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Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead

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Beautiful Homestead and grounds
Outside sunny area, BBQ
Interior
Kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
NZ$174
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Lake Tekapo, Tekapo
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st Bedroom - Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

2nd Bedroom -Upstairs North

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

3rd Bedroom - Upstairs South

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

4th Bedroom - Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds and 2 Child Beds
Price is NZ$174 avg per night,

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About the area

Tekapo

Located in Tekapo, this farm stay is in a rural area. Sheepdog Statue and Mount John Lookout are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Tekapo and Lake Tekapō Regional Park. Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Church of the Good Shepherd - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Sheepdog Statue - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Dark Sky Project - 12 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Tekapo Springs - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Mount John Observatory - 31 min drive - 25.3 km

About this property

Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead

Sawdon Station a high country sheep station in the Mackenzie Country, farms 6000 merino sheep, and is growing the beautiful lupin plant for stock food. This homestead is 100 years old, and has been lovingly decorated inside, and we would like to share with you. This house is 10 kilometres from Lake Tekapo and 10 km from Burkes Pass - just as you come into the beautiful Mackenzie country. It is located with an old woolshed and sheds, and stable. This is a beautiful location to get away from the stress of life and enjoy the farming environment, with walks and mountain biking. Farm Tours offered with accommodation(Not doing at the moment). More details on our farm refer to our website Sawdon Station.

This house has a large farm kitchen, pantry, two toilets, large claw foot bath, 4 bedrooms, outside furniture located in a beautiful sun trap. Also large trees to seek shade. The homestead has an excellent log burner, and a Heat Pump. Excellent internet. Great location for two families, extended families, wedding location, corporate groups.

For January and July School Holidays only taking 4 night minimum bookings so that we can spend time with our family over the school holidays.

Lake Tekapo 10 minutes away has the excellent hot pools, ice skating rink in winter, night sky, and the best Japanese restaurant ever! Ski fields - Roundhill is 35 minutes to the car park and Mt Dobson 45 minutes to car park. Great fishing in the lakes and canals. 1 1/2 hours to Mt Cook, and only 2 1/2 hours from Christchurch.

Please note the following as booking:
Please advise correct guest numbers so I am able to give you the correct price to stay.

Special conditions:
* Working Farm please be aware of the farming hazards.
* No smoking inside.

Property manager

susaan753

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Tekapō Regional Park, Sheepdog Statue and Church of the Good Shepherd. Cowans Hill Walkway and Maclaren Footbridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Sawdon Station High Country Farm Homestead Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten D.

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

Relaxing on the farm

We loved our stay at this delightful farmhouse. I recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Short farm stay

We really enjoyed staying at this old homestead built in 1924 but beautifully furnished as a working homestead would have been. It was spotlessly clean and had most items you would need in your own home and was originally lived in by the family. A story of the station was also provided we did some walks around the farm even on the first day when it was raining as the mist was down on the hills creating a beautiful atmosphere. We would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Sawdon station

This was a lovely homestead on a farm. It was so peaceful and quiet and had everything we needed. Sue was great to deal with. Would definitely come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Forget about staying in Lake Tekapo

This is a lovely historic homestead. It is in a beautiful position under Mt.Edward and is surrounded by a working High Country station. It is very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The garden is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the Mackenzie Country.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Sawdon high country homestead

We enjoyed our stay in the Sawdon homestead as it provided everything we needed to explore the Mackenzie high country. A peaceful location with the occasional sound of sheep and a nice lawn to enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great get away

Great location, comfortable house and nice garden
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivien T.

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

Great Homestay with History

We had a comfortable stay here at Swadon station. There were more than sufficient rooms for all of us. What really left me in awe was the rich history linked to the home. You can see and experience olden days settings such as the lights, cooker hob or bath tub with modern facilities. Love the story of the home and how comfortable it had been. We managed to cook some meals there with a fully equipped kitchen. Pity we didn’t manage to feed the baby lambs. Otherwise, all is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

A real dark sky

This lovely place was more spacious than we realised and we are glad we chose this place a little further out from Tekapo and with a more affordable price point. It was great for our 2 households to meet up and the 3 young cousins had a marvelous time running around together. The 4 year olds managed to lock themselves in the children's bedroom as the doorhandle was too high for them to reach (the other one was stuck in the wardrobe with no internal handle), but they were fine and even did it on purpose after that. They thought they'd explored the whole house and were thrilled when I said there was still a toy room for them to find. We got lucky to see the dark sky by staying 2 nights here and it has always been a wish for me to experience it in Tekapo. We booked with Chameleon Stargazing. Even though this place is on the main road it was not noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja M.

