Forest Manor
35 Forest Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Quiet”
“Lovely garden, comfy bed and yarning to Harry in the morning”
“Great location”
“Beautiful old home, lovely room and peaceful location”
“Friendly and warm greeting from the hosts who made sure i was comfortable and wa…”
“Harry and Anne were very hospitable hosts”
“Fantastic breakfast, homemade bread and local Barkers Jam, fruit and cereal”
“No breakfast”
“Lovely historic home, the guest room was clean and comfortable while maintaining…”
“My room was a great size, was clean and had a gorgeous view of the gardens”
Overview
Forest Manor is a gracious historical home built in 1904. The house is a Victorian bay villa with many authentic character features. It offers free WiFi and a shared lounge area with a Feurich grand piano. Some rooms have a table and seating area. Tea and coffee facilities are available in the guest rooms. A cooked breakfast is available and the menu has local products including organic yogurt, local Barker's jams and free range eggs from the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. There are walking tracks near the property which can be accessed from the property itself. The property is located next to the Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, and is a 5-minute walk from Geraldine shops and restaurants. Timaru is 34 km from Forest Manor.
Traveller reviews
Justin
solo_traveller
April 27, 2025
“Peaceful elegance”
Great location. Peaceful. Quiet
Fran
couple
April 25, 2025
“Comfortable heritage stay with birdsong in beautiful garden in morning”
Lovely garden, comfy bed and yarning to Harry in the morning
Te Ra Awatea
couple
February 2, 2025
“Great BnB, with comfortable guest facilities and room. Hosts were very accommodating and friendly with our request for a”
Lovely historic home, the guest room was clean and comfortable while maintaining Victorian charm
Jo
couple
January 29, 2025
“Tranquil historic home”
Beautiful old home, lovely room and peaceful location. Fantastic breakfast, homemade bread and local Barkers Jam, fruit and cereal. Enough food for us for supper and breakfast.
Michelle
couple
January 12, 2025
“Thank you for a lovely nights stay.”
Very comfortable room
Marcus
solo_traveller
November 16, 2024
“A hidden gem”
Friendly and warm greeting from the hosts who made sure i was comfortable and warm after a cold and wet day of work.
Kate
solo_traveller
September 23, 2024
Harry and Anne were very hospitable hosts. My room was a great size, was clean and had a gorgeous view of the gardens.
Rosalie
couple
July 16, 2024
“It was comfortable and the hosts were pleasant.”
No breakfast
Thomas
family_with_children
May 20, 2024
“A cosy place with lots of character and kind hosts”
peter
couple
April 5, 2024
“a pleasant alternative to a motel”
ok continental breakfast . Very handy to town has private garden, plenty of room in unit , character home
Helen
family_with_children
March 24, 2024
“Great place to stay..would have loved to have stayed longer.”
This is a super place and we really wish we could have stayed longer. Spacious, cosy and super comfortable. The breakfast was great as well. Lovely host who was very accommodating when we ended up running later than planned. Would definitely stay again.
Alex
couple
March 16, 2024
“Very pleasant”
Old historical building
Peter
couple
February 27, 2024
“An ok one night stay”
This is a lovely old house in a quiet garden location and the queen bed is comfortable.
JS
solo_traveller
February 15, 2024
“A neatly presented and comfortable stay in a quaint old character house.”
A quaint old 2-storey house with the rented accommodation occupying part of downstairs. The accommodation has plenty of space and a good indoor-outdoor connection from the bedroom (French doors). Comfortable furnishings and modern bathroom (good shower). Sunny location. Friendly host.
Michael
couple
February 8, 2024
“Very comfortable.”
The suite of rooms was great (lounge, bedroom and bathroom), nicely laid out and clean. Breakfast was laid out ready for us.
Ann
couple
January 21, 2024
“Very spacious and comfortable”
Beautiful home and setting. Surrounding yard and gardens were stunning.
Monish
family_with_children
January 11, 2024
The room was very spacious and clean. Beautiful house and the hosts were very gracious
Susan
extended_group
January 9, 2024
“very recommended”
lovely owners walk into town comfy and cosy
Heiko
family_with_children
December 25, 2023
“Thank you Harry and Anne for having us in your beautiful place. You are such a lovely couple, making feel welcome and ho”
This is such a beautiful house in such a tranquil spot. Place in heaven
Bungard
couple
December 18, 2023
The tranquility
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, Soundproof rooms, Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests
Services
Daily housekeeping
Deluxe Queen Room with Garden View
Forest Manor now provides one downstairs self contained unit with en suite. Upstairs rooms are no longer available. The unit has 3 interconnecting rooms with outdoor patio via French doors from the bedroom. A large lounge includes cooking facilities and a single bed for extra guests including children. There is no shared lounge as we offer the one unit.
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