Title: The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=58168932&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue ![Exterior - The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue (Balclutha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58170000/58169000/58168932/7374758b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue (Balclutha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58170000/58169000/58168932/e585073f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue (Balclutha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58170000/58169000/58168932/737987d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue (Balclutha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58170000/58169000/58168932/9ca7a10f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue (Balclutha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58170000/58169000/58168932/c7a4d390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathrooms3552 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue Lesmahagow is the magnificent villa built by Peter McSkimming in 1914 and lovingly restored to its former glory. Sitting on 6,000m2 of private landscaped gardens, the property provides the perfect setting to escape from the world. Not only can you experience a piece of NZ history but the home boasts many modern conveniences such as central heating, a commercial kitchen, superior WIFI, coffee machine, sauna and a fresh water hot pool to relax in after exploring the Clutha area. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Heated pool - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hunting nearby - Snorkelling nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 3,552 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111190000/111187100/111187088/f9e4fbad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bruce Farm Alpaca Cabin 2 by Tiny Away Hillend - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Jewel of the South Benhar The Jewel of the South Private vacation home The Jewel of the South Private vacation home Benhar ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-46.22613%2C169.78989&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c-oLpLc-le-4ieYklSuLNyBBDNg=) Balclutha, Otago #### What's nearby - Southern Institute of Technology \- 12 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Teapot World \- 27 min drive \- 26.0 miles - Catlins Lake \- 29 min drive \- 28.0 miles - Kaka Point Scenic Reserve \- 29 min drive \- 18.8 miles - Kaka Point Beach \- 29 min drive \- 19.0 miles #### Getting around - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe 55 - ‬7 min drive - ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive - ‪Catlins Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Highway Diner - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue have a pool? ### Is The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue? ### What time is check-in at The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue? ### What time is check-out at The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue? ### Where is The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Fern & Thistle Luxury B&B and Event Venue Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda S. 8 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Great house, friendly and helpful owner. Excellent place to stay. ##### Lynda S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela C. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time Had a wonderful time staying at this super house. The amenities were top notch with everything you could ask for and more, catering for all ages. The owner welcomed us and gave us a tour of the house and gardens, it was quite special, and we were blessed by having beautiful weather. Thank you Matt for letting us stay in your home ##### Angela C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara S. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a group We are a group of 12 friends who go away together, for a weekend twice a year. The Jewel of the South turned out to be perfect for us all. We had a wonderful time. Matt was very easy to deal with. ##### Barbara S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hamish B. 29 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent find Absolutely fantastic house & set up. Well located. Everything was brilliant, communication with the host fantastic and we highly recommend. ##### Hamish B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ---