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    Halfmoon Cottage

    65 reviews
    #4 of 27 Specialty Lodging in Akaroa
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    5849 Christchurch Akaroa Road | Barrys Bay, Akaroa 7582, New Zealand
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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    Budget world traveller accommodation with shared kitchen, dining room and lounge. Located in Barrys Bay at the top of Akaroa Harbour giving easy access to the town of Akaroa, its beautiful harbour and the surrounding volcanic remnants of Banks Peninsula.
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    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Family Rooms
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    Beautiful Cottage
    Halfmoon cottage is a delightful hostel away from any towns or settlements but easily accessed just off the main road. The gardens are beautiful and the house well maintained. The hosts are very welcoming, giving a introduction to the area and making recommendations for…
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    Date of stay: January 2019
    Response from halfmooncottage, Owner at Halfmoon Cottage
    Responded 4 weeks ago
    Thanks for your review Gavin. Always nice to read people appreciate our setting.
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    Character villa in a beautiful garden setting
    Halfmoon Bay Cottage is certainly one the best backpackers I have stayed at. It is a well-maintained character home, with spacious rooms. The lounge and dining room are well appointed with period furniture, and an abundance of books, magazines and games. The verandahs around the…
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    Date of stay: December 2018
    Nice place
    Halfmoon cottage is a beautiful place to stay at. We had a double room with a really good bed, very comfortable! The garden is beautiful and Cor and Margo were friendly and told us a lot about the surrounding area. Thanks for that!
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    Date of stay: November 2018
    Response from halfmooncottage, Owner at Halfmoon Cottage
    Responded 19 Nov 2018
    Thanks for this lovely review.
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    Amazingly beautiful with fabulous hosts
    Cornelius and Margo have a wonderful secret tucked away in Barrys Bay. I've never seen a more beautiful garden at any other B&B I've stayed at. They take great care to keep Halfmoon neat and tidy and play particular attention to small details that you start to notice when you…
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    Date of stay: October 2018
    Response from halfmooncottage, Owner at Halfmoon Cottage
    Responded 21 Oct 2018
    Hi Ian, Thanks for this great review. It was a real pleasure hosting you. Safe travels and enjoy!! Cheers.
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    Beautiful and cosy accommodation in picturesque setting
    Our stay at the halfmoon cottage was just great. The rooms are very spacious and equiped with upmarket rustic furniture and topped off with well-matched decoration. The same accounts for all the shared rooms (kitchen, dining room and lounge). The cleanliness is excellent.…
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    Date of stay: September 2018
    Response from halfmooncottage, Owner at Halfmoon Cottage
    Responded 16 Sep 2018
    Thanks for this lovely review. It was a pleasure hosting you both.
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    "All the rooms are lovely!"
    "The family room at the front and the double room were ideal for our family of four plus one Grandpa but all rooms looked great."
    PRICE RANGE
    US$25 - US$61 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    LOCATION
    New ZealandSouth IslandCanterbury RegionAkaroa
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    5
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