Situated in Geraldine in the Canterbury region, Oldfields has a garden. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Boasting mountain views, the spacious bed and breakfast features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a seating area, a desk and 1 bathroom. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available. Guests are welcome to unwind in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Sightseeing tours are available in the surrounding area. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Richard Pearse Airport is 27 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Geraldine

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A comfortable family home set in park like surroundings and strategically close to the town centre. After a warm welcome from Sue we enjoyed relaxing in the guest lounge and became absorbed by some of the carefully chosen reading material. Our...
  • Morris
    Australia Australia
    Great accommodation. Great Kiwi hosts. Good breakfast good conversation.
  • Frazer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean / tidy / handy /homely.Hosts were brilliant / very pleasant & welcoming.
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely welcome and made to feel at home. Beautiful garde with side annexe for guests, lovely verandah to sit have a drink and a bite to eat. The big surprise was Sue cooking us a proper breakfast and eating in their kitchen, such a plus from...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful breakfast. Fancy potato cake topped with bacon and egg. Toast, jams, fresh fruit and plunger coffee!
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a very pleasant stay at the accommodation. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was pristine and the breakfasts excellent. I would recommend this without hesitation.
  • Neville
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely superb! Sue and John couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Our room looked out on a lovely tranquil garden setting, the perfect place to relax in the afternoon sun with a wine and a book! Our area included a separate lounge and...
  • Carol
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was very nicely appointed - very quaint with a lively garden. The hosts were very friendly & accommodating- would highly recommend
  • Britta
    Germany Germany
    What a start to our New Zealand trip! Our stay with Sue and John was great. Especially the breakfast in the morning and their hospitality. It felt like we have been visiting long-term friends. Thank you, Sue and John!!! We would certainly...
  • Elspeth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The self contained suite has a lovely garden outlook, is well positioned to walk into Geraldine and a delicious cooked breakfast is included. The hosts are a lovely couple who are great communicators and have created a calm oasis.

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.

Hosted by Sue and John Jensen

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Sue and John Jensen
Oldfields has been our family home for 27 years. We've loved it. We want to share it and allow people to experience the serenity and wellness that we have experienced. The home is surrounded by lawn and mature trees, with the tranquility broken only by bird song
Sue has had a career in education, John in Primary Health Care in the community. Our interests are wide and varied. We have travelled widely - both globally and within New Zealand. Mountaineering, hiking, biking, fishing, golf, gym work outs, walking, rafting, are all activities we enjoy but we balance that with community involvement, writing, reading, movie watching, poetry, chess, and voluntary third world mission, Sue helps out on a voluntary basis at the local hospital A & E Department.
South Canterbury is a special area; 'Lord of the Rings' scenery, Maori rock art, bush walks, mountain trails and wild rivers and lakes. We can take you trekking or on fishing expeditions. John is the area's Tourist Ambassador and is available for guided 4WD trips to Mt Sunday, and /or the Ashburton Lakes, biking or walking history or ecological tours of the area. Tourists are well catered for with activities; horse riding, rafting in season, fishing, casual golf and mini golf, a renowned vintage car and farm machinery and military museum. Winter sports are close at hand with nearby skifields at Mt Hutt, Mt Dobson and Roundhill offering varied grades of skiing and heli skiing. Farm visits can be arranged.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Oldfields
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Good free WiFi 35 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Public Bath
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Oldfields takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 3 years
Cot upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 Oldfields 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Oldfields