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The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

4.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a sauna

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The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation offers a quiet getaway with garden views, continental breakfast, sauna, spa tub, and a pet-friendly off-leash area. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected. This boutique B&B earns positive reviews.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NT$2,580
NT$2,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

Room options

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Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar

Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar

Superior Room (Iwi Katea Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
  • 194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free minibar

Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
146 Benhar Rd, Benhar, OTA, 9272

What's nearby

  • Southern Institute of Technology - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Teapot World - 27 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Catlins Lake - 29 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 29 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Kaka Point Beach - 29 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 55 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Catlins Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪George Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

Upscale boutique bed & breakfast
Free continental breakfast, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An off-leash area and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private outdoor hot tubs and premium bedding, in addition to perks like furnished patios and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's dinnerware
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free rollaway/extra beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 48-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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NT$3,079 total
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Dec 16 - Dec 17
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1914
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

The Fern Thistle Accommodation
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Benhar
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast Benhar

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

As of 2025/12/15, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation on 2025/12/18 start from NT$2,580, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly bed & breakfast is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Southern Institute of Technology and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Shaws Island. Kaka Point Beach and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay and Darryn and Sandy are excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t miss this place!

Great facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a gem of a property to find. The historic house and the hosts were exceptional. We were only there for 1 night, but they made us feel like friends that had returned for a visit. Absolutely recommend a stay here. And the homemade breakfast breads were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Would recommend to all who visit this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable B & B about 10 minutes outside Balclutha in the country. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and excellent hosts! Had everything we could have dreamed of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and beautiful house with wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming accommodation with beautiful garden and surrounds. It has character and close to Caitlin's and all the attractions of the region.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical building in a perfect location. Matt and Brooke were charming hosts and went out of their way to look after us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most luxurious accommodation we have stayed at in a long time. Not only was it perfect and indulgent, our hosts were amazing. We appreciated every attention to detail, even treating us in the morning by our first names as we got coffee. They made us feel welcome and part of the family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and enjoyable night, host very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The love and respect shown for the historic property by the current owners is inspiring. There is a very welcoming and family oriented feel to the property, and their two labs are friendly and good company. I would seriously recommend this property for small group getaways, corporate or private retreats.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice old style feeling. Beautiful room, building and surrounding courtyard as well as history behind the building & area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanlet

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of a kind

Relaxing and luxurious stay :) Very quiet and neat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality and welcome excellent! Grounds are beautiful. It was my first time staying in this type of accommodation and truly enjoyed it. Highly recommended. My gratitude to the family hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well furnished large bedrooms. Bathroom was some way up the hallway. Continental breakfast plentiful as well as complimentary soft drinks. Quiet and peaceful in lovely large garden. Hot tub was a nice addition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and accommodation in a beautiful historic home with lovely gardens. Comfortable spacious room with very comfortable bed and mattress. Large bathroom with plenty of extras. Excellent breakfast plenty of choice. Couldn't ask for more
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful host. Beautiful historic building with well-appointed warm rooms (complimentary drinks!) and pretty gardens. Breakfast options aplenty with great coffee and homemade breads & spreads. Thanks Matt!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG what an amazing we gem! Matt was so friendly and accommodating of us and our dog. The grounds were amazing, the room was amazing and everything else was just all round amazing. I would highly recommend a stay here and we will for sure be back again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host is a great guy and property is beautiful! Decor around the house is luxurious in a old victorian vibe. Only downside is that bathrooms are abit far from rooms and the door was not very sound proof. Other than that, it would be a great place to stay for a gettaway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whispers at Fern & Thistle

Absolutely loved our stay at the Fern & Thistle Hotel in Balclutha! The historic charm of the house is beautifully preserved, with a stunning vintage garden full of old roses and unique plants. The amenities are outstanding—from the cozy dry sauna in a barrel cabin to the luxurious hot tubs (one in the room and a massive one in the garden). The countryside views add a peaceful touch, and the complimentary drinks and local beer were a generous bonus. Our room had a super king-size bed and Netflix on the TV, making it the perfect spot to unwind. The owner is warm, polite, and clearly takes pride in every detail. A truly special place—highly recommend! Steam curls in the garden air, roses dream in silence there. Barrel sauna, warm and still, country hush on every hill. Golden beer and velvet bed, gentle words the owner said. In this house, the past is near- peace and beauty, crystal clear.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I’ve stayed at some of the finest places in the world. There is not enough space to list all of amenities and complimentary services offered here. It is beautiful and you feel like a pampered guest of the aristocracy. You’ll just have to see for yourself. Best in the south island for sure. Hosts are great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trek to bathroom

The bathroom was a trek down the hallway and the taps were nearly impossible to get your hands under the water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, loved the location and facilities. Appreciated the complimentary mini bar and beautiful selection for breakfast. Very accommodating for an early breakfast also.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025