A restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free valet parking, a free airport shuttle, and free train station pick-up. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Kippilaw House offers 3 accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Picton bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The bed & breakfast offers a restaurant. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request), an area shuttle, and a train station pick-up service are complimentary for guests. This Picton bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.
Kippilaw House is a smoke-free property.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Kippilaw Dining - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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
Daily full breakfast available for a fee
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
Separate bedroom
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
High-pile carpet in room
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Free crib
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable channels
Netflix
Premium channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Mobile key entry
Phone
Separate sitting area
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 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
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Kippilaw House Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
My husband and I️ stayed with Bill & Margaret on a stop over from the North Island. We had many questions prior to our trip and Margaret was quick to respond which is incredible during your planning process. Their B&B is absolutely incredible and we highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying in Picton. Every morning, Margaret and Bill served up an amazing breakfast and were so fun to talk to about our day. We had been traveling for a few weeks and needed to do a load of laundry, Margaret offered to do our laundry while we went out wine tasting! This level of service is paramount to ensuring you will be 100% relaxed. The quality of their food is magnificent! The service and accommodations are A+++! We will recommend to anyone traveling to NZ - thank you Bill & Margaret!!!!
Disclaimer: this is not your typical “corporate” hotel setting. You will feel as though you are staying a family home. It’s cozy and comfortable. Have this mindset when booking your stay.
3 course breakfasts were superb! We were throughly spoiled and felt bad about not being able to finish it all because it was so good. Definitely worth eating in for dinner too!.
Kppilaw Houses is located is within 10 minutes walk from the harbor wharf where there are many tour companies operating cruises on the sound to experience dolphins, walk the Queen Charlotte track from Ship Cove, etc., etc.
Margaret and Bill were very generous with their time and advice about the Marlborough wineries, and the road conditions heading south.
We had a lovely stay!
I couldn't recommend a stay at Kippilaw House enough. From
The moment my wife and I arrived Bill and Margaret went out there way to ensure we were catered for.
The room was large, with all ammenities that you would find in a top hotel.
The property is within walking distance of the restaurants of Picton.
Located close to town, but still quiet and peaceful. Owners very helpful, but not intrusive, We had to leave early, but they packed a great breakfast for us. Very thoughtful and helpful. They do whatever they can to make your stay enjoyable.