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6 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Broadband / WiFi
Summary
- Bedroom 1: King Size Bed
- Bedroom 2: King Size Bed
- Bedroom 3: Single Bed, Pull Out Bed
- Bedroom 4: 2 x Bunk Beds
- Bathroom 1: Hand Basin, Bath, Shower, Toilet
- Living, Dining
- Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
- Electric Panel heater, Fireplace
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Sorry, no smoking
Linen
You’ll be glad to know linen is included in the nightly rate.
The property
Planning a winter getaway or a laid‑back escape to the Snow this winter? Snow Chalet is a warm, traditional Fairlie holiday home and a classic A‑Frame property. For those who have fond memories of staying in a quirky bach as a kid, this home offers a wonderfully nostalgic stay, while providing a comfortable and practical base for families or groups looking to explore the region. The living area is cosy and welcoming, with a wood fire to keep things toasty after a day out adventuring, along with a selection of books and board games for easy evenings in. WiFi is available if you need to stay connected. The kitchen is well equipped for preparing hearty meals, whether you’re cooking for a ski trip, a day at the lake, or keeping things simple. Gather around the wooden dining table to enjoy meals together and unwind after a busy day. Snow Chalet is conveniently located within Fairlie township, just a short drive to local cafes and amenities. The Fairlie Bakehouse and Eat Café are both nearby for a quick coffee or breakfast, and a local laundromat is also close by if you need to freshen things up during your stay. For winter sports enthusiasts, Mount Dobson Ski Field is around 30 minutes away, with Fox Peak approximately 50 minutes by car. Round Hill Ski Area is about 1 hour and 15 minutes away, and the Ohau Snow Fields are roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes. Tekapo is just over 30 minutes away for a visit to the hot pools or ice rink, while Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park can be reached in under two hours if you’re keen to explore further afield. Snow Chalet also offers covered parking suitable for a boat. Lake Opuha is only a 13‑minute drive away, making it easy to enjoy a day out on the water. If hiking is on your agenda, the Four Peaks High Country Track is around 18 minutes away by car. Simple, comfortable and well located, Snow Chalet is a great base for exploring Fairlie and the wider Mackenzie region.
Please note that three of the 4 bedrooms are up a steep, narrow staircase, and may not be suitable for some guests.
Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.
About the location
The Beautiful Village of Geraldine Rated as "New Zealand's most beautiful town" by Lonely Planet, and as it's not hard to see why. The village has an abundance of nice restaurants, cafes which provide a great variety of alternative eating-places. Highly commended on our must see list when you visit or stay is the new Peter Caley, Maori Art Gallery on the main street, 1066 medieval puzzle world and the Giant jersey, Kiwi Country complex and the "Four peaks plaza", complete with boutique shops and cheese factory, an Alpaca shop, Barker's tasty conserves, sauces & beverages for which the village is well known and the famous Berry Barn Bakery. Also, the Vintage Car and Farm Machinery Museum is an interesting place to visit. Geraldine's Artist trail allows you travel around and visit the studio's of some of NZ's well known artists and painters. For evenings, there's the choice of Geraldine's old-time Cinema or live entertainment at The Easy Way Cafe or Crown Hotel. For Thrill Seekers and outdoor adventurers there's many wonderful bush walks at the Kakahu limekiln, Talbot Forest and nearby Peel Forest. The world's best Trout and Salmon fishing, Golfing, Fly a plane at Rangatata Aerodrome, Four Wheel drive Safaris, White Water rafting the Rangatata River or visit the Village's Vintage Machinery Museum. In winter there is Skiing/snowboarding, (Eight Ski-fields within an hour's drive) and Ice skating nearby at Tekapo...... and then there is always the Challenge of a trek up Little Mount Peel (3200 ft).Geraldine lies inland, on the route between Christchurch and Queenstown. There are three river gorges close to Geraldine - Waihi Gorge, Orari Gorge, and Te Moana Gorge - which offer visitors scenic picnic spots and swimming holes. Geraldine provides a central place for exploring the entire South Canterbury region.
9 Customer Review(s)
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Marie Michele Sophie 
“Overall, a lovely and cosy property with a charming chalet vibe - we especially loved the fireplace, which made our stay feel warm and relaxing.”
Key information was provided, though we would have appreciated being informed about the presence of flies before booking. Unfortunately, we ran into an issue with the washer-dryer breaking down, which left us with wet clothes and no easy way to dry them in the cool, rainy weather. This was quite inconvenient. The layout may not suit everyone: the stairs are very steep, and we think a ground-floor double bed or an upstairs bathroom would make the space more practical. A dishwasher would also be ...
Key information was provided, though we would have appreciated being informed about the presence of flies before booking. Unfortunately, we ran into an issue with the washer-dryer breaking down, which left us with wet clothes and no easy way to dry them in the cool, rainy weather. This was quite inconvenient. The layout may not suit everyone: the stairs are very steep, and we think a ground-floor double bed or an upstairs bathroom would make the space more practical. A dishwasher would also be a helpful addition. It would be great if the property could be treated for flies, as they did disrupt our sleep. That said, the property has a lot of charm and potential, and we still enjoyed our stay overall.
