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Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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About the area

Map
Surrey Hills, Canterbury Region

What's nearby

  • Staveley Historical and Geological Centre - 19 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 37 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge - 37 min drive - 30.4 miles
  • Ashburton Domain - 46 min drive - 36.9 miles
  • Lake Hood - 54 min drive - 35.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mayfield - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stronechrubie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Midway Dairy and Takeaways - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Anama School House Country Retreat

Property in a rural location
Consider a stay at Anama School House Country Retreat and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym.
Other perks at this property include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tennis courts, games and snow sports gear
  • Outdoor furniture, secured bike storage and books
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Anama School House Country Retreat have comforts, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and computer monitors.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and travel cots
  • 1.5 bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and recycling

Property manager

Deb

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put all used towels in the laundry.
Turn off all heaters, heat pumps and lights.
Lock the key pad on your way out by pressing the 'lock' symbol on the door.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: We have a dog on the other side of the property.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: I may allow more events, please request in advance
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Anama School House Country Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Anama School House Country Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Anama School House Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anama School House Country Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anama School House Country Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this property is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Staveley Historical and Geological Centre and within 25 miles (40 km) of Awa Awa Rata Reserve and The Plains Vintage Railway and Historical Museum. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Anama School House Country Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mason N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Getaway

Loved the Anama School stay! Lovely and cosy and warm. Had a great Matariki weekend with friends, lots of room for the kids to run around and close to Mayfield, Methven, Mt Somers and Staveley. Great location! Already planning a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025