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

Perfect Accommodation for family stay

Great farmhouse quietly situated in the countryside and less than 10 minutes drive to lake Tekapo. We enjoyed the light-flooded lounge area as well as the garden, when the sun came out. There was enough space to run for our little boy. For kids, there are enough games to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Wonderful winter break.

Very special homestead and property. Great location, close to Tekapo and ski fields. Great base for a weeks get-away. Wonderful host. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Liz B.

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

Farmhouse

Very comfortable and practical accommodation for our family group. It was lovely to be able to walk on the farm and enjoy the feeling of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

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

Excellent rural accommodation

Thank you so much. A beautiful peaceful warm house that was well located for us to enjoy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Lovely old farmhouse in great location

Had a great stay on Sawdon Station
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G., Queenstown, New Zealand

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

Dad's first visit to New Zealand

My dad was visiting from the US and I wanted him to see the turquoise of the glacier lakes. I booked the house for my dad, my boyfriend and myself. We needed a place with multiple bedrooms and wanted to be close to Tekapo. The house was perfect! Really charming and well maintained. The beds were comfortable with good linens and plenty of pillows. It is close to Tekapo to enjoy the lake and the hot springs but had the quiet feel of being out in the country with no one around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great place to stay

Beautiful homestead. Nice and warm during our winter stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

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

Great stay

We had a lovely stay after a big weather event. The whole of tekapo was covered in snow. The house was great and plenty warm enough for such a cold time. Communication was great and the property is very close to Tekapo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

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

Winter wonderland

We had a lovely 4 days, so peaceful to be out of the hustle and bustle of Tekapo but still close to everything. Round Hill was great for kids first ski expedition. We got snowed in, kept cosy by the fire :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Old Fashioned Gathering

The perfect location for meeting with extended family to relax and unwind in a tranquil setting, with amazing hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Fantastic Property

This is a wonderful place to stay. White faced Heron, rabbits for Africa, friendly sheep and a wonderful hill for morning exercise. A comfortable home that gives you a hint of life on a farm. Lovely host as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania L., Wellington New Zealand

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

Best ever BookaBach

Would highly recommend this residence, we had the best ever stay! Great fire, easy cooking, enjoyed relaxing and being away from city life! Thank you Sue, Snow & Sarah.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

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

4 nights with friends

Property very clean and comfortable. Meet all the expectations of our group perfectly. Host very kindly did a farm tour for us at the end of their own busy working day, which was greatly appreciated. Bedrooms good size and all beds reported to be very comfortable. We recommend this place if planning your own stay in Tekapo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

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

A holiday house full of love!

We absolutely loved our stay here! We were welcomed into a warm house with the fire going and the heat pump and felt right at home from the first moment. The house has everything it promises and more and the attention to detail and love that has gone into restoring it shows in so many corners. The beds are cozy and warm and the bedrooms spacious. I am sure it will be as good in summer as it was in winter - we will be back! Thank you, Sue, the most welcoming host with amazing communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

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

Traditional country cottage

This is a beautifully clean old farm cottage, We stayed during a very cold period in July - 7 degrees outside and we appreciated how hard it must have been for the early settlers. What follows must be seen in this context as this is a wonderful heritage place to stay. If you want the climate controlled comfort of a modern home then this isn't for you. There is a heat pump in the kitchen and with the log burner you can keep the kitchen living area around 20 degrees. However there is really no heating in the shower area which is therefore very cold. The bedrooms also have non or minim heating but there are heated blankets and great bedding. In warmer months non of this would be an issue and as long as you know what to expect and embrace it as part of the holiday it shouldn't put put you off this lovely old property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Lovely quaint house

Very quiet and cozy. Convenient distance to Lake Tekapo, great for cacthing the sunrise and sunset . The owner is very nice and responsive.

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Awesome poace

Sue was great and quick to respond - house was spotless and warm when we arrived - very well equipped kitchen and good amenities - have a 1 yr old and a 3 yr old who loved the farm tour - close to tekapo but far enough away that you have a bit of space - all in all highly reccomend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019