Hill Top Retreat

154 Ugbrooke Rd RD4, 7274 Lower Dashwood, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>71</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
71 reviews
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Hill Top Retreat

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Located in Lower Dashwood in the Marlborough region, Hill Top Retreat has a patio and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and bicycle parking for guests. This homestay with sea views features carpeted floor, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Barbecue facilities are available and guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Marlborough Airport, 33 km from the homestay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Lower Dashwood
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Val
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The room was very private even though it was part of the main house.”
  • Max
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Fantastic view from the thoughtfully designed room, lovely big bathroom and heater available for the cold nights. Everything we needed Thank you”
  • Maurice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The superb 360 degree views, the utter peace and quiet at night, the comfortable bed, the friendly welcome of the hosts, their kindness in sharing their kitchen with us (important if you don’t want to eat out every day - there are limited...”
  • Sheree
    Australia Australia
    “The retreat was amazing, clean with stunning views and the pups were adorable”
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “What a fantastic location with stunning views. Comfortable room with all that we needed. Friendly hosts making us feel very welcome. Thank you for a memorable stay!”
  • Brian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The family was very friendly and obviously hard working, and we felt privileged that they shared their special place with us. Being far from light pollution, the night sky was amazing . The facilities were very comfortable.”
  • Danielle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Super comfy, lovely powerful shower, amazing views. Home owners were amazing”
  • Kim
    Germany Germany
    “The view is amazing! Everything was exactly like in the pictures and the Hill Top Retreat is really a beautiful place! Room and bathroom are big, the bed is very comfy and Sylvia is great. I felt very welcome. Thank you:)”
  • Jacinta
    Australia Australia
    “Sylvia and Jeff were excellent hosts- welcoming and friendly. Their amazing property is in a stunning scenic position on the hills south of Blenheim. The guest area is private and extremely comfortable. Everything is kept spotless and the room’s...”
  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    “the view was amazing, plus the room. we have never home stayed before, so felt a little funny, but overall great stay.”

Hosted by Sylvia Birkett

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Sylvia Birkett
We are situated in the middle of vineyards on top of the hill with 270° stunning views all year around, away from the hustle and bustle in a tranquil rural environment. We farm cows all year round on our 24Ha land, have 2 lovely dogs and a cat. We are 20 minutes from Blenheim, 45 minutes from Picton and 1H.and 15Min from Kaikoura by car. Ideal stop over before or after a trip on the ferry. You will enjoy the beautiful sunset at night from your room and watch the stars in the night sky. Waking up refreshed to see the sun rise over the sea the next morning.
I'm Dutch and came to New Zealand in 2004 by myself to do a year work and travel and stayed in New Zealand eversince. I've met my husband in New Zealand in my year of travel and he is English. We've got two lovely boys 14 & 16 Years old and they are both kiwi's , so we have a mix of everything in or household :-) We've also got 1 cat and two friendly dogs . We love the outdoors as we have a 24 Hectare property grazed by cows. We love travel, great food, meeting people and going on new adventures.
The first place to eat out is Blenheim(20 minute drive from us) so it's worth having something to eat before you check in, but you are more then welcome to bring your own food to use our well equiped kitchen to make a meal at any time. We are only a 15minute drive away from the well known Yealands Cellar door & Winery in Seddon / Awatere Valley . And there is always the option to do wine tours or visit the new ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibition which features stories from World War II at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum and just over the road is also the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre for the classic car lovers! Well worth going to! (30 minute drive from us)
Languages spoken: English,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hill Top Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 43 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Hill Top Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Hill Top Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Hill Top Retreat

    • The prices at Hill Top Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Hill Top Retreat is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Hill Top Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hill Top Retreat is 1.8 miles from the centre of Lower Dashwood. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, Hill Top Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.