French Bay House

Recommended for

• Romantic Break

  • Pretty floral touches, big cosy beds and lovely views make this 4-bedroom villa an intimate romantic hideaway

• No restaurant

  • Feast on cooked breakfasts made using local ingredients and eggs from the house's own hens. Gourmet picnic baskets are a treat!

• Sights nearby

  • Delve into the region's Maori heritage by admiring the impressive Marae in Onuku, a short drive away. (entry upon invitation)

• Owner managed

  • Owners Jacqui and Tim have returned to Akaroa after living & working aboard. They're full of recommendations!

• Cooking classes

  • Take a class at the friendly Akaroa Cooking School, delving into NZ produce and favourite local dishes

• Museums

  • The Giant's House is just a ten minute walk away, with beautiful gardens & striking mosaic sculptures

• Great walks

  • Follow marked trails around Akaroa, or challenge yourself with the scenic 3-day Banks Peninsula Trek

• Historic

  • Built in 1874 in the Carpenter Gothic style, the house has intricate fretwork & lots of character

• Wildlife Area

  • Take a tour with Pohatu Penguins and visit the award-winning penguin nature reserve in Flea Bay

• Total relaxation

  • Unwind in the leafy gardens or on the swing seat on the verandah at this quiet spot

• Disabled access

  • Onuku Room on the ground floor is wheelchair accessible

• Restrictions on children

  • No children allowed

• Quiet

• Views

• Sailing

• Colonial

• Sit-out Terrace

• Full of character

• Kayaking

• Fishing

• B&B

• Boutique

• Cycling

• Golf

• Antiques

• Retro/Vintage

• Traditional

• Charming

• Intimate

• Birdwatching

• Romantic

• Mountain biking

Facilities

• Rooms

  4 rooms in this hotel

• No restaurant

  Feast on cooked breakfasts made using local ingredients and eggs from the house's own hens. Gourmet picnic baskets are a treat!

• Concierge

  Tim & Jacqui can help with booking local activities, or onward travel around NZ

• Disabled access

  Onuku Room on the ground floor is wheelchair accessible

• Walking distance restaurants

  Rona's, Harbar and Ma Maison are particular favourites

• Games room

  Board games in the sitting room

• Restrictions on children

  No children allowed

• Communal Dining

• Laundry

• Bicycles available

• Outdoor dining

• No pets

• Adult Only

• Sit-out Terrace

• Garden

• Sitting Room

• Parking

• Wifi

• Views

• Bath robes

Activities

• Sights nearby

  • Delve into the region's Maori heritage by admiring the impressive Marae in Onuku, a short drive away. (entry upon invitation)

• Cooking classes

  • Take a class at the friendly Akaroa Cooking School, delving into NZ produce and favourite local dishes

• Museums

  • The Giant's House is just a ten minute walk away, with beautiful gardens & striking mosaic sculptures

• Great walks

  • Follow marked trails around Akaroa, or challenge yourself with the scenic 3-day Banks Peninsula Trek

• Wildlife Area

  • Take a tour with Pohatu Penguins and visit the award-winning penguin nature reserve in Flea Bay

• Sailing

• Kayaking

• Fishing

• Cycling

• Golf

• Birdwatching

• Mountain biking

Map & Location