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Kippilaw House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free valet parking, a quick walk to Picton Harbour

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Beach
Porch
Executive lounge
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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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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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 neighborhood

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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

  • Blenheim (BHE-Woodbourne) - 31 min drive

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

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 body scrub, a body treatment, or a manicure/pedicure. 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
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Kippilaw House have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Kippilaw Dining

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Private winery tours
  • Public winery tours

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • High pile carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Yard

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing

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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 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).

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Kippilaw House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

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

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, London

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners. Close to marina. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service. Probably the best breakfast that we’ve had at any hotel. Wonderful night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Peter, Österreich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Privates HAus mit persönlicher Note!
Super tolles Haus.Leider keine Klimaanlage. Das Schlafen bei Temperaturen deutlich über 30 Grad wird damit zur Qual.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017