We were warmly welcomed by the lovely lady - Judy. She gave us a pleasant house tour & helped us settle in after a long flight + drive. Our room had a beautiful green field view with the seagulls making it even mesmerising. The location was merely a 5 mins drive to all the nearby attractions & restaurants.
Genuine BnB and tops
Judy has been running her genuine BnB for many years. She lives on the premises and provides excellent service and accommodation. On site parking is easy and safe. A short 5 minute drive to the seaside resort town, Kaikoura. Our room, at the rear of the residence, has exceptional views across a creek, farm fields and beyond to snow capped mountains. Yes snow capped mountains. It must be even more spectacular in winter when the snow is closer. Oh, by the way, breakfast is provided, not cooked, but hey, is that really needed. Judy is friendly, very chatty, actually. She knows her town well and is happy to recommend activities. We went on the 3 to 4-hour Kaikoura coastal walk and saw lots of seals, some close up. We also took the albatross tour (also recommended by Judy...it was impressive). Judy mentioned that she likes reviews and mentioned one that slightly annoyed her. It was about a guest who complained about having to carry their luggage upstairs. Judy would have helped but they didn't asked. You can't please everyone, Judy...and on that point am not a dog or cat lover. Judy has both and to her credit when I asked to have meals with people only she was happy to see them locked outside. Good work Judy, l appreciated that. All in all a very nice 2-day stay. Not expensive either. AND one final yet important point please BOOK DIRECT, Leave the third parties out. Judy will reward you with a better deal, I am sure. We emailed her and quickly booked that way. You could phone her as well.
A comfortable room, a wonderful hostess, and the sweetest furry companions
cute cat, and playful doggo 🐱🐶. We arrived late and left early, so sadly no chance for proper photos or goodbyes. But if we ever get the chance, we’d love to come back and spend more time here.
What an absolute spot. Breakfast included that suits everyone - stunning views on the balcony overlooking the mountains. Hot tub can be used after a day of hiking, mountain biking, whale watching..... I mean, kinda the perfect holiday spot. Judy has been operating for 25 years and the love is shown. Enjoy your stay!
Great and affordable room for the night on our drive down the South Island, with great tips from Judy on things to do in Kaikoura. Private bathroom and breakfast provided in the morning, and a lovely view out the back windows. Worked out great!
My mum and I had a wonderful stay at Judy's B&B. She is a a great host, friendly and helpful and we had some nice chats at the breakfast table.
Breakfast was wonderful, too, with freshly made fruit salad, cereals and different kinds of toast bread and jams. All we needed and more.
It is a very welcoming place to stay, making you feel at home! I highly recommend staying here!
We’ve had a nice apartment with a small kitchen and an en-suite bathroom. The backyard is quiet and we felt very welcome. Judy was such a great a friendly person with nice tips and great stories! We’d loved to talk to her during breakfast! The breakfast was good and served in the kitchen upstairs with the other guests.
All in all it was a great stay and we’d like to thank Judy for her great hospitality.
Absolutely lovely, so much effort put into small details. The host is very friendly and kind. The breakfast was served wonderfully with similar attention to detail. The garden behind property was lovely. Very strongly recommended. We had room with kitchenette ( very well equipped) so a very small point would be lack of closet space. But I would absolutely stay here again if I revisit.
Absolutely 💯
Especially cottage 2
Clean tidy, very quiet and family friendly.
Beautiful views.
Accomdating host
I would highly recommend this accommodation for anyone traveling the South Island.
Relaxed friendly stay
I stayed at Brook House B&B over the October Long weekend. It was a comfortable, relaxed stay. Judy and animals were welcoming and friendly. I had a double room with ensuite, shower gel, liquid hand soap, I liked the little touches: cotton wool/buds and tissues in bathroom in case you'd forgotten. My room had double glazed windows. Straight forward, self-serve continental breakfast - I enjoyed fresh fruit salad each morning. Help yourself during stay to the different varieties of tea/coffee in the kitchen. Wine glasses, if you grab a bottle from the shop in town. I did use the hot-tub during my stay, albeit just once as I forgot to enquire if it was in use. I really enjoyed my soak and watching the sunset after a day of hiking. Helpful hints and tips from Judy upon arrival. Brook House is 2k walk into the town, or a very quick drive in. Ample parking. Recommend Brook House for bed & breakfast in this lovely resort.
Wonderful host; great place
This B&B was in a list of South Island accommodations for the price-conscious travelers. We were there two nights and had a fabulous time. Judy was wonderful, informative, and a great host. She filled us in much information, great for foreign travelers. The setting was great with the brook next to the place and lovely flowers. Our room was a little small because we wanted the ground floor and we did not reserve; an upstairs and other rooms were more spacious. But we decided to come back for a second night anyway. And we would do it again.
Leicht zu finden, Parkplätze im Garten. Einstöckiges Gebäude mit großer Gemeinschaftsküche und Aufenthaltsraum. Gastgeberin Judy ist sehr freundlich und nett. Das Zimmer ist eher klein, aber gut ausgestattet. Kein eigener TV, aber gutes Internet. Badezimmer ist geräumig. Alles ist sehr sauber. Bequemes Bett. Das Frühstück ist umfangreich und wird in Buffetform serviert. Für diesen Preis ist die gebotene Leistung wirklich sehr gut.
We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay and would like to express our sincere appreciation. Judy, our host, was exceptional in her warm and genuine welcome. She ensured that our room was impeccably clean and well-maintained for our stay. Additionally, we were delighted by the presence of her friendly pets, which added to the overall welcoming atmosphere. We are grateful for Judy's hospitality and the memorable experience she provided
Judy est un vrai petit rayon de soleil, c’est vraiment l’hôte idéal. Elle connaît les bonnes petites adresses de Kaikoura et prodigue tous les conseils.
La chambre quant à elle est spacieuse et super propre. Le lit était super, j’ai dormi comme un petit bébé.
Il y a en plus le petit déjeuner offert, cereal, jus d’orange, toast .. tout ce qu’il faut pour démarrer la journée !
Je recommande chaudement cet hébergement.
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