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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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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine, garden views
Picton View Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Overview of Kippilaw House

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
98 Waikawa Road, Picton, 7220
  • Popular LocationPicton Harbour4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPicton Museum14 min walk
  • Popular LocationPicton Ferry Terminal19 min walk
  • AirportBlenheim (BHE-Woodbourne)34 min drive
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Room options

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Picton View Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 705 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bowden Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Bowden Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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About the neighborhood

Picton

Located in Picton, Kippilaw House is in the city center. Picton Harbour and Picton Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mabel Island and Okiwa Bay. Picton Museum and Edwin Fox are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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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

  • 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 near Picton Harbour
Located close to Picton Museum and Picton Ferry Terminal, Kippilaw House provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and mini golf. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, or a facial. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Kippilaw Dining, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A free area shuttle, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Kippilaw House have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and free infant beds

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip 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 crib
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 75 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 75 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Is Kippilaw House pet-friendly?

Yes, Kippilaw House allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Kippilaw House?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kippilaw House on May 6, 2024 start from $178.05, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Kippilaw House?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kippilaw House?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kippilaw House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Kippilaw House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 10:00 AM–10:30 PM on request.

Where is Kippilaw House located?

Located in the heart of Picton, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Picton Harbour and Picton Museum. Picton Ferry Terminal and Edwin Fox are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, London

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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