Title: The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Cottage in Wainui with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home ![Terrace/patio - The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/9bcbe39e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/404647e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/b3a4ee6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/305cc1b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home (Akaroa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39050000/39041900/39041821/803e6d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Grandstand, a warm and charming home in Duvauchelle where you can unwind with family or friends. Wake up to native bird songs, enjoy modern comforts like WiFi and BBQ on the sheltered sundeck, relax by the fireplace or socialize in the open-plan living area. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Opening onto the sundeck and looking across to Duvauchelle this warm and charming home awaits to host your escape - Welcome to The Grandstand! Wake up in the morning to the bird song of the native Kereru, Tui and Bellbirds filling the air surrounding The Grandstand. Inside is an inviting space styled for comfort with a few modern touches. Enjoy relaxing in this space with your family or group, equipped with the must-haves, including WiFi and a BBQ. Ideal no matter the time of year, The Grandstand has great indoor/outdoor flow onto the sheltered sundeck to keep you cool in the summer and then in those colder months stay toasty warm snuggled up in front of the fireplace. At the end of a big day out, bring everyone together in the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area for some delicious holiday meals or to unwind in front of the TV. Try some local wine from the French Farm Winery with restaurant and bar is just a 3-minute drive from your front door! Lots of wonderful little bays nearby to choose from to test the water including Wainui Beach just a 6-minute drive, where you will also find boat storage available to rent, and fishing charters leaving from French Farm. An 18-minute drive will have you in the heart of Akaroa itself when you want to explore. Ready to host some relaxation this trip - The Grandstand has you covered! Guest are advised to use a lower gear when using the driveway as it is steep. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.Please note that front stairs are under repair. Please use the back stairs to access the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing 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 - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37930000/37921100/37921036/d4015ac5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kotare Point Paradise - Akaroa Holiday Home Akaroa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=37921036&PinnedHotelID=37921036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119848300/119848260/7ac5de7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maison Pierre Rouge - Duvauchelle Holiday Home Banks Peninsula - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=119848260&PinnedHotelID=119848260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97590000/97582900/97582823/60830551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Okains Bay award winning Luxury Escape - Relax and Rejuvenate! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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. ### Property is also known as The Grandstand French Farm The Grandstand French Farm Holiday Home The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home French Farm The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home Private vacation home 596806 ## About the area Wainui is home to this cottage. Akaroa Museum and Maori & Colonial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Akaroa Lighthouse and Britomart Monument. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our French Farm travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/French-Farm.dx553248635074795879) [View more Cottages in French Farm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/French-Farm-Cottages.d553248635074795879-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.78511,172.90785&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:z%7BejGaaj%7E_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU%40W%40U%40U%40S%40U%40UBS%40UBUBSBUBQBUBSDUDUBQDUDQDUFQDSDSFSFQFQFSFQFQFQHQFQHQHOHQHOHQHOHOJMHQJOHKJOJMJOJKJOLKJKJKLKJKLKJMLGLKLILILILILGNILELILENGLELENENELGNENALENCNALCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLDN%40NDLFNDLDNDLDNFLDLHLDNHLFLHLHLHLHLJLFJLLJJJLJJJJJLJJNJJJNJLJNHJJNHPJLHNHNHPHNHPHNHPFPHPFPFPFPFRFPFPFRDRDRFPDTDPDTBPDTDTBRBTBPBTBRBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%40V%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAVARATATARATCTARCTCTCTCPCRCTETERCREREPETGPETEPGTGPGPGPGPGRGPIPGPIPINIPINIPILINKNIPKLILKLKNKLKJKNMJKJKJMJKLMJKJMFMLMFMJMHMHMFOHMDMFMDOHMDODMDODMDODOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOEMEOEOEMEMEOIMEMGMEOIMGMIMIMKMGMMMGKKMKKMMKKKKKMKKOKKKMKOKMIMKMIQKOIOIMIQIOIQIOIQGQIQGQGSGQGQGQGQGUEQEUGQEUEQESCSESEUCUCSCQCUCUCUASCUAUASAUAUASAW%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vj31I88CzNwwHDQFroSEi5rUm4w=) Akaroa, Canterbury ### What's nearby - ![Akaroa Wharf showing general coastal views, a coastal town and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112958/98ecd4cb-73b3-42b8-a79a-18801901c54e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Akaroa Wharf 18 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Wainui Banks Peninsula 4 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Duvauchelle Showgrounds 6 min drive \- 4.7 miles - Akaroa Golf Club 7 min drive \- 5.4 miles - Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve 11 min drive \- 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 77 min drive ### Restaurants - Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar 19 min drive - Little River Café 20 min drive - Akaroa Corner Cafe 17 min drive - Crater Cafe Akaroa 17 min drive - The Common 17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home? ### What time is check-in at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home? ### Where is The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Grandstand - French Farm Holiday Home 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 22 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous views This was a fabulously, peaceful place to stay. Wonderful views, not too far to drive to Akaroa and equipped with all we needed for out short stay. The birdsong in the evening was amazing as we sat out on the deck. Would book again! ##### Karen S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui H., New Zealand 11 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful kiwi bach A very well designed and equipped kiwi bach Stunning views Cozy fire Awesome night sky ##### Jacqui H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Angie B. 27 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A view to die for Beautiful location, amazing views and the most incredible dawn chorus . We loved our stay. Some cupboards or storage space in the bedrooms would be useful, though. ##### Angie B. 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