The most wonderful hosts - thank you, we'll be back :-) Beautiful views looking at neighbouring farm. Out of the noise of Dunedin. Basic but very large room with downstairs bathroom facilities. Had everything in rooms that we needed. Gorgeous dog. Lots of fantastic travel suggestions and very welcoming to myself and my daughter. SAFE, tranquil setting. Please note no... More

We have just recently returne from a trip in NZ and had 3 nights at Arden Country House. The setting is beautiful and natural, chickens raoming in the garden. Geoff made us very welcome and we had a lovely breakfast, very homely place. We didn't get to meet faye as she was ill but Geoff did a great job of... More

We managed to arrive in Dunedin during university orientation week, so accommodation was non-existent. We drove the 15 or so minutes north to Arden Country House and found Faye and Geoff excellent hosts. Faye's breakfast was beautiful as was the breakfast room and her local knowledge about where to see penguins was invaluable - we were the only tourists. Thanks... More

Three of us stayed at Arden Country house for one night. Cherie had a room in the main house w/o separate bath; Jackie & Peter stayed in the cottage with separate bath, shower. The garden and country setting are terrific; the lamb and goat were a special treat for Peter. We enjoyed Faye's fine breakfasts, marvelous conversation and Geoff's helpful... More