Barnacle Bills
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86 Scarborough Street, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
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#3 of 43 Speciality lodging in Kaikoura
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Just next to the iconic Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, Barnacle Bills is nestled in a flower garden onlooking the towering Mt Fyffe to the left and the glistening waters of the Pacific Ocean to your right. Both the Cottage and the Lodge are ideal for families, couples and groups seeking sunshine, mountain air and the fresh breeze of the sea. Our goal at Barnacle Bills is to offer you the finest combination of peace and quiet, cosy family fun and that much desired, ""home away from home"" feel. In each self contained accommodation there are fully equipped kitchens, plentiful freezer and fridge, flat screen TV, electric blankets on each bed as well as electric heating. Extensive relaxing area both inside and outside as well as free wireless internet, dvds, books, board games and plenty of off street boat and car parking is provided as well.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Blackout curtains
Sofa
Private bathrooms
Kitchenette
Microwave
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Complimentary toiletries
Oven
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Czech
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49Car recommended
Grade: 49 out of 100
38Restaurantswithin 10 km
19Attractionswithin 10 km
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86 Scarborough Street, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
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My family and I have just stayed at Barnacle Bills for the second time, the first back in 2009. It has the best view of the mountains and although a bit chilly this time to sit outside and enjoy, there is a great deck area with seating and dining table. It is surrounded by a very pretty garden and is quite private. Both times we visited there were no other guests. Liz has recently updated the cottage decor and it is a lovely accommodation. Really well equipped. Lots of towels which is a bonus with two teenage children. The kitchen is great and has excellent fridge and freezer & full stove. The queen size bed is perfect for getting a great nights sleep. Super pillows which is important in my view. We stayed just one night but I promised myself that the next time I visit it…
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Date of stay: October 2014
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Barnacle Bill was a well-known diver around Kia Koura. He built this place especially for diving groups or other people who want to explore the coastline and enjoy the many fruits of the sea. (It is featured on this gastro vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGACbn7dyX0.) The place has two units. We stayed in the “bunk house”. This can accommodate up 12 people (as along as some of them are happy to share!) In addition to the bunkroom, there is large lounge with a monster wood heater, pool table and large kitchen table. It also includes freezes and fridges that will easily cater for any size groups. The second unit is a two-bedroom cottage. Liz, Bill’s widow, is a keen gardener with her efforts on display around both units. There are also BBQs, crayfish pots and the outdoor…
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Date of stay: October 2011
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PRICE RANGE
US$94 - US$147 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionKaikoura
NUMBER OF ROOMS
2
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