Kaituna Homestead is a romantic idyll, 40 minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport. Close enough for a stop on the way south or to explore the Peninsula, especially the enchanting Akaroa, or have a day skiing at Mt Hutt. (1hour and 20 mins drive away).

Kaituna Homestead is one of the few remaining Heritage homes of Banks Peninsula, just 40 minutes drive outside Christchurch and on the way to the enchanting French settlement of Akaroa, a further 40 minutes drive.

I offer a European style Bed and Breakfast experience with a difference. This is my home and I hope that you will love your time with me, as much as I love being here.

MT HERBERT SUITE
Mt Herbert looks over the Valley and the windows of the sunroom in the suite fold right back while Mt Herbert looks down, the colours changing with the days an the seasons. The Master Suite has the tranquil air of romantic days. The four poster bed is swathed in a pure cotton mosquito net, a fluffy down duvet, and luxurious pure linen sheets.The bathroom with a view has a simple country style with a bath and separate shower, fluffy towels and locally handmade soap. There are 2 robes, a hairdryer and sarongs.
The suite also has its own sun-room with cane furniture and bi-fold windows, from the 1920’s, which open out to view the old croquet lawn (presently being reconditioned), and up to the hills beyond. (There is a wonderful New Zealand made croquet set for those who want to try this ancient game, commonly described as "cruel").
There are coffee/tea making facilities and a small fridge. Email is available. Please bring your own computer.
There is also a wide ranging library of books in which you could possibly find something to interest you; our interests range from philosophy, architecture, design, from modern novels to DIY and motor-sport.

THE WOOD ROOM

How could we call this room any thing else?
It is lined with the original wide Rimu boarding in the colonial style. We confess that the tedious task of stripping the layers of paint from this room was not ours, but the end result is stunning. The room has an air of old France.
The comfortable Queen bed is built of distressed iron, with vintage French linen and a fluffy duvet with a quilted French bed-cover. This room also has a spacious sun-room complete with day bed and deck chairs looking towards the hills across the old croquet lawn, through 1920’s bi-fold windows. There are tea and coffee making facilities.
A private bathroom is designated exclusively for this room, just along the hallway. It has a large bath with a shower overhead and of course, lovely towels and handmade soap.