Essential Facilities: Highlands on Homestead in Oamaru offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Private and express check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure.
Comfortable Accommodation: The farm stay features one bedroom, a living room, and a bathroom. Amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, patio, and garden views. Free on-site private parking is available.
Breakfast and Dining: Guests enjoy a continental or vegetarian breakfast with juice. The outdoor seating and picnic areas provide relaxing spaces.
Activities and Attractions: Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area. Moeraki Boulders are 40 km away, and Richard Pearse Airport is 99 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Great self-contained unit located in a quiet semi-rural area, only a short drive into town. Unit is located beside owners house but feels very private due to the great layout of the gardens. A beautiful place to unwind and enjoy the tranquillity...”
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Marnie
Australia
“It’s so homely and comfortable! The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the bed linens are divine. The cabin is really spacious and the care taken to decorate it is evident the moment you walk through the door. It’s so peaceful, yet just minutes...”
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Helen
United Kingdom
“Beautifully laid out, lovely garden and close to town”
Haydn
Australia
“Such a peaceful location, well appointed and comfortable. A great stay.”
Rebecca
Australia
“This was a lovely place to stay, just outside of the town centre with lovely country surroundings. Jenny was very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed strolling around the grounds and seeing the highland cows. The unit itself was very comfortable...”
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Duncan
Australia
“Highlands on Homestead was a beautiful location with a gorgeous garden and outlook into the fields with sheep, alpacas and highland cattle. Our accommodation was extremely clean and comfortable and our host Jenny was exceptionally friendly and...”
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Kerrie
Australia
“Peace and serenity. Loved the farm stay and animals. Super comfortable and cosy stay with a light breakfast provided. Short drive to town and main tourist attractions including Blue-eyed Penguin Colony and Steampunk Museum and Oamaru Public...”
Veronica
Australia
“Loved the peace and quiet . Hoping to see lots of stars but only a few popped out. Bed was very comfortable .
Well maintained and all that we required for a one night stay.”
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Lesley
Australia
“Being on a farm experience and it was lovely and quiet.”
Claire
Singapore
“oh my goodness, aside from it being really clean, comfortable, warm, spacious, and well equipped, THE COWS!!!! Jenny was kind enough to introduce me to her highland cattle, where I got the chance to feed them, and snap pictures from behind the...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Our farm is 5 hectares property situated approx 5km easy drive from Oamaru town. The self contained cabin has a roomy bedroom and ensuite with a kitchenette where you can prepare simple meals. With microwave, toaster, cooktop and rice cooker. Also stocked with basic staples: salt/pepper, cooking oil, butter, condiments etc.
Say hello and hand feed our animals:- highland cows and black nosed sheep. Ruby our lovely Shoodle pup enjoys a pat too.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
Highlands on Homestead takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Highlands on Homestead in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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