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Kippilaw House

4.0 star property
Relax with fine dining by your side as you enjoy activities like mini golf or reading time in the garden.

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Exterior
Executive lounge
Nestled near Picton Harbour, Kippilaw House offers a tranquil retreat. Indulge in spa treatments, dine on local cuisine at Kippilaw Dining, and unwind with al fresco dining or a stroll through the garden. With mini golf and library to explore, this upscale bed & breakfast is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room

Room options

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Picton View Suite

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 66 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Bowden Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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About the area

Map
98 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7220

What's nearby

  • Picton Harbour - 4 min walk
  • Picton Museum - 14 min walk
  • Picton Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Waikawa Marina - 4 min drive
  • Edwin Fox - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Picton (PCN) - 9 min drive
  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 31 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cortado - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crow Tavern and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Picton Village Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Irish - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Barn Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Kippilaw House

Kippilaw House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Picton Ferry Terminal. You can indulge in facials or mani/pedis, and local cuisine is served at Kippilaw Dining, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a free airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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 staffed during limited hours
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only, 1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM*
    • Free train station pickup
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Off-site

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Mini golf
  • Free local shuttle
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Private winery tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Yard
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Kippilaw Dining - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 75 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Kippilaw House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kippilaw House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kippilaw House?

Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Kippilaw House?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Kippilaw House?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kippilaw House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Kippilaw House and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Kippilaw House also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kippilaw House?

Yes, Kippilaw Dining offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and garden views.

Does Kippilaw House have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a yard.

What's the area around Kippilaw House like?

Kippilaw House is in the heart of Picton, a short 19-minute walk from Picton Ferry Terminal and 4 minutes' walk from Picton Harbour.

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Kippilaw House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Adriana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tazmina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely couple. Fantastic breakfast! The room was very cosey.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely home nice stay. Central location. Fantastic breakfast
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Suited us perfectly with really friendly hosts. Great attention to detail. Highly recommend.
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Catherine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most unique thing about this accommodation is something that can’t be faked. It has great atmosphere, soul and a homely feel.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful owners. Close to marina. Delicious breakfast.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pretty Picton
This is a beautiful property and Picton is lovely. It was warm when we were there and our room was not air conditioned nor was there a fan so it was uncomfortable at night. On the plus side the breakfast was awesome and they offer a laundry service as well
Colleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Johan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful house in Picton
We had a lovely time at Kippilaw House! The house was wonderful, the room was wonderful, the area was wonderful. A three course breakfast in the morning was tasty, and two old and cute dogs top off the house environment very nicely. Highly recommend staying here in Picton!
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

自家製ハチミツほか、豪華朝食
オーナーご夫妻は、庭でハチミツを採取していて、自家製のハチミツ、そのほか、パン、ジャム、ソーセージ、すべて自家製の豪華朝食をご馳走してくれた オーナー夫人は元プロのシェフなので、美味しい！ 他にお客もいなかったこともあり、無料アップグレードでスイートを使わせてくれた
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hosts are very friendly and eager to make one feel at home. Margaret is a chef and so she enjoys making a three course breakfast each morning, it was amazing. Loved the warm pastries. The bed was super comfy and the bathroom is big, lots and los of towels. They have an interesting bookshelf at the disposition of the guests, interesting to browse and for a quick read if you have the time. The location is not far from the center of the town, 5 min walk. Beautiful room on a top floor with lots of light.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, interesting gastronomic stay.
the room and stay were excellent. Our hosts made us very welcome and we enjoyed chatting with them. The room was very comfortable and well equipped. The evening dinner was excellent. The breakfast was delicious too. A super start to our visit to South Island.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service. Probably the best breakfast that we’ve had at any hotel. Wonderful night’s sleep.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Privates HAus mit persönlicher Note!
Super tolles Haus.Leider keine Klimaanlage. Das Schlafen bei Temperaturen deutlich über 30 Grad wird damit zur Qual.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, Welcoming, and Delicious!
Bill and Margaret were very friendly and welcoming; the room was spacious and very comfortable with a king size bed and a great sower in the en suite. The three course breakfasts prepared by Margaret every morning were fantastic!
Anthony, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect in every way.
We stayed with Bill and Margaret for three days of our honeymoon trip around New Zealand. We genuinely could not have asked for a better place to stay whilst we explored the town and surrounding area. The welcome was spot on (including admonishing us for not telling them when we were arriving so they could collect us) and throughout our stay they were the perfect hosts; always happy to chat and share suggestions but without being overbearing in any way. The house is beautiful and feels wonderfully homely. We were upgraded to the beautiful upstairs suite with our own sitting room and massive en-suite. The garden is an oasis of buzzing bees from the hive and beautiful plants. The friendly small dogs are a perfect addition (although can easily be kept out the way if you're not dog people). Breakfast, as described in other reviews is wonderful, we just felt bad that we couldn't finish it all and the invitation to join Margaret and Bill at their pop-up restaurant at the Blenheim farmers market on the Sunday rather than eating in the house added another dimension to our stay. In short, perfect. Thanks to our hosts for having us and being a key part of our wonderful three days in beautiful Picton.
Chris, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent B&B experience
My husband and I️ stayed with Bill & Margaret on a stop over from the North Island. We had many questions prior to our trip and Margaret was quick to respond which is incredible during your planning process. Their B&B is absolutely incredible and we highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying in Picton. Every morning, Margaret and Bill served up an amazing breakfast and were so fun to talk to about our day. We had been traveling for a few weeks and needed to do a load of laundry, Margaret offered to do our laundry while we went out wine tasting! This level of service is paramount to ensuring you will be 100% relaxed. The quality of their food is magnificent! The service and accommodations are A+++! We will recommend to anyone traveling to NZ - thank you Bill & Margaret!!!! Disclaimer: this is not your typical “corporate” hotel setting. You will feel as though you are staying a family home. It’s cozy and comfortable. Have this mindset when booking your stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous classic style home with superb food!
3 course breakfasts were superb! We were throughly spoiled and felt bad about not being able to finish it all because it was so good. Definitely worth eating in for dinner too!. Kppilaw Houses is located is within 10 minutes walk from the harbor wharf where there are many tour companies operating cruises on the sound to experience dolphins, walk the Queen Charlotte track from Ship Cove, etc., etc. Margaret and Bill were very generous with their time and advice about the Marlborough wineries, and the road conditions heading south. We had a lovely stay!