolla hatch and even in the rain we didn't find any trouble in the driveway. Hosts were great, they don't bother you at all and are very friendly when you do see them. Beautiful place, lovely time, thank you so much again for letting us stay on your gorgeous farm!

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing
Clean comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
farm life
Real glimpse of a busy, well managed farm. Loved the animal antics, cow with calves confronting busy dog. Loved the log fire. Shower was great. Would like to come again Pity the booking fee was a bit expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Hospitality
It was lovely being on a farm and reading all the information about the farmers, farm and location. Helpful walks outlined which we availed ourselves of and enjoyed the farm! Views were beautiful. House clean and comfy with artistic touches!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We liked it so much we came back with the family
This is a great place to get away from the cares of the world. Friendly hosts, a working farm with animals, walks and views but still close to town. Comfy beds, everything you need, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful hideaway
Great place to stay to get away from it all, great friendly hosts, everything you need is there, but still close to town if you want it. Friendly dogs, cattle chooks etc too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha C., Martinborough

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful & tidy home stay.
Night away from kids for 3 of us. Really enjoyed our stay, home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life on a working farm
A lovely rural setting yet so close to town. Sheep, lambs, kunekune and ten crazy hens right at the doorstep was a delight. Lots of room in the shearer’s quarters with a lovely fifties rustic style kitchen. Friendly hosts made for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kribashnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Stay
Cozy and warm with a super comfortable beds and couches! Lush green grass and animals galore- so much to see- would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Nice peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucked away
Handy to township is a tidy property previously shearers quarters on a working farm. Served its purpose for our overnight stay & would stay again. The chooks, dogs & pig were a great part of the experience. The wood fire made the property very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
A great place to stay, don’t want to go back to a motel again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shona P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, warm, tidy, relaxing.
Having a TV to blob in front of would have been the cherry on top. Regardless of no TV, the surrounding area outside was entertaining, inside was good, having the fire going warmed the place up - it was raining. Beds comfortable, awesome shower, relaxing sofa / chairs. Clean, warm and tidy. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally-Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmland Retreat
Beautiful location on farmland amongst an array of animals. The Bach was very well equipped, immaculate with a log-burner for cold nights. Lovely hosts who showed us some great walks on their farm with stunning views . Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Got our fix
The view out the kitchen window was what we came to see and we were not disappointed..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Gray

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovey rural escape
Great communication with the host from first booking. The place was set amongst farmland and lots of animals. A real treat and perfect place to escape the city. Very well equipped kitchen, great log burner (which was even lit ready for our arrival)and comfy sofa and beds. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing at its best
Enjoyed 2 lovely nights here. Would recommend again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., nelson

Liked: Cleanliness
stayed an extra day
grate farm stay. if that's what you want.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020