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Wilderness House

Awarded to properties that consistantly receive "Excellent" ratings in reviews

Historic Akaroa bed and breakfast in New Zealand

Akaroa Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a historic home and garden, lovingly restored with old world charm and modern conveniences.

"The wilderness is a place of rest - not in the sense of being motionless, for the lure, after all, is to move, to round the next bend. The rest comes in the isolation from distractions, in the slowing of the daily centrifugal forces that keep us off balance." DAVID DOUGLAS (Scottish Botanist)

Reviews of Wilderness House in Akaroa

Media

"The dining room is a firm favourite of everyone visiting .... The walls are papered in gorgeous Sandeson paper called Porcelain Garden which brings the beauty of the garden inside all year round."

Latitude Magazine Issue 21 - March 2012

Testimonials

Just like "coming home"...... loved the antiques and treasures!! Thank you for such a comfortable stay. Peter & Kenette

Our four days was too short. Such great hospitality, attention to detail, great food and comfortable room. Frank & Barbara

The Fyfe Room		The Nalder Room

The Shepherd Room		The Walker Room

Accommodation Only one hours drive out of Christchurch on pictureque Banks Peninsula, Wilderness House offers luxury accommodation within walking distance of Akaroa town and harbour. Choose from four charming rooms with Akaroa harbour or valley views all with their own bathrooms. Relax on the verandahs or wander around one of the most beautiful one acre gardens in Akaroa, containing protected trees, rare camellias, roses and a small private vineyard. Get directions	Location Secluded and private we are just a short stroll to Akaroa village and harbour, where you can explore and enjoy the best dining and shopping, or go Dolphin watching in Akaroa harbour. Recently renovated to the highest standard, Wilderness House is both captivating and elegant. Join us in Akaroa, spend a few days relaxing and enjoying the the good life in our charming and gracious home. Find out about Akaroa activities

Your Hosts We enjoy sharing our wonderful lifestyle, home and garden with our guests. We take particular care to make you feel welcome and comfortable in our home. Join us for a complimentary glass of our wine in the evening. Meet your hosts	Breakfast Linger over our delicious cooked breakfasts using produce fresh from our kitchen garden. Enjoy the elegant guest lounge overlooking the garden and in winter, indulge in the comfort of an open fire. View a selection of our breakfast menu