Title: Macaulay House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Macaulay House Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Tekapo ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27960000/27957000/27956909/16a1c830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27960000/27957000/27956909/179fd6fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | Living room | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27960000/27957000/27956909/7cf877bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | 5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27960000/27957000/27956909/017a0e23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 5 Bedrooms, Lake View | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27960000/27957000/27956909/3b879024.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Macaulay House provides amenities, such as a terrace and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Parking included ## 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. ### Macaulay House Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Tekapo This smoke-free holiday home features a fireplace at reception, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a fireplace and a deep soaking tub. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Deep soaking bathtub - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Luggage storage - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/600a6ce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.2 Very good 3,236 reviews £269 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=2838173&PinnedHotelID=2838173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112760000/112751300/112751224/f0534c71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pluto - Moonlit Mirage Lake Tekapo - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=112751224&PinnedHotelID=112751224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[Book Tekapo Holiday Homes office, 4 Simpson Lane, Lake Tekapo.\] Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 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 This property accepts credit cards and cash 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 professionally cleaned 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 This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### National rating Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services. ### Property is also known as Macaulay House Lake Tekapo Macaulay Lake Tekapo Macaulay House Lake Tekapo Macaulay House Private vacation home Macaulay House Private vacation home Lake Tekapo ## 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-44.00926%2C170.48764&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hoy09tDFcT7ojgyaOC7G22zU-Bk=) 4 Dwyer Place, Lake Tekapo, 7999 #### What's nearby - Cowans Hill Walkway - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Church of the Good Shepherd - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Sheepdog Statue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Dark Sky Project - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Lake Tekapo - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 163 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Better Batter - ‬3 min drive - ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬13 min walk - ‪Greedy Cow - ‬17 min walk - ‪Ramen Tekapo - ‬17 min walk - ‪Blue Lake Eatery & Bar - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Macaulay House pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Macaulay House? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Macaulay House? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Macaulay House? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Macaulay House located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cowans Hill Walkway, Church of the Good Shepherd and Lake Tekapō Regional Park. Sheepdog Statue and Maclaren Footbridge are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Macaulay House Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication #### Amazing views Amazing views of Lake Tekapo from the accommodation. Nice & modern amenities although not enough supplies of necessities provided during our stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### sarah 3 Oct 2020 Liked: Room comfort, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Perfect location.... not very clean Good points.......Lovely place with plenty of space for the 8 of us and a lovely location. Equipped with everything you could need for a short or long stay. Bad points.....wasn't very clean.... under the beds there was fluff, tissues , sweet wrappers where it hadn't been clean and we had to wash all the crockery and cutlery before we could eat as it was filthy. Check time was a bit early at 10, a lot of places now check out at 11 and this could be something to consider ##### sarah Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Min 3 Nov 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness The house is ok, enough room and beds. The only issue is the master room, we found quite number of “live” black spot insects moving on the floor of the bathroom. And even in the bedsheet, on the wall. We checked all other rooms and beds and noticed another 3 live black spots in the another queen bed. it makes me sleepless whole night. Feel it might moves on my body. all other single beds are ok. ##### Min Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Love it! Too huge in fact for our family of 6 but we were spoilt for choices on the rooms available to sleep in. And we are able to stargaze just outside the house and the view is fantastic. The insects too :p ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Rainforest Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franz-Josef-Glacier-Hotels-Rainforest-Retreat.h7088168.Hotel-Information) > > [Tongariro Suites at The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horopito-Hotels-Tongariro-Suites-At-The-Rocks.h9679404.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wetherby-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Wetherby.h2560894.Hotel-Information) > > [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sharm-El-Sheikh-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d3274-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Midland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Morecambe-Hotels-Midland-Hotel.h2019737.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moorfields-Eye-Hospital-NHS-Foundation-Trust-Hotels.0-l665124212355072000-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Eurostars Sitges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sitges-Hotels-Dolce-By-Wyndham-Sitges-Barcelona.h1100494.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosewood Matakauri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Matakauri-Lodge.h1097561.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Hereford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hereford-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d4656-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fareham-Hotels-Red-Lion-Hotel-By-Greene-King-Inns.h63664.Hotel-Information) > > [Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Cairns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cairns-Hotels.d553248635404168639.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Spark by Hilton Orlando near Universal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Spark-By-Hilton-Orlando-Near-Universal.h15927.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Hotels-Ibis-Rotorua.h1131218.Hotel-Information) > > [Richmond Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Hotels-Richmond-Holiday-Park.h29218591.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Garden Saladina – Adults Only +16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Muro-Hotels-Garden-Holiday-Village-Adults-Only.h2688594.Hotel-Information) > > [4 Star Hotels in Ballymoney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Ballymoney-Hotels.s40-0-d6126735.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Cottages Dublin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Cottages.d178256-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Coylumbridge Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Coylumbridge-Resort-Hotel.h520458.Hotel-Information) > > [Aparthotels Budapest](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Apart-Hotels.d179994-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels with Waterpark in Hurghada](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hurghada-Hotels-Waterpark-Hotel.0-0-d1512-twaterparkhotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Oaxaca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Oaxaca.d11175.Hotel-Destinations) ### Flights > [TAP Portugal London (LHR) to Lisbon District (LIS) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/tap-portugal-from-heathrow-to-humberto-delgado/tp/lhr/lis) > > [Vistara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vistara-Flights.cUK.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Hanoi (HAN) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/han/sgn/hanoi-to-ho-chi-minh-city) ### Cars > [Car hire in Bideford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bideford.d4570.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Packages > [United Arab Emirates Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/United-Arab-Emirates.d189.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Milton Damerel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Milton-Damerel.dx6060356) > > [Visit Poblenou](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Poblenou.dx179729)