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Kippilaw House

4.0 star property
Upscale bed & breakfast, walk to Picton Harbour

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Kippilaw House

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Beach
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Picton View Suite | Bathroom

Overview of Kippilaw House

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
98 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7220
  • Popular LocationPicton Harbour4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiwi Takeaways12 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Irish13 min walk
  • Popular LocationOxley's Bar & Kitchen13 min walk

Room options

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Picton View Suite | View from room

Picton View Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 66 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bowden Room

Bowden Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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About the area

Picton

Kippilaw House places you in the centre of Picton, within just a 5-minute stroll of Picton Harbour and within 15 minutes of Picton Museum. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free valet parking and a free airport shuttle. .A day of pampering can include body scrubs and mani/pedis. The fine-dining restaurant, Kippilaw Dining, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Picton B&B, you'll be 1.5 km (1 mi) from Picton Ferry Terminal and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Edwin Fox.
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What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Picton Museum - 14 min walk
  • Picton Foreshore - 16 min walk
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Edwin Fox - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cockles Kitchen & Bar - 3 min drive
  • Toot N Whistle Inn - 3 min drive
  • The Thirsty Pig Picton - 15 min walk
  • Subway - 2 min drive
  • Picton Village Bakery - 16 min walk

About this property

Kippilaw House

Upscale bed & breakfast, walk to Picton Harbour
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request), An area shuttle and A train station pick-up shuttle are free. A library, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance are also featured at Kippilaw House. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4-star Picton bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Kippilaw House offers 3 accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Picton bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kippilaw Dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 75 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 75 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Kippilaw
Kippilaw House
Kippilaw House Picton
Kippilaw Picton
Kippilaw House B&B Picton
Kippilaw House B&B
Kippilaw House Picton
Kippilaw House Bed & breakfast
Kippilaw House Bed & breakfast Picton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kippilaw House?

Kippilaw House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kippilaw House?

As of 16 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kippilaw House on 30 Apr 2024 start from NZ$339.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kippilaw House?

Yep, Kippilaw House has a free self car park and free valet parking.

What makes Kippilaw House a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and winery tours, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kippilaw House.

Is Kippilaw House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like kids' meals and on-site mini golf, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Kippilaw House is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kippilaw House?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kippilaw House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kippilaw House's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kippilaw House?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kippilaw House?

Dogs are welcome at Kippilaw House, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Kippilaw House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tazmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
generous Kippilaw.
Wonderful stay with our hosts who did more than was expected. Nothing was a problem. They even met us at the train station with our luggage so we would not have to walk back from town. What a treat breakfast was. I would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely couple. Fantastic breakfast! The room was very cosey.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Picton Gem
Great stay here for NYE. Margaret and Bill are excellent hosts, both friendly and informative. Breakfast was a the best we've had in a very long time. Would heartily recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

David, Wellington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely home nice stay. Central location. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited us perfectly with really friendly hosts. Great attention to detail. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Wellington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely quiet and warm room with a very comfortable bed. Easy walking distance into town. Margaret and Bill are wonderful hosts. We couldn't have asked for more. The food was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fruitful accommodation with fantastic evening meal
Amazing house full of all sorts of reminders of Scotland. A garden full of wonderful fruiting plants figs, peaches etc. we were provided with a fantastic evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most unique thing about this accommodation is something that can’t be faked. It has great atmosphere, soul and a homely feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019